Telangana OSH Rules (Draft): full text and citation

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

ABSTRACT

LABOUR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & FACTORIES (LAB-I) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Rt.No. 23

1. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Central Act No. 37 of 2020) notified by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, GOI, New Delhi in Gazette No.62, dt: 29.09.2020.

ORDER:-

The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, New Delhi has notified the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Central Act No. 37 of 2020), an Act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions of the persons employed in an establishment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto vide Gazette in the first read above. 4. Accordingly, the following notification shall be published in an extraordinary issue of Telangana Gazette, dated: 31.01.2022.

PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION

Cine-Workers and Cinema Theatre Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1981 (Central Act No. 50 of 1981), the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (Central Act No.27 of 1996), the Mines Act, 1952 (Central Act No.35 of 1952), the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986 (Central Act No.54 of 1986) as the case may be which are repealed by section 143 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Central Act No.37 of 2020) except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, are hereby notified as required by section 137 for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and the notice is hereby given that the said draft notification will be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public;

CHAPTER - I

Preliminary

(1) These rules may be called the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Telangana) Rules, 2022;
(3) They shall come into force on such date as the Government, may by notification in Telangana Gazette appoint;

2. Definitions:-

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Appellate Authority” means an authority prescribed by the Government of Telangana under sub section (6) of section 119;
(c) "approved" means approved in writing by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or the officer notified by the State Government in this regard as the case may be;

(g) “Casual Leave” means leave to cover casual absence of the employees from duty for personal reasons;
(i) “Child” shall have the same meaning assigned to it in clause (ii) of section 2 of Child and Adolescent (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,1986 (Central Act No.61 of 1986);
(j) “Code” means the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020;
(k) "Competent Person" means Competent Person recognised by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator to examine and certify specified equipment;
(l) “Compounding Officer” means an officer notified by the Government of Telangana under section 114of the Code;
(m) "District Magistrate", in relation to any establishment, means the District Magistrate who is vested with the executive powers of maintaining law and order in the revenue district in which the establishment is situated;
(n) “Enquiry Officer” means an Officer appointed by the Government of Telangana for holding enquiry under section 111 of the Code;
(o) “Form” means a Form annexed to these rules;
(p) “Hazardous substance” means any substance or such quantity of substance as specified by the Government of Telangana by way of notification;
(q) “Inspector Cum Facilitator” means Inspector Cum Facilitator appointed by the Government of Telangana under sub section (1) of section 34 of the Code;
(w) “Pressure Plant” Means the pressure vessel along with its piping and other fittings operated at a pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure;
(x) “Prime mover” means any engine, motor or other appliance which generated or otherwise provides power;

(z) “Qualified Nurse” means a person who possess a qualification in nursing recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Code, 1947 or a similar registered body of any state in India;
(ae) “Social Security Fund” – means Telangana Social Security Fund established under Social Security Code, 2020;
(a) “Workplace” means all places where building workers are required to be present or to go for work and which are under the control of an employer;
(2) The words and expressions used in these rules and are not defined therein, but are defined in the Code, shall have meanings respectively assigned to them in the Code.
(4) Substance or quantity of substance under clause (zb) of sub-section (1) of section 2: For the purpose of this clause, “hazardous substance” means any substance or such quantity of substance as specified by the Government of Telangana by way of notification.
(c)The Certificate of Registration shall be issued in Form-II for all the establishments and in Form-II A for Beedi and Cigar establishments, electronically immediately if the application is complete in all respect but not later than seven (7) working days from the date of submission of complete application, failing which such establishment shall be deemed to have been registered and the certificate of registration shall be auto generated: Provided that in exceptional circumstances the State Government may, for such period, by notification, dispense with requirement of electronic registration, in respect of establishment or class of establishment, for part or whole of the State of Telangana, and submission of application in the form so provided, may be allowed.
(d) The certificate of registration shall be non-transferable and a copy of the certificate of registration shall be displayed in the premises of the establishment at the conspicuous place in hard copy or electronically.
(2) The registering officer as notified by the State Government under the Code may direct the employer who fails to comply with the requirements of sub-rule (A) (1) (a), to do so within the time stated therein and such employer shall, thereupon comply with the instruction issued by the officer in this behalf.
(5) The employer shall quote the Registration Number on all documents prepared or completed by him in connection with the Code or the Rules or the Regulations or the Scheme, as the case may be, and in all correspondence with the office concerned.
(7) The employer of an establishment to which the provisions of the Code apply and whose business activities are in process of closure, may apply for cancellation of registration through online on the Portal notified by the Government of Telangana after giving complete details of the dues payable under the Central Labour Codes and rules made there under as well as related State rules.

Provided that no such application for cancellation of registration shall be entertained unless the employer has furnished all statutory returns, paid all statutory dues under the Central Labour Codes and Rules and any other Central or State Labour Law in force in accordance with the law applicable for the time being and submitted a self-certification to that effect along with the application.

(8) The registering officer shall maintain a register of establishment electronically in Form-III showing the particulars of establishment in relation to which certificates of registration have been issued by him.

B. Rules relating to Beedi and Cigar industrial premises under section 74:

(1) The employer seeking License and Renewal of License for an Industrial Premises connected with making of Beedi or Cigar or both shall apply in Form-I A to the registering officer along with the fees/Late Fee as may be notified by the Government of Telangana from time to time.
(2) The application shall specify the maximum number of employees proposed to be employed at any time of the day in the place or premises and shall be accompanied by a plan of the place or premises prepared in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government and every Certificate of Registration or Renewal of Certificate of Registration granted shall be valid for five (5) years and may be renewed thereafter.
(a) The suitability of the place or premises which is proposed to be used for manufacture of beedi or cigar or both;
(b) Previous experience of the applicant or employment of experienced person or entering into agreement with the experienced person for employment for the period of license;
(e) Welfare of the labour in the locality, the interest of the public generally and such other matters as may be prescribed by the State Government.
(5) The registering officer, after giving the holder of a license an opportunity of being heard, cancel or suspend any license granted or renew if it appears that such license has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud or that the license has contravened or failed to comply with any of the provisions of the section 119 of the code.
(6) The registering Officer may grant or renew license on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit and if such authority refuses to grant or renew any license, it shall do so by an order communicated to the applicant giving the reasons for such refusal electronically or by register post or speed post.
(2) Every employer of The Motor Transport undertaking shall within one (1) month from the date of receipt of such permit from the Road Transport Authority submit a Copy of such Permit to the Chief Inspector-Cum-facilitator or Inspector-Cum-facilitator duly authorized by him.
(3) Every Certificate of Registration or Renewal of Certificate of Registration shall remain in force upto 31st December of the year for which the certificate is granted or renewed. Where such an application had been made for renewal the license shall be deemed to continue notwithstanding the expiry of the period thereof until the renewal of license or the rejection of the application for renewal thereof.
(4) An application for the renewal of license shall be made at least thirty (30) days before the expiry of the period thereof, failing which penalty shall be imposed as notified by the Government of Telangana from time to time.
1. Appeal under section 4:- (1) The employer aggrieved by the order of Registering Officer made under section 3, may appeal against such order before the Appellate Officer appointed by the State Government for such purpose within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such order, electronically or by registered post or speed post.
(4) On receipt of the appeal, the appellate officer shall send a notice electronically or by registered post or speed post to the appellant to appear before him on such date and time as may be specified in the notice for the hearing of the appeal. If the appellant is present when the appeal is posted for hearing, the Appellate officer shall proceed to hear the appellant or his authorized agent and any other person summoned by him for this purpose, and pronounce judgment on the appeal confirming, reversing or varying the order against which the appeal is preferred.
(5) If on the date fixed for hearing, the appellant fails to appear, the appellate officer may dismiss the appeal for default of appearance of the appellant and send the copy of the order of dismissal to the applicant electronically or by registered post or speed post.
(7) The order of the Appellate Officer under sub-rule (6) shall be communicated electronically or by registered post or speed post to the appellant and copy thereof shall be sent to the registering officer against whose order the appeal has been preferred.
(8) An appeal under this rule shall be disposed of within thirty (30) days from the date on which the appeal is received. Along with the notice of cessation of operation, a certificate stating that payment of all dues to the workers employed in the establishment have been made and the premises is kept free from storage of hazardous chemicals and substances, to be enclosed.

CHAPTER-III

Duties of Employer and Employee:-

Every occupier of a factory shall arrange to conduct free of cost, annual medical examination for every employee who has completed forty five (45) years of age within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the commencement of every calendar year. The medical examination shall be conducted by a qualified medical practitioner covering all the aspects as per the format in Form-V. The medical certificate shall be submitted by the said medical practitioner to the concerned occupier and employee. Form-V can be maintained either in physical form or digital form or both. Provided that the State Government by notification can exempt any factory or class of factories from this rule subject to conditions specified, if any.

7. Letter of appointment to employee under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 6:- No employee shall be employed in any establishment or factory unless he has been issued a letter of appointment in the format given below: Provided that, an employee who has not been issued an appointment letter containing the required particulars, shall be issued an appointment letter within three months of this rule coming into force.

Format

(vi) Labour Identification Number (LIN) of the establishment or Registration number issued under the Labour code or Central or State rules :
(vii) Universal Account Number (UAN) or Insurance Number (ESIC) (if available) :
(viii) Designation :
(ix) Category of skill :
(xi) Wages, Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance :
(xiv) Applicability of social security of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) benefits etc., :
(xv) Health check-up :
(xvi) Broad Nature of duties to be performed :
(xvii) Any other information : Signature Occupier or employer or owner or manager

8. Notice of accidents and dangerous occurrences under sub-section (1) of section 10 and section 11:-

(1) Where at any place in an establishment which is factory, building or other construction, motor transport undertaking an accident occurs which results in the death of any person, the employer or occupier or manager of the establishment shall forthwith inform by telephone to the Inspector- cum-Facilitator of Factories department and Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Labour department, Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Factories department, Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Labour department and District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Officer, the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station; and the family members or kin of the injured or deceased person and send a notice thereof in Form-VI electronically within four (4) hours.
(a) District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Officer;
(b)The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Factories department;
(d) The Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Factories department; Provided that if in the case of an accident or dangerous occurrence, death occurs to any person injured by such accident or dangerous occurrence after the notices and reports referred to in the foregoing sub-rules have been sent, the employer or occupier or manager of the establishment shall forthwith send a notice thereof by telephone and electronically to the authorities and persons mentioned in sub-rules (1) and (2) and also this information shall be confirmed in writing within twelve (12) hours of the death. Provided further that, if the period of disability of absence due to injury from working for forty eight (48) hours or more referred to in sub-

Schedule:

The following are the classes of dangerous occurrences, whether or not resulted in personal injury or disablement, namely;-

(i) Bursting, of any plant or pipeline or equipment containing petroleum, steam, compressed air or other substance at a pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure; a blow out in case of oil mine;
(v) Collapse or failure of lifting appliances or hoist or conveyors or other similar equipment for handling building or construction material or breakage or failure of rope, chain or loose gears; overturning of cranes used in building or other construction work; falling of objects from height;
(vi) A spontaneous heating or outbreak of fire, or appearance of smoke, or other indication of heating or outbreak of fire in below ground mines;
(vii) Collapse of any wall, floor, gallery, roof bridge, tunnel, chimney, wall, building or subsidence of soil or any other structure, platform, staging, scaffolding or any means of access including formwork; contract work, excavation and collapse of transmission;
(ix) An eruption or inrush of water or other liquid matter in mines;
(x) Collapse, capsizing, toppling or collision of transport equipment within the establishment;
(xii) An instantaneous failure of a pillar, part of a pillar or several pillars of coal (i.e., a bump) in working below ground;
(xiii) A rock-burst in working below ground; a premature collapse of any part of the working;

(xvi) Failure of dump or side in opencast working; a blowout;
(xvii) A failure of any structure or installation whereby the safety of persons may be endangered; or spark generated due to electrical flash-over causing burn injury to any person;
(xviii) A major uncontrolled emission of petroleum or chemical spillage;
(ii) Name and address of establishment:
(iii) Nature of establishment :
(iv) Details of Patient :
(c) Address of Patient :
(d) Precise occupation of patient :
(v) Nature of disease from which patient is suffering :
(vi) Date of Detection of Disease :
(vii) Details of Medical Practitioner :
(viii) Has the case been reported to the Medical Officer, if so when : Signature of employer or occupier or manager
(2) If any qualified medical practitioner attends on a person, who is or has been employed in an establishment and who is or is believed by the qualified medical practitioner to be suffering from any disease specified in the third Schedule of the Code, the qualified medical practitioner shall without delay send a report in writing to the office of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Factories and Labour department, stating that,-
(ii) the disease from which he believes the patient is or was suffering; and
(iii) the name and address of the establishment in which the patient is on was last employed.
1. Duties of employees under clause (d) and other duties under clause (g) of section 13:- If an employee comes to know that of any unsafe or unhealthy condition in the establishment, he shall report to the employer, representative of health and safety or safety officer or agent or manager, as soon as practicable, electronically or in writing or telephonically.
1. Rights of employees under sub-section (3) of section 14:- On receipt of information from the employee relating to the existence of an imminent danger to their safety and health, the employer shall take immediate remedial action in this regard. The employer whether satisfied or not, shall send a report forthwith of such actions taken, to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator electronically or by registered post or speed post.

CHAPTER-IV

(2) The State Board has to discharge the functions conferred on it by or under this Code and to advise the State Government on the matters relating to:
(a) Standards, rules and regulations to be declared or framed under this Code;
(b) Implementation of the provisions of this Code and the standards, rules and regulations relating thereto;
(c) The issues of policy and programme relating to occupational safety and health referred to it from time to time by the State Government;
(d) Any other matter in respect of this Code referred to it, from time to time, by the State Government.
(3) The State Board shall consist of:
(b) Additional Chief Secretary / Special Chief : Member- Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary Labour, Employment, Training and Factories, Government of Telangana Secretary ex-officio
(f) Director of Boilers Department, Telangana : Member ex-officio
(g) Regional Director, Employees State : Member Insurance Corporation (ESIC) ex-officio
(h) Commissioner, Medical & Health Department, : Member Telangana ex-officio
(i) Chairman, Telangana Pollution Control Board : Member ex-officio
(j) Three representatives of employers : Members
(k) Three representatives of employees : Members

(5) Procedure for nomination of members and discharge of their functions shall be prescribed by the State Government.
(6) Meeting of the Board and Quorum:- The Board may meet as often as necessary to discharge the functions as specified in section 17 of the Code and as specified in rule 12 (2). No business shall be transacted at any meeting unless at least six (6) members are present, provided that if at any meeting less than six (6) members are present the Chairperson may adjourn the meeting to another date informing the members present and giving notice to the other members that he proposes to dispose of the business at the adjourned meeting whether there is a prescribed quorum or not, and it shall thereupon be lawful for him to dispose of the business at the adjourned meeting irrespective of the number of members attending. Provided that when the chairperson calls a meeting for considering any matter which in his opinion is of urgent nature, notice of not less than three days shall be deemed sufficient.
1. Resignation:- (1) A member of the State Board, not being an ex-officio member, may resign his office by a letter in writing addressed to the Chairperson of the State Board.
(i) if he / she is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent authority; or
(ii) if he / she is an un-discharged insolvent; or
(iii) if he / she has been convicted for an offence, having a penalty of imprisonment of three months or more.
1. Collection of statistics and portal for Inter-State migrant workers under sub-sections (1) and (2) of section21:-
(a) The employer shall submit the details of occupational safety and health statistics electronically on web portal designated for the purpose.
(b) The employer shall submit the details of statistics of inter-state migrant workers and of their occupational safety and health electronically on web portal designed for the purpose by the Central Government or such member or workers as may be specified by general or special order under force.
1. The manner of constituting a Safety Committee and the manner and purpose of choosing the representative of the workers in Safety Committee under sub-section (1) of section 22:-
(1) A safety committee consisting of equal number of representatives of employer and employees shall be constituted in,-
(b) (i) in every factory wherein one hundred or more employees are ordinarily employed; or

(3) Safety Committee shall have the right to be adequately and suitably informed of,-
(4) The owner, employer, occupier or manager shall, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of their recommendations of the Safety Committee shall take action to implement the recommendations.

20. Composition of Safety Committee under sub-section (1) of section 22:-

(1) The representatives of the management on Safety Committee shall consist of,-
(b) Where there is no such sole negotiating union or negotiating council as referred to the clause(a), the workers of the industrial establishment shall choose amongst themselves the worker's representatives on the Safety Committee. Provided also that in case there is no recognized both negotiating union or negotiating council and where any dispute arises regarding choosing of the worker’s representative to the Safety Committee , the matter may be referred to the Chief-Inspector cum Facilitator of Labour department, Labour Commissioner who shall after hearing the parties decide the matter and his/ her decision shall be final.
(4) Functions and duties of the Safety Committee in an Establishment shall include
(a) assisting and cooperating with the management in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Safety and Health Policy' of the Establishment;
(e) discussing reports on safety, environmental and occupational health surveys, safety audits, risk assessment, emergency and disaster management plans and implementation of the recommendations made in the reports;
(g) reviewing the implementation of the recommendations made by it.

21. Qualifications, duties and number of Safety Officers under sub-section (2) of section 22:-

(a) A person shall not be eligible for appointment as Safety Officer unless he / she,- a recognized degree in physics or chemistry and has had practical experience of working in a factory in supervisory capacity for a period of not less than three years.
(ii) possesses a full time degree or diploma or certificate in industrial safety or equivalent of duration not less than one year awarded by any University incorporated under the Central or State legislations or Department of Technical Education or Board of Technical Education of any State Government or Government of India duly following the guidelines as specified in the Annexure at the end of this Rule.
(iii) has adequate knowledge of Telugu and the language spoken by majority of the employees in the region in which the factory, where he/ she is to be appointed is situated.

ANNEXURE

FOR APPOINTMENT OF SAFETY OFFICERS

(a) The hours allocated for teaching of subjects on Industrial Safety (including industrial health) should not be less than that allocated by the Central Labour Institute, Mumbai for the course of Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety. This includes time allocated for lectures, discussions, seminars, case studies, and laboratory work but does not include the time allocated for visit to the factories and term work / project works;
(b) The subjects of study shall be in confirmation to the syllabus followed by the Central Labour Institute, Mumbai for the course of Advanced Diploma in Industry Safety;
(c) The Government may add or substitute by notification any of the subjects and topics in the said syllabus depending upon the need based requirement of industry and emerging technologies.

2. Standard for Admission to the Course:-

| Basic Educational Qualifications | Minimum Experience required | | --- | --- | | Recognized degree in any branch of technology / engineering | No experience is required for the purpose of Admission to the said course | | Recognized diploma in any branch of technology / engineering | At least two (2) years of practical experience in supervisory capacity in manufacturing, maintenance or safety department in a factory | | Recognized degree in physics / chemistry | At least one (1) year of practical experience in supervisory capacity in manufacturing, maintenance, R&D or safety department in a factory |

(ii) to advise on safety aspects in all job studies and to carry out detailed job safety analysis of selected jobs;
(iii) to check and evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken or proposed to be taken by concerned department(s) to prevent personal injuries;
(iv) to advise the purchase and stores departments in ensuring high quality and availability of personal protective equipment;
(v) to advise on matters related to carrying out plant safety inspections;
(x) to promote setting up of Safety Committees and act as advisor to such Committees;
(xi) to organise in association with the concerned departments, campaigns, contests and other activities that develop and maintain the interest of the employees in establishing and maintaining safe conditions of work and procedures; and
(xii) to design and conduct either independently or in collaboration with the training department suitable training and educational programmes for the prevention of personal injuries, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases.

(b) The employer of the establishment shall provide each Safety Officer with such facilities, equipment and information as are necessary to enable him/her to discharge his/her duties effectively.
(c) No Safety Officer shall be required or permitted to do any work which is inconsistent with or detrimental to the performance of the duties prescribed in sub-rule (a).
(a) Factories carrying on Hazardous Process: | S. No. | Number of employees ordinarily employed | Number of Safety Officers | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | 250 to 500 employees | One Safety Officer | | 2. | 501 to 1000 employees | Two Safety Officers | | 3. | 1001 to 2000 employees | Three Safety Officers | | 4. | 2001 to 5000 employees | Four Safety Officers | | 5. | 5001 to 10000 employees | Five Safety Officers | | 6. | Above 10000 employees | Five Safety Officers + one Safety Officer for every 5000 employees or part thereof above 10000 employees | | S. No. | Number of employees ordinarily employed | Number of Safety Officers | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | 500 to 1000 employees | One Safety Officer | | 2. | 1001 to 2000 employees | Two Safety Officers | | 3. | 2001 to 5000 employees | Three Safety Officers | | 4. | 5001 to 10000 employees | Four Safety Officers | | 5. | Above 10000 employees | Four Safety Officers + one Safety Officer for every 5000 employees or part thereof above 10000 employees | | Sl. No. | Number of employees ordinarily employed | Number of Safety Officers | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Up to 500 building workers | One Safety Officer | | 2. | Up to 1000 building workers | Two Safety Officers | | 3. | Up to 2000 building workers | Three Safety Officers | | 4. | Up to 5000 building workers | Four Safety Officers | | 5 | Above 5000 building workers | Four Safety Officers + one Safety Officer for every 2000 employees or part thereof above 5000 employees |
(2) Wherever more than one Safety Officer is to be appointed in a factory as required by this rule, one of them shall be designated as the Chief Safety Officer. The Chief Safety Officer shall be the overall in-charge of the safety functions and other Safety Officers work under his control.

CHAPTER-V

Hours of Work and Annual Leave with Wages

1. Daily and weekly hours with intervals and spread over under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 25:
(2) the period of work of an employee shall be so arranged that inclusive of his/her intervals for rest, shall not spread over for more than twelve hours in a day.
(3) the periods of works of employees shall not exceed five hours and that no employee shall work for more than five hours before he/ she has had an interval for rest of at least half an hour.
1. Interruption period allowed in running time under Explanation (a) of sub-section (1) of section 25:- A maximum of fifteen minutes interruption shall be allowed any time during which the running of the transport vehicles is interrupted.
(1) The provisions under this rule shall apply to working journalist but not apply to editors, or to correspondents, reporters or news photographers.
(b) Any period of working in excess of thirty-six hours during any week, which shall be considered as a unit of work for the purposes of this sub-rule, shall be compensated by rest during the succeeding week and shall be given in one or more spells of not less than three hours each: Provided that where the aggregate of the excess hours worked falls short of three hours, the duration of rest shall be limited only to such excess.
1. Normal working day for working journalist:- The number of hours which shall constitute a normal working day for a working journalist exclusive of the time for meals shall exceed six hours per day in the case of a day shift and five and a half hours per day in the case of a night shift and no working journalist shall ordinarily be required or allowed to work for longer than the number of hours constituting a normal working day.
1. Interval for rest for working journalist:- Subject to such agreement as may be arrived at between a newspaper establishment and working journalists employed in that establishment, the periods of work for working journalists shall be so fixed that no working journalist shall work for more than four hours in the case of a day shift and three hours in the case of a night shift before he had an interval of rest, in the case of the day shift for one hour, and in the case of the night shift for half an hour.
1. Interval preceding change of shift:- In the case of change of shift from night to day shift or vice versa, there shall be an interval of not less than twenty-four consecutive hours between the two shifts and in the case of a change from one day shift to another day shift or from one night shift to another night shift there shall be interval of not less than twelve consecutive hours.
1. Number of holidays in a year for sales promotion employee or working journalist:-A working journalist or Sales promotion employee shall be entitled to ten holidays in a calendar year.
1. Compensatory holidays for sales promotion employee or working journalist:- If a working journalist or Sales promotion employee is required to attend on a holiday, a compensatory holiday shall be given to him, within thirty days immediately following the holiday, on a day mutually agreed upon by him and his employer.
1. Wages for holidays:- A working journalist or Sales promotion employee shall be entitled to wages on all holidays as if he was on duty.
1. Wages for weekly day of rest:- A working journalist and Sales promotion shall be entitled to wages for the weekly day of rest as if he was on duty.
(5) A holiday including a weekly rest day, intervening during any leave granted under these rules, shall form part of the period of leave.
1. Recall a working journalist or sales promotion employee before expiry of leave:- (1) A newspaper establishment may recall a working journalist or sales promotion employee on leave, if that establishment considers it necessary to do so. In the event of such recall, such working journalist or sales promotion employee shall be entitled to travelling allowance, if at the time of recall he is spending his leave at a place other than his headquarters.
(2) The travelling allowance, which shall be paid to a working journalist or sales promotion employee under sub-rule (1) shall be determined in accordance with the rules of the establishment governing travelling allowance for journeys undertaken by the working journalists or sales promotion employee in the course of their duties.
1. Designation of Medical Officer:- Every establishment employing working journalist or sales promotion employee may designate one or more qualified medical practitioners in conformance with section 42.
1. Wages during earned leave:- A working journalist or sales promotion employee on earned leave shall draw wages equal to his average monthly wages earned during the period of twelve complete months spent on duty, or if the period is less than twelve complete months, during the entire such period, immediately preceding the month in which the leave commences.
1. Cash compensation for earned leave not availed of:- (1) When a working journalist or sales promotion employee voluntarily relinquishes his post or retires from service on reaching the age of superannuation, he shall be entitled to cash compensation for earned leave not availed of up to a maximum of one hundred and twenty days.

Provided that a working journalist or sales promotion employee who has been refused earned leave due to him shall be entitled to get cash compensation for the earned leave so refused: Provided further that in the case of a working journalist or sales promotion employee who dies while in service and who has not availed himself of the earned leave due to him immediately preceding the date of his death, his heirs shall be entitled to cash Compensation for the leave not so availed of.

(2) When a working journalist's or sales promotion employee's services are terminated for any reason whatsoever, other than as punishment inflicted by way of disciplinary action, he shall be entitled to cash compensation for earned leave not availed of up to a maximum of one hundred and twenty days.
(1) A working journalist or sales promotion employee shall be entitled to leave on medical certificate on one-half of the wages at the rate of not less than one month for every eighteen months of service: Provided that he shall cease to earn such leave when the leave on medical certificate amounts to ninety days.
(2) Such medical certificate shall be from a medical officer: Provided that when a working journalist has proceeded to a place other than his headquarters with the permission of his employer and falls ill, he may produce a medical certificate from any registered medical officer: Provided further that the employer may, when the qualified medical practitioner is not in the service of the Government, arrange at his own expense, the medical examination of the working journalist or sales promotion employee concerned by any Medical Officer. Provided that the Medical Board may recommend for leave beyond one hundred and twenty days.
(5) The ceiling laid down in the provision to sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (3) on the accumulation and total duration of leave may be relaxed by the competent officer in the cases of working journalists or sales promotion employees suffering from lingering illness such as tuberculosis.

1. Quarantine leave:- Quarantine leave on full wage shall be granted by the establishment on the certificate of the authorized medical practitioner designated as such under section 42, for a period not exceeding twenty-one days or, in exceptional circumstances, thirty (30) days. Any leave necessary for quarantine purposes in excess of that period shall be adjusted against any other leave that may be due to the working journalist or sales promotion employee. Provided that not more than five days casual leave shall be taken at any one time and such leave shall not be combined with any other leave.
(2) The State Government may, by notification, exempt employees or class of employees of any establishment or class of establishments from the operation of sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Code subject to the condition given in the notification.
(2) The manager of the establishment shall display, on or before the end of the month in which holidays are lost, a notice in respect of workers allowed compensatory holidays during the following month and of the dates thereof, at the place at which the notice of periods of works prescribed under section 26 is displayed. Any subsequent change in the notice in respect of any compensatory holiday shall be made not less than three days in advance of the date of that holiday.

(3) In calculating the wages or earnings in the case of a employee wages are paid on the monthly basis, the daily wages shall be 1/26th of his monthly wages; and in the case of any other employee it shall be the daily wages or earnings as the case may be.
(4) The spread over for the workers may exceed twelve hours in any one day under the following works and circumstances in factories, dock works, mines and building or other construction, namely:-
(a) Urgent repairs;
(c) Work which is necessarily so intermittent that the intervals during which they do not work while on duty ordinarily amount to more than the intervals for rest;
(d) Work which for technical reasons must be carried on continuously;
(k) Exceptional pressure of work; and
(l) Engaged in any work, which is notified by the Central Government or State Government in the Official Gazette as a work of national or local importance as the case may be.

SCHEDULE

(2) All employees in Process factories, Iron and Steel, Aluminium, Copper and Brass Rolling Mills.
(3) All employees in Tea Factories.
(4) Employees in public utility transport workshops (where this exemption is considered necessary by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator).
(5) Any other classes of employees in the auxiliary sections of large factories where steam or electricity is generated or transformed for use in the factory, may be declared to be so exempted in writing by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator on application by the Manager through online or electronically, in consideration of the essential or continuous nature of the duties involved.
(6) Any special class of employees in any other factory where overlapping of shifts are considered necessary by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator.
(b) he/ she is employed or engaged to carry out any particular work of an occasional nature otherwise than as a full-time employee ; or
(c) the occupier or owner is unaware that the employee is employed on a full-time basis in any other establishment.
1. The Form of Notice and manner of display of such notice and the manner in which such notice shall be sent to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator under sub-section (2) of section 31:-
(1) The notice referred to in sub-section (2) of section 31 shall be displayed at conspicuous places on a notice board or electronic board and maintained in Form-VII or any other form, giving shift timings, rest intervals, weekly holiday, as deemed fit by the manager and copy of such notice shall be sent to Inspector-cum-Facilitator electronically or by registered post.
(2) Any proposed change in the system of work in any establishment which will necessitate a change in the notice referred in sub rule (1) shall be displayed at conspicuous places on a notice board or electronic board and sent to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator electronically or registered post.

(vii) Every employer shall produce records and registers, on demand before the Inspector-cum-facilitator or any person authorized in that behalf of the State Government.
(viii) All the registers and other records shall be preserved in original for a period of three calendar years from the date of the last entry made therein.
(2) Every employer shall issue wage slips, electronically or manually to the employees in Form-VIIID as prescribed under rule 52 of Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2020 and sub-section (3) of section 50 of the Code on Wages, 2019 before one day of payment of wages to the employee.
(3) In respect of establishment which are required to maintain registers under the rules framed under the Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security Code, 2020, the following registers and wage slips required to be maintained by the employer of the establishment under those Codes and rules made there under shall be deemed to be maintained by the employer under these rules, namely;-
(b) Register of Attendance-cum-Muster Roll
(c) Register of Wages, overtime and deductions
(2) The register mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall be preserved for a period of three years after the last entry in them has been made and shall not be destroyed even after the expiry of that period unless it has been properly transferred to the new register.

CHAPTER -VII

(a) Government of Telangana may, by notification, appoint any person or persons possessing the prescribed qualification and experience to be Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator for the purposes of such establishments or class of establishments and for such local limits of jurisdiction and also Inspector-cum-facilitators for the purpose of this code as may be specified in the notification.
(b) The Government may, by notification, appoint for the purposes of establishments as may be notified by that Government, as many Additional Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or any other officer of any designation as it thinks appropriate, to exercise such powers of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator within his jurisdiction, as may be specified in the notification.
(b) in the opinion of the Inspector-cum-Facilitator likely to cause bodily injury to any person or injuries to the health of employee in the establishment.
(3) The person informed as aforesaid shall, if the Inspector-cum-Facilitator so requires, provide the appliances for dividing, sealing and marking the samples taken under this section.
(4) The Inspector-cum-facilitator shall,-
(b) forthwith send the second portion to a Government Analyst or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for analysis and report thereon;
(c) retain the third portion for production to the Court before which proceedings, if any, are instituted in respect of the substance.
(1) On receipt of a reference under clause (a) (b) & (c) of sub-section (2) of section 42 of the code, the Medical Officer shall, after giving prior notice regarding date, time and place for medical examination and upon examining the person sent for such examination, prepare the age and fitness certificate and deliver the same to the manager of the establishment and the worker concerned after retaining a copy thereof.

(b) for medical supervision of any establishment or class of establishment where cases of chronic occupational illness have occurred due to hazardous nature of any process carried on or hazardous condition of work;
1. Conditions relating to safety, holidays and working hours or other conditions to be observed by the employer employing Women in establishment under section 43:- The following conditions shall be met for employment of women during night or before 6.00 a.m. and beyond 7.00 pm in any day, namely:-
(a) The consent of women employ shall be taken in writing;
(b) No women shall be employed against the maternity benefit provisions laid down under the Social Security Code, 2020 (Central Act No.36 of 2020);
(f) Provide safe, secure and healthy working condition such that no women employee is disadvantaged in connection with her employment;
(g) Dedicated telephone numbers of the establishment shall be displayed at conspicuous places both at the establishment as well as inside the vehicles, so that any woman employee can utilize them, in case of any exigency or emergency;
(h) In case of below ground mine not less than 3 women employees shall be on duty at any place;

(i) The provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Central Act No.14 of 2013), as applicable to the establishments, shall be complied with;
(k) No single woman shall be employed in any work room/ place;
(b) the wages shall be paid in accordance with the Code on Wages, 2019 (Central Act No.29 of 2020).
(d) all other facilities and entitlements shall be provided by the contractor.
1. The form and manner of application and the particulars which such application shall contain regarding the number of contract labour, nature of work for which contract labour is to be employed and other particulars including the information relating to the employment of Inter-State migrant workers under sub-section (1) of section 48:- Every application by a contractor for the grant of a license shall be made on-line electronically through Labour Department portal in Form-XII to the licensing authority referred to in section 119.
1. Single License for Contractor in more than one States or for whole of India under section 17:- (1) If a contractor desirous of obtaining license for:-
(i) The license shall be non-transferable;
(ii) The number of workers employed as contract labour including inter-state migrant workers by the contractor shall not, on any day, exceed the maximum number specified in the license;
(iii) Save as provided in these rules, the fees paid for the grant, or as the case may be, for renewal of the license shall be non-refundable;
(3) The fees to be paid for the grant of a license shall be as specified by Government of Telangana from time to time.

76. The manner of applying for the renewal of licence and the manner of

Renewal of license under sub-section (3) of section 48:-

(2) Every such application shall be submitted on the said portal at least thirty (30) days prior to expiry of license period but not before ninety (90) days of such expiry of license.
(2) If the authority is satisfied that there is no breach of the conditions of license or there is no order for the forfeiture of security deposit or any portion thereof, he shall direct the refund of the security deposit to the applicant.

79. Manner of intimation of work order and time limit for intimation under sub-section (1) of section 50:-

(3) The intimation shall be sent electronically on the State Labour Department portal or e-mail of the Labour Commissioner or his representative as may be notified on the Labour department portal.
1. Responsibility of Payment of Wages under sub-section (1) & (2) of section 55:-
(1)The contractor shall fix the wage periods in respect of which wages shall be payable and no wage period shall exceed one month.
(5) A notice showing wage period and date and time of disbursement of wages of contract labour shall be displayed at the place of work and a copy sent by the contractor to the principal employer electronically or in person under acknowledgement.
(8) Every Principal employer of an establishment shall submit annual return in FORM-IX (Part-II) so as to reach the authority and concerned Assistant/Deputy Labour Commissioner so as to reach him not later than 1st February following the end of each calendar year electronically, except in cases of contract which undertakes to produce given result. notified by the State Government shall conduct or cause to conduct, an inquiry and after giving an opportunity to be heard to the contractor shall pass an order to make payment if any, of such wages from the amount deposited by the contractor as security deposit. The contractor shall re-furnish the security deposit within a period of fifteen days or else his license will be liable to be suspended.
1. Form of issuing Experience Certificate under section 56:- Every concerned contractor shall issue on demand, experience certificate in Form-XIV to the contract labour giving details of the period, work performed, experience gained in various fields performed by such contract labour.
1. Form and manner of making application under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 57:- If a question arises as to whether any activity of an establishment is a core activity or otherwise, the aggrieved party may make an application, to the Government giving reasons along with supporting documents.
1. Grievance redressal mechanism for contract labour:- (1) The contract labour may submit grievances relating to health, working conditions and wages, at the level of principal employer, who shall look into the matter and redress grievances if any.
(3) In case, the grievance(s) is not redressed within one month of raising of such grievance(s), the principal employer shall forward the grievance(s) to the concerned Inspector-cum-Facilitator electronically or through registered post or speed post.

Provided that the journey allowance shall be given to an inter-state migrant worker once in twelve months. In the event of change of employer by the inter-state migrant worker during the middle of the employment period and has not availed the journey allowance from his previous employer, then on the basis of a certificate to be given by inter-state migrant worker, the employer where the inter-state migrant worker is presently working and the such worker has completed one hundred and eighty days in preceding twelve months including the period spent with the previous employer, then the present employer shall give journey allowance.

92. Manner of providing for Study on inter-state migrant workers under section 64:- whenever Central Government proposes to conduct studies to promote safety, health and welfare of inter-state Migrate Workers, State Government should supplement such efforts on requisition being made on this behalf.
1. Details under clause (vii) of sub-section (4) of section 66:- The Procedure for reference of dispute to the Conciliation Officer or an Industrial Tribunal shall be in conformity with Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Central Act No.35 of 2020) and Rules framed thereunder.

BEEDI AND CIGAR WORKERS:

1. Permission to work by employees outside industrial premises:- The record to be maintained by the employer of the work permitted under sub-section (1) of section 76 to be carried on outside the industrial premises shall be in Form-XVI.

98. Disputes relating to raw materials by the employer:-

(b) the rejection by the employer of beedi or cigar or both made by an employee; or
(2) Any party to the dispute aggrieved by the decision hereunder sub-rule (1) may prefer an appeal within a period of thirty days from the date of the decision to the Deputy Commissioner of Labour in the region.
(3) Provided that the Deputy Commissioner of Labour may admit and appeal after the said period if the appellant satisfies such authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.

Supervision of distribution of raw materials:- No employer shall if, he is required so to do by an Inspector-cum-Facilitator, by an order in writing, distribute, except under the supervision of the Inspector-cum-Facilitator making the order or the supervision of another Inspector-cum-Facilitator, raw materials to such employee or employees and during such period as may be specified in the order.

100. Limit with regard to the rejection of beedies or cigar:-

(1) In the case of any factory where,-
(a) any hazardous process of the nature specified in the First Schedule of the Code is proposed to be carried on whether or not with the aid of power;

factory and no machine, or plant or any permanent fixture shall be installed or fixed, nor shall any manufacturing process be carried on in any factory or part of a factory, unless the occupier or the owner of the factory obtains the previous permission approving the plans from the Chief Inspector-cum- Facilitator through online. | Factories wherein the Maximum installed / connected or generated load in Horse Power is upto 100 | Rs.1,000/- | | --- | --- | | Factories wherein the Maximum installed / connected or generated load in Horse Power is between 101 to 500 | Rs.3,000/- | | Factories wherein the Maximum installed / connected or generated load in Horse Power is between 501 to 1500 | Rs.5000/- | | Factories wherein the Maximum installed / connected or generated load in Horse Power is between 1501 to 10000 | Rs.10,000/- | | Factories wherein the Maximum installed / connected or generated load in Horse Power above 10000 | Rs.15,000/- |

(3) If the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied that the plans of the factory uploaded under sub-rule (2) are in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Central Act No.37 of 2020), the Telangana Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2022 and guidelines notified in the portal, he / she shall by an order approve the plans of the factory uploaded through online subject to conditions, if any;
(5) If no order is communicated to the applicant within thirty (30) working days from the date on which the application has been uploaded through online, the permission applied for shall be deemed to have been approved.

103. Grant of licence under sub-section 1 (c) of section 79:-

(1) The Occupier of every factory, shall at least fifteen days before commencing any manufacturing process in any factory upload the particulars through online for grant of licence to the factory in the prescribed application Form-XIX and remit the annual licence fees online up to ten times prescribed in the schedule appended to this rule.
(2) The premises shall be deemed to be licenced from the date of intimation of commencement of manufacturing process until such date the Inspector-cum-Facilitator refuses to grant the licence and informs to the applicant through online.
(3) The Inspector-cum-Facilitator on noticing any defect in the license application or violation of any provision may by a speaking order and after giving the applicant a reasonable opportunity of being heard, refuse to grant a licence to the factory. Provided that for computing the quantity of power, for the purposes of this rule, the Horse Power connected to the plant and machinery, equipment installed carrying out the manufacturing process only shall be taken into account and no account shall be taken of the power for lighting or for any office equipment, appliances. The total installed Horse Power of plant, machinery and equipment or the captive generation of power or the generation of power or transmission of power whichever is higher shall be taken into consideration. Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may, if satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-payment of the annual licence fees within the time prescribed in sub-rule (6) (a), by order in writing, waive the interest specified:

Provided further that the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may waive the annual licence fee and the interest thereon if it is shown to his/ her satisfaction that no manufacturing process has been carried on in the factory on any day of the relevant calendar year and the occupier applies for the cancellation of registration/ licence of the factory.

(c) No manufacturing process shall be carried on in any premises of the factory until and unless the requisite annual licence fee is remitted through online before commencement of the licensing year. (7) Amendment of the Factory Licence:- (b) Transfer of Factory Licence (Change of Occupier):- A factory licence may be transferred from one occupier to another consequent to change of occupier due to change in ownership or occupation of the factory or resignation/change of partners, directors or transfer of occupier or otherwise and the transferee shall upload the application in Form-XIX through online along with requisite documents mentioned therein by remitting the transfer fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred) and such application shall be deemed to be had endorsement of transfer until the transfer is endorsed by the Inspector cum Facilitator unless the application has been refused by a speaking order within a period of thirty (30) working days from the date of uploading the application: (9) Procedure on death or disability of licensee of a factory:- If a licensee dies or becomes insolvent, the person carrying on the business of such licensee shall not be liable to any penalty under the Code for exercising the powers granted to the licensee by the factory licence during such time as may reasonably be required to allow him/ her to make an application for the amendment or transfer of the licence under sub-rules (7) and (8) in his own name.

| SCHEDULE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Maximum number of persons to be employed on any day during the year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Quantity of Max H.P/K.W Installed | 9 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 150 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 3000 | 5000 | 10000 | above 10000 | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | | Amount of Annual Licence fee to be paid in Rupees | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nil | 400 | 1000 | 1800 | 3600 | 4800 | 9600 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | | 20/15 | 1000 | 1800 | 3600 | 4800 | 9600 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | | 50/37 | 1500 | 3600 | 4800 | 9600 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | | 100/75 | 3000 | 4800 | 9600 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | | 150/112 | 4000 | 9600 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | | 250/186 | 5000 | 12000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | | 500/373 | 6000 | 18000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | | 1000/746 | 8000 | 24000 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | | 1500/1119 | 0 | 30000 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | | 2000/1492 | 0 | 36000 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | 195000 | | 3000/2238 | 0 | 42000 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | 195000 | 250000 | | 5000/3730 | 0 | 51000 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | 195000 | 250000 | 325000 | | 10000/7460 | 0 | 63000 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | 195000 | 250000 | 325000 | 400000 | | Above 10000 | 0 | 72000 | 81000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 135000 | 150000 | 165000 | 195000 | 250000 | 325000 | 400000 | 500000 |

(iii) safe means of access to the floors of flats, and maintenance and cleanliness of staircases and common passages;
(v) maintenance of hoists and lifts; and

(5) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator shall have, subject to the control of the State Government power to issue orders to the owner of the premises in this respect for carrying out the provisions of this rule

105. Dangerous Operations as per section 82:-

(1) The following operations when carried on in any factory are declared to be dangerous operations under section 82.
(i) Manufacture of aerated water and Processes incidental thereto;
(iv) Glass Manufacture;
(v) Grinding or Glazing of Materials and Processes incidental thereto;
(vi) Generation of gas from the dangerous petroleum as defined in the Petroleum Act, 1934 (Central Act No.30 of 1934);
(vii) Cleaning or Smoothing of Articles by a Jet of Sand, Metal Shot or Grit or other Abrasive Propelled by a blast of compressed air or steam (Blasting regulations);
(viii) Liming and Tanning of raw hides and skins and Processes incidental thereto;
(ix) Cellulose Spraying;
(x) Graphite Powdering and incidental processes;
(xi) Manufacture and Treatment of Lead and Certain compounds of Lead, Certain Lead Processes carried on in Printing Presses and Type Foundries;
(xii) Cashew nut manufacturing operations;
(xiii) Manufacture of Pottery;
(xix) Manufacture or Manipulation of Carcinogenic Dye Intermediates;
(xx) Process of Extracting Oils and Fats from Vegetable and Animal Sources in Solvent Extraction Plants;
(xxvi) Manufacture of Rayon Viscose Process;
(xxix) Fire Works Manufactories and Match Works;
(xxx) Handling and Processing of Coir Fibre;
(xxxi) Handling and Processing of Cotton;
(2) First employment means employment for the first time in a hazardous process or operation so notified under section 82 or re-employment therein after cessation of employment in such process or operation for a period exceeding three calendar months.
(3) The provisions specified in the schedules provided hereunder shall apply to any class or description of factories wherein DANGEROUS OPERATIONS specified in each of the schedule are carried out.
(4) Notwithstanding the provisions specified in the schedules annexed to this rule, the Inspector cum Facilitator may issue of orders in writing to the manager or occupier or both, directing them to carry out such measures, within such time as may be specified in such order with a view to removing conditions dangerous to the safety and health of the employees, or to suspend any process, where such process constitutes, in the opinion of the Inspector-cum-Facilitator, imminent danger of poisoning or toxicity.
(5) Any register or record of medical examinations and texts connected therewith required to be carried out under any of the schedules annexed thereto in respect of any employee shall be kept readily available to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator and shall be preserved till the expiry of one year after the employee ceases to be in employment of the factory.

DANGEROUS OPERATIONS SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE-I

2. Face-guards and gauntlets:-

(1) The occupier shall provide and maintain in good condition for the use of all persons engaged in filling bottles or siphons,-
(a) suitable face-guards to protect the face, neck and throat; and (b) suitable gauntlets for both arms to protect the arm and at least half of the palm and space between the thumb and fore finger.
1. Wearing of face-guards and gauntlets:- All persons engaged in any of the processes specified in paragraph (2) shall, while at work in such processes, wear the face-guards and gauntlets provided under the provisions of the said paragraph.

SCHEDULE – II

ELECTROLYTIC PLATING OR OXIDATION OF METAL ARTICLES BY USE OF AN ELECTROLYTE CONTAINING ACIDS, BASES OR SALTS OR METALS SUCH AS CHROMIUM, NICKEL, CADMIUM, ZINC, COPPER, SILVER, GOLD ETC.,

1. Definitions:- For the purposes of this schedule
(b) "bath" means any vessel used for an electrolytic process or any subsequent process; and (c) "employed' means employed in any process involving contact with liquid from a bath.
1. Exhaust draught:- An efficient exhaust draught shall be applied to every vessel in which an electrolyte process is carried on. Such draught shall be provided by mechanical means and shall operate on the vapour or spray given off in the process as near as may be at the point of origin. The exhaust draught appliance shall be so constructed, arranged and maintained as to prevent the vapour or spray entering into any room or place in which work is carried on.

Prohibition relating to women and young persons:- No woman adolescent or child shall be employed or permitted to work at a bath.

(1) The occupier shall provide and maintain in good and clean condition the following articles of protective devices for the use of all persons employed on any process at which they are liable to come in contact with liquid from a bath and such devices shall be worn by the persons concerned:-
(b) for persons actually working at a bath, loose fitting rubber gloves and rubber boots or other waterproof foot wear, and chemical goggles.
(2) The Occupier shall provide and maintain for the use of all persons employed suitable accommodation for the storage and drying of protective devices.
(1) There shall be provided and maintained in good repairs for the use of all persons employed in electrolytic process and processes incidental to it:
(a) a wash place under cover, with either-
(b) a sufficient supply of clean towels renewed daily, and soap or other suitable cleaning material.
(2) In addition to the facility in sub-paragraph 1, an approved type of emergency shower with eye fountain shall be provided and maintained in good working order whenever necessary, in order to ensure continuous water supply, storage tank of 1500 liters capacity shall be provided as a source of clean water for emergency use.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

(Electrolytic plating)

(3) Some of these chemicals may be absorbed through the skin and may cause poisoning.
(4) A good wash shall be taken before meals.
(5) Protective devices supplied shall be used while working in this area.

(8) Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory in which electrolytic processes are carried on shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator;
(3) Every employee employed in the electrolytic processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every year, except in case of the employees employed in cadmium, chromium and nickel plating processes for whom this examination shall be carried out once in every six months. Such re-examination shall, wherever the Medical officer considers appropriate, include tests as specified under sub-paragraph (1) excluding the X-ray of the Chest which shall not be required normally to be carried out earlier than once in three years.
(6) If at any time the Medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the electrolytic processes on the ground that continuance The entry of his findings, in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit in such circumstances shall be provided with alternate placement facility unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS

1. Savings:- This schedule shall not apply to the manufacture or repair of electric accumulators or parts thereof not containing lead or any compound of lead; or to the repair on the premises, of any accumulator forming part of a stationary battery.
1. Definitions:- For the purpose of this schedule:
1. Prohibition relating to women and young Persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any lead processes or in any room in which the manipulation of raw oxide lead or pasting is carried on.
1. Separation of certain processes:- Each of the following processes shall be carried on in such a manner under such conditions as to secure effectual separation from any other process:- (a) Manipulation of raw oxide of lead; (b) Pasting; (c) Drying of pasted plates; (d) Formation with lead burning ('tacking') necessarily carried on in connection therewith; and (e) Melting down of pasted plates.
1. Airspace:- In every room in which a lead process is carried on there shall be at least 500 cubic feet of airspace for each person employed therein, and in computing this air space no height over 12 feet shall be taken into Account.
1. Distance between employees in pasting room:- In every pasting room the distance between the centre of the working position of any paster and that of the paster working nearest to him shall not be less than five feet.
(1) The floor of every room in which a lead process is carried on shall be,-
(a) of cement or similar material so as to be smooth and impervious to water;
(b) maintained in sound condition;

(b) provided with suitable and adequate arrangements for drainage; and
(c) thoroughly washed daily by means of a hose pipe.
(a) have a smooth surface and be maintained in sound condition;
(e) be covered throughout with sheet lead other impervious material;
1. Exhaust draught:- The following processes shall not be carried on without use of an efficient exhaust draught:
(a) melting of lead or materials containing lead;
(c) pasting;
(e) lead burning, other than,-
(i) "tacking" in the formation room; Such exhaust draught shall be effected by mechanical means and shall operate on the dust or fume given off as nearly as may be at its point of origin, so as to prevent it entering the air of any room in which persons work.

1. Fumes and gases from melting pots:- The products of combustion produced in the heating of any melting pot shall not be allowed to escape into a room in which persons work.
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator; and
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(4) The Certificate of Fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee he shall make a record of his finding in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) above shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes. 15-B. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

Protective clothing:- Protective clothing shall be provided and maintained in good repair for all persons employed in,-
Cloak-room:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all persons employed in a lead process,-

(a) A cloak-room for clothing put off during working hours with adequate arrangements for drying the clothing if wet. Such accommodation shall be separate from any mess-room.
(b) Separate and suitable arrangements for the storage of protective clothing provided under paragraph 16.

Washing Facilities:- There shall be provided and maintained in a cleanly state and in good repair for the use of all persons employed in a lead process,-

(a) A wash place under, cover with either-
(i) a trough with a smooth impervious surface fitted with a waste pipe, without plug, and of sufficient length to allow of at least two (2) feet for every five (5) such persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply of water from taps or jets above the trough at intervals of not more than two (2) feet; or
1. Time to be allowed for washing:- Before each meal and before the end of the day's work, at least ten minutes, in addition to the regular meal times, shall be allowed for washing to each person who has been employed in the manipulation of raw oxide of lead or in pasting; Provided that if there be one basin or two (2) feet of trough for each such person this rule shall not apply.
1. Foods, drinks, etc., prohibited in work rooms:- No food, drink, pan and supari or tobacco shall be consumed or brought by any employee into any workroom in which any lead process is carried on.
(a) "Efficient exhaust draught" means localised ventilation effected by mechanical means, for the removal of gas, vapour, dust or fumes so as to prevent them (as far as practicable under the atmospheric conditions usually prevailing) from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. No draught shall be deemed efficient which fails to remove smoke generated at the point where such gas, vapour, fume, or dust originate.
(d) All processes in the making of furnace moulds or 'pot' including the grinding or crushing of, used 'pots';
(e) All processes involving the use of a dry lead compound.
1. Prohibition relating to women and young persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any of the operations specified in paragraph 3 or at any place where such operations are carried on.
1. Floor and work-benches:- The floor and work-benches of every room in which a dry compound of lead is manipulated or which any process is carried on giving off silica dust shall be kept moist and shall comply with the following requirements:- The floors shall be,-
1. Use of Hydrofluoric acid:- The following provisions shall apply to rooms in which glass is treated with hydrofluoric acid:-
(a) there shall be inlets and outlets of adequate size so as to secure and maintain efficient ventilation to all parts of the room;
1. Protective clothing:- The occupier shall provide, maintain in good repair and keep in a clean condition for the use of all persons employed in the processes specified in paragraph 3 suitable protective clothing, footwear and goggles according to the nature of the work and such clothing, footwear, etc., shall be worn by the persons concerned.
1. Washing facilities:- There shall be provided and maintained in a cleanly state and in good repair for the use of all persons employed in the processes specified in paragraph 3,-

(a) A wash place with either,-
(ii) at least one wash basin for every five such persons employed at any one time, fitted with a waste pipe any plug and having an adequate supply of water laid on or always readily available; and
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator; and
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The records Medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes.
12-B. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

SCHEDULE-V

(a) "Grindstone" means a grindstone composed of natural or manufactured sandstone but does not include a metal wheel or cylinder into which blocks of natural or manufactured stand stone are fitted.
(b) "Abrasive wheel" means a wheel manufactured of bounded emery or similar abrasive.
(c) "Grinding" means the abrasion, by aid of mechanical power, of metal, by means of a grindstone or abrasive wheel.
(g) "Rodding" means the dressing of the surface of a revolving grindstone by the application of a rod bar or string of metal to such surface.
1. Exceptions:- (1) Nothing in this schedule shall apply to any factory in which only repairs are carried on except any part thereof in which one or more persons are wholly or mainly employed in the grinding of metals.
1. Equipment for removal of dust:- No racing, dry grinding or glazing shall be performed without,-
(b) a duct of adequate size, air tight and so arranged as to be capable of carrying away the dust, which duct shall be kept free from obstruction and
(c) a fan or other efficient means of producing a draught sufficient to extract the dust: Provided that the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator may accept any other appliance, that is, in his opinion, as effectual for the interception, removal and disposal of dust thrown off as a hood, duct and fan would be. Provided that this paragraph shall not prohibit the employment of persons to assist in the manipulation of heavy or bulky articles at any such grindstone, wheel or glazing appliance.
1. Glazing:- Glazing or other processes, except processes incidental to wet grinding upon a grindstone shall not be carried on in any room in which wet grinding upon a grindstone is done.
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.

9. Medical Examination by medical officer:-

(4) The certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.

SCHEDULE-VI

1. Plant to be approved by Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator:- Petrol gas shall not be manufactured except in a plant for generating petrol gas, the design and construction of which has been approved by the Chief Inspector.
1. Escape of petrol:- Effective steps shall be taken to prevent petrol from escaping into any drain or sewer.
1. Prohibition relating to smoking,etc:- No person shall smoke or carry matches, fire or naked light or other means of producing a naked light or spark in the generating room or building or in the vicinity thereof and a warning notice in the language understood or by the majority of the employees shall be posted in the factory prohibiting smoking and the carrying of matches fire or naked light or other means of producing, a naked light or spark into such room or building.
1. Access to petrol or container:- No unauthorized person shall have access to any petrol or to a vessel containing or having actually contained petrol.
1. Electric fittings:- All electric fittings shall be of flame proof construction and all electric conductors shall either be enclosed in metal conductors or be lead-sheathed.

SCHEDULE-VII

CLEANING OR SMOOTHING, ROUGHENING etc., OF ARTICLES BY A JET OF SAND, METAL SHOT OR GRIT OR OTHER ABRASIVE PROPELLED BY A BLAST OF COMPRESSED AIR OR STEAM (Blasting Regulations)

1. Definition:- For the purposes of this schedule,- "Blasting enclosure" means a chamber, barrel, cabinet or any other enclosure designed for the performance of blasting therein. "Blasting chamber" means a blasting enclosure in which any person may enter at any time in connection with any work or otherwise. "Cleaning of castings" where done as an incidental or supplemental process in connection with the making of metal castings, means the freeing of the casting from adherent sand or other substance and includes the removal of cores and the general smoothing of a casting, but does not include the free treatment.
1. Sand blasting to be done in enclosed chamber:- Sand blasting shall not be done in any room except in an enclosed chamber or cabinet in which no other work is performed and at which efficient means are provided, arranged and maintained to prevent the escape of dust to the outside of such chamber or cabinet.

(2) No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall be employed in blasting or assisting at blasting or in any blasting chamber or in the cleaning of any blasting apparatus or any blasting enclosure or any apparatus or ventilating plant connected therewith or be employed on maintenance or repair work at such apparatus enclosure or plant.
1. Prohibition of sand blasting:- Sand or any other substance containing free silica shall not be introduced as an abrasive into any blasting apparatus and shall not be used for blasting:-
(ii) Provided further that no woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work on any operation of sand blasting.
(2) Maintenance of blasting enclosure:- Blasting enclosure shall always be maintained in good condition and effective measures shall be taken to prevent dust escaping from such enclosures, and from any apparatus connected therewith into the air of any room.
(3) Provisions of separating apparatus:- There shall provided and maintained for and in connection with every blasting enclosure, efficient apparatus for separating, so far as practicable, abrasive which has been used for blasting and which is to be used again as an abrasive from dust or particles of other materials arising from blasting and no such abrasive shall be introduced into any blasting apparatus and used for blasting until it has been so separated: Provided that this clause shall not apply, except in the case of blasting chambers, to blasting enclosures constructed or installed before the coming into force of this schedule, if the Chief Inspector-cum- Facilitator is of the opinion that it is not reasonably practicable to provide such separating apparatus.
(4) Provision of ventilating plant:- There shall be provided and maintained in connection with every blasting enclosure efficient ventilating plant to extract, by exhaust draught effected by mechanical means, dust produced in the enclosure. The dust extracted and removed shall be disposed off by such method and in such a manner that it shall not escape into the air of any room, and every other filtering or settling device situated in a room in which persons are employed, other than persons attending to such bag or other filtering or settling device, shall be completely separated from the general air of that room in an enclosure ventilated to the open air.
(5) Operation of ventilating plant:- The ventilating plant provided for the purpose of sub-paragraph (4) shall kept in continuous operation whenever the blasting enclosure, is in use whether or not blasting, is actually taking

6. Inspection and examination:-

(2) Particulars of the result of every such inspection, examination and test shall forthwith be entered in a register, which shall be kept in a form approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator and shall be available for inspection by any workman employed in or in connection with blasting, in the factory. Any defect found on any such inspection, examination or test shall be immediately reported by the person carrying out the inspection, examination or test to the occupier manager or other appropriate person and without prejudice to the foregoing requirements of this schedule shall be removed without avoidable delay.

7. Protective equipment- Provision of protective helmets gauntlets and overalls:-

(1) Unless a worker is wearing a suitable protective helmet and gauntlets,-
(a) no person shall be employed or permitted to work a blasting in the open air or work within thirty (30) feet of sand blasting apparatus in operation in the open air; and
(5) All persons engaged in sand blasting while at work shall wear the protective equipment provided under the provisions of this paragraph.
(6) Suitable gauntlets and overall shall be provided for the use of all persons while performing blasting or assisting at blasting and every such person shall while so engaged wear the gauntlet and overall provided.

8. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator; and

9. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

(1) Every employee employed in any of the processes to which this schedule applies shall be examined by a medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such examination shall include pulmonary function test and chest X-ray. No employee shall be allowed to work after fifteen (15) days of his first employment in the factory, unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical officer.
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a certificate of Fitness in Form 28, the record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the Factory. The record of each examination carried under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and the results of the tests, shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.

10. Precautions in connection with cleaning and other works:-

(1) Where any person is engaged upon cleaning of any blasting apparatus or blasting enclosure or of any apparatus or ventilating plant connected therewith or the surroundings thereof upon any other work in connection with any blasting apparatus or blasting enclosure or with any apparatus or ventilating plant connected therewith so that he is exposed to the risk of inhaling dust which has arisen from blasting, all practicable measures shall be taken to prevent such inhalation.
1. Storage accommodation for protective wear:- Adequate and suitable storage accommodation for the helmets, gauntlets and overalls required to be provided by paragraph 7 shall be provided outside and conveniently near to every blasting enclosure and such accommodation shall be kept clean. Helmets, gauntlets and overalls when not in actual use shall be kept in this accommodation.
1. Maintenance of vacuum cleaning plant:- Vacuum cleaning plant used for the purpose of this schedule shall be properly maintained.
1. Power to exempt or relax:-

LIMING AND TANNING OF RAW HIDES AND SKINS AND PROCESSES

INCIDENTAL THERETO

1. Cautionary notices:-
(1) Cautionary notices as to anthrax in the form specified by Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator shall be affixed in prominent positions in the factory where they may be easily and conveniently read by the persons employed.
(c) protective footwear, aprons and gloves for persons employed in processes involving the handling of hides or skins, other than in processes specified in clauses (a) and (b) Provided that-
(i) the gloves, aprons, leg coverings or boots may be of rubber or leather, but the gloves and boots to be provided under Clauses (a) and (b) shall be of rubber;
(ii) the gloves may not be provided to persons fleshing by hand or employed in processes in which there is no risk of contact with lime, sodium sulphide or other caustic liquor.
1. Washing facilities, mess-room and cloak-room:- They shall be provided and maintained in a cleanly state and in good repair for the use of all persons employed,-
(a) a trough with a smooth impervious surface fitted with a waste pipe without plug, and of sufficient length to allow at least two feet for every ten persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply of water from taps or jets above the trough at intervals of not more than two feet; or
(ii) The mess-room shall be separated from (1) any room or shed in which hides or skins are stored, treated or manipulated (2) the cloak-room and (3) shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person;
(d) suitable accommodation for clothing put off during working hours and another accommodation for protective clothing and shall also make adequate arrangement for drying up the clothing in both the cases, if wet. The accommodation so provided shall be kept clean at all times and placed under the charge of a responsible person.

5. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the schedule applies shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein;

6. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

(1) Every employee employed in any of the processes to which the schedule applies shall be examined by a Medical officer within 15 days of his first employment. Such examination shall include skin test for dermatises and detection of anthrax bacillus from local vision by grant stain. No employee shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every twelve calendar months. Such re-examination shall, wherever the medical officer considers appropriate, include tests and as specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The Medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a Certificate of fitness. The record of examination and and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the Certificate and the Certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and the results of the tests, shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
(4) The certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) above shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the medical officer, after further examination again certifies him fit for employment in those processes.

CELLULOSE SPRAYING

1. Application:- The provisions of this Schedule shall apply to all factories or parts of factory in which the spraying of cellulose ester paints or lacquers is carried on.
1. Prohibition of the employment of children and adolescents:- No child or adolescent shall be employed in any factory on the operation specified in paragraph 1 above.
1. Position of spray operators:- Arrangements shall, as far as practicable, be made so as to render it unnecessary for the person operating the spray to be in a position between a ventilating outfit and the article being sprayed.

SCHEDULE-X

GRAPHITE POWDERING AND INCIDENTAL PROCESSES

1. Application:- The provisions of this schedule shall apply to all factories or parts of factories in which grinding and sieving of graphite and the processes incidental thereto are carried on.
(4) If at any time a Medical officer is of opinion that any person is no longer fit for employment upon any of the operations specified in paragraph 1 above he shall cancel the special certificate of fitness granted to that person.
(5) No person whose special certificate of fitness has been cancelled shall be employed upon any of the operations specified in paragraph 1 above unless Medical officer again certifies him to be fit.
1. Exhaust draughts.- Provision shall be made for removing the dust produced in any of the operations specified in paragraph 1 above by means of an efficient

exhaust draught so contrived as to operate on the dust as closely to the point of origin as possible:

(1) The floor of every room in which any person is employed upon any of the operations specified in paragraph 1 above shall be of cement or other impervious material.
(2) The top of every work-bench in every such room shall be of impervious material.
(3) The said floors and work-benches shall be kept clean and in good condition.
(4) The Inspector may, by order in writing, require the said floors and work-benches to be kept wet in such manner as he deem suitable, in order to reduce dust.
1. Washing facilities.- The occupier shall provide and maintain in a clean state and good repair for the use of persons employed upon any of the operations specified in paragraph 1 above either (a) a trough with smooth impervious surface fitted with a waste-pipe without plug, and of sufficient length to allow at least two feet for every five such persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply for water from taps or jets above trough at intervals of not more than two feet, or (b) at least one lavatory basin for every five such persons employed at any one time, fitted with a waste-pipe and plug having a constant supply of water, together with, in either case a sufficient supply of nail brushes, soap or other suitable cleaning material and clean towels.

MANUFACTURE AND TREATMENT OF LEAD AND CERTAIN COMPOUNDS

OF LEAD, CERTAIN LEAD PROCESS IN PRINTING PRESSES AND TYPE FOUNDRIES

1. Exemptions:- Where the Chief Inspector is satisfied that all or any of the provisions of this schedule are not necessary for the protection of persons employed he may by certificate in writing exempt any factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions as he may specify therein. Such certificate may at any time be revoked by the Chief Inspector. "Lead material" means material containing not less than three (3) percent of lead. "Lead Process " means,-
(a) the melting of lead or any lead material for casting and mechanical composing;
(b) The re-charging of machines with used lead material; or
(c) any other work including removal of dross from melting pots, cleaning of plungers; and
(d) manipulation movement or other treatment of lead material. "Efficient exhaust draught" means localized ventilation effected by heat or mechanical means for the removal of gas, vapour, dust or fumes so as to prevent them from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. No draught shall be deemed efficient which fails to remove gas, vapour fume or dust at the point where they originate.

Exhaust draught:- None of the following processes shall be carried on except with an efficient exhaust draught,-

(b) heating lead material so that vapour containing lead is given off; or unless carried on in such a manner as to prevent free escape of gas, vapour, fumes or dust into any place in which work is carried on; or unless carried on in electrically heated and thermostatically controlled melting pots. Such exhaust draught shall be effected by mechanical means and so contrived as to operate on the dust, fume, gas or vapour given off as closely as may be at its point of origin.

Prohibition relating to women and young persons:- No women or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any lead process.
Separation of certain processes:- Each of the following processes shall be carried on in such a manner and under such condition as to secure effectual separation from any other process:-

(b) casting of lead ingots; and
(c) mechanical composing;
1. Wash facilities:- There shall be provided and maintained in a cleanly state and in good repair for the use of all persons employed in a lead process,-
(b) a sufficient supply and clean towels made of suitable material renewed daily with a sufficient supply of soap or other suitable cleaning material.
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register, which shall be kept readily available for Inspection by the Inspector.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every six calendar months. Such re-examination shall, wherever the medical officer considered appropriate, include tests as specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said process on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of

10B. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the Medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.
1. Food, drinks, etc., prohibited in work-rooms:- No food, drink, pan and supari or tobacco shall be consumed or brought by any employee into any work-room in which any lead process is carried on.

SCHEDULE-XII

CASHEW NUT MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR OPERATIONS

1. Application:- This Schedule shall apply to all factories in which roasting, scrubbing and shelling of Cashewnut or extracting oil from cashewnut or cashewnuts shells is carried on.
1. Protective clothing and equipment:- The occupier shall provide and maintain for the use of all persons employed in roasting and scrubbing of cashewnuts or extracting oil from cashewnuts or cashewnut shells.
(a) suitable rubber or washable leather gloves;
(b) suitable type of impervious aprons with sleeves to cover body from shoulders down to knees;
(d) a protective ointment containing 10 per cent of shellac, 55 per cent of alcohol, 10 per cent of sodium perborate, 5 per cent of carbitol and 20 per cent talc;
(e) sufficient quantity of kaolin and coconut oil;
1. Use of protective clothing and equipment:- Every person employed in processes specified in paragraph 1 shall make use of protective clothing and equipment supplied and arrangements shall be made by the occupier to supervise its use, maintenance and cleanliness.
(1) Shells, ashes, or oil of cashewnuts shall not be stored in any room in which employees are employed and shall be removed at least twice a day to any pit or enclosed place in the case of shells and ashes and to closed containers kept in a separate room in the case of oil.

1. Floors of work-rooms:- The floor of every work-room in which processes specified in paragraph 1 are carried on, shall be of a hard material so as to be smooth and impervious and of even surface and shall be cleaned daily; and spillage, of any cashewnut oil in any work-room shall be washed with soap and cleaned immediately.
1. Food, drinks, prohibited in work rooms:- No food, drink, pan, supari or tobacco shall be brought or consumed by any employee in any room in which processes specified in paragraph 1 are carried out and no person shall remain in any such room during intervals for meals or rest.
1. Washing facilities:- Where roasting, scrubbing and shelling of cashewnuts or extracting oil from cashewnuts or cashewnut shells is carried on, there shall be provided and maintained in a clean and good repair washing facilities, with a sufficient supply of soap, coconut oil, nail brushes and towels at the scale of one tap or stand pipe for every ten (10) employees and the taps or stand pipes shall be spaced not less than 4 feet apart.
1. Time allowed for washing:- Before each meal and before the end of the day's work, at least ten minutes, in addition to the regular meal times, shall be allowed for washing, to such person employed in any of the processes specified in paragraph 1, and a notice to this effect in English and in the regional language shall be affixed in a conspicuous place in each work-room concerned.
1. Smoke or gas produced by roasting cashewnut:- Where smoke or gas is produced in the operation of roasting, provision shall be made for removing the smoke or gas through a chimney of sufficient height and capacity or by such other arrangements as may be necessary to prevent the gas or smoke escaping into the air, or any place in which employees are employed.
1. Storage of protective equipment:- A suitable room or a portion of the factory suitably partitioned off, shall be provided exclusively for the storage of all the protective equipment supplied to the employees and no such equipment shall be stored in any place other than the room or place so provided.

14. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the schedule applies shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein;
(1) Every employee employed in the processes specified in paragraph 1 shall be examined by a medical officer within 15 days of his first employment. Such examination shall include skin test for dermatitis and no employee shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every three calender months. Such re-examination shall, wherever the medical officer considers appropriate, include asking tests for dermatitis.
(3) The Medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a Certificate of fitness. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the Certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and the results of these tests, shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
1. Power of Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator:- The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may grant exemptions from the operation of any of these rules where he is satisfied that their observance is not necessary for safeguarding the health of the employees.

SCHEDULE XIII

MANUFACTURE OF POTTERY

1. Definitions:- For the purposes of this schedule,-
(a) "Pottery" includes earthenware, stoneware, porcelain China, tiles, and any other articles made from clay or from a mixture containing clay and other materials such as quartz, flint, feldspar and gypsum;
(b) "Efficient exhaust draught" means localised ventilation effected by mechanical or other means for the removal of dust or fume so as to prevent them from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. No draught shall be deemed efficient which fails to remove effectively dust or fume generated at the point where dust or fume originates;

(d) "Bedding" means the placing of flatware in powdered flint or quartz for the biscuit firing when the saggar or box containing the ware is filled up with powdered flint or quartz;
(e) "Flinting" means the placing of flatware in powdered flints for the biscuit firing when the sagger or box containing the ware is not filled with powdered flint.
1. Efficient exhaust draught:- The following processes shall not be carried on without the use of the efficient exhaust draught,-
(3) The shifting of clay dust or any other material for making tiles or other articles by pressure, except where:-
(a) this is done in a machine so enclosed as effectively to prevent the escape of dust; or
(b) the material to be shifted is so damp that no dust can be given of
(4) The pressing of tiles from clay dust, an exhaust opening being connected with each press; this clause shall also apply to the pressing from clay dust of articles other than tiles, unless the material is so damp that no dust is given off.
(5) The fettling of tiles made from clay dust by pressure, except, where the fettling is done wholly on or with damp material, this clause shall also apply to the fettling of other articles made from clay dust unless the material is so damp that no dust is given off.
(6) The processes of bedding and flinting.
(7) The brushing of earthen-ware biscuit, unless the process is carried on, in a room provided with efficient general mechanical ventilation or other ventilation, which is certified by the Inspector cum facilitator as adequate, having regard to all the circumstances of the case.
(13) Removal of biscuit-ware from saggars packed with flint.
(14) Lifting and conveying of materials by elevators and conveyors unless they are effectively enclosed and so arranged as to prevent escape of dust into the air in or near to any place in which persons are employed.
(15) The preparation or weighting out of flow material, lawning of dry colours, colour dusting, colour-blown and the making of lithographic transfers.
1. Each of the following processes shall be carried on in such a manner and under such conditions as to secure effectual separation from one another and from other wet processes;
(a) dry grinding or sieving of materials, handling and manipulation of such materials, scouring, loading and unloading of saggars and drying of clay and green-ware.
(b) All processes involving the use of a dry lead compound.
1. No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any of the operations specified in paragraph 2 or at any place where such operations are carried on.
1. The potter's wheel (jolly and jigger) shall be provided with screens or constructed as to prevent clay scraps being thrown off beyond wheel.
1. (1) All practical means shall be taken by damping or otherwise to prevent dust arising during cleaning of floors.
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.

9. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

(1) Every employee employed in any process mentioned under paragraph (3) shall be examined by a medical officer within 15 days of his first employment. Such examination shall include tests for lead in urine and blood, ALA in urine, hemoglobin content, stippling of cells and pulmonary function tests and chest X-ray for the others. No employee shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the medical officer.

medical officer once in every twelve months. Such examination in respect of all the employees shall include all the tests as specified in sub-paragraph (1) except chest X-ray which will be once in three (3) years.

(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes.
9A. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion in of the Medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

10. Protective equipment:-

(3) Aprons provided in pursuance of sub-paragraph (2) shall be thoroughly cleaned daily by the wearers by sponging or other wet process. All over- all and head coverings shall be washed, cleaned and mended at least once a week, and this washing, cleaning or mending shall be provided for by the occupier.
(a) (i) a trough with a smooth impervious surface fitted with a waste pipe, without plug, and of sufficient length to allow at least two feet for every five such persons employed at any one time and having a constant supply of clean water from taps or jets above the trough at intervals of not more than two feet; or
(ii) at least one tap or stand pipe for every five such persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply of clean water, the tap or stand pipe being spaced not less than 4 feet apart; and (b) a sufficient supply of clean towels made of suitable material renewed daily with sufficient supply of nail brushes and soap.
1. Time allowed for washing:- Before each meal and before the end of the day's work, at least ten minutes, in addition to the regular meal time, shall be allowed for washing to each person employed in any of the processes mentioned in paragraph 2.

13. Mess room:-

(i) a sufficient number of tables and chairs or benches with back rest;
(ii) arrangements for washing utensils;
(iii) adequate means for warming food;
(iv) adequate quantity of drinking water;
(2) The room shall be adequately ventilated by the circulation of fresh air and placed under the charge of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.
1. Food, drinks, etc., prohibited in the work rooms:- No food, drink, pan and supari or tobacco shall be brought or consumed by any employee into any work room in which any of the processes mentioned in paragraph 2 is carried on and no person shall remain in any such room during intervals for meals or rest.
(a) a cloak-room for clothing put off during working hours and such accommodation shall be separate from any mess-room;
1. These regulations shall not apply to a factory in which any of the following articles but no other pottery is made,- (a) unglazed or salt glazed bricks and tiles; and
(b) architectural terra cotta made from plastic clay and either unglazed or glazed with a leadless glaze only.

SCHEDULE-XIV

CHEMICAL WORKS

PART-I

1. Application:- This schedule shall apply to all manufacture and processes incidental there to carried on in Chemical works.
(b) "efficient exhaust draughts" means localised ventilation effected by mechanical or other means for the removal of gas, vapour, fume or dust to prevent it from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on;
(c) "bleaching powder" means the bleaching powder commonly called chloride of lime;
(e) "caustic" means the hydroxide potassium or sodium;
(f) "chrome process" means the manufacturing of chromate or bichromate of potassium or sodium or the manipulation, movement or other treatment of these substances;
(g) "nitro or amino process" means the manufacture of a nitro or amino derivatives of phenol and of benzene or its homologues, and the making of explosives with the use of any of these substances;
(i) "toxic substances" means all those substances which when they enter into the human body, through inhalation or ingestion or absorption through skin, in sufficient quantities cause facility or exert serious affliction of health, or chronic harmful affects on the health of persons exposed to it due to its inherent chemical or biological effects. In respect of substances whose TLV is specified in Rule 49, exceeding the concentration specified therein would make the substance toxic;
(i) "emergency" means a situation or condition leading to a circumstances or set of circumstances in which there is danger to the life or health of persons or which could result in big fire or explosion to the work and outside environment affecting the employees or neighbourhood in a serious manner, demanding immediate action;
(k) "dangerous chemical reaction" means high speed reactions, run-away reaction, delayed reactions, etc., and are characterised by evolution of large quantities of heat, intense release or toxic flammable gases or vapours, sudden pressure build-up etc;
(n) "appropriate personal protective equipment" means that when the "protective equipment" is used by the employee, he shall have no risk to his life of health or body; and

(3) There shall be provided easy means of access to all parts of the plant to facilitate cleaning.
1. Improper use of chemicals:- No chemicals or solvents or empty containers containing chemicals or solvents shall be permitted to be used by employees for any purposes other than in the processes for which they are supplied.
1. Prohibition on the use of food etc.:- No food drink, tobacco, pan or any edible item shall be stored or heated or consumed on or near any part of the plant or equipment.
1. Cautionary Notices and Instructions:-
1. Evaluation and provision safeguards before the commencement of process:-
(2) Information in writing giving details of the process, its hazards and the steps taken or proposed to be taken from the design stage to disposal stage for ensuring the safety as in sub-para (1) above should be sent to the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator at the earliest but in no case less then 15 days before commencing manufacture, handling, or storage of any of items covered under Appendix 'A' whether on experimental basis, or as pilot plant, or as trial production, or as large scale manufacture.
(3) The design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal of the buildings, plant and facilities shall take into consideration effective safeguards against all the safety and health hazards so evaluated.
(4) The requirements under the sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) shall not act in lieu of or in derogation to, any other provisions contained in any Act governing the work.
1. Authorised entry:- Authorised persons only shall be permitted to enter any section of the factory or plant where any dangerous operations or processes are being carried on or where dangerous chemical reactions are taking place or where hazardous chemicals are stored.

7. Examinations of instruments and safety devices:-

(1) All instruments and safety devices used in the process shall be tested before taking into use and after carrying out any repair to them and examined once in a month, by a qualified and experienced person. Records of such tests and examinations shall be maintained in a register.
(2) All instruments and safety devices used in the process shall be operated daily or as often as it is necessary, to ensure its effective and efficient working at all times.
1. Electrical installations:- All electrical installations used in the process covered in Appendix 'A' shall be of an appropriate type to ensure safety against the hazard prevalent in that area such as suitability against dust, dampness, corrosion, flammability and explosivity etc., and shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards Institution specifications governing their construction and use for that area.

9. Handling and storage of chemicals:-

(4) (a) Storage of chemicals and intermediate products, which are highly unstable or reactive or explosive shall be limited to the quantities required for two months use.

(b) whenever the quantities laid down in the above clause (a) are to be exceeded, the permission of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall be obtained.
(c) Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (a) and (b) above, the Chief Inspector cum facilitator may direct any Factory carrying out processes covered in Appendix 'A' to further limit the storage of hazardous substances to quantities less than two months on considerations of safety.
(5) Standby arrangements equal to the biggest container shall always be available to transfer the toxic substances quickly into the standby storage facility if any defect develops in any of the container resulting in the release of toxic substances or flammable substances.
(2) The occupier shall arrange to inform, educate and supervise all the employees in the use of personal protective equipment while carrying out the job.
(3) As regards any doubt regarding the appropriateness of any personal protective equipment, the decision of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator will be final.

12. Alarm Systems:-

(1) Suitable and effective alarm system giving audible and visible indications, shall be installed at the control room as well as in all strategic locations so as to enable corrective action to be taken before the operational parameters exceed the predetermined safe levels or lead to conditions conducive for an outbreak of fire or explosion to occur. Such alarm systems shall be checked daily and tested every month at least once to ensure its performance efficiency at all times.
(2) The Chief Inspector cum facilitator may direct such system to be installed in case of plant or processes where toxic materials are being used and spillage or leakage of which may cause wide spread poisoning in or around the plant.
(1) Effective arrangements such as, enclosure, or by pass, or efficient exhaust draught, maintenance of negative pressure etc., shall be provided in all plants, containers, vessels, sewers, drains, flues, ducts, culverts, and buried pipes and equipment, to control the escape and spread of substances which are likely to give rise to fire or explosion or toxic hazards during normal working and in the event of accident or emergency.

(3) The substances that would have escaped into the work atmosphere before taking immediate steps as required in sub-paragraph (2), shall be rendered innocuous by diluting with air or water or any other suitable agent or by suitably treating the substances.
(1) All parts of plant, equipment and machinery used in the process which in the likely event of their failure may give rise to an emergent situation shall be tested by a competent person before commencing process and retested once in a year or after carrying out repairs to it. The competent persons shall identify the parts of the plant, equipment and machinery required to be tested as aforesaid and evolve a suitable testing procedures. In carrying out the test as mentioned above in respect of pressure vessels or reaction vessels the following precautions shall be observed namely.
(a) before the test is carried out, each vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned and examined externally, and as far as practicable, internally also for surface defects, corrosion and foreign matter. During the process of cleaning and removal of sludge, if any, all due precautions shall be taken against fire or explosion, if such sludge is of phoropheric nature of contents spontaneously combustible chemicals;
(b) as soon as the test is completed, the vessel shall be thoroughly dried internally and shall be clearly stamped with the marks and figures indicating the person by whom testing has been done and the date of test; and
(c) any vessel which fails to pass the test or which for any other reasons is found to be unsafe for use shall be destroyed or rendered unusable under intimation to the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator.
(2) All parts of plant, equipment, machinery which in the likely event of failure may give rise to an emergent situation shall be examined once in a month by the qualified and experienced person.

(3) All the staging constructed for the purpose of this para shall have appropriate access which are safe and shall be fitted with proper hand rails to a height of the one metre and toe board.
1. Seating arrangements:- The seating arrangements provided for, the operating personnel working in processes covered in Appendix 'A' shall be located in a safe manner as to prevent the risk of exposure of toxic, flammable and explosive substances evolved in the work environment in the course of manufacture of repair or maintenance, either due to failure of plant and equipment or due to the substances which are under pressure, escaping into atmosphere.

18. Entry into or work in confined spaces:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the provisions of this schedule apply, shall ensure the observance of the following precautions before permitting any person to enter or work inside the confined spaces:-
(b) regulate the entry or work inside the confined spaces through a 'permit to work system' which should include the safeguards so developed as required under clause (a) above;
(c) before testing the confined space for entry into work, the space shall be rendered safe by washing or cleaning with neutralising agents; or purging with steam or inert gases and making adequate forced ventilation arrangements or such measure which will render the confined space safe;

Permit to work system:- The permit to work system shall inter-alia include the observance of the following precautions while carrying out any specified work to be subjected to the permit to work system:-

(d) persons who are assigned to carry out the permit work system shall be physically fit in all respects taking into consideration the demands and nature, of the work before entering into the confined space. Such person shall be adequately informed about the correct work procedures as well as the precautions to be observed while carrying out the permit to work system;
(e) adequate rescue arrangements wherever considered necessary and adequate first aid, rescue and resurrection arrangements shall be available in good working condition near the place of work while carrying out the permit to work system, for use in emergency;
(f) appropriate and approved personal protective equipment shall be used while carrying out the permit to work system; and
(g) after completion of work subject to the permit to work system the person responsible shall remove all the equipment and tools and restore to the original conditions so as to prevent any danger while carrying out regular process.

Safety sampling personnel:- The occupier shall ensure the safety of persons assigned for collecting samples by instructing them on the safe procedures. Such personnel shall be provided with proper and approved personal protective equipment, if required.
Ventilation:- Adequate ventilation arrangements shall be provided and maintained at all times in the process area where dangerous or toxic or flammable or explosive substances could be evolved. These arrangements shall ensure that concentrations, which are either harmful or could result in explosion, are not permitted to be build up in the work environment.

23. Procedures for meeting emergencies:-

(2) The occupier shall formulate a detailed plan to meet all such identified emergencies including arrangements for summoning outside help for rescue

and fire fighting and arrangements for making available urgent medical facilities.

(3) The occupier shall sent the list of emergencies and the details of procedures and plans formulated to meet the emergencies, to the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator.
(4) The occupier shall arrange to install distinctive and recognizable warning arrangements to caution all persons inside the plant as well as the neighbouring community, if necessary, to enable evacuation of persons and to enable the observance of emergency procedures by the persons who are assigned emergency duties. All concerned must be well informed about the warning arrangements and their meeting. The arrangements must be checked for its effectiveness every quarter.
(5) Alternate power supply arrangements shall be made and interlocked with the normal power supply system so as to ensure constant supply of power to the facilities and equipment meant for compliance with requirements of this schedule.
(6) The occupier shall arrange to suspend the further process work in a place where emergency is established and shall forthwith evacuate all persons in that area except employees who have been assigned emergency duties.
(7) All the employees of the factory shall be trained about the action to be taken by them including evacuation procedures during emergencies.
(8) All emergency procedures must be rehearsed every three months and deficiencies, if any, in the achievements of the objectives shall suitably be corrected.
(9) The occupier shall arrange to have ten percent of the employees trained in the use of First Aid, Fire Fighting appliances and in the rendering of specific First Aid measures taking into consideration the special hazards of the particular process.

24. Danger due to effluents:-

(1) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the mixing of effluents from different processes and operations which may cause dangerous or poisonous gases to be evolved.

1. Sources of ignition including lighting installation:-

(2) All hot exhaust pipes shall be installed outside a building and other hot pipes or hot surface or surfaces likely to become hot shall be suitably protected.

(3) The classification of work areas in terms of its hazard potential and the selection of electrical equipment or other equipment that could constitute a source of ignition shall be in accordance with the respective Indian Standard.
(4) Where a flammable atmosphere may be prevalent or could occur, the soles of footwear worn by employees shall have no metal on them, and the wheels of trucks of conveyors shall be conductive type.
(5) All tools and appliances used for work in this area shall be of non-sparking.
(6) Smoking in process areas where there are risks of fire and explosion shall be prohibited, and warning notices in the language understood by majority of employees shall be posted in the factory prohibiting smoking into specified areas.

2. Static Electricity:-

(1) All machinery and plant particularly, pipe lines and belt drives, on which static charge is likely to accumulate, shall be effectively earthed. Receptacles for flammable liquids shall have metallic connections to the earthed supply tanks to prevent static sparking. Where necessary, humidity shall be regulated.
1. Lighting protection:- Lighting protection arrangement shall be fitted where necessary, and shall be maintained.
1. Process heating:- The method of providing heat for a process likely to result in fire and explosion shall be as safe as possible and where the use of naked flame is necessary, the plant shall be so constructed as to prevent any escaping flammable gas, vapour, or dust coming into contact with the flame, or exhaust gases, or other sources likely to cause ignition. Wherever possible, the heating arrangements shall be automatically controlled at a predetermined temperature below the danger temperature.
(2) Waste material in contact with flammable substances shall be disposed of suitably under the supervision of knowledgeable and responsible person.
(3) Adequate and suitable fire-fighting appliances shall be installed in the vicinity of such vessels.
1. Safety valves:- Every still and every closed vessel in which gas is evolved or into which gas is passed, and in which the pressure is liable to rise above the atmospheric pressure, shall have attached to it a pressure gauge, and a proper safety relief arrangement by safety relief valve, rupture disc or other equally efficient means to receive the pressure. The safety relief arrangement shall include rupture disc of adequate size and capacity in case of glass lined reactors or other vessels where corrosive materials are handled. These appliances shall be maintained in good condition.

8. Fire fighting systems:-

(2) A muster roll showing the duties allocated to each member of the squad shall be prepared and copies supplied to each leader as well as displayed in prominent places so as to be easily available for reference in case of emergency.
(3) The pump man shall be thoroughly conversant with the location of all appliances. He shall be responsible for maintaining all fire fighting equipment in proper working order. Any defect coming to his notice shall be immediately be brought to the notice of squad leader.
(4) As far as is practicable, the fire pump room and the main gates of the factory be connected to all manufacturing or storing areas through telephone interlinked and placed in a convenient location near such areas.

PART-IV

Risks of Toxic Substances

1. Leakage:-

1. Drainage:- Adequate drainage shall be provided and shall lead to collection tanks specifically provided for this purpose wherein deleterious material shall be neutralised, treated or otherwise rendered safe before it is discharged into public drains or sewers.

3. Covering of Vessels:-

(1) Every fixed vessel or structure containing any toxic substance and not so covered as to eliminate all reasonable risk of accidental contact of any portion of the body of employee, shall be so constructed as to avoid physical contact.
(2) Such vessel shall, unless its edge is at least 90 cms. above the adjoining ground or platform, be securely fenced to a height of at least 90 cms. above such adjoining ground or platform.
(3) Where such vessels adjoin and the space between them clear of any surrounding brick or other work is either less than 45 cms in width or is 45 or

more cms in width, but is not securely fenced on both sides to a height of at least 90 cms, secure barriers shall be so placed as to prevent passage between them: Provided that sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph shall not apply to,-

(a) Saturators used in the manufacture of sulphate of ammonia; and
(1) Any process evolving toxic vapour, gas, fume and substance shall have efficient continuous exhaust draught, such arrangement shall be interlocked in the process central wherever possible.
(2) In the event of failure of continuous exhaust arrangement, means shall be provided to automatically stop the process.
1. Work Bench:- All the work benches used in processes involving the manipulation of toxic substances, shall be graded properly and shall be made of smooth impervious surface which shall be washed daily after the competition of work.

6. Waste disposal:-

(1) There shall be provided a suitable receptacle made of no absorbable material with a tightly fitting cover for depositing waste material soiled with toxic substances and the contents of such receptacle shall be destroyed by burning or using other suitable methods under the supervision of a responsible person.
(2) During the course of manufacture, whenever any batch or intermediate products having toxicity is rejected on consideration of quality, sufficient precautions shall be taken to render them innocuous or otherwise treat them or inactive them, before disposal.
(3) The empty containers of toxic substances shall be cleaned thoroughly before disposal under the supervision of a responsible person.
(3) Filling of containers with nitro or amino compounds shall be done only by using a suitable scoop to avoid physical contact and the drying of the containers in the stove shall be done in such a manner that the hot and contaminated air from the stove is not drawn into the work room.
(4) Processes involving the steaming into or around any vessel containing nitro or amino compounds or its raw materials shall be carried out in such a manner that these steam or vapour is effectively prevented to be blown back into the working atmosphere.

(5) Suitable antidotes such as methylene blue injections shall always be available at designated places of work for use during emergency involving the poisoning with intro or amino compounds.

2. Special precautions for 'Chrome processes':-

(2) There shall be washing facilities located very near to places where wet chrome processes such as leaching, acidification, sulphate settling, evaporation, crystallisation, centrifugation or packing are carried out, to enable quick washing of effected parts of body with running water.
(4) There shall be always available at designated places of work suitable ointment such as glycerine, Vaseline etc., and water proof plaster in a separate box readily accessible to the employees so as to protect against perforation of nasal septum.

3. Special precautions for processes carried out in all glass vessels:-

(1) Processes and chemical reactions such as manufacture of vinyl chlorinе, benzyl chloride etc., which are required to be carried, out in all glass vessels shall have suitable means like substantial wire-mesh covering to protect persons working nearby in the event of breakage of glass vessel.
(2) Any spillage or emission of vapour from the all glass vessel due to breakage, shall be immediately inactivated or rendered innocuous by a suitable means, such as dilution with water or suitable solvents so as to avoid the risks of fire or explosion or health hazard.

4. Special precautions for processes involving chlorate manufacture:-

(1) Crystallisation, grinding or packing of chlorate shall not be done in a place used for any other purpose and such places shall have hard, smooth and impervious surface made of non combustible material. The place shall be thoroughly cleaned daily.
(2) The personal protective equipment overall, etc. provided for the chlorate employees shall not be taken from the place of work and they shall be thoroughly cleaned daily.
(3) Adequate quantity of water shall be available near the place of chlorate process for use during fire emergency.
(4) Wooden vessels shall not be used for the crystallisation of chlorate or to contain crystallised ground chlorate.
(1) All plant and equipments shall conform to appropriate Indian or any other National Standard.
(2) Care shall be taken during storage, transport, handling and installation of plant and equipments to avoid accidental damage.
(4) All pipe work shall be supported so that total loads local in the branches on the vessel or tank do not exceed their design values.
(6) All plant and equipments shall be subjected to periodical test and examination and record maintained as per paragraph 15 in part-II of this schedule.
(7) Plant and equipments during their use shall not be subjected to overfilling or overloading beyond rated capacity.

PART-VI

Medical Requirements

1. Decontamination facilities:- In all places where toxic substances are used in processes listed in Appendix 'A' the following provisions shall be made to meet an emergency: (a) Fully equipped first aid box;
(b) readily accessible means of drenching with water persons, parts of body of persons, and clothing of persons who have been contaminated with such toxic and corrosive substances, and such means shall be as shown in the Table below: | No. of persons employed at any time | No. of drenching showers | | --- | --- | | Upto 50 persons | 2 | | Between 51 to 100 | 2 | | 101 to 200 | 3 | | 201 to 400 | 3+1 for every 50 persons thereafter | | 401 and above | 3+1 for every 200 persons thereafter. |
1. Occupational health centre:- In all the factories carrying out processes covered in Appendix 'A' there shall be provided and maintained in good order an occupational health centre with facilities as per scale laid down hereunder-
(b) A minimum of five persons trained in first aid procedures, amongst whom at least one shall always be available during the working period.
(c) A fully equipped first aid box.
(2) For factories employing 51 to 200 employees-
(b) A part-time Factory Medical Officer will be in over all charge of the Centre who shall visit the factory minimum twice in a week and whose services shall be readily available during emergencies;
(d) A fully equipped first aid box;

3. For factories employing above 200 employees:-

(a) There shall be one full-time Factory Medical Officer, for factories employing upto 500 employees and one more medical officer for every 1000 employees or part thereof;
(b) Once in a period of 6 months, to ascertain the health status of the employee; and
(c) The details of pre-employment and periodical medical examinations carried out as aforesaid shall be recorded.
(2) Any finding of the Factory Medical Officer revealing any abnormality or unsuitability of any person employed in the process shall immediately be reported to the Medical officer who shall in turn, examine the concerned employees and communicate his findings within thirty (30) days. If the Medical officer is of the opinion that the person so examined is required to be suspended from the process for health protection he will direct the occupier accordingly, who shall not employ the said employee in the same process. However, the person so suspended from the process shall be provided with

Provided that the Medical officer on his own examine any other employee whom he feels necessary to be examined for ascertaining the suitability of his employment in the process covered in Appendix 'A' or for ascertaining the health status of any other employee and his opinion shall be final.

(3) No person shall be newly appointed without the certificate of fitness granted by the factory medical officer. If the Factory Medical Officer declares a person unfit for being appointed to work in the process covered in Appendix 'A' such person shall have a right of appeal to the medical officer whose opinion shall be final in this regard.

1. Washing Facilities:-

(1) There shall be provided and maintained in every factory for the use of all the employees taps for washing, at the rate of one tap for every fifteen (15) persons including liquid soap in a container with fitting arrangements and nail brushes or other suitable means for effective cleaning. Such facilities shall be conveniently accessible and shall be kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
(2) If washing facilities as required above are provided for women such facilities shall be separate of them and adequate privacy at all times shall be ensured in such facilities.

2. Mess room facilities:-

3. Cloak room facilities:-

(1) The occupier of every factory carrying out any process covered in Appendix 'A' shall provide for all the employees employed in the process cloak room facilities with lockers. Each employee shall be provided with two lockers; one for work clothing and another separately for personal clothing the lockers should be such as to enable the keeping of the clothing in a hanging position.
(2) The cloak room facilities so provided in pursuance of sub-para (1) shall be located as far as possible near to the facilities provided for washing in pursuance of sub-para 1 (1). If it is not possible to locate the washing facilities, the cloak room facilities shall have adequate and suitable arrangements for cleaning and washing.

4. Special bathing facilities:-

(1) The occupier of any factory carrying out the process covered under Appendix 'B' shall provide special bathing facilities for all the employees employed and
(2) The occupier shall insist all the employees employed in the processes covered in Appendix 'B' to take bath after the completion of the day's shift work using the bathing facilities so provided and shall also effectively prevent such of those employees taking bath in any place other than the bathing facilities.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-para (1) above, the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator may require in writing the occupier of any factory carrying out any other process for which in his opinion bathing facilities are essential from the health point of view, to provide special bathing facilities.
(1) Every employee employed in the processes covered in Appendix 'A' and Appendix 'B' shall not make safety device or appliance or any guarding or fencing arrangement, inoperative or defective and shall report the defective condition of the aforesaid arrangements as soon as he is aware of any such defect.
(2) Before commencing any work, all employees employed in processes covered in Appendix 'A' shall check their workplace as well as the machinery, equipment or appliance used in the processes and report any malfunction or defect immediately to the supervisor or any responsible person of the management.
(3) All employees shall co-operate in all respects with the management while carrying out any work or any emergency duty assigned to them in pursuance of this schedule and shall always use all the personal protective equipments issued to them in a careful manner.
(5) All employees employed in the processes covered in Appendix 'A' shall not remain in unauthorised place or carryout unauthorised work or improvise any arrangements or adopt short cut method or misuse any of the schedule, in such a manner as to other employed.
(6) The employees shall not refuse undergoing medical examination as required under these rules.

PART-X

Exemptions

Power of Exemption:- The State Government or subject to the control of the State Government, the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator may exempt from the compliance with any of the requirements of this schedule partly or fully, any

factory carrying out processes covered in Appendix 'A', if it is clearly and satisfactorily established by the occupier that the compliance with any of the requirement is not necessary to ensure the safety and health of persons employed suitable and effective alternate arrangements are available to any of the requirements covered in this schedule.

APPENDIX 'A'

(a) the manufacture, manipulation or recovery of any of the following is carried on
(i) Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Aluminium, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Arsenic, Antimony, Chromium, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, Cadmium, Mercury, Nerylium and their organic and inorganic salts, alloys, oxides and hydroxides;
(ii) ammonia, ammonium hydroxide and salt of ammonia;
(iii) the organic or inorganic compounds of sulphurous, sulphuric, nitric, nitrous, hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, hydriodic, hydrosulphuric, hydrobromic & boric;
(iv) cyanogen compounds, cyanide compounds, cyanate compounds;
(v) phosphorous and its compounds other than organo phosphorous insecticides;
(c) bleaching powder is manufactured or chlorine gas is produced in chloro-alkali plants;
(d) (i) gas tar or coal tar or bitumen or shallow oil asphalt or any residue of such tar is distilled or is used in any process of chemicals manufacture
(ii) tar based synthetic colouring matters or their intermediates are produced;
(f) explosives are produced with the use of nitro compounds;
(h) Drug and Drug Intermediates are manufactured or any other processes as notified by the State Government.

APPENDIX 'B'

1. Nitro or amido processes
1. All chromo processes
1. Processes of distilling gas or coal tar or processes of chemical manufacture in which tar is used.
1. Processes involving manufacture, manipulation, handling or recovery on cyanogen compound, cyanide compound, cyanate compounds.
1. Processes involving manufacture of bleaching powder or production of chlorine gas in chloralkali plants.
1. Manufacture, manipulation or recovery of nickel and its compounds.

Ambulance should have the following equipment;

General

An wheeled stretcher with folding and adjusting devices
Head of the stretcher must be capable of being tilted upward;
Fixed oxygen supply with equipments
Sheets;
Blankets;
Towels;
Emesis bag;
Bed pan
Urinal
Glass;

Safety Equipment

Flares with life of 30 minutes
Flood lights;
Flash lights;
Portable suction unit
Portable oxygen unit;
Bag-valve-mask, hand operated artificial ventilation unit;
Air ways

Tracheostomy adaptors

Short spine board;
I.V. Fluids with administration unit
B. P. Manometer;
Cugg;
Stethoscope;
Triangular bandage
Long & short spine boards

Dressings

Guaze pads - 4" X 4"
Universal dressing 10 "X 36"
Roll of aluminium foils;
Soft roller bandages 6" x 5 yards
Adhesive tape in 3" roll;
Safety pins;
Snake bite kit;
Drinking water;

Emergency Medicines

SCHEDULE-XV

1. The room in which electrolyser plant is installed shall be separate from the plant for storing and compressing the Oxygen and Hydrogen and also the electric generator room.
1. The purity of Oxygen and Hydrogen shall be tested by a competent person at least once in every shift at the following points:-
(i) in the electrolysis room;
(ii) at the gas holder in-let; and
(iii) at the suction end of the compressor. The purity figures shall be entered in the register and signed by the persons carrying out such tests. Provided, however, that if the electrolyser plant is fitted with automatic recorder of purity of Oxygen and Hydrogen with alarm lights, it shall be sufficient if the purity of the gases are tested at the suction end of the compressor only.
1. The Oxygen and Hydrogen gases shall not be compressed if their purity as determined under paragraph 2 above falls below 98 per cent at any time.
1. The bell of any gas holder shall not be permitted to go within 30 cms. of its lowest position when empty and a limit switch shall be fitted to the gas holder in such a manner as to switch off the compressor motor when this limit is reached.
1. There shall be at least two gas holders for each kind of gas compressed and the gas holders for same gas shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure that no gas holder is connected to the compressor and to electrolyser at the same time, and only one gas holder is connected to the compressor line at any one time.
1. The water and caustic soda used for making lye shall be chemically pure within pharmaceutical limits.

1. All electrical wiring and apparatus in the electrolyser room shall be of flame-proof construction or enclosed in flame-proof fittings and no naked light or flame shall be allowed to be taken either in the electrolyser room or where compression and filling of gases is carried on and such warning notices shall be exhibited in prominent places.
1. No part of the electrolyser plant and the gas holders and compressor shall he subjected to welding, brazing, soldering or cutting until steps have been taken to remove any explosive substance from that part and render the part safe for such operations and after the completion of such operations no explosive substance shall be allowed to enter that part until the metal has cooled sufficiently to prevent risk of explosion.
1. No work of operation, repair or maintenance shall be undertaken except under the direct supervision of a person who, by his training, experience and knowledge of the necessary precautions against risk of explosion is competent to supervise such work. No electric generator after erection or repairs shall be switched on to the electrolyser unless the same is certified by the competent persons under whose direct supervision erection or repairs are carried on to be in a safe condition and the terminals have been checked for the polarity as required by paragraph 7.
1. Every part of the electrolyser plant and the gas holders and compressor shall have a regular schedule of overhaul and checking and every defect noticed shall be rectified forthwith.

SCHEDULE-XVI

MANIPULATION OF STONE OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL CONTAINING FREE

SILICA

1. Application:- This schedule shall apply to all factories or parts of factories in which manipulation of stone or any other material containing free silica is carried on.
(b) "stone or any other material containing free silica" means a stone or any other solid material containing not less than 5% by weight of free silica;
(c) enclosing the process;
(d) isolation the process; and
(e) providing localised exhaust ventilation, are adopted so as to effectively control the dust in any place in the factory where any person is employed, at a level equal to or below the maximum permissible level for silica dust as laid down in the table:

TABLE

| Substance | Permissible time weighted average concentration | | --- | --- | | 1. Silica | | | (a) crystalline | | | (i) Quartz | | | In terms of dust count | 1060 / % Quartz + 10 mpp cm | | In terms of respirable dust | 10 / % respirable Quartz +2 mg cub.m | | In terms of total dust | 30 / % Quartz + 3 mg cub.m | | (ii) Cristobalite | Half of the limits given against quartz | | (iii) Tridymite | Half of the limits given against quartz | | (iv) Silica fused | Same limit as for quartz | | (v) Tripoli | Same limit as in formula in item 2 given against quartz | | (b) Amorphous | 705 mpp cm | | 2. Silicate having less than 1% free silica weight | | | Asbestos (fibres longer than 5 microns) | 2 fibres/cub.cm | | Mica | 705 mpp cm. | | Mineral wool fibre | 10 mg / cu. m. | | Portilite | 1060 mpp cm | | Portland cement | 1060 mpp cm | | Soap stone | 705 mpp cm | | Talc (non Bostiform) | Same limit as for asbestos | | Talco (fibrous) | Same limit as for asbestos | | Tromolite | Same limit as for asbestos | | 3. Coal dust | | | 1 For airborne dust having less than 5% silicon dioxide by weight | 2 mg / cu. m. | | 2. For airborne dust having less than 5% silicon dioxide | Same limits as prescribed by formula in item (2) against quartz | Provided that such measures as above said are not necessary if the process or operation itself is such that the level of dust created and prevailing does not exceed the permissible level preferred to.

4. Maintenance of floors:-

(2) The surface of every floor of every work room or place where any work is carried on or where any person has to pass during the course of his work, shall be cleaned of dust once at least during each shift after being sprayed with water on or any other suitable method so as to prevent dust being airborne in the process of cleaning.
1. Prohibition relating young persons:- No young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any of the operations involving manipulation or at any place where such operations are carried on.

6. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the schedule applies, shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector Cum Facilitator; and
(b) Provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).

7. Medical examination by Medical officer:-

1. The person suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

SCHEDULE-XVII

1. Application:-

(b) all processes in the manufacture of asbestos textiles including preparatory and finishing processes;
(c) making or insulation slabs or sections, composed wholly or partly of asbestos, and processes incidental thereto;
(d) making or repairing of insulating mattresses, composed wholly or partly of asbestos, and processes incidental thereto;
(e) manufacture of asbestos cardboard and paper;
(f) manufacture of asbestos cement goods;
(h) application of asbestos by spray method;
(i) sawing, grinding, turning, abrading and polishing in dry state of articles composed wholly or partly of asbestos;
(i) cleaning of any room, vessel, chamber, fixture or appliance for the collection of asbestos dust; and
(4) (a) The occupier of the factory wherein asbestos or substances containing asbestos are in use, shall prepare work procedures and practices, in the light of scientific research and technological progress for approval by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator and shall follow only such approved procedures.
(b) Notwithstanding anything mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) use of asbestos is prohibited in the manufacturing process as may be notified by the Government in this behalf.
(c) (i) Spraying of all forms of asbestos is prohibited in a factory;
(ii) The prohibition in respect of spraying of asbestos referred to in sub-para (i) may be exempted by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator if the Occupier represents that such spraying is inevitable certain purposes

provided adequate measures for ensuring the safety and health of workers are undertaken by the occupier to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator.

2. Definitions:- For the purpose of this schedule,-
(a) “Asbestos” means any fibrous silicate mineral and any admixture containing actionlite, amosite, anthophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite, tremolite or any mixture thereof, whether crude, crushed or opened;
(b) “asbestos textiles” means yarn or clothes composed of asbestos or asbestos mixed with any other materials;
(f) “Preparing” means crushing, disintegrating, and any other processes in or incidental to the opening of asbestos;
(i) “airborne asbestos dust” means for the purposes of measurement, dust particles measured by gravimetric assessment or other equivalent method;
(j) “repairable asbestos fibers” means asbestos fibers having diameter of less than three (3) micrometer and a length to diameter ratio greater than 3:1;
(k) “exposure to asbestos” means exposure to airborne repairable asbestos fibers or asbestos dust; whether originating from asbestos or from minerals, materials or products containing asbestos in the factory.
2-A. Demolition of plants or structures:- No person shall carry out any demolition of plants or structures containing friable asbestos insulation material and removal of asbestos from building or structures in which asbestos is liable to become air-borne, unless he is recognized and duly empowered by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator of Factories as qualified to carry out such work in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule.
1. Tools and Equipment:- Any tools or equipment used in processes to which this schedule applies shall be such that they do not create asbestos dust above the permissible limit or are equipped with efficient exhaust draught.

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(ii) carding, card waste and ring spinning machines, and looms;
(iii) machines or other plant fed with asbestos; and
(iv) machines used for the sawing, grinding, turning, drilling, abrading or polishing; in the dry state, of articles composed wholly or partly of asbestos.
(b) Cleaning, and grinding of the cylinders or other parts of a carding machine;
(c) Chambers, hoppers or other structures into which loose asbestos is delivered or passes;
(d) Work-benches for asbestos waste sorting or for other manipulation on asbestos by hand;
(f) Sack cleaning machines;
(3) Arrangements shall be made to prevent asbestos dust discharged from exhaust apparatus being drawn into the air of any workroom.
(4) The asbestos bearing dust removed from any workroom by the exhaust system shall be collected in suitable receptacles or filter bags which shall be isolated from all work areas.

5. Testing and examination of ventilating systems:-

(1) All ventilating systems used for the purpose of extracting or suppressing dust as required by this schedule shall be as per the relevant Indian Standards, examined and inspected once every week by a responsible person. It shall be thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person once in every period of twelve (12) months. Any defects found by such examinations or test shall be rectified forthwith.
(2) A register containing particulars of such examination and tests and the state of the plant and the repairs or alterations (if any) found to be necessary shall be kept and shall be available for inspection by an inspector.
1. Segregation in case of certain process:- Mixing or blending of asbestos by the hand or making or repairing of insulating mattresses composed wholly or partly of asbestos shall not be carried on in any room in which any other work is done.

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(1) All sacks used as receptacles for the purpose of transport of asbestos within the factory shall be constructed of impermeable materials and shall be kept in good repair.
(2) A sack which has contained asbestos shall not be cleaned by hand beating but by a machine, complying with paragraph 4, of this Schedule.
(3) Asbestos sacks or receptacles which contain asbestos shall be disposed off in a safe manner.
(1) In every room in which any of the requirements of this schedule apply, -
(a) the floors, work-benches, machinery and plant shall be kept in a clean state and free from asbestos debris and suitable arrangements shall be made for the storage of asbestos not immediately required for use; and
(b) the floors shall be kept free from any materials, plant or other articles not immediately required for the work carried on in the room, which would construct the proper cleaning of the floor.
(2) The cleaning as mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall, so far as is practicable, be carried out by means of vacuum cleaning equipment so designed and constructed and so used that asbestos dust neither escapes nor is discharged into the air of any work place.
9A. The occupier shall replace asbestos or of certain types of asbestos or products containing asbestos by other materials or products or shall use alternative technology, scientifically evaluated as harmless or less harmful, wherever this is possible.
9B. The occupier should take all the measures to prevent or control the release of asbestos into the air and to ensure that the exposure limits or other exposure criteria are complied with and also reduce exposure to as low as a level as is reasonably practicable.

10. Breathing Apparatus, Personnel Protective Equipment and Clothing:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which this schedule applies shall provide to workers personnel protective equipments such as hand gloves, shoes helmets, goggles, earplug, aprons, safety belt, overall suit, etc., as per the relevant National or International Standards as may be required. The approved breathing apparatus and appropriate work clothing as per the relevant National or international standards in consultation with the workers representatives and maintained in good conditions for use of every person employed,-

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(b) in cleaning, dust settling or filtering chambers of apparatus;
(d) in filling, beating or levelling in the manufacture or repair of insulating mattresses; and
(e) in any other operation or circumstances in which it is impracticable to adopt technical means to control asbestos dust in the work environment within the permissible limit.
(2) Suitable accommodation in conveniently accessible position shall be provided for the use of persons when putting on or taking off breathing apparatus and protective clothing provided in accordance with sub-paragraph(1) and for the storage of such apparatus and clothing when not in use.
(3) All breathing apparatus and protective clothing not in use shall be stored in the accommodation provided in accordance with sub-paragraph(2) above.
(4) All protective clothing in use shall be de-dusted under an efficient exhaust draught or by vacuum cleaning and shall be washed at suitable intervals. The cleaning schedule and procedure should be such as to ensure the efficiency in protecting the wearer.
(5) All breathing apparatus shall be cleaned and disinfected at suitable intervals and thoroughly inspected once every month by a responsible person.

12. Washing and bathing facilities:-

(1) There shall be provided and maintained in a clean state and in good repair for the use of all workers employed in the processes covered by the schedule, adequate washing and bathing places having a constant supply of water under cover at the rate of one such place for every fifteen (15) persons employed.

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(2) The washing places shall have standpipes placed at intervals of not less than one meter.
(3) Not less than one half of the total number of washing places shall be provided with bathrooms.
(5) Sufficient supply of soap and nail brushes shall be provided.

13. Mess room:-

(a) Sufficient tables and benches with back rest; and
(b) adequate means for warming food.
1. Prohibition of employment of young persons:- No young person shall be employed in any of the process covered by this Schedule.
1. Prohibition relating to smoking:- No person shall smoke in any area where processes covered by this schedule are carried on. A notice in the language understood by majority of the workers shall be posted in the plant prohibiting smoking at such areas.
1. Pictorial Cautious Notices:- Cautious notices in the form specified in appendix and printed in the language easily read and understood by the majority of the workers shall be displayed in prominent places in the workrooms where asbestos or substances containing asbestos are manufactured, handled or used.
(a) There should be no substantial change in workplace conditions.
(1) The occupier of every factory in which a worker employed in the processes specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 10, shall ensure that every worker employed be examined by a Medical Inspector of Factories/Certifying Surgeon within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such medical examination shall include sputum examination for asbestos bodies, pulmonary function test and chest X Ray – Posterior Anterior (PA) view to be compared with standard International Labour Organization Radiographs on Pneumoconiosis. No worker shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical Officer.

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(2) Every worker employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical Officer at least once in every twelve months. Such re-examination shall, wherever the Certifying Surgeon considers appropriate, include all the tests as specified in sub-paragraph (1) except chest X-ray which shall be read by a radiologist specialized/ trained in the field of reading International Labour Organization Radiographs on Pneumoconiosis and the chest x-ray which shall be carried out at least once in 3 years.
(3) Every worker employed in any of the aforesaid processes on the date on which the schedule comes into force shall be radiological examined by the qualified Radiologist at the cost of the occupier using a standard size x-ray plates and the power of the X Ray machine shall be more than 300 million ampere (mA). The report of such X Ray shall be submitted to the Medical Inspector of Factories / Medical Officer / Chief Inspector cum Facilitator for within three months of the said date.
(4) If at any time the Medical Inspector of Factories / Medical Officer is of the opinion that a worker is no longer fit for employment in the said process on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the worker he shall make a record of his findings in the said Certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in these documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he fully is incapacitated in the opinion of the Medical Officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.
(5) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (4) above shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the Medical Officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes.
(6) If a worker already in employment and declared unfit by the Medical Inspector of Factories/ Medical Officer shall not be allowed to work on any of the processes specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 10, unless he has been examined again along with standard size chest x-ray plate from a qualified Radiologist, at the cost of the occupier and has been certified to be fit to work on the said processes again.
(7) For the purpose of medical supervision by the Medical Practitioner/Certifying Surgeon so appointed by the occupier shall be provided for his exclusive use a room in the factory premises which shall be properly cleaned, adequately lighted ventilated and furnished with a screen, a table with office stationery, chairs and other facilities and other instruments including x-ray arrangements for such examinations and such other equipments as may be prescribed by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator from time to time. The medical practitioner so appointed shall perform the following duties:-
(a) maintain health register;
(b) undertake medical supervision of persons employed in the factory;
(c) look after health, education and rehabilitation of the sick, injured or affected workers;

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(9) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said medical practitioner, a certificate of fitness and health shall be maintained in separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator of Factories, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector and produce on demand.

19. Exemptions:-

(1) If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator is satisfied that owing to the exceptional circumstances or in frequency of the processes or for any other reason, all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for protection of the workers in the factory, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may by a certificate in writing, which he may at his discretion revoke at any time, exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions, if any, as he may specify therein.
(2) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may permit temporary derogation, through a notification in an official gazette, from the measures prescribed in this Schedule under conditions and within limits of time determined after consultation with the representative organizations of employers and workers concerned.

SCHEDULE-XVIII

HANDLING AND MANIPULATION OF CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES

(a) "Corrosive operation" - means an operation of manufacturing, storing, handling, processing, packing, or using any corrosive substance in a factory;
1. Flooring:- The floor of every work-room of a factory in which corrosive operation is carried on shall be made of impervious corrosive and fire resistant material and shall be so constructed as to prevent collection or accumulation of any corrosive substance. The surface of such flooring shall be glazed or smooth and cleaned as often as is necessary and maintained in a sound condition.

3. Protection Equipment:-

(a) The occupier shall provide for the use of all persons employed in any corrosive operation suitable protective wear for hands and feet suitable aprons, face shields, chemical safety goggles, and respirators. The equipment shall be maintained in good order and shall be kept in a clean and hygienic condition by suitably treating them to get rid of the ill effects of any absorbed chemicals and by disinfecting. The occupier shall also provide suitable protective creams and other preparations wherever necessary for the protection of the persons engaged in corrosive operations.
(b) The protective equipment and preparations provided shall invariably be used by the persons employed in any corrosive operation.
(c) The occupier shall provide and maintain suitable accommodation for the storage of the protective equipment.
1. Water facilities:- Where any corrosive operation is carried on, there shall be provided as close to the place of such operation as possible a source of clean water at a height 210 cms., from a pipe of 1.25 cm. diameter and fitted with a quick acting valve so that in case of injury to the employee by any corrosive

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substance, the injured part can be thoroughly flooded with water. Whenever necessary, in order to ensure continuous water supply, a storage tank having a minimum length, breadth and height of 210 cms. and 60 cms. respectively or of such dimensions as are approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator shall be provided for the source of clean water.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

Danger

Corrosive substances cause severe burns and vapours thereof may be extremely hazardous. In case of contact, immediately flood the part affected with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes. Get medical attention quickly.

6. Transport:-

(a) Corrosive substances shall not be filled, moved or carried except in containers or through pipes and when they are to be transported in containers, the containers shall be securely packed in crates of sound construction and of sufficient strength.
(b) A container with a capacity of 115 litres or more of a corrosive substance shall be placed in a receptacle or crate and then carried by more than one person at a height below the waist line unless a suitable rubber wheeled truck is used for the purpose.
(c) Containers for corrosive substances shall be plainly labelled.

7. Devices for handling corrosives:-

(a) tilting, lifting, or pumping arrangements shall be used for emptying jars, carboys, and other containers, and other containers of corrosive.
(b) Corrosive substance shall not be handled with bare hands but by means of a suitable scoop or other devices.
1. Opening of valves:- Valves fitted to containers holding a corrosive substance shall be opened with great care. If they do not work freely, they shall not be forced open. They shall be opened by a employee suitably trained for the purpose.
(b) Whenever it is necessary for any person employed for the purpose of cleaning or other maintenance work to enter any chamber, tank, vat, pit or other confined space where a corrosive substance had been stored, all possible precautions required under Section 36 shall be taken to ensure the safety of the person employed.
(c) Wherever possible, before repairs are undertaken to any part of equipment in which a corrosive substance was handled, such equipment or part thereof shall be freed of any adhering corrosive substance by adopting suitable methods.

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10. Storage:-

(a) Corrosive substances shall not be stored in the same room with other chemicals, such as turpentine, carbides, metallic powder and combustible materials, the accidental mixing with which may cause a reaction which is either violent or gives rise to toxic fumes and gases.
(b) Except as required under paragraph 4, no tap, sink and the like shall be located in any room where concentrated sulphuric acid, caustic soda, caustic potash, and similar corrosive substances are stored.
(c) Pumping or filling overhead tanks, receptacles, vats, or other containers for storing corrosive substance shall be so arranged that there is no possibility of any corrosive substances overflowing and causing injury to any person.
(d) Every container having a capacity of twenty litres or more and every pipe line, valve, and fitting used for storage or carrying corrosive substances shall be thoroughly examined every year to find out any defects and the defects so found shall be rectified forthwith. A register shall be maintained of every such examination made and shall be produced before the Inspector whenever required.
1. Fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment:- An adequate number of suitable type of fire extinguishers or other fire fighting equipment, depending on the nature of chemicals stored, shall be provided. Such extinguishers or other equipment shall be regularly tested and refilled. Clear instructions as to how the extinguishers or other equipment should be used shall be printed in the language which majority of the persons employed understand and shall be fixed near each extinguisher or other equipment.
1. Exemption:- If, in respect of any factory on an application made by the manager, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator is satisfied that owning to the exceptional circumstances, or the infrequency of the process of for any other reason to be recorded by him in writing, all or any of the provisions of this schedule are not necessary for the protection of the persons employed therein, he may by a certificate in writing, which he may at any time revoke, exempt the factory from such of the provisions and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein.

SCHEDULE-XIX

1. Application:- The Schedule shall apply in respect of all factories or any part thereof where processes in which the substances mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 are formed, manufactured, handled, or used and the processes incidental thereto in the course of which these substances are formed are carried on. The process indicated in this paragraph shall be referred to hereinafter as "the said process", and such a reference shall mean any or all the processes described in this paragraph.
1. Definitions:- For the purpose of this Schedule the following definitions shall apply, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "controlled substances" means chemical substances mentioned in paragraph 7 of this Schedule.
(b) "efficient exhaust draught" means localised ventilation effected by mechanical means for the removal of gas, vapour, dust or fume so as to prevent them from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. No draught, shall be deemed to be efficient which fails to remove smoke generated at the point where such gas, vapour, fume or dust originated.

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(c) "first employment" means first employment in the said processes and also re-employment in such processes following any cessation of employment for a continuous period exceeding three calendar months.
(d) "prohibited substances" means chemical substances mentioned in paragraph 3 of this Schedule.
(a) Beta-naphthylamine and its salts,
(b) Benzidine and its salts,
1. Controlled substances:- For the purpose of this Schedule, the following chemical substances shall be classified as controlled substances namely:-
(a) Alpha naphthylamine or alpha naphthylamine containing not more than one per cent of beta naphthylamine either as by-product of chemical reaction or otherwise, and its salts.
(b) Ortho-tolidine and its salts.
(c) Dianisidine and its salts.
(d) Dichlorobenzidine and its salts.
(e) Magneta.
1. Prohibition of employment:- No person shall be employed in the said process in any factory in which any prohibited substance is formed, manufactured, processed, handled or used except as exempted by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator.

6. Requirements for processing or handling controlled substances:-

(1) Wherever any of the controlled substances referred to in paragraph 4 are formed, manufactured, processed, handled, or used, all practical steps shall be taken to prevent inhalation, ingestion or absorption of the said controlled substance, by the employees while engaged in processing that substance and its storage or transport within the plant, or in cleaning or maintenance of the concerned equipment, plant, machinery and storage areas.
(2) As far as possible all operations shall be carried out in a totally enclosed system. Wherever such enclosure is not possible, efficient exhaust draught shall be applied at the point where the controlled substances are likely to escape into the atmosphere during the process.
(3) The controlled substances shall be received in the factory in tightly closed containers and shall be kept so except when those substances are in process or in use. The controlled substances shall leave the factory only in tightly closed containers of appropriate type. All the containers shall be plainly labelled to indicate the contents.

7. Personal protective equipment:-

(1) The following items of personal protective equipment shall be provided and issued to every employee employed in the said process:-
(a) long trousers and shirts or overall with full sleeves and head coverings. The shirt or over all shall cover the neck completely.
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(2) The following items of personal protective equipment shall be provided in sufficient numbers for use by employees employed in the said processes when there is danger of injury during the performance of normal duties or in the event of emergency:-
(a) Rubber hand-gloves
(b) rubber aprons
(c) Airline respirators or other suitable respiratory protective equipment.
(3) It shall be the responsibility of Manager to maintain all items of personal protective equipment in a clean and hygienic condition and in good repair.
1. Prohibition relating to employment of women and young persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any room in which the said manufacturing processes are carried on.
1. Floors of work room:- The floor of every work in which the said manufacturing processes are carried on shall be;
(a) smooth and impervious to water provided that asphalt or tar shall not be used in the composition of the floor;
(b) maintained in a state of good repair;
(c) with a suitable slope for easy draining and provided with gutters; and
(d) thoroughly washed daily with the drain water being led into a sewer through a closed channel.
1. Disposal of empty container:- Empty containers used for holding controlled substances shall be thoroughly cleaned of their contents and treated with an inactivating agent before being discarded.
1. Manual handling:- Controlled substances shall not be allowed to be mixed, filled, emptied or handled except by means of a scoop with a handle. Such scoop shall be thoroughly cleaned daily.
1. Instructions regarding risk:- Every employee on his first employment in the said processes shall be fully instructed on the properties of the toxic chemicals to which he is likely to be exposed to, of the dangers involved and the precautions to be taken. Employees shall also be instructed about the measures to be taken to deal with an emergency.
1. Cautionary placards:- Cautionary placards in the Form specified in Appendix attached to this Schedule and printed in the language of the majority of the employees employed in the said processes shall be affixed in prominent places frequented by them in the factory, where the placards can be easily and conveniently read by the employees. Arrangements shall be made by the manager to instruct periodically and such employees regarding the precautions contained in the cautionary placards.

14. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the schedule applies shall-
(a) Employ qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator and
(b) Provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum facilitator, which shall be kept readily available.

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(1) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be examined by a medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such examination shall include tests for detection of methemoglobin in blood (Baematological tests), parani triph enol in urine, Pulmonary function tests and C.N.S. tests. No employee shall be allowed to work after fifteen (15) days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a medical officer at least once in every six calendar months and such re-examination shall, wherever the medical officer considers appropriate, include all the tests specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a Certificate of Fitness. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the Certificate and the Certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of such examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) including the nature and the results of these tests, shall also be entered by medical officer in health register.
(4) The certificate of Fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the Medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance there would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall made a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit to work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the Medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes.
15A. The person so suspended from the processes shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion if of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.
1. Obligation of the employees:- It shall be the duty of the persons employed in the said processes to submit themselves for the medical examination including exfoliative cytology of urine by the medical officer or the qualified Medical Practitioner as provided for under these rules.

17. Washing and bathing facilities:-

(1) The following washing and bathing facilities shall be provided and maintained in a clean state and in good repair for the use of all employees employed in the said processes namely:-
(b) 50 per cent of the stand pipes provided under clause (a) shall be located in bathrooms where both hot and cold water shall be made available during the working hours of the factory and for one hour thereafter.
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(e) In addition to the taps mentioned under clause (a) one stand pipe, in which warm water is made available, shall be provided on each floor.
(2) Arrangements shall be made to wash factory uniforms and other work clothes every day.
1. Food, drinks, etc., prohibited in work room:- No employee shall consume foods, drink, pan, supari or tobacco or shall smoke in any work room in which the said processes are carried on and no employee shall remain in such room during intervals for meals or rest.
1. Cloak room:- There shall be provided and maintained in a clean state and in a good repair for the use of employees those employed in the said processes;
(a) a cloak room with lockers having two compartments one for street clothes and. the other for work clothes; and
(b) a place separate from the locker room and from the mess room for the storage of protective equipment provided under paragraph 7. The accommodation so provided shall be under the case of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.
1. Mess room:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of employees employed in the said processes who remain on the premises during the meal intervals, a mess room which shall be furnished with tables and benches and provided with suitable means for warming food.
1. Time allowed for washing:- Before the end of each shift thirty minutes shall be allowed for bathing for each employee who is employed in the said processes. Further, at least ten minutes shall be allowed for washing before each meal in addition to the regular time allowed for meals.
1. Restriction on age of persons employed:- No employee under the age of forty years shall be engaged in the factory in the said processes for the first time after the date on which the Schedule comes into force.

23. Exemptions regarding prohibited substances:-

(1) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may by a certificate in writing (which he may at his discretion revoke at any time) subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified therein, exempt any process in the course of which any of the prohibited substances is formed, processed, manufactured, handled, or used from the provisions of paragraph 5 if he is satisfied that the process is carried out in a totally enclosed and hermetically sealed system in such a manner that the prohibited substance is not removed from the system except in quantities no greater than that required for the purpose of control of the process or such purposes as is necessary to ensure that the product is free from any of the prohibited substances.
(2) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may allow the manufacture, handing or use of benzidine hydrochloride provided that all the processes in connection with it are carried out in a totally enclosed system in such a manner that no prohibited substance other than benzidine hydrochloride is removed therefrom except in quantities no greater than that required for the purpose of control of the processes or such purposes as is necessary to ensure that the product is free from prohibited substances and that adequate steps are taken to ensure that benzidine hydrochlorides is except while not in a totally enclosed system, kept wet with not less than one part of water to two parts of benzidine hydrochloride at all times.
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employees in the factory, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may by a certificate in writing (which he may in his discretion revoke at any time), exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions, if any, as he may specify therein.

APPENDIX

Cautionary Placard/Notice [See Paragraph 13]

2. Use the various items of protective wear to safeguard your own health.
1. Wash off any chemical falling on your body with soap and water. If splashed with a solution of the chemical, move the contaminated clothing immediately. These chemicals are known to produce cyanosis. Contact the medical officer or appointed doctor immediately and get his advice.
1. Handle the dye intermediates only with long handled scoops, never with bare hands.
1. Alcoholic drinks should be avoided as they enhance the risk of poisoning by the chemicals.
1. Keep your food and drinks away from work place. Consuming food, drinks or tobacco in any form at the place of work is prohibited.
1. Serious effects from work with toxic chemicals may follow after many years. Great care must be taken to maintain absolute cleanliness of body, clothes, machinery and equipment.

SCHEDULE-XX

PROCESS OF EXTRACTING OILS AND FATS FROM VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL SOURCES IN SOLVENT EXTRACTION PLANTS

1. Definitions:-

(a) "Solvent extraction plant" means a plant in which the process of extracting oils and fats from vegetable and animals sources by the use of solvents is carried on.
(b) "Solvent" means an inflammable liquid such as pentane, hexane and heptane used for the recovery of vegetable oils.
(b) A 1.5 meter high continuous wire fencing shall be provided around the solvent extraction plant upto a minimum distance of 15 meters from the plant.

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(c) No person shall be allowed to carry any matches or an open flame or fire inside the area bound by the fencing.
(d) Boiler houses and other buildings where open flame processes are carried on shall be located at least 30 meters away from the solvent extraction plant.
(e) If godowns and preparatory processes are at less than 30 meters distance from the solvent extraction plant, there shall be at least 15 meters distance from the plant, and a continuous barrier wall of non-combustible material 1.5 meters high shall be erected at a distance of not less than 15 meters from the solvent extraction plant so that it extends to at least 30 meters of vapour travel around its ends from the plant to the possible source of ignition.

3. Electrical installations:-

(a) All electrical motors and wiring and other electrical equipment installed on housed in solvent extraction plant shall be of flame-proof construction.
(b) All metal parts of the plant and building including various tanks and containers where solvents are stored or are present and all parts of electrical equipment not required to be energized shall be properly bonded together and connected to earth so as to avoid accidental rise in the electrical potential of such parts above earth potential.
(b) No machinery or equipment in any solvent extraction plant shall be belt driven unless the belt used is of such a type it does not permit accumulation of static electricity to a dangerous level.
(c) No person shall be allowed to enter and work in the solvent extraction plant wearing clothes made of nylon or such other fiber that can generate static electrical charge or wearing foot-wear which is likely to cause sparks by friction.

6. Fire Fighting apparatus:-

(a) Adequate number of portable fire extinguishers suitable for use against flammable liquid fires shall be provided in the solvent extraction plant.
(b) An automatic water spray sprinkler system on a wet-pipe or open head deluge system with sufficient supply of storage water shall be provided over solvent extraction plant and throughout the building housing such plant.
1. Precautions against power failure:- Provision shall be made for automatic cutting off of steam in the event of power failure and also for emergency overhead water supply for feeding water by gravity to condensers which shall come into play automatically with the power failure.
1. Magnetic separators:- Oil cake shall be fed to the extractor by a conveyor through a hopper and a magnetic separator shall be provided to remove any piece of iron during its transfer.

9. Venting:-

(b) All emergency relief vents shall terminate at least 6 meters above the ground and be so located that vapours will not re-enter the building in which solvent extraction plant is located.
1. Waste Water:- Process waste water shall be passed through a flash evaporator to remove any solvent before it is discharged into a sump which should be located within the fenced area but should not be closer than 8 meters to the fence.
1. Ventilation:- The solvent extraction plant shall be well ventilated and if the plant is housed in a building the building shall be provided with mechanical ventilation with provision for at least six air changes per hour.

12. House-keeping:-

(a) Solvents shall not be stored in an area covered by solvent extraction plant except in small quantities which shall be stored in approved safety cans.
(b) Waste materials such as oily rags, other wastes and absorbents used to wipe off solvent and paints and oils shall be deposited in approved containers and removed from the premises at least once a day.
(c) Space within the solvent extraction plant and within 15 meters from the plant shall be kept free from any combustible materials and any spills of oil or solvent shall be cleaned up immediately.

13. Examination and Repairs:-

(a) The solvent extraction plant shall be examined by the competent person to determine any weakness or corrosion and wear once in every twelve (12) months. Report of such examination shall be supplied to the Inspector with his observation as to whether or not the plant is in safe condition to work.
(b) No repairs shall be carried out to the machinery or plant except under the direct supervision of the competent person.
(c) Facility shall be provided for purging the plant with inert gas before opening for cleaning or repairs and before introducing solvent after repairs.
1. Employment of women and young persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed in the solvent extraction plant.
1. Vapour Detection:- A suitable type of flameproof and portable combustible gas indicator shall be provided and maintained in good working order and a schedule of routine sampling of atmosphere at various locations as approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator shall be drawn out and entered in a register maintained for the purpose.
(1) When the solvent is removed from a batch extractor by vacuum, vacuum gauges shall be provided and tests shall be carried out to ensure that a minimum vacuum of 650 mm (26") mercury is obtained and maintained steadily for a minimum period of 30 minutes before extractor is allowed to be opened for discharge of cake or for persons to enter.
(2) Where solvent is removed by steam heating, the presence of the solvent shall be tested at the vent provided on the top of the vessel before opening the vessel.

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(3) When on opening the door of a batch extractor the extractor meal cannot be dislodged from the extractor freely, the door shall be closed and material re-heated for at least sixty minutes before the door is reopened.
(4) A log book of operations with the following particulars shall be maintained and made available on demand to the Inspector:-
(i) Vacuum gauge reading for each charge where vacuum extraction is used.
(ii) Date of testing of continuity of electrical bonding and earthing system and the report of each test.
(iii) Loss of solvent every 24 hours of operation or less of solvent per tonne of raw-material treated.

SCHEDULE-XXI

CARBON DISULPHIDE PLANTS

These rules are in addition to and not in derogation of any of the provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder.

2. Construction, Installation and Operation:-

(a) The buildings in which electric furnaces are installed and carbon disulphide after generation is condensed and refined shall be segregated from other parts of the factory and shall be open type to ensure optimum ventilation and the plant layout shall be such that only minimum number of employees are exposed to the risk of any fire or explosion at any one time.
(b) Every electric furnace and every plant in which carbon disulphide is condensed, refined and stored with all their fittings and attachments shall be of good construction, sound material and of adequate strength to sustain the internal pressure to which the furnace or the plant may be subjected and shall be signed that carbon disulphide liquid and gas are in closed system during their normal working.
(c) The electric furnace support shall be firmly grouted about 2 feet in concrete or by other effective means.
(d) Every electric furnace shall be installed and operated according to manufacturer's instructions and these instructions shall be clearly imparted to the personnel in-charge of construction and operation.
1. Charcoal Separator:- A cyclone type of charcoal separator shall be fitted on the off take pipe between the electric furnace and sulphur separator to prevent entry of pieces of charcoal into the condensers piping.

6. Rupture Discs and Safety Seal:-

(a) At least two rupture discs of adequate size which shall blow off at a pressure twice the maximum operating pressure shall be provided on each furnace and shall either be mounted directly on the top of the furnace or each through an independent pipe as close as possible to the furnace.
(b) A safety water seal shall be provided and tapped from a point between the charcoal separator and the sulphur separator.

7. Pyrometers and Manometers:-

(a) Each electric furnace shall be fitted with adequate number of pyrometers to give an indication of the temperature as correctly as practicable at various points in the furnace. The dials for reading the temperatures shall be located in the control room.
(b) Manometers or any other suitable devices shall be provided for indicating pressure-
(i) in the off take pipe before and after the sulphur separator; and
(ii) in primary and secondary condensers.
1. Check Valves:- All piping carrying carbon disulphide shall be fitted with check valves at suitable positions so as to prevent gas from flowing back into an electric furnace in the event of its shut down.
(a) Every electric furnace shall be inspected internally by a competent person,-
(i) before being placed in service after installation;
(ii) before being placed in service after reconstruction or repairs; and
(iii) periodically every time the furnace is opened for cleaning or deashing or for replacing electrodes.
(b) When an electric furnace is shut down for cleaning or deashing.
(i) the brick lining shall be checked for continuity and any part found defective moved.
(ii) after removal of any part of the lining referred to in (a) the condition of the shell shall be closely inspected ; and

10. Maintenance of Records:-

The following hourly records shall be maintained in a log book:

(iii) Water temperature and flow or water through the siphon in the electrodes.
(iv) Primary and secondary voltages and current and energy consumed.
1. Electrical apparatus, wiring and fittings:- All buildings in which carbon disulphide is refined or stored shall be provided with electrical apparatus, wiring and fittings which shall afford adequate protection from fire and explosion.
1. Prohibition relating to smoking:- No person shall smoke or carry matches, fire or naked light or other means of producing a light or spark in buildings in which carbon disulphide is refined or stored, and notice in the language understood by a majority of the employees shall be posted in the plant prohibiting smoking and carrying of matches, fire or naked light or other means of producing naked light or spark into such rooms.
1. Means of Escape:- Adequate means of escape shall be provided and maintained to enable persons to move to a safe place as quickly as possible in case of an emergency. At least two independent stair cases of adequate width shall be provided in every building, housing the furnaces at reasonable intervals at opposite ends. These shall always be kept clear of all obstructions and so designed as to afford easy passage.
1. Warnings in case of fire:- There shall be adequate arrangements for giving warnings in case of fire or explosion which shall operate on, electricity and in case of failure of electricity, by some mechanical means.

15. Fire-fighting Equipment:-

(a) Adequate number of suitable fire extinguishers or other firefighting equipment shall be kept in constant readiness for dealing with risks involved and depending on the amount and nature of materials stored.
(b) Clear instructions as to how the extinguishers or other equipment should be used printed in the language which the majority of the employees employed understand, shall be affixed to each extinguisher or other equipment and the personnel trained in their use.

16. Bulk Sulphur:-

(a) Open or semi enclosed spaces for storage of bulk sulphur shall be sited with due regard to the dangers which may arise from sparks given off by nearby locomotive etc., and precautions shall be taken to see that flames, smoking and matches and other sources of ignition do not come in contact with the clouds of dust arising during handling of bulk sulphur.
(b) All enclosures for bulk sulphur shall be of non-combustible constructions adequately ventilated and so designed as to provide a minimum of ledges on which dust may lodge.
(c) The bulk sulphur in the enclosures shall be handled in such a manner as to minimise the formation of dust clouds and no flame, smoking and matches or other sources of ignition shall be employed during handling and non-sparking tools shall be used whenever sulphur is shovelled or otherwise removed by hand.
(d) No repairs involving flames, heat or use of hand or power tools shall be made in the enclosure where bulk sulphur is stored.

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1. Liquid Sulphur:- Open flames, electric sparks and other sources of ignition, including smoking and matches, shall be excluded from the vicinity of molten sulphur.
(a) All electric furnaces and all plants which carbon disulphide is condensed, refined or stored shall be under adequate supervision at all times while the furnaces and plant are in operation.
(b) Employees in charge of operation and maintenance of electric furnaces and the plants shall be properly qualified and adequately trained.
1. Washing facilities:- The Occupier shall provide and maintain in a clean state and in good repair, for the use of all persons employed, wash place under cover with at least one tap or stand-pipe, having a constant supply of clean water for every five such persons, the taps or standpipes being spaced not less than 120 centimetres apart with a sufficient supply of soap and clean towels, provided that towels shall be supplied individually to each employee if so ordered by the Inspector. All the employees employed in the sulphur storage, handling and melting operations shall be provided with a nail brush.

20. Personal Protective Equipment:-

(a) Suitable goggles and protective clothing consisting of overalls without pockets, gloves and footwear shall be provided for the use of operatives,
(i) when operating valves or cocks controlling fluids etc;
(ii) drawing off of molten sulphur from sulphur pots; and
(iii) handling charcoal or sulphur.
(b) Suitable respiratory protective equipment shall be provided and stored in the appropriate place for using during abnormal conditions or in an emergency.
(c) Arrangements shall be made for the proper and efficient cleaning of all such protective equipment.
1. Cloak rooms:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all persons employed in the processes a suitable cloak room for clothing put off during work hours and a suitable place separate from the cloak room for the storage of overalls or working clothes. The accommodation so provided shall be placed in the charge of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.
1. Unauthorized Persons:- Only maintenance and repair personnel, persons directly connected with the plant operations and those accompanied by authorized persons shall be admitted into the plant.

SCHEDULE-XXII

MANUFACTURE AND MANIPULATION OF DANGEROUS PESTICIDES

1. Definitions:- For the purpose of this schedule the following shall apply:-
(i) 'Dangerous pesticides' means any product proposed or used or controlling, destroying or repelling any pest or for preventing growth or mitigating effects of such growth including any of its formulations which is considered toxic under and is covered by the Insecticides Act, 1968 (Central Act No.46 of 1968) and the rules made there under and any other product, as may be notified, from time to time, by the State Government.

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(ii) 'Manipulation' includes mixing, bending, formulating, filling, emptying, packing or otherwise handling.
(iii) Efficient exhaust draught' means localised mechanical ventilation for removal of smoke, gas, vapour, dust, fume or mist so as to prevent them from escaping in the air of any work room in which work is carried on. No exhaust draught shall be considered efficient if it fails to remove smoke generated at the point where such gas, fume, dust, vapour or mist originates from the process.
(iv) 'First employment' shall mean first employment in any manufacturing process to which this schedule applies and shall also include re- employment in the said manufacturing process following any cessation of employment for a continuous period exceeding three calendar months.
1. Application:- This schedule shall apply in respect of all factories or any plant thereof in which the process of manufacture or manipulation of dangerous pesticide hereinafter referred to as the said manufacturing process is carried on.
1. Instruction of employees:- Every employee on his first employment shall be fully instructed on the properties including dangerous properties of the chemicals handled in the said manufacturing process and the hazards involved. The employees shall also be instructed in the measures to be taken to deal with any emergency. Such instructions shall be repeated periodically.
1. Cautionary Notice and Placards:- Cautionary notices and placards in the form specified in Appendix 1 of this schedule and printed in the language of the majority of the employees shall be displayed in all work places in which said manufacturing process is carried on so that they can be easily and conveniently read by the employees. Arrangements shall be made by the occupier and the manager of the factory to periodically instruct the employees regarding the health hazards arising in the said manufacturing process and methods of protection. Such notices shall include brief instructions regarding the periodical clinical tests required to be undertaken for protecting health of the employees.
1. Prohibition relating to employment of women or young persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any room in which the said manufacturing process is carried on or in any room in which dangerous pesticide is stored.

6. Food, drinking and smoking prohibited:-

(1) No food, drink, tobacco, pan or supari shall be brought in or consumed by any employee into any work room in which the said manufacturing process is carried out.
(2) Smoking shall be prohibited in any work room in which the said manufacturing process is carried out.

7. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator;
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a);
(2) The record of medical examination and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available.

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8. Medical examination by medical officer:-

(1) Every employee employed in the processes mentioned in paragraph 2 shall be examined by the medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such examination in respect of Halogenated Pesticides, shall include tests for determination of the chemical in blood and in fact tissues, EEG abnormalities and memory tests. In respect of oregano phosphorous compounds such examinations shall include tests for depression of cholinesterase in plasma and red blood cells. No employee shall be allowed to work after fifteen (15) days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a medical officer at least once in every six calendar months. Such examination shall, wherever the medical officer considers appropriate, include the tests specified in sub-paragraph (1). Further every employee employed in the said processes shall also be examined once in every three months by the factory medical officer.
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a certificate of fitness in. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and the results of these tests, shall also be entered by the Medical officer in a health register.
(4) The certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein could involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit to work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the medical officer after further examination again certifies him fit for the employment in those processes.
8A. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion in of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

9. Protective clothing and protective equipment:-

(1) Protective clothing consisting of long pants and shirts or overalls with long sleeves and head covering shall be provided for all employees employed in the said manufacturing process.
(2) (a) Protective equipments consisting of rubber gloves, gum boots, rubber aprons, chemical safety goggles, and respirators shall be provided for all employees employed in the said manufacturing process,
(b) gloves, boots, aprons shall be made from synthetic rubber where a pesticide contains oil.
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(4) Protective clothing and equipment shall be washed daily from inside and outside if the employees handle pesticides containing nicotine or phosphorous and shall be washed frequently if handling other pesticides.
(5) Protective clothing and equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

10. Floors and work benches:-

(1) Floors in every work room where dangerous pesticides are manipulated shall be of cement or other impervious material giving a smooth surface.
(2) Floors shall be maintained in good repair, provided with adequate slope leading to a drain and thoroughly washed once a day with hose pipe.
(3) Work benches where dangerous pesticides are manipulated shall be made of smooth, non-absorbing material preferably stainless steel and shall be cleaned at least once daily.

11. Spillage and waste:-

(1) If a dangerous pesticide during its manipulation splashes or spills on the work bench, floor or on the protective clothing worn by a employee, immediate action shall be taken for thorough decontamination of such areas or articles.
(2) Cloth rags, paper or other material soaked or soiled with a dangerous pesticide shall be deposited in suitable receptacle with tight fitting cover. Contaminated waste shall be destroyed by burning at least once a week.
(3) Suitable deactivating agents, where available, shall be kept in a readily accessible place for use while attending to a spillage.
(4) Easy means of access shall be provided to all parts of the plant for cleaning maintenance and repairs.
1. Empty containers used for dangerous pesticides:- Containers used for dangerous pesticides shall be thoroughly cleaned of their contents and treated with an inactivating agent before being discarded or destroyed.

13. Manual handling:-

(1) A dangerous pesticide shall not be required or allowed to be manipulated by hand except by means of a long handled scoop.
(2) Direct contact of any part of the body with a dangerous pesticide during its manipulation shall be avoided.

14. Ventilation:-

(1) In every work room or area where a dangerous medicine is manipulated, adequate ventilation shall be provided at all times by the circulation of fresh air.
(2) Unless the process is completely enclosed the following operations during manipulation of a dangerous pesticide shall not be undertaken without an efficient exhaust draught.

(a) emptying a container holding a dangerous pesticide.

(b) blending a dangerous pesticide.
(c) preparing a liquid or powder formulation containing a dangerous pesticide.
(d) changing or filling a dangerous pesticide into a container, tank hopper or machine or small sized containers.
(3) In the event of a failure of the exhaust draught provided on the above operation, the above operations shall be stopped forthwith.

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15. Time allowed for washing:-

(1) Before each meal and before the end of the day's work at least ten minutes in addition to the regular rest interval shall be allowed for washing to each employee engaged in the manipulation of dangerous pesticide.
(2) Every employee engaged in the manipulation of dangerous pesticides shall have a thorough wash before consuming any food and also at the end of the day's work.

16. Washing and bathing facilities:-

(1) There shall be provided and maintained in clean state and in good repair for the use of all employees employed in the factory where the said manufacturing process is carried on, adequate washing and bathing places having a constant supply of water under cover at the rate of one such place for every five (5) persons employed.
(2) The washing places shall have stand pipes placed at intervals of not less than one metre.
(4) Sufficient supply of clean towels made of suitable material shall be provided. Provided that such towels shall be supplied individually for each employee if so ordered by the Inspector.
(5) Sufficient supply of soap and nail brushes shall be provided.
1. Cloak room:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all employees employed in the factory, where the said manufacturing process is carried on,-
(a) a cloak room for clothing put off during working hours with adequate arrangements for drying clothing, if wet; and
(b) separate and suitable arrangements for the storage of protective clothing provided under paragraph 9.
1. Mess room:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all employees employed in the factory in which the said manufacturing process is carried on and remaining on the premises during the rest intervals, a suitable mess room which shall be furnished with,- (a) sufficient tables and benches with back rest; and
(b) adequate means for warming food. The mess-room shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.
1. Exemption:- If in respect of any factory the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied that owing to the exceptional circumstances or infrequency of the said manufacturing process or for any other reason which he shall record in writing all or any of the provisions of this Schedule are not necessary for the protection of the employees employed in the factory, he may, by a certificate in writing, exempt such factory, from all or any of the provisions on such condition as he may specify therein. Such certificate may, at any time be revoked by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator after recording his reasons thereof.
1. Manipulation not to be undertaken:- Manufacture or manipulation of a pesticide shall not be undertaken in any factory unless a certificate regarding its dangers or otherwise is obtained from the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

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APPENDIX-1

Cautionary Notice (Insecticides and Pesticides)

1. Chemicals handled in this plant are poisonous substances.
1. Smoking, eating food or drinking, chewing tobacco in this area is prohibited. No food stuff or drink shall be brought in this area.
1. Some of these chemicals may be absorbed through skin and may cause poisoning.
1. A good wash shall be taken before meals.
1. A good bath shall be taken at the end of the shift.
1. Protective clothing and equipment supplied shall be used while working in this area.
1. Containers of pesticides shall not be used for keeping food stuffs.
1. Spillage of the chemicals on any part of the body or on the floor or work bench shall be immediately washed away with water.
1. Clothing contaminated due to splashing shall be removed immediately.
1. Scrupulous cleanliness shall be maintained in this area.
1. Do not handle pesticides with bare hands, use scoops provided with handle.
1. In case of sickness like nausea, vomiting, giddiness, the manager should be informed who will make necessary arrangements for treatment.
1. All employees shall report for the prescribed medical test regularly to protect their own health.

SCHEDULE-XXIII

MANUFACTURE, HANDLING AND USE OF BENZENE

(a) "Substances containing benzene" means substances wherein benzene content exceeds 1 per cent, by volume.
(b) "Substitute" means a chemical which is harmless or less harmful than benzene and can be used in place of benzene.
(c) "Enclosed system" means a system which will not allow escape of benzene vapours to the working atmosphere.
(d) "Efficient exhaust draught" means localized ventilation effected by mechanical means for the removal of gases, vapours and dusts or fumes so as to prevent them from escaping into the air of any work-room. No draught shall be deemed to be efficient if it fails to remove smoke generated at the point where such gases, vapours, fumes or dust originate.

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3. Prohibition and substitution:-

(a) Use of benzene and substances containing benzene is prohibited in the following processes
(i) manufacture of varnishes, paints and thinners; and
(ii) cleaning and degreasing operations
(b) Benzene or substances containing benzene shall not be used as a solvent or diluent unless the process in which it is used is carried on in an enclosed system or unless the process is carried on in manner which is considered equally safe as if it were carried out in an enclosed system.
(c) Where suitable substitutes are available, they shall be used instead of Benzene or substances containing Benzene. This provision, however shall not apply to the process specified in Appendix-A of this Schedule.
(d) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may, subject to confirmation by the State Government, permit exemptions from the percentage laid down in clause (a) and clause (b) of paragraph 2 temporarily under conditions and within limits of time to be determined after consultation with the employees and employees concerned.

4. Protection against inhalation:-

(a) The process involving the use of benzene or substances containing benzene shall as far as practicable be carried out in an enclosed system.
(b) Where, however, it is not practicable to carry out the process in an enclosed system, the work-room in which benzene or substances containing benzene are used shall be, equipped with an efficient exhaust draught or other means for the removal of benzene vapours or prevent their escape into the air of the work-room so that the concentration of benzene in the air does not exceed 25 parts per million by volume or 80 mg/3m.
(c) Air analysis for the measurement of concentration of benzene vapours in air shall be carried out every 8 hours at such intervals as may be directed by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator at places where process involving use of benzene is carried on and the result of such analysis shall be recorded in a register specially maintained for this purpose. If the concentration of benzene vapours in air as measured by air analysis, exceeds 25 parts per million by volume or 80 mg/3m., the manager shall forthwith report of concentration to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator stating the reasons for such increase.
(d) Employees who for special reasons are likely to be exposed to concentration of benzene in the air of the work-room exceeding the maximum referred to in clause (b) shall be provided with suitable respirators or face masks. The duration of such exposure shall be limited as far as possible.

5. Measures against skin contact:-

(a) Employees who are likely to come in contact with liquid benzene or liquid substances containing benzene shall be provided with suitable gloves, aprons, boots and where necessary vapour tight chemical goggles, made of material not affected by benzene or its vapours.
(b) The protective ware referred to in sub-clause (a) shall be maintained in good condition and inspected regularly.
1. Prohibition relating to employment of women and young persons:- No woman or young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any work-room involving exposure to benzene or substances containing benzene.

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1. Labelling:- Every container holding benzene or substances containing benzene shall have the word "Benzene" and approved danger symbols clearly visible on it and shall also display information of benzene content, warning about toxicity and warning about inflammability of the chemical.

8. Improper use of benzene:-

(a) The use of benzene or substances containing benzene by employees for cleaning their hands or other work clothing shall be prohibited.
(b) Employees shall be instructed on the possible dangers arising from such misuse.
1. Instructions as regards risks:- Every employee on his first employment shall be fully instructed on the properties of benzene or substances containing benzene which he has to handle and of the dangers involved. Employees shall also be instructed on the measures to be taken to deal with in an emergency.
1. Cautionary notices:- Cautionary notices in the form specified in Appendix-B and presented in the language easily read and understood by the majority of the employees shall be displayed in prominent places in the work- rooms where benzene or substances containing benzene are manufactured, handled or used.
1. Washing facilities, cloak-room and mess-room:- In factories in which benzene or substances containing benzene are manufactured handled or used, the occupier shall provide and maintain in clean state and in good repair,-
(a) washing facilities under cover of the standard of at least one tap for every persons having constant supply of water with soap and a clean towel provided individually to each employee if so ordered by the Inspector;
(b) a cloak-room with lockers for each employee, having two compartments- one for street clothing and one for work clothing; and
(c) a mess-room furnished with tables and benches with means for warming food, provided that where a canteen or other proper arrangements exist for the employees to take their meals the requirements of mess-room shall be dispensed with.

13. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1) The occupier of every factory to which the Schedule applies, shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein, whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator; and
(b) Provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector

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14. Medical examination by the Medical officer:-

(1) Every employee employed in processes mentioned in paragraph 1, shall be examined by a Medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such examination shall include tests for detection of phenol in urine and determination of urinary sulphide ratio and C.N.S. and haematological tests. No employee shall be allowed to work after fifteen (15) days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in this said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every twelve calendar months and such examination shall, whenever the Medical officer considers appropriate, include all the tests specified in sub-paragraph (1). Further, every employee shall also be examined once in every three calender months by the factory medical officer.
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a certificate of fitness. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the Certificate and the Certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and the results of these tests shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
(4) The Certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period of which he considers that the said person is unfit to work in the said processes.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in these processes.
1. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

APPENDIX-A

(Clause 3(b))

1. Production of benzene
1. Process where benzene is used for chemical synthesis
1. Motor spirits (used as fuel).

APPENDIX-B

(Clause 11)

(a) The hazards:-

(i) Benzene and substances containing benzene are harmful;
(ii) Prolonged or repeated breathing of benzene vapours may cause suit in acute or chronic poisoning;
(iii) Benzene can also be absorbed through skin which may cause skin and other diseases.

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(b) The preventive measures to be taken:-

(i) Avoid breathing of benzene vapours.
(ii) Avoid prolonged or repeated contact of benzene with the skin.
(iii) Remove benzene with soaked or wet clothing promptly.
(iv) If at any time you are exposed to high concentration of benzene vapours and exhibit the sign and symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty in breathing, excessive excitation and losing of consciousness, immediately inform your Factory Manager.
(v) Keep all the containers of benzene closed.
(vi) Handle, use and process benzene and substances containing benzene carefully in order to prevent their spillage on floor.
(vii) Maintain good housekeeping.

(c) The protective equipment to be used:-

(i) Use respiratory protective equipment in places where benzene vapours are present in high concentration.
(ii) In emergency, use self generating oxygen mask or oxygen or air cylinder masks.
(iii) Wear hand gloves, aprons, goggles and gum boots to avoid contact of benzene with your skin and body parts.

(d) The first aid measures to be taken in case of acute benzene poisoning:-

(i) Remove the clothing immediately if it is wetted with benzene,
(ii) If liquid benzene enters eyes, flush thoroughly for at least fifteen (15) minutes with clean running water and immediately secure medical attention.
(iii) In case of unusual exposure to benzene vapour, call a physician immediately. Until he arrives do the following:- If the exposed person is conscious:-
(a) Move him to fresh air in open-
(b) Lay down without a pillow and keep him quiet and warm. If the exposed person is unconscious:-
(a) Lay him down preferably on the left side with the head low.
(b) Remove any false teeth, chewing-gum, tobacco or other foreign objects which may be in his mouth.
(c) Provide him artificial respiration in case difficulty is being experienced in breathing.
(d) In case of shallow breathing or cyanosis (blueness of skin, lips, ears, finger-nail beds), he should be provided with medical oxygen or oxygen, carbon dioxide mixture. If needed, he should be given artificial respiration. Oxygen should be administered by a trained person only.

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SCHEDULE-XXIV

1. Definitions:- For the purpose of the Schedule:-
(a) "Manganese Process" means processing, manufacture or, manipulation of manganese or any compound of manganese or any ore or any mixture containing manganese.
(b) "First Employment " means employment in any manganese process and includes also re-employment in any manganese process following any cessation of employment for a continuous period exceeding 3 calendar months.
(c) "Manipulation " means mixing, blending, filling, emptying, grinding, sieving, drying, packing, sweeping, or otherwise handling of manganese compound of manganese, or an ore of mixture containing manganese.
(d) "Efficient exhaust ventilation" means localized ventilation effected by mechanical means for the removal of dust or fume or mist at its source of origin so as to prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere of any place where any work is carried on. No draught shall be deemed to be efficient which fails to remove the dust or fume or mist at the point where it is generated and fails to prevent it from escaping into and spreading into the atmosphere of a work place.
1. Application:- This Schedule shall apply to every factory in which or in any part of which any manganese process is carried.
1. Exemption:- If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator is satisfied that owing to any exceptional circumstances, or infrequency of the process, or for any other reason, application of all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for the protection of all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for the protection of the persons employed in such factory he may, by an order in writing which he may at his discretion revoke exempt such factory from all or any of the provisions on such conditions and for such period as he may specify in the said order.
1. Isolation of a process:- Every manganese process which may give rise to dust, vapour or mist containing manganese, shall be carried on in a totally enclosed system or otherwise effectively isolated from other processes so that other plants and processes and other parts of the factory and person employed on other work of process may not be affected by the same.
1. Medical facilities and records of examination and tests:-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator; and
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).

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(2) The record of medical examinations and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector. 6A. Medical examination by medical officer:- (1) Every employee employed in any manganese process shall be examined by medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such examination shall include tests for detection of a serum calcium, serum phosphate and manganese in blood and urine and also include steadiness tests and other neuro-muscular co-ordination tests, No employee shall be allowed to work after fifteen (15) days of his first employment in the factory unless certified for such employment by the Medical Officer.
(2) Every employee employed in a manganese process shall be re-examined by a medical officer at least once in every three calendar months and such examination shall, wherever the Medical officer considers appropriate, include all the tests sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a certificate of fitness in Form 28. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manger of the factory. The record of each examinations carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) , including the nature and the results of these tests, shall also be entered by the Medical officer in a health register.
(4) The certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the Medical officer is of the opinion that the employee is no longer fit for employment in the said process on the ground that continuation therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit to work in the said process.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the Medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes. 6B. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the Medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

7. Personal Protective Equipment:-

(2) The occupier of the factory shall provide suitable respiratory protective equipment for use by employees in emergency to prevent inhalation of dusts, fumes or mists. Sufficient number of complete sets of such equipment shall always be kept near the work place and the same shall be properly maintained and kept always in a condition to be used readily.

Prohibition relating to women and young persons:- No women or young persons shall be employed or permitted to work in any manganese process.

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1. Food, drinks prohibited in the work rooms:- No food, drink, pan and supari or tobacco shall be allowed to be brought into or consumed by any employee in any work room in which any manganese process is carried on.
1. Mess room:- There shall be provided and maintained for the use of the persons employed in a manganese process a suitable mess room which shall be furnished with sufficient tables and benches and adequate means for warming of food. The mess room shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.
1. Washing facilities:- There shall be provided and maintained in a clean state and in good condition, for the use of persons employed on manganese process a wash place under cover, with either:-
(1) a trough with smooth impervious surfaces fitted with a waste pipe without plug. The trough shall be of sufficient length to allow at least 60 centimetres for every ten such persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply of water from taps or jets above the trough at intervals of not more than 60 centimetres or at least one wash basin for every five such persons employed at any one time, fitted with a waste pipe and plug and having a constant supply of water; and
(2) Sufficient supply of soap or other suitable cleaning material and nail brushes and clean towels.
1. Cloak-room:: If the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator so requires there shall be provided and maintained for the use of persons employed in manganese process a cloak-room for clothing put off during working hours with adequate arrangement for drying the clothing.
1. Cautionary placard and instruction:- Cautionary notices in the following form and printed in the language of the majority of the employees employed, shall be affixed in prominent places in the factory where they can be easily and conveniently read by the employees and arrangement shall be made by the occupier to instruct periodically all employees employed in a manganese process regarding the health hazards connected with their duties and the best preventive measures and methods to protect themselves. The notices shall always be maintained in a legible condition.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

Manganese and Manganese Compounds:-

1. Dust fumes and mist of Manganese and compounds are toxic when inhaled or when ingested.
1. Do not consume food or drink near the work-place.
1. Take a good wash before taking meals.
1. Keep the working area clean.
1. Use the protective clothing and equipments provided.
1. When required to work in situation where dust, fumes or mists are likely to be inhaled, use respiratory protective equipment provided for the purpose.
1. If you get severe headaches, prolonged sleeplessness or abnormal sensations on the body, report to the Manager who would make arrangements for your examination and treatment.

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SCHEDULE-XXV

OPERATIONS INVOLVING HIGH NOISE AND VIBRATION LEVELS

Part-A High Noise Levels:

1. Application: This Part of the schedule shall apply to all operations in any manufacturing process having high noise level.
1. Definitions: For the purpose of this schedule,–
(a) “Noise” means any unwanted sound.
(b) “High noise level” means any noise level measured on the A-weighted scale is 85 dB or above.
(c) “Decibel” means one-tenth of “Bel” which is the fundamental division of a logarithmic scale used to express the ratio of two specified or implied quantities, the number of “Bels” denoting such a ratio being the logarithm to the base of 10 of this ratio. The noise level (or the sound pressure level) 6 corresponds to a reference pressure of 20 x 10 Newton per square meter or 0.0002 dynes per square centimeter which is the threshold of hearing, that is, the lowest sound pressure level necessary to produce the sensation of hearing in average healthy listeners. The decibel in abbreviated form is dB.
(d) "Frequency" is the rate of pressure variations expressed in cycles per second orhertz.
(e) “dBA” refers to sound level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter operating on the A-weighting network with slow meter response.
(f) “A-weighting” means making graded adjustments in the intensities of sound of various frequencies for the purpose of noise measurement, so that the sound pressure level measured by an instrument reflects the actual response of the human ear to the sound measured.
1. Protection against Noise:-
(1) In every factory, a suitable engineering control or administrative measures shall be taken to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no employee is exposed to sound levels exceeding the maximum permissible noise exposure levels specified in Tables 1 and 2. Table 1 Permissible Exposure in Cases of Continuous Noise | Total time of exposure (continuous short term exposures) | Sound pressure level in or a number of dBA per day, in hours | | --- | --- | | 8 | 85 | | 6 | 87 | | 4 | 90 | | 3 | 92 | | 2 | 95 | | 1 ½ | 97 | | 1 | 100 | | ¾ | 102 | | ½ | 105 | | 1/4 | 110 |
Note: 1. No exposure in excess of 110 dBA is to be permitted.
1. For any period of exposure falling in between any figure and the next higher or lower figure as indicated in column 1, the permissible sound pressure level is to be determined by extrapolation on a proportionate basis.

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Table 2 Permissible Exposure Levels of Impulsive or Impact Noise | Peak sound pressure level in dB | Permitted number of impulses or impact per day | | --- | --- | | 140 | 100 | | 135 | 315 | | 130 | 1,000 | | 125 | 3,160 | | 120 | 10,000 |

Notes:1. No exposure in excess of 140 dB peak sound pressure level is permitted.
1. For any peak sound pressure level falling in between any figure and the next higher or lower figure as indicated in column 1, the permitted number of impulses or impacts per day is to be determined by extrapolation on a proportionate basis.
(2) For the purposes of this schedule, if the variations in the noise level involve maximum at intervals of one second or less, the noise is to be considered as a continuous one and the criteria given in Table 1 would apply. In other cases, the noise is to be considered as impulsive or impact noise and the criteria given in Table 2 would apply.
(3) When the daily exposure is composed of two or more periods of noise exposure at different levels their combined effect should be considered, rather than the individual effect of each. The mixed exposure should be considered to exceed the limit value if the sum of the fractions C1 +C2+ ..................... Cn exceeds unity, - T1 T2 Tn Where the C1,C2 etc., indicate the total time of actual exposure at a specified noise level and T1, T2, etc. denote the time of exposure of less than 90 dBA may be ignored in the above calculation.
1. (1) Where it is not possible to reduce the noise exposure to the levels specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 by reasonably practicable engineering control or administrative measures, the noise exposure shall be reduced to the greatest extent feasible by such control measures, and each employee so exposed shall be provided with suitable ear protectors as per relevant National or International Standards so as to reduce the exposure to noise to the levels specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3.
(2) The Occupier shall provide personal hearing protectors to the employees,-
(a) So as to eliminate the risk to hearing or to reduce the risk to as low a level as is reasonably practicable.
(b) After consultation with the employees concerned or their representative.
(c) Ensure the hearing protectors is full and properly fitted, periodically checked for the effectiveness, used and maintained in good working order and repair.
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(5) Where the ear protectors provided in accordance with sub-paragraph 2 and worn by a employee cannot still attenuate the noise reaching near his ear, as determined by subtracting the attenuation value in dBA of the ear protectors concerned from the measured sound pressure level, to a level permissible under Table 1 or Table 2 as the case may be, the noise exposure period shall be suitably reduced to correspond to the permissible noise exposures specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(6) (a) In all cases where the prevailing sound levels exceed the permissible levels specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 there shall be administered an effective hearing conservation programme which shall include among other hearing conservation measures, pre-employment and periodical auditory surveys conducted on employees exposed to noise exceeding the permissible levels, and rehabilitation of such employees either by reducing the exposure to the noise levels or by transferring them to places where noise levels are relatively less or by any other suitable means.
(b) Every employee employed in areas where the noise exceeds the maximum permissible exposure levels specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 shall be subjected to any auditory examination by a Medical Officer within fourteen (14) days of his first employment and thereafter, shall be re-examined at least once a every twelve (12) months. Such initial and periodical examinations shall include tests which the Medical Officer may consider appropriate and shall include determination of auditory thresholds for pure tones of 125, 250,500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 cycles per second.

Part-B High Vibration Levels:

1. Applications
1. This part of the Schedule shall apply to all operations in a manufacturing part of the process having high undesired vibrations.
1. Definition:
(a) “daily exposure” means the quantity of mechanical vibration to which a employee is exposed during a working day, which takes account of the magnitude and duration of the vibration;
(b) “Vibration” means a mechanical phenomenon where by oscillations occur about equilibrium point. The oscillations may be periodic or random.
(c) “high vibration” means any exposure greater than the exposure limit value and action value specified in paragraph-3.
(d) “exposure action value” means the level of daily exposure set out in paragraph-3 for any employee which, if reached or exceeded, requires specified action to be taken to reduce risk;
(e) “exposure limit value” means the level of daily exposure for any employee which must not be exceeded, as specified in sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 3;
(f) “hand-arm vibration” means mechanical vibration which is transmitted into the hands and arms during a work activity’;
(g) “mechanical vibration” means vibration occurring in a piece of machinery or equipment or in a vehicle as a result of its operation; and
(h) “whole-body vibration” means mechanical vibration which is transmitted into the body, when seated or standing, through the supporting surface, during a work activity or as described in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 3.

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4. Exposure Limit Values and Action Values:-

(1) For hand-arm vibration–
(a) the daily exposure limit value is 5 m/s 2A(8);
(b) the daily exposure action value is 2.5 m/s2A(8);
(2) For whole body vibration-
(a) the daily exposure limit value is 1.15 m/s2A(8);
(b) the daily exposure action value is 0.5 m/s2A(8), and daily exposure shall be ascertained on the basis set out in the relevant National/International Standards. Table-I The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for exposure of the hand to vibration in X, Y or Z direction of axes in the three dimensional system shall be as given below: | Total Daily Exposure Duration (hours) | Maximum value of frequency weighted acceleration (m/s2) in any direction | | --- | --- | | 4 to less than 8 hours | 4 | | 2 to less than 4 hours | 6 | | 1 to less than 2 hours | 8 | | Less than 1 hour | 12 |
(3) Assessment of vibration exposure shall be made for each applicable direction (X,Y,Z) since vibration is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction). In each direction, the magnitude of the vibration during normal operation of the power tool, machine or work piece should be expressed by the root-mean-square (RMS) value of the frequency – weighted component acceleration, in units of meter per second squared(m/s2)

5. Assessment of Risk to Health due to Vibration at the Work Place:-

(a) An occupier who carries out work which is liable to expose any employee from vibration shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk created by that work to the health and safety of those and the risk assessment shall identify the control measures that need to be taken.
(b) The Risk assessment should be reviewed whenever it is felt the changes in the process makes the earlier risk assessment no longer valid.

6. Engineering Control Measures:-

(1) The occupier shall ensure that risk from the exposure of employees to vibration is either eliminated at source or, where this is not reasonably practicable, reduced to as low a level as is reasonably practicable.
(2) Where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risk at source pursuant to sub-paragraph (1) and an exposure action value is likely to be reached or exceeded, the employer shall reduce exposure to as low a level as is reasonably practicable by establishing and implementing a programme of engineering control measures which are appropriate to this type of activity.
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(a) Work equipment of appropriate ergonomic design which, taking account of the work to be done, produces the least possible vibration;
(b) the provision of auxiliary equipment which reduces the risk of injuries caused by vibration; and install appropriate maintenance programmes for work equipment, the workplace and workplace systems.
(4) Subject to paragraph 5, the employer shall ensure that his employees are not exposed to vibration above an exposure limit value; and shall take necessary steps to identify the reasons for the limit being exceeded and take appropriate steps to reduce the exposure to vibration to below limit value. Provided that where the exposure of an employee to vibration is usually below the exposure action value but varies markedly from time to time and may occasionally exceed the exposure limit value. Provided further that (a) any exposure to vibration averaged over one week is less than the exposure limit value and there is evidence to show that the risk from the actual pattern of exposure is less than the corresponding risk from constant exposure at the exposure limit value; (b) risk is reduced to as low a level as is reasonably practicable, taking into account the special circumstances.

7. Medical Examination:-

(1) The occupier shall ensure that the employees who are likely to be exposed to vibration at above exposure action value are subjected to periodical medical examination once in a year. The medical examination shall include general and physical examination as well as special test for Reynaud's phenomenon.
(2) The health record of employees shall be maintained by the occupier for a period of 5 years from the date of last test and produce to the Inspector cum facilitator on demand.
(3) If at any time the Medical Officer is of the opinion that the employee is no longer fit to work in the said process on the ground that continuance during would involve danger to the health of the employee he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes. The person declared unfit in such circumstances shall be provided with alternate placement facility unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the Medical Officer in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.

8. Personal Protective Equipment:-

(1) The occupier shall ensure that the employee who are likely to be exposed to high level of vibration are provided with appropriate PPE and protective clothing confirming to national or international standards. Such Personal Protective Equipment should include hand gloves and safety shoes. The protective clothing shall be able to protect the employees from cold and dump.
(2) The occupier shall ensure that employees are given periodical training in the use, care and maintenance of the Personal Protective Equipment.

9. Administrative Control Measures:-

(1) The occupier shall ensure that as far as reasonably practicable as all necessary control measures are taken to ensure that the unwanted vibrations does not affect the health of the employees employed in the process to which this part of schedule apply.
(2) The occupier shall provide all employees with information instruction and training to be adopted to limit the exposure limit values and action values as set out in sub-paragraph-3.

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(3) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the information, instruction and training provided under that paragraph shall include,-
(i) the exposure limit values and action values set out in paragraph-4;
(ii) safe working practices to minimise exposure to vibration;
(iii) suitable and sufficient information and training for employees, such that work equipment may be used correctly and safely, in order to minimise their exposure to vibration;
(iv) limitation of the duration and magnitude of exposure to vibration;
(v) appropriate work schedules with adequate rest periods; and
(vi) The information, instruction and training required by paragraph 2 shall be updated to take account of significant changes in the type of work carried out or the working methods used by the employer.
(4) The Occupier shall display pictorial cautionary notices/warning signs at conspicuous places where there are possibilities of employees being exposed to undesired high vibrations.
1. Prohibition in Employment of Women, Young Persons and Persons with Disabilities:- No women or young person or persons with disabilities shall be employed in the process covered by this part of the schedule.
1. Exemptions:- In respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator is satisfied that owning to any exceptional circumstances, or infrequently of the process, or for any other reason, application of all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for the protection of the persons employed in such factory, he may by an order in writing which he may at his discretion revoke, exempt such factory from all or any of the provisions on such conditions and for such period as he may specify in the said matter.

SCHEDULE-XXVI

MANUFACTURE OF RAYON VISCOS E PROCESS

1. Definitions:- For the purpose of this schedule,-
(a) "approved" means approved for the time being in writing by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator;
(b) "breathing apparatus" means a helmet or face piece with necessary connections by means of which the person using it in a poisonous, asphyxiating or irritant atmosphere breathes unpolluted air; or any other approved apparatus;
(c) "churn" means the vessel in which alkali cellulose pulp is treated to a dissolver;
(d) "dumping" means transfer of cellulose xanthate from a dry chum to a dissolver;
(e) "efficient exhaust draught" means localised ventilation by mechanical means for the removal of any gas or vapour, so as to prevent it from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. No draught shall be deemed to be efficient if it fails, to control effectively any gas or vapour generated at the point where such gas or fume originates;
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(g) "life belt" means a belt made of leather or other suitable material which can be securely fastened round the body with a suitable length of rope attached to it, each of which is sufficiently strength to sustain the weight of a man;
(h) "protective equipment" means apron, goggles, face shields, foot wear, gloves and overall made of suitable materials.

2. Ventilation:-

(1) In all the workrooms where a fume process is carried on, adequate ventilation by natural or mechanical means shall be provided so as to control, in association with other control measures, the concentration of Carbon-di-sulphide and hydrogen sulphide in the air of every work environment within the permissible limits.
(2) Notwithstanding the requirements in sub-paragraph (1) an efficient exhaust draught shall be provided and maintained to control the concentration of carbon-di-sulphide and hydrogen sulphide in the air at the following locations:- (a) dumping hoppers of dry churns;
(b) spinning machines;
(c) tric rollers and cutters used in staple fibre spinning;
(d) hydro-extractors for yam cakes;
(e) after treatment processes; and
(f) spinbaths.
(3) In so far as the spinning machines and trio rollers and cutters used a staple fibre spinning are concerned, they shall be, for the purpose of ensuring the effectiveness of the exhaust draft to be provided a required in sub- paragraph (1), enclosed as fully as practicable and provided with suitable shutters in sections to enable the required operations to be carried out without giving rise to undue quantities of Carbon-di-sulphide and hydrogen sulphide escaping to the work environment.
(4) No dry churn shall be opened after completion of reaction without initially exhausting the residual vapours of carbon-di-sulphide by operation of a suitable efficient arrangement for exhausting the vapours which shall be continued to be operated as along as the churn is kept open.
(5) Whenever any ventilation apparatus normally required for the purpose of meeting the requirements in sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) is ineffective, fails, or is stopped for any purpose whatsoever, all persons shall be required to leave the work areas where the equipment of processes specified in the above said sub-paragraphs are in use, as soon as possible, and in any case not later than 15 minutes after such an occurrence.
(6) (i) All ventilating systems provided for the purposes as required in sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) shall be examined and inspected once every week by a responsible person. It shall be thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person once in every period of twelve (12) months. Any defects found by such examinations or test shall be rectified forth with.
(ii) A register containing particulars of such examinations and tests, and the state of the systems and the repairs of alternations (if any) found to be necessary shall be kept and shall be available for inspection by an Inspector.
1. Waste from spinning machines:- Waste yam from the spinning machine shall be deposited in suitable containers provided with close fitting covers. Such waste shall be disposed off as quickly as possible after decontamination.

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1. Lining of Dry Churns:- The inside surface of all dry churns shall be coated with a non-sticky paint so that cellulose xanthate will not stick to the surface of the churn. Such coating shall be maintained in good condition.

5. Air monitoring:-

(1) To ensure the effectiveness of the control measures, monitoring of carbon-di-sulphide and hydrogen sulphide in air shall be carried out once at least in every shift and the record of the results so obtained shall be entered in a register specially maintained for the purposes.
(2) For the purpose of the requirement in sub-paragraph (1) instantaneous gas detector tubes shall not be used. Samples shall be collected over a duration of not less than 10 minutes and analysed by an approved method. The locations where such monitoring is to be done shall be as directed by the Inspector.
(3) If the concentration of either carbon-di-sulphide or hydrogen sulphide exceeds the permissible limits for such vapour or gas as laid down in Rule 49, suitable steps shall be taken for controlling the concentrations in air of such contaminants report of such occurrences shall be sent to the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator of forthwith.
1. Prohibition to remain in fume process room:- No person during his intervals for meal, or rest shall remain in any room wherein fume process is carried out.
1. Prohibition relating to employment of young persons:- No young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any fume process or in any room in which any such process is carried on.
1. Protective equipment:- (1) The occupier shall provide and maintain in good condition protective equipment as specified in the Table for use of persons employed in the processes referred to therein TABLE | | Process | Protective equipment | | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Dumping | Overall, face-shields, gloves and foot-wear - all made of suitable materials | | 2. | Spinning | Suitable aprons, gloves and footwear | | 3. | Process involving or likely to involve contact with viscose solution | Suitable gloves and footwear | | 4. | Handling of sulphur | Suitable chemical goggles | | 5. | Any other process involving contact with hazardous chemicals | Protective equipment as may be directed by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator by an order in writing |
(2) A suitable room, rooms or lockers shall be provided exclusively for the storage of all the protective equipment supplied to employees and no such equipment shall be stored at any place other than the room, rooms, or lockers so provided.

9. Breathing apparatus:-

(1) There shall be provided in every factory where fume process is carried on, sufficient supply of- (a) breathing apparatus;
(b) oxygen and suitable appliances for its administration; and
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(2) (i) The breathing apparatus and other appliances referred to in sub- paragraph (1) shall be maintained in good condition and kept in appropriate locations so as to be readily available.
(ii) The breathing apparatus and other appliances referred to in clauses (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (1) shall be cleaned and disinfected at suitable intervals and thoroughly inspected once every month by a responsible person.
(4) Breathing apparatus shall be kept properly labelled in clean, dry, light-proof cabinet and if liable to be affected by fumes, shall be protected by placing them in suitable containers.
(5) No person shall be employed to perform any work specified in sub-paragraph (1) for which breathing apparatus is necessary to be provided under that sub-paragraph unless he has been fully instructed in the proper use of that equipment.
(6) No breathing apparatus provided in pursuance of sub-paragraph (1) which has been worn by a person shall be worn by another person unless it has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected since last being worn and the person unless it has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected since last being worn and the person has been fully instructed in the proper use of that equipment.
1. Electric fittings:- All electric fittings in any room in which carbon-di-sulphide is produced, used or given off or is likely to be given off into the work environment, other than a spinning room, shall be of flame-proof construction and all electric conductors shall either be enclosed in metal conduits or be lead-sheathed.
1. Prohibition relating to smoking, etc:- No person shall smoke or carry matches, fire or naked light or other means of producing a naked light or spark in a room in which fume process is carried on. A notice in the language understood by the majority of the employees shall be posted in prominent locations in the plant prohibiting smoking and carrying of matches, fire or naked light or other means of producing naked light or spark into such rooms; Provided that fire, naked light or other means of producing a naked light or spark may be carried on in such room only when required for the purposes of the process itself under the direction of a responsible person.

12. Washing and bathing facilities:-

(1) There shall be provided and maintained in a clean state and in good repair for the use of all employees employed in the processes covered by the schedule, adequate washing and bathing under cover at the rate of one such place for every 25 persons employed.
(2) The Washing places shall have standpipes placed at intervals of not less than one metre.
(3) Not less than one half of the total number of washing places shall be provided with bathrooms.
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Provided that such towels shall be supplied individually for each employee if so ordered by the Inspector.

(5) Sufficient supply of soap and nail brushes shall be provided.

13. Rest room:-

(1) A rest room shall be provided for the employees engaged in doffing operations of filament yarn spinning process.
(2) Such rest room shall be provided with fresh air supply and adequate seating arrangement.
1. Cautionary notice and instructions:- The following cautionary notice shall be prominently displayed in each fume process room.

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

1. Carbon disulphide (CS) and Hydrogen (H2S) which may be present in this room are hazardous to health.
1. Follow safety instructions.
1. Use protective equipment and breathing apparatus as and when required.
1. Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area:
(1) This notice shall be in a language understood by the majority of the employees and displayed where it can be easily and conveniently read. If any employee is illiterate, effective steps shall be taken to explain carefully to him the contents of the notice so displayed.
(2) Arrangements shall be made to instruct each employee employed in any room in which a fume process is carried on regarding the health hazards connected with their work and the preventive measures and methods to protect themselves. Such instructions shall be given on his first employment and repeated periodically.
(3) Simple and special instructions shall be framed to ensure that effective measures will be carried out in case of emergency involving escape of carbon disulphide and hydrogen sulphide. These instructions shall be displayed in the concerned areas and employees shall be instructed and trained in the actions to be taken in such emergencies.

15. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

(1)The occupier of each factory to which this schedule applies, shall- (a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed in the fume process whose employment shall be subject to the approval of the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator; and
(b) provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
(2) The record of medical examination and appropriate tests carried out by the said qualified Medical Practitioner shall be maintained in a separate register approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator, which shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
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electrocardiogram (ECG) and Central Nervous System (CNS ) tests. No employee shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified for such employment by the Medical Officer

(2) Every employee employed in the fume process shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every twelve calendar months. Such examination shall, wherever the medical officer considers appropriate, include all the tests as specified in sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The Medical officer after examining a employee, shall issue a certificate of fitness. The record of re-examination carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and results of the tests, shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
(4) The certificate of fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the fume process on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, e shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the fume process.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the fume process unless the Medical officer, after further examination again certifies him fit for employment in such process.
1. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the medical officer, in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.
1. Exemption:- If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied that owing to the exceptional circumstances or infrequency of the processes or for any other reason, all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for protection of the employees in the factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may, by a certificate in writing, which he may at his discretion, revoke at any time, exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions, if any, as he may specify therein.

SCHEDULE-XXVII

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GASES

1. Application:- These rules will be applicable to all factories where highly flammable liquids or flammable compressed gases are manufactured, stored, handled or used.

2. Definitions For the Purpose of this schedule:-

(a) "highly flammable liquid" means any liquid including its solution, emulsion or suspension which when tested in a manner specified by sections 14 and 15 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 (Central Act No.30 of 1934) given off flammable vapours at a temperature less 32 degrees centigrade.
(b) 'flammable compressed gas' means flammable compressed gas as defined in section 2 of the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (unfired) Rules, 1981 framed under the Explosives Act, 1880.
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vessel located in a safe position under the ground, in the opener in a store room of adequate fire resistant construction.

(2) Except as necessary for use, operation or maintenance, every vessel or tank which contains or had contained a highly flammable liquid or flammable compressed gas shall be taken to contain or immediately drain off to a suitable container any spill or leak that may occur.
(3) Every container, Vessel, tank, cylinder, or store room used for storing highly flammable liquid or flammable compressed gas shall be clearly and in bold letters mark "Danger-highly Flammable Liquid" or "Danger-Flammable Compressed Gas."
1. Enclosed systems for conveying Highly flammable Liquids:- Wherever it is reasonably practicable, highly flammable liquids shall be conveyed within a factory in totally enclosed systems consisting of pipe lines, pumps and similar appliances from the storage tank or vessel to the point of use. Such enclosed systems shall be so designed, installed, operated and maintained as to avoid leakage or the risk of spilling.
1. Preventing Formation of Flammable Mixture with Air:- Where there is a possibility for leakage or spill of highly flammable liquid or flammable compressed gas from an equipment pipe line, valve, joint or other part of a system, all practicable measures shall be taken to contain, drain off or dilute such spills or leakage as to prevent formation of flammable mixture with air. Sensor with alarm shall be provided to warn formation of flammable mixture with air where highly flammable liquids or flammable compressed gases are handled.
1. Prevention of ignition:- In every room, work place or other location where highly flammable liquid or flammable combustible gas is stored, conveyed, handled or used or where there is danger of fire or explosion from accumulation of highly flammable liquid or flammable compressed gas in air, all practicable measures shall be taken to exclude the sources of ignition. Such precautions shall include the following:
(a) All electrical apparatus shall either be excluded from the area of risk or they shall be of such construction and so installed and maintained as to prevent the danger of their being a source of ignition;
(b) effective measures shall be adopted for prevention of accumulation of static charges to a dangerous extent;
(c) No person shall wear or be allowed to wear any foot wear having iron or steel nails or any other exposed ferrous materials which is likely to cause sparks by friction;
(d) smoking, lighting or carrying of matches, lighters or smoking materials shall be prohibited;
(e) transmission belts with iron fasteners shall not be used;
(f) Interlocking of transfer pump with earthing of mobile tanker for loading and unloading;
(g) all other precautions,as are reasonably, practicable, shall be taken to prevent initiation of ignition from all other possible sources such as open flames, frictional sparks, overheated surfaces of machinery or plant, chemical or physical-chemical reaction and radiant heat.
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display of a bold notice indicating prohibition of smoking at every place where this requirement applies.

8. Fire fighting:- In every factory where highly flammable liquid or flammable compressed gas is manufactured, stored, handled and used appropriate and adequate means of fighting a fire shall be provided. The adequacy and suitability of such means which expression includes the fixed and portable fire extinguishing systems, extinguishing material, procedures and the process of fire fighting, shall be to be standards and levels prescribed by the Indian Standards applicable.
1. Exemptions:- If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is ssatisfied that owing to the exceptional circumstances as or infrequency of the processes or for any other reasons for protect the provisions of this schedule other reasons, all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for protection of the employees in the factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may; by a certificate in writing, which he may, at his discretion, revoke at any time, exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions, if any as he may specify therein.

SCHEDULE-XXVIII

OPERATIONS IN FOUNDRIES

1. Application:- Provisions of this schedule shall apply to all factories where any of the following operations or processes are carried on:
(a) the production of iron castings or, as the case may be, steel castings by casting in moulds made of sand, loam, moulding composition or other mixture of materials, or by shell moulding, or by centrifugal casting and any process incidental to such production;
(b) the production of non-ferrous castings by casting metal in moulds made of sand, loam, metal, moulding composition or other material or mixture of materials, or by shell mouldings, die casting including pressure die casting, centrifugal casting or continuous casting and any process incidental to such production; and
(c) the melting and casting of non-ferrous metal for the production of ingots, billets, slab or other similar products; and the stripping thereof, but shall not apply to:
(i) any process with respect to the smelting and manufacture of lead and the Electric accumulators;
(ii) any process for the purposes of a printing works; or
(iii) any smelting process in which metal is obtained by reducing operation or any process incidental to such operation;
(iv) the production of steel in the form of ingots; or
(a) "approved respirator" means a respirator of a type approved by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator;
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(c) "dressing or fettling" Operations includes stripping and other removal of adherent sand, cores, runners, risers, flash and other surplus metal from a casting and the production of reasonably clean and smooth surface, but does not include(s) the removal of metal from a casting when performed incidentally in connecting with the machining or assembling of castings after they have been dressed or fettled, of any operation which is a knockout operation within the meaning of this schedule;
(d) 'foundry' means those parts of a factory in which the production of iron or steel or non-ferrous castings (not being the production of pig iron or the production of steel in the form of ingots) is carded on by casting in moulds made of sand, loam, moulding composition or other mixtures of materials, or by shell moulding or by centrifugal casting in metal moulds lined with sand, or die-casting including pressure die castings, together with any part of the factory in which any of the following processes are carded on as incidental processes in connection with and in the course of such production, namely, the preparation and mixing of materials used in foundry process, the preparation of moulds and cores, knock out operations and dressing or fettling operations;
(e) "knockout operations" means all methods of removing castings from moulds and the following operations, when done in connection herewith, namely, stripping, coringour and the removal of runners and risers;
(f) "pouring aisle" means as aisle leading from main gangway or directly from a cupola or furnace to where metal is poured into moulds.

3. Prohibition of use certain materials as parting materials:-

(1) A material shall not be used as a parting material if it is a material containing compounds of silicon calculated as silica to the extent more than 5 per cent by weight of dry material: Provided that this Prohibition shall be used as a parting material if the material does not prevent the following being silica not contain an admixture of any other silica
(a) Zirconium silicate (Zircon)
(b) Calcined china clay
(c) Calcined aluminous fireclay
(d) Sillimanite
(e) Calcined or fused alumina
(f) Olivine
(g) Natural sand
(2) Dust or other matter deposits from a flattering or blasting process shall not be used as a parting material or as a constituent in a parting material.

4. Arrangement and storage:- for the purpose of promoting safety and cleanliness in workrooms the following requirements shall be observed:-

(a) moulding boxes, frames, boards, box weights, and other articles shall be so arranged and placed as to enable work to be carried on without unnecessary risk;
(b) Suitable and conveniently accessible racks, bins or other receptacles shall be provided and used for the storage of other gear and tools;
(c) Where there is bulk storage of sand, fuel, metal scrap or other materials or residues, suitable bins, bunkers or other receptacles shall be provided for the purpose of such storage.

5. Construction of floors:-

(1) Floors of indoor work-places in which the processes are carded on, other than parts which are of sand, shall have an even surface of hard material.

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(2) No part of the floor of any such indoor workplace shall be of sand except there this is necessary by reason of the work done.
(3) All parts of the surface of the floor of any such indoor workplace which are of sand shall, so far as practicable, be maintained in an even and firm condition.

6. Cleanliness of indoor workplaces:-

(1) All accessible parts of the walls of every indoor workplace in which the processes are carried on and of everything affixed to those wall shall be effectively cleaned by a suitable method to a height of not less than 4.2 metres from the floor at least once in every period of fourteen months. A record of the carrying out of every such effective cleaning in pursuance of this paragraph including the date (which shall be not less than five months not more than nine months after the last immediately preceding washing cleaning or other treatment).
(2) Effective cleaning by a suitable method shall be carried out at least once every working day of all accessible parts of the floor of every indoor workplace in which the processes are carried on, other than parts which are of sand; and the parts which are of sand shall be kept in good order.

7. Manual operations involving molten metal:-

(1) There shall be provided and properly maintained for all persons employed on manual operations involving molten metal with which they are liable to be splashed, a working space for that operation.
(a) Which is adequate for the safe performance of the work; and
(b) which, so far as reasonably practicable, is kept free from obstruction.
(2) Any operation involving the carrying by hand of a container holding molten metal shall be performed on a floor all parts of which where any person walks while engaged in the operation shall be on the same level: Provided that, where necessary to enable the operation to be performed without undue risk, nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the occasional or exceptional use of a working space on a different level from the floor, being a space provided with a safe means of access from the floor for any person while engaged in the operation.

8. Gangways and pouring aisles:-

(1) in every workroom to which this paragraph applies constructed, reconstructed or converted for use as such after the making of this schedule and, so far as reasonably practicable, in every other work room to which this paragraph applies, sufficient and clearly defined main gangways shall be provided and properly maintained which-
(a) shall have an even surface of hard material and shall, in particular, not be of sand or have on them more sand than is necessary to avoid risk of flying metal from accidental spillage;
(b) shall he kept, so far as reasonably practicable, free from obstruction;
(c) if not used for Carrying of Molten metal shall be-
(i) where truck ladles are used exclusively, at least 600 millimetres wider than the overall width of the ladle;
(ii) where hand shanks are carried by not more than two men, at least 920 millimetres in width;

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(iii) where hand shanks are carried by more than two men, at least 1.2 metres in width; and
(iv) where used for simultaneous travel in both directions by men carrying hand shanks, at least 1.8 metres in width.
(2) In workroom to which this paragraph applies constructed, reconstructed or converted for use as such after the making of this schedule, sufficient and clearly defined pouring aisles shall be provided and properly maintained which-
(a) shall have an even surface of hard material and shall in particular, not be of sand or have on them more sand them is necessary to avoid risk of flying metal from accidental spillage;
(b) shall be kept so far as reasonably practicable free from obstruction;
(c) if molten metal is carried in hand ladles or bull ladles by not more than two men per ladle, shall be at least 460 millimetres wide, but where any moulds alongside the aisle are more than 510 millimetres above the floor of the aisle, the aisle shall be not less than 600 millimetres wide;
(d) if molten metal is carried in hand ladles or bull ladles by more than two, 1 men per ladle, shall be least 760 millimetres wide;
(e) if molten metal is carried in crane, trolley or truck ladles, shall be of a width adequate for the safe performance of the work.
(3) Requirements of sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to any workroom or part of a work-room if, by reason of the nature of the work done therein, the floor of that workroom or, as the case may be, that part of a workroom has to be of sand.
(4) In this paragraph workroom to which this paragraph applies means a part of a ferrous or non-ferrous foundry in which molten metal is transported or used, and a work room to which this paragraph applies shall be deemed to have been constructed, reconstructed or converted for use as such after making of this schedule, if the construction, reconstruction, or conversion thereof was begun after making of this schedule.
1. Work near cupolas and furnaces:- No person shall carry out any work within a distance of 4 metres from a vertical line passing through the delivery end of any spout of cupola or furnace, being a spout used for delivering molten metal, or within a distance of 2.4 metres from a vertical line, passing through the nearest part of any ladle which is in position at the end of such a spout, except, in either case, where it is necessary for the proper use of maintenance of a cupola or furnace that work should be carded out within that distance of that work is being carried out at such a time and under such conditions that there is no danger to the person carrying it out from molten metal which is being obtained from the cupola or furnace or is in a ladle in position at the end of the spout.

10. Dust and fumes:-

(1) Open coal coke or wood fires shall not be used for heating or drying ladies inside a workroom unless adequate measure are taken to prevent, so far as practicable, fumes or other impurities from entering into or remaining in the atmosphere of the workroom.
(2) No open coal, coke or wood fires shall be used for drying moulds except in circumstances in which the use of such fires is unavoidable.
(3) Mould stoves, core stoves and annealing furnaces shall be so designed, constructed, maintained and worked as to prevent so far as practicable, offensive or injurious fumes from entering into any workroom during any period when a person in employed therein.

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(4) All knock-out operations shall be carried out,-
(a) In a separate part of the foundry suitably partitioned off, being a room or part in which, so far as reasonably practicable, effective and suitable local exhaust ventilation are provided; or
(b) In an area of the foundry in which so far as reasonably practicable effective and suitable local exhaust ventilation is provided, or where compliance with this requirement is not reasonably practicable, a high standard of general ventilation is provided.
(5) All dressing or fettling operations shall be carried out,-
(a) in a separate room or in a separate part of the foundry suitably partitioned off, or
(b) in an area of the foundry set apart for the purpose; and shall, so far as reasonably practicable be carried out with effective and suitable local exhaust ventilation or other equally effective and suitable local exhaust ventilation or other equally effective means of suppressing dust, operating as near as possible to the point of origin of the dust.

11. Maintenance and examination of exhaust fan:-

(1) All ventilation plant used for the purpose of extracting, suppressing or controlling dust or fumes shall be properly maintained.

12. Protective equipment:-

(1) The occupier shall provide and maintain suitable protective equipment specified for the protection of employees.
(a) suitable gloves or other protection for the hands for the employees engaged in handling any hot material likely to cause damage of the hands by burn, scald or scar, or in handling pig iron, rough castings or other articles likely to cause damage to the hands by cut or abrasion;
(b) approved respirators for employees carrying out any operations creating a heavy dust concentration which cannot be dispelled quickly and effectively by the existing ventilation arrangements.
(2) No respirator provided for the purpose of clause (b)has been worn by a person shall be worn by another person if it has not since been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
(3) Persons who for any of their time-
(a) work at a spout of or attend, to a cupola or furnace in such circumstances that material there from any come into contact with the body, being material at such a temperature that its contact with the body would cause a burn; or
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(c) carry by hand or move by manual power any ladle or mould containing molten metal; or
(d) are engaged in knocking out operations involving material at such a temperature that its contact with the body would cause a burn; shall be provided with suitable footwear and gaiters which worn by them prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, risk of burns to his feet and ankles.
(4) Where appropriate, suitable screens shall be provided for protection against flying materials (including splashes of molten metal and sparks and chips thrown off in the course of any process).
(5) The occupier shall provide and maintain suitable accommodation for the storage and make adequate arrangements for cleaning and maintaining of the protective equipment supplied in pursuance of this paragraph.
(6) Every person shall make full and proper use of the equipment provided for this protection in pursuance of sub-paragraphs (1) and (4) and shall without delay report to the occupier, manager or without delay report to the occupier, manager or other appropriate person any defect in, or less of, the same.

13. Washing and bathing facilities:-

(1) There shall be provided and maintained in clean state and good repair for the use of all employees employed in the foundry,-
(a) a wash place under cover with either,-
(i) a trough with impervious surface fitted with a waste pipe without plug, and of sufficient length to allow at least 60 centimetres for every 10 such persons employed at any one time and having a constant supply of clean water from taps or jets above the trough at intervals of not more than 60 centimetres; or
(ii) at least tap or stand pipes for every 10 such persons employed at any one time, and having a constant supply of clean water, the tap or stand pipe being spaced not less than 1.2 metres apart and
(b) not less than one half of the total number of washing places provided under clause (a) shall be in the form of bath rooms.
(c) a sufficient supply of clean towels made of suitable material changed daily with sufficient supply of nail brushes and soap.
(2) The facilities provided for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) shall be placed in charge of a responsible person or persons and maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
1. Disposal of dress and skimmings:- Dress and skimmings removed from molten metal or taken from a furnace shall be placed forthwith in suitable receptacles.
1. Disposal of waste:- Appropriate measures shall be taken for the disposal of all waste products from shell moulding (including waste) burnt sand as soon as reasonably practicable after the castings have been knocked out.
1. Material and equipment left out of doors:- All material and equipment left out of doors (including material and equipment so left only temporarily or occasionally) shall be so arranged and placed as to avoid unnecessary risk. There shall be safe means of access to all such material and equipment and, so far as reasonably practicable, such access shall be by roadways or pathways shall have a firm and even surface and shall, so far as reasonably practicable be kept free from obstruction.

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1. Medical facilities and records of examination and tests:- (1) The occupier of every factory to which the Schedule applies shall,-
(a) employ a qualified Medical Practitioner for medical surveillance of the employees employed therein; and
(b) Provide to the said qualified Medical Practitioner all the necessary facilities for the purpose referred to in clause (a).
1. Medical examination by Medical officer:- (1) Every employee employed in a foundry shall be examined by a medical officer within fifteen (15) days of his first employment. Such medical examination shall include pulmonary function tests and chest X-ray. No employee shall be allowed to work after 15 days of his first employment in the factory unless certified fit for such employment by the Medical officer.
(2) Every employee employed in the said processes shall be re-examined by a Medical officer at least once in every twelve months. Such, examination shall, wherever the Medical officer considers appropriate, include all the tests as specified in sub-paragraph (1) except chest X-ray which will be once in three (3) years.
(3) The medical officer after examining a employee shall issue a certificate of fitness. The record of examination and re-examinations carried out shall be entered in the certificate and the certificate shall be kept in the custody of the manager of the factory. The record of each examination carried out under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), including the nature and results of the tests, shall also be entered by the medical officer in a health register.
(4) The certificate fitness and the health register shall be kept readily available for inspection by the Inspector.
(5) If at any time the medical officer is of the opinion that a employee is no longer fit for employment in the said processes on the ground that continuance therein would involve special danger to the health of the employee, he shall make a record of his findings in the said certificate and the health register. The entry of his findings in those documents should also include the period for which he considers that the said person is unfit for work in the said processes. The person so suspended from the process shall be provided with alternate placement facilities unless he is fully incapacitated in the opinion of the Medical officer in which case the person affected shall be suitably rehabilitated.
(6) No person who has been found unfit to work as said in sub-paragraph (5) above shall be re-employed or permitted to work in the said processes unless the Medical officer, after further examination, again certifies him fit for employment in those processes.
1. Exemption:- If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied that owing to the exceptional circumstances or infrequency of the processes of for any other reason, all or any of the provisions of this schedule is not necessary for protection of the employees in the factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by a certificate in writing, which he may at his discretion revoke any time; exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions subject to such conditions, if any, as he may specify therein.

SCHEDULE-XXIX

FIRE WORKS MANUFACTORIES AND MATCH WORKS

1. Application:- Provisions of this Schedule shall apply to all manufactories and processes incidental thereto carried on in any fire works manufactury or a match works and shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any provisions of the Code and Rules that are applicable to fireworks manufacturing and match works.

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2. Definition:-

(a) "Fire Works Manufacturing" means any factory or such parts of any factory wherein the following chemicals or combination of chemicals and materials are being used for the manufacture of crackers, sparkles, caps, fuses, blasting powder and fire works: (i) Salt peter (ii) Pyrotechnic aluminium Powder (iii) Barium Nitrate (iv) Charcoal (v) Potassium Chloride (vi) Red Phosphorus (vii) Gum (viii) Dextrine (ix) Strontium Nitrate (x) Magnesium Powder (xi) Copper Coated Wires (xii) Steel filings of iron filings (xiii) G.I. Wire (xiv) Gun Powder (Black Powder);
(b) "Match Works" means any factory which manufactures safety matches or colour matches by the use of chemicals mentioned in clause (a).
(c) "Breathing apparatus" means a device covering mouth or nose with necessary connections by means of which a person using it in a poisonous asphyxiating or irritant atmosphere breathes ordinary air or any other suitable apparatus approved in writing by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator in this behalf.
1. Buildings:- (a) The building of any fireworks manufactury or match factory shall conform to the standards prescribed under the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (Central Act IV of 1884) and the height of such buildings shall at no time be less than 3 metres;
(b) no building inside a fireworks manufacturing shall have a first floor at any time;
(c) in Match works, provided with a first floor, there shall be 2 staircases leading from the first floor to the ground floor irrespective of the number of persons employed in the first floor and one of the staircases shall be of masonry construction of non-inflammable materials;
(d) all doors shall open outwards and all the doorways shall be kept free from obstructions;
(e) all doors of workrooms shall not be less than 1.2 metres in width or less than 2 metres in height;
(f) the floors of all work rooms including mixing sheds shall be completely covered by a rubber sheet having a smooth surface and having a thickness of atleast 3 m.m. If the floor cannot be covered by a single rubber sheet, more than one rubber sheet may be used, so that each sheet is overlapped by the other atleast 150 m.m.; and
(g) mixing sheds shall be 30.5 metres away from all other sheds and be separately by baffle walls opposite each exist of the mixing shed.
1. Housekeeping:- (a) every part of ways, works, machinery and plant shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
(b) any spillage of materials shall be cleaned without delay; and
(c) close platforms, passages and gangways shall be kept free of temporary obstructions.
1. Electrical Equipment:- (a) if at any time use of electricity is allowed in the factory, all leads, etc., shall be in conduits with flame-proof junctions.
(b) electrical supply shall never be through a lamp even with a non conducting handle.
1. Protective Clothing:-- (a) Under no circumstances clothes made of artificial fibre like terelene, etc., be allowed inside the factory.

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(b) all employees shall be supplied with asbestos aprons especially to cover the chest, gonads and thighs.
(c) breathing apparatus shall be used in mixing sheds to avoid employees inhaling poisonous fumes in the event of an untoward reaction;
(d) in mixing sheds where aluminium and magnesium powders are used "antistatic" foot-ware to combat static electricity shall be supplied; and(e) all protective equipments shall be maintained in an efficient condition and also be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.

Match Works:-- In Match Works

(i) the residue of the head composition shall not in any way be mixed with the residue of the friction composition:
(ii) the rooms comprising the two mixing departments namely,
(a) head composition; and
(b) friction composition shall be entirely separated from each other and the drains from these two departments shall be kept entirely separate.
(iii) rubbish containing the residues of the head composition and friction composition shall be kept and burnt separately.
(iv) department in which completed matches (matches with heads on ire stored shall be separated from all other departments by means by fireproof walls and doors providing adequate means of escape in case of fire: Provided that the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may, subject to such conditions, as he may deem necessary, exempt any factory in existence on the first January, 1935, from the provisions of this clause.
(v) splints, veneers and other materials in excess of the quantity required for the day's manufacture shall be kept in separate rooms of the factory where no manufacturing process is carried on. No manufactured material shall be stored anywhere in the factory compound for more than five days after the manufacture except in the storage godowns: Provided that nothing contained in this clause shall apply to splints and veneers in cases stored in peeling and box making departments.
(vi) store room for matches shall have entirely separated by fire-proof walls from the buildings used for manufacture.
(vii) the racks in the dipped splints room shall have sides top and the rear part provided with non-inflammable materials.
(viii) the process of packing shall be done in an area away from the place of manufacture to the satisfaction of the Inspector; and
(ix) no child shall be employed or permitted to work directly connected with the manufacturing process upto final production of match sticks.
1. Precaution to be, taken in connection with manufacture of fuses used in crackers etc.:- (a) bundles of fuses shall be handled by carrying and not dragging them on the floor.
(b) drying of fuses after wrapping shall be carried out on platforms away from workrooms.
(c) cutting shall be done by experienced employees employed only for this purpose and under proper supervision.

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(e) cutting shall be done on a raised platform so that employees can work standing. Cutting must be done by placing the fuse on wooden sleepers kept over blocks of wood. Brick shall not be used beneath the wooden reapers; and
(f) employees, while on dangerous operations, shall not wear clothing sewn with ferrous or steel buttons, buckles or attachments. They shall not carry on their persons, iron knives, keys etc.
1. Employment of women and children:- Women employees and young persons shall not be employed operation where chemicals mixed and where fuses are cut. Children shall not be employed or permitted to work in the manufacturing process or any work or operation or process connected therewith or incidental thereto in fireworks manufactury.
1. General:- (a) no person other than a factory employee and/or an inspecting officer or others connected with the manufacturing process shall be allowed to enter the working area.
(b) cardboard containers and trays without steel nails shall be used for storage and day-to-day working purposes.
(c) during the manufacture of fuses only brass or non-ferrous knives shall be used and drying of fuses shall be away from all workrooms.
(d) door mats shall be provided outside the workroom and near all drying platforms and where fuses are cut for the employees to clean their feet.
(e) at no time, mixing materials shall exceed the quantity that is required for the manufacture of mixing for half an hour operation only.
(f) for filling up chemicals in the inner tubes of crackers, only aluminium or plastic rings shall be used and not galvanized iron rings.
(g) buckets, containers, hoops, locks, nails, screws, bolts, nuts, knives, scissors, etc., made up of iron shall not be used within the factory premises.
(h) wooden racks without iron nails shall be used for drying paper cap sheets, in amrocess factories.
(i) wooden racks used for drying paper cap sheets shall be provided with asbestos or other fire resistant sheets on the three sides leaving the front side open.
(i) dried paper cap sheets shall be carried in wooden trays with four compartments (partitions) each compartment (partition) carrying a single sheet.
(k) each manufacturing shed of a fireworks shall have at least two doors facing each other. The doors provided to the worksheets of adjacent rows shall not face each other.
(l) not more than four persons shall be employed or allowed at any one time in any one building in which explosive is being manufactured.
1. Display of notices:- The following notices in the local language understood by the majority of employees shall be displayed at a conspicuous place in the factory.
(a) Smoking is strictly prohibited.
(b) no one shall carry matches or other igniting materials into the factory.
(c) no employee shall be in a workroom or area where no work has been assigned to him.

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(d) if anything untoward happens in any shed all employees shall dash to the gates which serve as out gates of the factory and in no circumstances be carious to see what has happened in the affected shed.
(e) any spillage of materials should be cleaned without any delay.
(f) wearing clothes made of artificial fibre like terrene, terelene, etc., is prohibited. Clothings sewn with ferrous or steel buttons or buckles or attachments should not be worn.
(g) foot wears with iron nails should not be used.
(h) employees should not carry with themselves iron knives and iron key etc.
1. First-aid boxes:- (a) All the required materials required for first aid treatment shall be kept in the First-Aid Box. In addition, four stretchers shall be available for every twenty persons employed in the premises.
(c) persons who are in charge of First-Aid Boxes shall be those who possess the certificate granted by the Saint John's Ambulance Association for rendering first-aid.
1. Exemption:- If the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied in respect of any factory or any process that owing to the special conditions or special methods of work or by reason of the frequency of the process or for other reason the application of all or any of the provisions of the schedule to the factory or process, or for the persons employed in such factory or process, is not necessary, he may be order in writing exempt such factory or part of the factory or process or any part of the factory or person from all or any of these provisions subject to such conditions as he may deem expedient to ensure safety and health of the employees. The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may at any time in his discretion, revise such order without assigning any reason.

SCHEDULE-XXX

HANDLING AND PROCESSING OF COIR FIBRE

1. Application:- This schedule shall apply to all factories or part of factories in which any of the following operations involving coir fibre is carried on:
(a)hammering
(b) harvesting
(c) defibering /decortications
(d) spinning/curling
(e) bleaching
(f) dyeing
(g) spooling and bailing
(h) PVC tufting
(i) Weaving
(j) Shearing
(k) rubber backing
(I) latex backing
(m)stencilling
(n) flocking
1. Definition:- Dangerous Chemical: Any chemical used in any of the operations listed in paragraph 1 shall be considered as dangerous chemical for the purpose of this Schedule.

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3Declaration of operations as dangerous:- Harvesting, defibering, bleaching, dyeing, Tufting, rubber backing, shearing, stenciling, flocking and latex backing of coir are declared to be dangerous operations when carried out in any factory.

4. Prohibition of Employment of women and young persons:-

(a) No young person shall be employed or permitted to work in any operation specified in paragraph 1.
(b) No woman shall be employed or permitted to work in any operation specified in paragraph 3.
1. Storage and Handling of dangerous of chemicals:- Whenever any dangerous chemical is handled, stored or used, all necessary steps shall be taken to prevent inhalation, ingestion or absorption of this chemical by employees while engaged in operations specified in paragraph 1.
1. Seating arrangement:- Suitable seating arrangements shall be provided for the employees engaged in manual defibering and manual hammering operations.
1. Ventilation:- Bleaching and dyeing operation shall be carried out separately away from other operations. Effective arrangements shall be made to prevent escape of fumes in the work environment.
& Escape of dust and fumes:- Suitable and adequate arrangements shall be made for preventing escape of dust and fumes in work environment.

9. Personal Protective Equipment:-

(a)The occupier shall provide the following for free of cost and maintain in good condition for use of all persons engaged in the operations mentioned in the paragraph 3:
(i) Suitable gloves of durable quality for both hands.
(ii)Rubber boots of durable quality for both legs.
(iii) Goggles.
(iv) Nose mask
(v) Any other appliances, which in the opinion of Chief Inspector cum Facilitator shall be necessary for protection of the employees.
(b) All persons engaged in operations specified in paragraph 3, while at work in these operations make use of the material and appliances provided.

10. Food and drink:-

(i) No food or drink shall be brought into any room in which any of the operations specified in paragraph 3 is carried on.
(ii) No food or drink shall be consumed in any room in which any of the operations specified in paragraph 3 is carried on.
1. Floor of workrooms:- The floor of every room in which any of the operations specified in paragraph 3 is carried on shall be:
(i) of cement or similar material so as to be smooth and impervious;
(ii) maintained in sound condition; and
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12. Washing facilities:-

(a) The occupier shall provide and maintain for the use of all persons employed in operation specified in paragraph 3, suitable washing facilities consisting of.
(i) a water tank capable of holding sufficient water and having taps at the rate of one tap for every ten persons employed at any one time. The floor around the tank and below the taps shall be cement plastered and maintained in sound and clean conditions. Suitable and adequate arrangements for drainage shall be provided around the tanks and the taps; and
(ii) sufficient supply of nail brushes, soap or other suitable cleaning material and clean towels.
(b) The facilities so provided shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person and shall be kept clean.

13. Medical Examination:-

(a) All persons employed in operations under paragraph 1 shall he medically examined by a Medical officer within fourteen (14) days of their first employment in such process; and thereafter shall be examined by the Medical officer at intervals of not more than six (6) months; and record of such examinations shall be entered by the Medical officer in the health register.
(b) Health Register containing the names of all persons employed in the operations under paragraph 1 shall be kept.
(c) No persons after suspension shall be employed unless the medical officer, after re-examination, again certifies him to be fit for employment.
1. Exemptions:- The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may grant exemption from the operation of any clause of the Schedule to the extent he deems suitable, where he is satisfied that their observations are not necessary for safeguarding the health of the employees.

SCHEDULE-XXXI

HANDLING AND PROCESSING OF COTTON

1. Application:- This Schedule shall apply to all factories or part of factories in which any of the following processes are carried on:
(a)Opening of cotton bale
(b) Carding
(c) Combing of cotton
(d) Spinning of cotton yam
(e) Cleaning of waste cotton
1. Definition:- For the purpose of this Schedule,- "Efficient exhaust draught" means localized ventilation by mechanical means, for the removal of cotton dust so as to prevent dust from escaping into the air of any place in which work is carried on. Explanation: No draught shall be deemed to be efficient which fails to control dust produced at the source.

3. Exhaust Draught Examination and Test:-

(a) bale breaking and mixing of cotton;

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(b) blow room machinery, cards, combing, spinning, winding machines;
(c) machines used for processing waste cotton; and
(d) any other process in which cotton dust is given off into the work environment.
(2) All equipment for extraction of cotton dust or fluff shall be examined and tested by competent person at least once in every six months and any defects disclosed by such examination and tests, shall be rectified. A register about such examination and test shall be maintained by the occupier.
1. Protective appliances: The occupier shall make arrangements for:
(a) supply of a suitable personal protective appliances to all employees likely to be exposed to cotton fluff or dust;
(b) supply of these appliances on individual basis;
(c) maintaining these appliances in working condition by cleaning and replacement;
(d) storage of these appliances in hygienic condition;
(e) education of employees to use appliances; and
(f) proper supervision to ensure whether the employees are using these appliances in working process.
1. Medical Examination:-
(1) The occupier shall arrange for medical examination of employees by a qualified medical practitioner having adequate experience in treatment of person affected by lung ailments at least once in a period of six (6) months. Such medical examinations shall include lung function test, immunoglobulin test and any other test or tests which may be found necessary to detect the cases of above referred disease.
(2) The occupier shall keep a continuous medical surveillance so that susceptible employees may be detected and transferred out of the exposure before irreversible damage cause to the health of the employees.
1. Environment Monitoring:- The occupier of the factory shall ensure that:-
(a) cotton dust in the ambient air of the workroom or any other place where cotton is processed or handled shall not exceed concentration 0.2 mg./m
(b) environment in those areas shall be regularly monitored and results shall be made available to the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator on demand.
1. Control Measures:- Without prejudice to the other methods as stated above for prevention of above referred disease, the Occupier shall adopt such other control measures like adoption of vacuum stripping of cards instead of brush stripping cleaning of the workroom by vacuum cleaners instead of brooms, etc., or any other measures as the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may suggest at any time.
1. House Keeping:- A high standard of housekeeping shall be provided and maintained by the occupier.
1. Exemption:- If in respect of any factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied that owing to exceptional circumstances all or any of the provisions of this schedule are not necessary for the protection of the employees of the factory, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may certify in

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writing (which at his discretion revoke at any time) exempt such factory from all or any of such provisions of his schedule subject to such conditions, if any, as he may specify therein).

106. Constitution of Site Appraisal Committees under sub-section (1) of section 83 and Form of application under sub-section (2) of section 83:-

(1) The State Government may, for purposes of advising it to consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving a hazardous process or for the expansion of any such factory, may constitute a Site Appraisal Committee consisting of such members by notification.
(2) The method of receiving the applications and disposal of the same shall be as notified by the State Government.

107. (1) Disclosure of information by occupier of a factory involving hazardous process under sub-section 1 and 5 of section 84:-

(a)The occupier of every factory involving hazardous process shall identify all the hazards involved both from actual operations and the chemical reactions. The properties of the raw materials, final products to be made and any by-products derived during the process shall be carefully studied and provisions shall be made for dealing with any hazards including effects on employees, which may occur during manufacture.
(b) Information in the following format giving details of the process, its hazards and steps taken or proposed to be taken from the design stage to disposal stage for ensuring the safety as mentioned in sub-rule(1) should be sent to Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator and local authority through online at the earliest and in no case less than 30 days before commencing manufacture, handling or storage involving hazardous process

Information to be furnished by Occupier of Hazardous Process Industry

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(ii) Address ............................................................................................................................................
(iii ) Manufacturing process details …………………………………………(in case of chemical factory material balance of all the reactions shall be enclosed)
(iv) Raw Materials used ...........................................(Name, Mode of storage, Maximum storage Capacity)
(v) Finished Products ...................( Name & Maximum storage Capacity)
(vi) Intermediate Products.............( Name & Maximum storage Capacity)
(vii) Hazards identified…………(process hazards, storage and handling of chemicals based on HAZOP shall be enclosed in case of chemical factory)
(viii) Remedial measures:...................(inbuilt safety systems for equipment, process control, engineering controls and administrative controls)
(ix) Details for disposal of hazardous waste Signature of Occupier with name
(c) The above information shall be revised and updated immediately after change of any of the above information, technological advancement or once in 3 years through online. Any further information sought by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator for compliance of the above provisions shall be furnished.

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(2) Disclosure of information to employees:-

(a) The occupier of a factory carrying on a 'hazardous processes' shall supply to all employees the following information in relation to handling of hazardous materials or substances in the manufacture, transportation, storage and other processes:-
(i) A list of 'hazardous process' carried on in the factory;
(ii) Location and availability of all Material Safety Data Sheets;
(iii) Physical and health hazards arising from the exposure to or handling of substances;
(iv) Measures taken by the occupier to ensure safety and control of physical and health hazards;
(v) Measures to be taken by the employees to ensure safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous substances;
(vi) Personal protective equipment required to be used by employees employed in 'hazardous process' or 'dangerous' operations;
(vii) Meaning of various labels and markings used on the containers of hazardous substances as provided;
(viii) Signs and symptoms likely to be manifested on exposure to hazardous substances and to whom to report;
(ix) Measures to be taken by the employees in case of any spillage or leakage of hazardous substance;
(x) Role of employees vis-a-vis the emergency plan of the factory in particular evacuation procedures; and
(xi) Any other information considered necessary by the occupier to ensure safety and health of employees.
(b) the information required under sub-rule (1) shall be complied with and made known to employees individually, through supply of manuals or booklets or leaflets and display of cautionary notices at the work places.
(c) The manuals/ booklets, leaflets and the cautionary notices displayed in the factory shall be in the language understood by the majority of the employees, and also explain to them.
(d) The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may direct the occupier to supply or provide further information to the employees if he/ she deem necessary.

108. Health and Safety Policy as provided under sub-section (2) of section 84:-

(1) Occupier of every factory involving hazardous process shall prepare a written statement of his/ her policy in respect of health and safety of employees at work.
(2) The Health and Safety Policy should contain or deal with,-
(a) declared intention and commitment of the top management to health, safety and environment and compliance with their relevant statutory requirements; and
(b) arrangements, for making the policy effective.

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(3) In particular, the policy should specify the following,-
(a) arrangements for involving the employees;
(b) intentions of taking into account the health and safety performance of individuals at different levels while considering their career advancement;
(c) fixing the responsibility of the contractors, sub-contractors, transporters and other agencies entering the premises;
(d) providing a resume of health and safety performance of the factory in its Annual Report;
(e) relevant techniques and methods, such as safety audits and risk assessment for periodical assessment of the status on health, safety and environment and taking all the remedial measures;
(f) stating its intentions to integrate health and safety in all decisions including those dealing with purchase of plant equipment, machinery and material as well as selection and placement of personnel; and
(g) arrangements for informing, educating, training and retraining his/ her own employees at different levels and the public, wherever required.
(4) Health and Safety policy signed by the occupier shall be sent to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator and the local authority through electronically or registered post.
(5) The policy shall be made widely known by,-
(a) making copies available to all employees including contract employees, apprentices, transport employees, suppliers, etc;
(b) displaying copies of the policy at conspicuous places; and
(c) any other means of communication; in a language understood by majority of employees.
(6) The Occupier shall revise the safety policy as often as may be appropriate, but it shall necessarily be revised under the following circumstances:
(a) whenever any extension or modification having implications on safety and health of persons at work is made; or
(b) Whenever new substances or articles are introduced in the manufacturing process having implications on health and safety of persons exposed to such substances.

109. Information to be given to persons liable to be affected by a major

accident under sub-section 4 of section 84:-

(1) The occupier of every factory involving hazardous process shall take appropriate steps to inform persons outside the site, who are likely to be in an area which might be affected by a major accident at any site on which an industrial activity under his/ her control is carried on to which this Rule applies either directly or through the District Collector, about
(a) the nature of the major accident hazard;
(b) the safety measures and the correct behaviour which should be adopted in the event of a major accident; and
(c) The occupier shall take steps required under sub-rule (1) to inform persons about an industrial activity, before that activity is commenced, except that, in the case of an existing industrial activity in which case the occupier

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shall comply with the requirements of sub-rule (1) within 3 months of coming into operation of these Rules.

110. Information on storage and handling of chemical sunder sub-section (7) of section 84:-

(a) The measures taken for handling, usage, transportation and storage of hazardous substances inside the factory premises and the disposal of such substances outside the factory premises shall be publicized among the employees through training manuals or booklets or information sheets and to the public living in the vicinity of the factory through local authorities.
(b) For the purpose of compliance with the requirements of provisions of section 84 and 85 of the Code, the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, if deemed necessary, issue guidelines from time to time to the occupiers and managers of factories carrying on 'hazardous process' which shall be complied by the occupiers and managers.

111. Medical Examination under section 85:-

(1) Employees employed in a 'hazardous process' and working with hazardous substance or exposed to any chemical, toxic or any other harmful substances shall be medically examined by a qualified medical practitioner,-
(a) Once before employment, to ascertain physical fitness of the person to do the particular job; and
(b) Once in a period of six (6) months, to ascertain the health status of all the employees in respect of occupational health hazards to which they are exposed; and in cases where in the opinion of the qualified medical practitioner it is necessary to do so at a shorter interval in respect of any employee.
(2) No person shall be employed for the first time without a certificate of fitness is granted by the qualified medical practitioner. If the qualified medical practitioner declares a person unfit for being employed in any process covered under sub-rule (1), such a person shall have the right to appeal to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator who shall refer the matter to the Medical Officer whose opinion shall be final in this regard.
(3) Any findings of the qualified medical practitioner revealing any abnormality or unsuitability of any person employed in the process shall immediately be reported to the Medical Officer who shall in turn, examine the concerned employee and communicate his/ her findings to the occupier within thirty (30) days. If the medical officer is of the opinion that the employee so examined is required to be taken away from the process for health protection, he/ she will direct the occupier accordingly, who shall employ the said employee in the same process, However, the employee so taken away be provided with alternate placement unless he/ she is fully incapacitated, in the opinion of the Medical Officer, in which case the affected employee shall be suitably rehabilitated.
(4) A Medical Officer on his own motion or on a reference from an Inspector-cum-Facilitator may conduct medical examination of an employee to ascertain the suitability of his employment in a hazardous process or for ascertaining his/her health status. The opinion of the Medical Officer in such a case shall be final. The fee required for this medical examination shall be paid by the Occupier.
(5) The employee taken away from employment in any process under sub-paragraph (2) may be employed again in the same process only after obtaining the fitness certificate from the medical officer and after making entries to that effect in the Health Register.

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(6) The employee required to undergo medical examination under these rules and for any medical survey conducted by or on behalf of the Central or the State Government shall not refuse to undergo such medical examination.

112. Occupational Health Centres under section 85:-

(1) In respect of any Factory carrying on' hazardous process' there shall be provided and maintained in good order an Occupational Health Centre with the services and facilities as per scale laid down hereunder:-
(a) For factories employing upto 50 employees,-
(i) the services of a Factory Medical Officer on retainership basis, in his clinic to be notified by the occupier. He will carry out the pre-employment and periodical medical examination as stipulated in rules and render medical assistance during any emergency;
(ii) a minimum of 5 persons trained in first-aid procedures amongst whom at least one shall always be available during the working period;
(iii) a fully equipped first-aid box.
(b) For factories employing 51 to 200 employees,-
(i) An occupational Health Centre having a room with a minimum floor area of 15 Sq. M. with floor and walls made of smooth and impervious surface and adequate illumination and ventilation as well as equipment as per the schedule annexed to this Rule;
(ii) a part-time Factory Medical Officer shall be in overall charge of the Centre who shall visit the factory at least twice in a week and whose services shall be readily available during medical emergencies;
(iii) One qualified and trained dresser-cum-compounder on duty throughout the working period;
(iv) a fully equipped first aid box in all the departments.
(c) For factories employing above 200 employees-
(i) one full time Factory Medical Officer for factories employing up to 500 employees and one more Medical Officer for every additional 1000 employees or part thereof;
(ii) An occupational Health Centre having at least 2 rooms each with a minimum floor area of 15 Sq.M. with floors and walls made of smooth and impervious surface and adequate illuminations and ventilation as well as equipment as per the schedule annexed to this Rule;
(iii) there shall be one nurse, a trained dresser-cum-compounder and one sweeper-cum-ward boy throughout the working period;
(iv) the Occupational Health Centre shall be suitably equipped to manage medical emergencies.
(2) The Factory Medical Officer required to be appointed under sub-rule (1) shall have qualifications as per National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (30 of 2019) and who is enrolled on a Indian Medical Register as defined in clause (e) and on a State Medical Register as defined in clause (l) of section 35, 36, 37 and 40 of the Act and possess a Certificate of Training in Industrial Health of

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Minimum three months duration issued by and Institute recognised by the State Government. Provided that,-

(i) a person possessing a Diploma in Industrial Health or equivalent shall not be required to possess the certificate of training as aforesaid;
(ii) the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may, subject to such conditions as he/ she may specify, grant exemption from the requirement of this sub rule, if in his/ her opinion a suitable person possessing the necessary qualification is not available for appointment;
(iii) in case of a person who has been working as a Factory Medical Officer for a period of not less than three (3) years on the date of commencement of this rule, the Chief Inspector may, subject to the condition that the said person shall obtain the aforesaid certificate of training within, a period of three years, relax the qualification.
(3) the syllabus of the course leading to the above certificate, and the organisations conducting the State course shall be approved by the Director General-Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes or the State Government in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Director General-Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes.
(4) Within one month of the appointment of a Factory Medical Officer, the occupier of the factory shall furnish to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator the following particulars:
(a) Name and address of the Factory Medical Officer;
(b) Qualifications;
(c) Experience, if any; and
(d) the sub-rule under which appointed.

Equipment for occupational Health Centre in Factories

1 .A glazed sink with hot and cold water always available.
1. A table with a smooth top at least 180 cm X 105 cm.
1. Means for sterilizing instruments.
1. A couch.
1. Two buckets or containers with close fitting lids.
1. A kettle and spirit stove or other suitable means of boiling water.
1. One bottle of spiritus ammonia aromatis (120ml.).
1. Two medium size sponges.
1. Two 'kidney' trays.
1. Four cakes of toilet, preferably antiseptic soap.
1. Two glass tumblers and two wine glasses.
1. Two clinical thermometers.
1. Two tea spoons.
1. Two graduated (120ml) measuring glasses.
1. One wash bottle (1000 cc) for washing eyes.
1. One bottle (one litre) carbolic lotion 1 in 20.
1. Three Chairs.
1. One Screen.
1. One electric hand torch.
1. An adequate supply of tetanus toxide.
1. Coramine liquid (60 ml).
1. Tablets - antihistaminic, antispasmodic (25 each).
1. Syringes with needles - 2 cc, 5 cc and 10 cc.
1. Two needle holders, big and small.
1. Suturing needles and materials.
1. One dissecting forceps.
1. One dressing forceps.
1. One scalpels.
1. One stethoscope.
1. Rubber bandage - pressure bandage.
1. Oxygen cylinder with necessary attachments.
1. One blood pressure apparatus.
1. One patellar Hammer.
1. One peak-flow meter for lung function measurement.
1. One stomach wash set.
1. Any other equipment recommended by the Factory Medical Officer according to specific need relating to manufacturing process.
1. In addition:
(1) For factories employing 51 to 200 employees-
i. Four plain wooden splints 900mm X 100mm X 6mm.
ii. Two plain wooden splints 250mm X 50mm X 12mm.
iv. Injections - Morphia, Pethidine, atropine, adrenaline, coramine, Novocain (2 each)
v. One surgical scissors.
(2) For factories employing above 200 employees
(i) Eight Plain wooden splints 900mm x 100mm x 6mm.

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(ii) Eight Plain wooden splints 350mm x 75mm x 6mm.
(iii) Four Plain wooden splints 250mm x 50mm x 12mm.
(iv) Two pairs artery forceps.
(v) Injections - morphia, pethadine, atropine, adrenaline ceramine, movacan (4 each)
(vi) Two surgical scissors.

113. Ambulance Van:-

(1) In any factory carrying on 'hazardous process' there shall be provided and maintained in good condition, a suitably constructed ambulance van equipped with items as per sub-rule.
(2) and manned by a full time Driver - cum - Mechanic and Helper trained in first aid for the purpose of transportation of serious cases of accidents or sickness. The ambulance van shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose stipulated herein and will normally be stationed at or near to the Occupational Health Centre: Provided that a factory employing less than 200 employees, may make arrangements for procuring such facility at short notice from nearby hospital or other places, to meet any emergency.
(3) The Ambulance should have the following equipment:
(a) General
Fixed suction unit with equipment.
Fixed oxygen supply with equipment.
Pillow with case - Sheets - Blankets; Towels.
Emesis bag; Bed pan; - Urinal – Glass.
(b) Safety Equipment
Flares with life of 30 minutes - Flood lights.
Flash lights - Fire extinguisher dry powder type.
Insulated gauntlets.
(c) Emergency care equipment
(i) Resuscitation
portable suction unit, portable oxygen units.
Bag-valve-mask, hand operated artificial units.
Airways, Mouth gaga - Tracheostomy adaptors.
Short spine board, I V Fluids with administration units
B.P. Manometer, Cugg, - Stethoscope.

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(ii) Immobilization,
Long and short boards, wire ladder splints
Triangular bandage, long and short spine boards
(iii) Dressings
Gauge pads 4" x 4", Universal dressing 19" x 36"
Roll of Aluminium foils, soft roller bandages 6" x 5 yards adhesive tape in 3" roll, safety pins
Bandage sheets-burn sheets
(iv) Poisoning Syrup of Ipecac, Activated charcoal pre-packed in doses, snake bite kit, drinking water-pre-packed in doses.
(v) Emergency medicines As per requirement (under the advice of medical officer only)

114. Qualifications and Experience of Supervisors under sub-section (b) of section 85:-

(1) All persons who are required to supervise the handling of hazardous substances shall possess the, following qualifications and experience
(a) (i) A degree in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 5 years experience; or
(ii) A Master's Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience. The experience stipulated above shall be in process operation and maintenance in the Chemical Industry.
(b) The Chief Inspector cum Facilitator may require the supervisor to undergo training in Health and Safety.
(2) The syllabus and duration of the above training, the organisations conducting the training shall be approved by the Director General-Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes or the State Government in accordance with guidelines issued by the Director General-Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes.

115. Permissible levels of certain chemical substances in work environment under section 88: Without prejudice to the requirements in any other provisions in the Code or the rules, the requirements specified in the following Schedule shall apply to all factories involving hazardous process.

Schedule:

Permissible Levels of Chemical and toxic Substances | S. No | Substance | Permissible limits of exposure | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Time-weighted average Concentration (8hrs)M | | Short-term exposure limit (15min)* | | | | | Ppm | mg/m3** | Ppm | mg/m3** | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | 1. | Acetaldehyde | 100 | 180 | 150 | 270 | | 2. | Acetic acid | 10 | 25 | 15 | 37 | | 3. | Acetone | 750 | 1780 | 1000 | 2375 | | 4. | Acrolein | 0.1 | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.8 | | 5. | Acrylo nitrile -Skin | 2 | 4.5 | - | - |

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| 6. | Aldrin –skin | - | 0.25 | - | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 7. | Allylchloride | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | | 8. | Ammonia | 25 | 18 | 35 | 27 | | 9. | Aniline-Skin | 2 | 10 | - | - | | 10. | Anisidine (o-p-isomers) Skin | 0.1 | 0.5 | - | - | | 11. | Arsenic and Soluble com- pounds (as) | - | 0.2 | - | - | | 12. | Benzene(S.C.) | 10 | 30 | - | - | | 13. | Beryllium and Compound (as Be) (S.C.) | - | 0.002 | - | - | | 14. | Boron trifluoride –C | 1 | 3 | - | - | | 15. | Bromine | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2 | | 16. | Butane | 800 | 1900 | - | - | | 17. | 2-Butane (methylethyl Ketone -MEK) | 200 | 590 | 300 | 835 | | 18. | n-Butyl acetate | 150 | 710 | 200 | 950 | | 19. | n-Butyl alcohol-Skin-C | 50 | 150 | - | - | | 20. | Sec./ tert.Butyl acetate | 200 | 950 | - | - | | 21. | Butyl mercaptan | 0.5 | 1.5 | - | - | | 22 | Cadmium dusts and salts (as Cd ) | - | 0.05 | - | - | | 23. | Calcium oxide | - | 2 | - | - | | 24. | Carbaryl ( Sevin ) | - | 5 | - | - | | 25. | Carbofuran ( Furadan ) | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 26. | Carbon disulphide-Skin | 10 | 30 | - | - | | 27. | Carbon monoxide | 50 | 55 | 400 | 440 | | 28. | Carbon tetrachloride – Skin (S.C) | 5 | 30 | - | - | | 29. | Chlordene –Skin | - | 0.5 | - | 2 | | 30. | Chlorine | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | | 31. | Chlorobenzene (Monochloro benzene) | 75 | 350 | - | - | | 32. | Chloroform (S.C.) | 10 | 50 | - | - | | 33. | bis ( Chloromethyl ) ether (H.C.) | 0.001 | 0.005 | - | - | | 34. | Chromic acid and chromates (as Cr.) | - | 0.05 | - | - | | 35. | Chromous salts (as Cr) | - | 0.5 | - | - | | 36. | Copper Fume | - | 0.2 | - | - | | 37. | Cotton dust, raw* | - | 0.2* | - | - | | 38 | Creosol, all isomers – Skin | 5 | 22 | - | - | | 39. | Cyanides (as CN)-Skin | - | 5 | - | - | | 40. | Cyanogen | - | 10 | 20 | - | | 41. | DDT (Dichlorodi phenyl trichloroethane ) | - | 1 | - | - | | 42. | Demeton –Skin | 0.01 | 0.1 | - | - | | 43. | Diazinon-Skin | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 44. | Dibutyl phthalate | - | 5 | - | - | | 45. | Dicholorvos (DDVP)-Skin | 0.1 | 1 | - | - | | 46. | Dieldrin-Skin | - | 0.25 | - | - | | 47. | Dinitrobenzene (all isomers)-Skin | 0.15 | 1 | - | - |

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| 48. | Dinitrotoluene-Skin | - | 1.5 | - | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 49. | Diphenyl-(Biphenyl) | 0.2 | 1.5 | - | - | | 50. | Endosulfan ( Thiodan )-Skin | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 51. | Endrin –Skin | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 52. | Ethylacetate | 400 | 1400 | - | - | | 53. | Ethyl alcohol | 1000 | 1900 | - | - | | 54. | Ethylamine | 10 | 18 | - | - | | 55. | Fluorides (as F) | - | 2.5 | - | - | | 56. | Fluorine | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 57. | Formaldehyde (S.C.) | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | | 58. | Formic acid | 5 | 9 | - | - | | 59. | Gasoline | 300 | 900 | 500 | 1500 | | 60. | Hydrazine-Skin (S.C.) | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | | 61. | Hydrogen Chloride-C | 5 | 7 | - | - | | 62. | Hydrogen Cyanide-Skin-C | 10 | 10 | - | - | | 63. | Hydrogen flouride (as F)-C | 3 | 2.5 | - | - | | 64. | Hydrogen peroxide | 1 | 1.5 | - | - | | 65. | Hydrogen sulphide | 10 | 14 | 15 | 21 | | 66. | Iodine –C | 0.1 | 1 | - | - | | 67. | Iron oxide fume (Fe2O3)(as Fe) | - | 5 | - | - | | 68. | Isoamyl acetate | 100 | 525 | - | - | | 69. | Isomyl alcohol | 100 | 360 | 125 | 4500 | | 70. | Isobutyl alcohol | 50 | 150 | - | - | | 71. | Lead, inorg Dusts, dusts and fumes (as Pb ). | - | 0.15 | - | - | | 72. | Lindane –Skin | - | 0.5 | - | - | | 73. | Malathion Skin | - | 10 | - | - | | 74. | Manganese (as Mn ) dust and compounds-C | - | 5 | - | - | | 75. | Manganese fume (as Mn) | - | 1 | - | 3 | | 76. | Mercury (as Hg)-Skin- ( i ) Alkyl compounds (ii) All forms except alkyl vapor | - - | 0.01 0.05 | - - | 0.03 - | | 77. | Aryl and inorganic compounds | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 78. | Methyl alcohol (Methanol)-Skin | 200 | 260 | 250 | 310 | | 79. | Methyl Cellosolve (2-Methoxy ethanol)-Skin | 5 | 16 | - | - | | 80. | Methyl isobutyl ketone | 50 | 205 | 75 | 300 | | 81. | Methyl isocyanate ketone | 0.02 | 0.05 | - | - | | 82. | Naphthalene | 10 | 50 | 15 | 75 | | 83. | Nickel carbonyl (as Ni) | 0.05 | 0.35 | - | - | | 84. | Nitric acid | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | | 85. | Nitric oxide | 25 | 30 | - | - | | 86. | Nitrobenzene-Skin | 1 | 5 | - | - | | 87. | Nitrogen dioxide | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | | 88. | Oil mist-mineral | - | 5 | - | 10 | | 89. | Ozone | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 |

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| 90. | Parathion-Skin | - | 0.1 | - | - | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 91. | Phenol-Skin | 5 | 19 | - | - | | 92. | Phorate ( Thimet )-Skin | - | 0.05 | - | 0.2 | | 93. | Phosgene (Carbonyl chloride) | 0.1 | 0.4 | - | - | | 94. | Phosphine | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1 | 1 | | 95. | Phosphoric acid | - | 1 | - | 3 | | 96. | Phosphorus (yellow) | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 97. | Phosphorus pentachloride | 0.1 | 1 | - | - | | 98. | Phosphorus trichloride | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 3 | | 99. | Picric acid – Skin | - | 0.1 | - | 0.3 | | 100. | Pyridine | 5 | 15 | - | - | | 101. | Silane (Silicon tetrahydride ) | 5 | 7 | - | - | | 102. | Sodium Hydroxide-C | - | 2 | - | - | | 103. | Styrene, monomer (Phenyl-ethylene) | 50 | 215 | 100 | 425 | | 104. | Sulphur dioxide | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | | 105. | Sulphur hexafluoride | 1000 | 6000 | - | - | | 106. | Sulphuric acid | - | 1 | - | - | | 107. | Tetraethyl lead (as Pb )-Skin | - | 0.1 | - | - | | 108. | Toluene ( Toluol ) | 100 | 375 | 150 | 560 | | 109. | o- Toluidine -Skin(S.C) | 2 | 9 | - | - | | 110. | Tributyl phosphate | 0.2 | 2.5 | - | - | | 111. | Trichloro –ethylene | 50 | 270 | 200 | 1080 | | 112. | Uranium, natural (as U) | - | 0.2 | - | 0.6 | | 113. | Vinyl chloride (H.C.) | 5 | 10 | - | - | | 114. | Welding fumes | - | 5 | - | - | | 115. | Xylene ( o,m,p -isomers) | 100 | 435 | 150 | 655 | | 116. | Zinc oxide ( i ) Fume (ii) Dust (Total dust) | - - | 5 10 | - - | 10 - | | 117. | Zirconium compounds (as Zr ) | - | 5 | - | 10 | Ppm : Parts of vapor or gas per million parts of contaminated air by volume at 25°C and 760 mm of mercury mg/m³: milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air

: Not more than 4 times a day with at least 60 min. interval between successive exposures. mg/ m³ = Molecular weight -------------------x ppm 24.45

C : Denotes ceiling limit. Skin: denotes potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membranes and eye. S.C. : denotes suspected human carcinogens. H.C. : denotes confirmed human carcinogens.

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| Substances | Permissible time-weighted average concentration (TWA) (8 hours) | | --- | --- | | Silica, SiO2 | | | (a) Crystalline | | | ( i ) Quartz | | | (1) In terms of dusts count | 10600 mppcm % Quartz +10 | | (2) In terms of respirable dust | 10 mg/ m2 Respirable Quartz +2 | | (3) In terms of total dust | 30 mg/ m2 % Quartz +3 | | (ii) Cristobalite | Half the limits given against quartz | | (iii) Tridymite | Half the limits given against quartz | | (iv) Silica, fused | Same limits as for quartz. | | (v) Tripoll | Same limit as in formula in item (2) given against quartz | | (b) Amorphous silicate | 10mg/ m3, total dust | | Asbestos (H.C.) | *2 fibers/ ml, greater than 5 um in length and less than 3 um in breadth. | | Portland cement | 10 mg/ m3, total dust containing less than 1% quartz. | | Coal dust | 2 mg/ m3, respirable dust fraction containing less than 5% quartz | mppcm = Million particles per cubic meter of air, based on impinge samples counted by light-field techniques. *As determined by the membrane filter method at 400 - 450 x magnification (4 mm objective ) phase contrast illumination. Respirable Dust: Fraction passing a size-selector with the following characteristics: | Aerodynamic Diameter (um) (Unit density sphere) | % passing selector | | --- | --- | | < 2 | 90 | | 2.5 | 75 | | 3.5 | 50 | | 5.0 | 25 |

116. Appeal Provisions under section 90:- The occupier or manager of any factory can appeal against the order of Inspector-cum-Facilitator to Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator and on the order of Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator to Government within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order is communicated to him. The appellate authority shall dispose such appeal within thirty (30) days, by giving opportunity to the occupier being heard: Provided that the appellate authority may entertain the appeal after the expiry of the said period of fifteen (15) days if he/ she is satisfied that there is a reasonable cause for the delay in the appeal
1. Persons defined to hold positions of supervision or management and confidential positions under section 91: The following persons, by whatever designation called, are defined as persons to hold positions of supervision or management and confidential positions and provisions of Chapter VII of the Code except section 32 are not applicable to them:-
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(b) Engineers, Technologists, Chemists, Metallurgists;
(c) Technical and Scientific Personnel engaged in design, Research or Development;
(d) Stenographers, Personnel Clerks, Private Secretaries, Cashiers or Persons discharging similar functions;
(e) Any other person declared by the Chief Inspector cum Facilitator, upon an application by the Occupier or Manager through online, to be holding a position of supervision or management or confidential positions, provided that the person shall be deemed to have been so declared if the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator has not communicated a refusal to the applicant within thirty (30) days of the application being received.

CHAPTER-XI

OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Manner of holding enquiry under sub-section (1) of section 111: The Government of Telangana may by notification in the Official Gazette appoint any Gazetted Officer not below the Rank of Assistant Commissioner of Labour or equivalent cadre having jurisdiction for holding enquiry and imposing penalty in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government under this section.
Form and manner of preferring appeal and the fee to accompany such appeal under sub-section (3) of section 111:-

1. The employer aggrieved by the order of Enquiry Officer, may appeal against such order before the appellate officer appointed by the state Government for such purpose within thirty days from the date of receipt by him of such order, electronically or otherwise along with fee notified by the Government to be deposited in the official account of the Appellate Authority electronically or otherwise.
1. Where the memorandum of appeal is in order, the appellate authority shall admit the appeal, acknowledge it and intimate admission of such appeal, and shall register the appeal in electronic form to be kept for the purpose called the register of appeals.
1. When the appeal has been admitted, the appellate authority shall send the notice of the appeal to the enquiry officer, against whose order the appeal has been preferred and the enquiry officer shall thereupon send the records of the case to the appellate authority online electronically or otherwise.
1. On receipt of the appeal, the appellate authority shall send a notice to the appellant to appear before him on such date and time as may be specified in the notice for the hearing of the appeal electronically or by registered post.
1. If on the date fixed for hearing, the appellant does not appear, the appellate authority may dismiss the appeal for default of appearance of the appellants by sending the copy of the order to the applicant electronically or otherwise.
1. Where an appeal has been dismissed, the appellant may apply electronically to the appellate authority for the restoration of the appeal within thirty days from the date of receipt of the order and if the appellate authority is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing, the appellate authority shall restore the appeal subject to costs at the discretion of the authority.
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officer against whose order the appeal has been preferred and shall be disposed of within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of appeal.

120. Manner of compounding of offences by the authorized officer specified under sub-section (1) of section 114:-
(1) The officer notified by the State Government for the purposes of compounding of offences under sub-section (1) of section 114 shall issue electronically a compounding notice to the concerned alleged accused person for the offences for which are compoundable under section sub-section (1) of section 114.
(2) The person so noticed may apply to the officer electronically and deposit the entire compounding amount by electronic transfer or otherwise, within fifteen days of the receipt of the notice.
(3) The Officer referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall issue a compounding certificate within ten days of receipt of the compounding amount, to such person from whom such amount has been received in satisfaction of the compounding notice.
(4) If a person so noticed fails to deposit the compounding amount within the one month before the institution of prosecution, the prosecution shall be proceeded with in the competent Court.
(5) No prosecution shall be instituted without giving an opportunity to the employer to comply with such provisions subject to proviso of sub-section (1) of section 110 and compounding as under section 114.

CHAPTER-XII

Social Security Fund

1. Sources of fund under sub-section (2) of section 115:- The Telangana Government may by notification decide rules for generating sources of Telangana Social Security Fund.
1. The manner of administering and expending the Fund under sub-section (3) of section 115: The Government in consultation with the Telangana social security board for unorganized workers may take steps required for the manner of administering the expenditure of the fund.

CHAPTER-XIII

Miscellaneous

1. Manner of survey on situation relating safety and health as prescribed under sub-section (2) of section 121:- The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, Officer or the Committee so appointed by the State Government to undertake survey in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 121 of the Code, may, at any time during the normal working hours of an establishment, or at any other time as is found by him/ her or the committee to be necessary, after giving notice in writing to the employer or Manager of the establishment or to any other person, who is for the time being purports to be in charge of the establishment, undertake survey relating to safety and health in the establishment and outside.
(1) Employer or Manager or other person shall afford all facilities for such survey, including facilities for the examination and testing of plant and machinery and collection of samples and other data relevant to the survey.
(2) For the purpose of facilitating surveys every employee and person in near vicinity, if so required by the person or persons conducting the survey, present himself / herself to undergo such medical examination as may be considered necessary by such person and furnish all information in his/ her possession and relevant to the survey.

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(3) Any time spent by a employee for undergoing medical examination or for furnishing information under sub-paragraph (2) shall be, for the purpose of calculating wages and extra wages for overtime work, deemed to be time during which such employee worked in the establishment. (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA) I.RANI KUMUDINI, SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To The Commissioner of Printing, Stationary and Stores purchases (PW), Chanchalaguda, Hyderabad (for publication in the Gazette and supply of 50 copies to the Commissioner of Labour, Telangana, Hyderabad and 10 copies to Government and intimate the date on which the copies of the Gazette are made available to the public). The Commissioner of Labour, Telangana, Hyderabad. Copy to: The Under Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001. The Secretary to Chief Minister The P.S. to Minister (Labour & Employment) The Law (B) Department SF/SC // FORWARDED :: BY ORDER// SECTION OFFICER

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Annexure to G.O.Rt.No. , LET&F (Lab-I) Department, dated: 28.01.2022

FORM-I

(See Rule–3(A) (1) (a) and 3(C)(1))

Application for Registration for existing establishments / New Establishment

/ Amendment to certificate of Registration A. Establishment Details:

1. Retrieve details of Establishment through LIN/Reg. Number:
1. Name and permanent address of the Establishment:
1. Location and Address of the Establishment where work is to be carried on:

PAN Number.

1. Others details of Establishment:
a. Total Number of employees engaged directly in the establishment:
i. Male
ii. Female
iii. Transgender
b. Total Number of the contract employees engaged:-
i. Male
ii. Female
iii. Transgender
c. Total Number of Inter-State Migrant workers employed:
i. Male
ii. Female
iii. Transgender

5 (a) For factories

| Details of the manufacturing process | Full postal address and situation of the factory along with plan approval details | Name and address of the occupier and manager | Maximum number of workers to be employed on any day | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

5 (b) For building and other construction work:

| Type of Construction work | Probable period/date of commencement of work | Expected period/date of completion of work | Details of approval of the local authority | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

5 (c) Motor Transport Workers Act.

| Nature of Motor Transport Services (e.g., City Service, Long Distance, Passenger or Freight) | Total No. of Routes and Route Mileages. | Total No. of Motor Transport Vehicles and their Registration numbers under MV Act | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 |

6. Ownership Type/Sector:
1. Activity as per National Industrial Classification:
1. Details of Selected NIC Code:
1. Identification of the establishment

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B. Details of Employer:-

1.Name & Address of Employer / Occupier / Owner
1. Designation :
1. (i) Father's/ Husband's Name of the Employer : (ii) Age:
1. Email Address, Telephone& Mobile No :

C. Details of Manager

1. Full name of Manager or person responsible for supervision and control of the Establishment :
1. Address of Manager
1. Email Address :
1. Telephone& Mobile No :

D. Details of Contractors

| Name and Address of Contractors | E-mail address & Mobile number of Contractors | Name of work | Maximum No.of Contract Labour engaged | Date of Commencement/Probable date of completion of work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

E. Others Details:-

I/we hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature/ E-sign/digital sign of employer Dated:- Place:-

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Form-I A

(See Rules 3 (B) (1))

Application for the grant or renewal of license for the Beedi and Cigar Establishment for the financial year

1. Full name of industrial premises
1. (i) Full postal address and situation of the industrial premises.
(ii) Full address to which communications relating to the industrial premises should be sent.
(iii) Full name and address of the applicant
3 Whether the power driven machinery is used in the industrial premises for manufacturing process
4 Maximum number of employees proposed to be employed on any one day during the financial year;
1. Full name and residential address of the person who shall be the employer for the purpose of the Act
1. If the employer is a partnership company, etc., full name and residential addresses of other partners or directors, etc.,
1. Financial resources of the employer (e.g. particulars and value of movable and immovable properties, bank reference, income tax assessment etc.,
1. Whether the employer is a trade mark holder registered under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958
1. Value of beedies or cigars or both manufactured at the industrial premises during the preceding financial year.
1. Previous experience of the applicant in the industry.
1. Whether the proposed site of the industrial premises amount to tee alteration of the site of any existing industrial premises and, if so, the reasons for such alteration.
1. Whether any industrial premises was closed by the applicant during the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of the application and if so, the reasons therefor.
1. Source of obtaining tobacco.
1. Whether the beedies or cigars or both manufactured by the applicant, will be sold and marketed by himself or through a proprietor or a registered user of a trade mark registered under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958, or any other person.
1. Whether the plans of the premises are closed

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1. Amount of fee remitted Online Rs. (Rupees...) INR (Transaction Id:) I hereby declare that the particulars furnished by me in the form are to the best of my knowledge and belief accurate. Date : Signature of applicant Note: 1. Where an industrial premises is run or proposed to be run by a contractor for or on behalf of another person or persons or company etc., the said other person or persons or company etc., is under the Act, the employer and particulars to be entered for “employer” in the form should be in regard to such person or persons or company, etc.

The application for License may however, be made either by the contractor or the employer.

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FORM-II

(See Rule-3(A)(1)(c)and 3(C)(1))

Certificate of Registration of Establishment

Registration No. Date A Certificate of registration containing the following particulars is hereby granted under sub section (2) of section 3of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (37 of 2020)to……………………………(Name of the establishment) with permanent address and location of the work (if they differ)

1. Nature of work carried on in the establishment (Please tick mark)
(a) Factory
(b) Contract Work
(c) Building and Other Construction Works
(d) any other work(not covered above)
1. Details of the establishment:
a. Total Number of employees engaged directly in the establishment:
b. Total Number of the employees engaged through contractor ................
c. Total Number of Contractors and their details:
d. Number of inter-state migrant workers engaged:

3 (a) For factories

3 (b) For building and other construction work

| Type of Construction work | Probable period/date of commencement of work | Expected period/date of completion of work | Details of approval of the local authority | Date of validity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

3(c) Motor Transport Workers Act.

3 (d) Contractors Details :

| Sl. No. | Name and Address of Contractors | E-mail address & Mobile number of Contractors | Name of work | Maximum No. of Contract Labour engaged | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

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1. Amount of registration fee paid Rs. ........................................................................ Transaction Id:..................
1. Remarks of registering officers Signature E -Sign/DSC of Registering Officer along with designation Place: Date:

Conditions of Registration

(1) Every certificate of registration issued under rule 4 shall be subject to the following conditions, namely: (a) The certificate of registration shall be non-transferable; (b) The number of workers employed in an establishment directly and contract employees, interstate migrant employees shall not, on any day, exceed the maximum number specified in the certificate of registration; and (c) Save as provided in these rules, the fees paid for the grant of registration certificate shall be non-refundable.
(2) The employer shall intimate the change, if any, in the number of workers or the conditions of work to the registering officer within 30 days
(3) The employer shall, within thirty days of the commencement and completion of any work, intimate to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator, having jurisdiction in the area where the proposed establishment or as the case may be work is to be executed, intimating the actual date of the commencement or, as the case may be, completion of establishment such work in Form IV annexed to these rules electronically.
(4) A copy of the certificate of registration shall be displayed at the conspicuous places at the premises where the work is being carried on

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FORM - II A

(See Rule - 3 (A) (1) (c))

License for Manufacture of Beedi and Cigar

License No. Fee Rs. Registration No. License is hereby granted to Valid only for the premises described below for use as an industrial premises employing not more than __________ employees on any one day during the year __________ subject to the conditions specified in annexure. The license shall remain in force till the 31<sup>st</sup> day of march ...... Description Name of industrial premises Situation of the industrial premises. Permission is also granted for the installation of power-driven machinery. Signature and seal of the competent authority Date:

ANNEXURE

The license is subject to the following conditions :-

1. The manufacturing process shall be carried on only in the part of the industrial premises specified for the purpose in the license.
1. The maximum number of employees employed in the industrial premises shall not on any day exceed the numbers specified in the license.
1. Power-driven machinery not specified in the license shall not be used in the manufacturing process in the premises.
1. Except with the prior permission in writing of the competent authority the industrial premises shall not be extended and except with the like permission, no structural alterations shall be made in any building on such premises.
1. The license shall not be transferable.

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FORM-III

(See Rule-3(A)(8))

Register of Establishment

| Sl. No | Nature of work | Registr ation No. and Date | Name and Address, location of the establishment registered | Name, Address and Contact Details of Employer | Total number of Workers and Total Horsepower ( if any) | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | | | (a) Factories (b) Building and other construction work (c) Contract work (d) Inter-state migrant work (e) Motor Transport undertaking (f) Any other work (not covered above) | | | | | | Signature of the Employer

FORM-IV

(See Rule- 5)

A- Notice of Commencement / cessation of Establishment:

1. Registration No:
1. Name and Address of Establishment:-
1. Name & Designation of employer:-
1. Full address to which communication relating to the establishment to be sent :-
1. Nature of work of the establishment :-
1. In case of the notice is for commencement of work the approximate duration of work:-
1. In case of completion of work / cessation, the date of completion / cessation: I/We hereby intimate that the work of establishment having registration No.…………………………………………dated …………………… is likely to commence/cessation is likely to be completed with effect from ……………………………………………………………(Date)/ On ………………………………(Date)

In case of cessation of work:

I/we hereby certify that the payment of all dues to the workers employed in the establishment have been made and the premises are kept free from storage of hazardous chemicals, and substances. Signature of the Employer To, The Inspector-cum-Facilitator

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FORM-V

(Rule-6) The medical examination shall be conducted by a qualified medical practitioner as per following proforma:

A. Demographics:

| Question | Answer | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | | Date: | | | | Name of the Employee: | | | | Age: | | | | Permanent Address: | | | | Gender: | | | | Total Number of family Members: | | | | Total monthly family Income: | | | | Is the employee under ESI (Employees' State Insurance) Scheme? If yes, provide IP Number. | Yes/No | | | Is the employee under any other health scheme apart from ESI-Scheme? (If yes, provide the name of the scheme) | Yes / No | |

B. Occupational History :

| Question | Answer | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | | Present Designation: | | | | Work Profile: | | | | Duration of service in the present work profile: | | | | Working Hours per shift: | | | | Night Shift Per Week: | | | | Night Shift per Month: | | |

C. Brief Review of Medical History: Diagnosed previously or currently

under treatment or Currently suffering from | Question | Answer (Yes/No) | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | | Anaemia | | | | Jaundice | | | | Asthma | | | | COPD | | | | History of Any other Lung Disease: (If Yes, Please Specify) | | | | Vertigo/Dizziness | | | | Diabetes Mellitus | | | | Hypertension | | | | Any Cancer (If Yes, Please Specify the Cancer) | | | | Chronic Low Back Pain | | | | Chronic Pain in hand or Elbow | | | | Hernia | | | | Hydrocele | | | | Varicose Vein | | | | Haemorrhoids | | |

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| History of amputation/fracture/dislocation injury during work (If Yes, please specify) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Dermatitis (If Yes, specify Site) | | | | Hearing Impairment | | | | Visual Impairment | | | | Any Major Illness requiring hospitalization in last 1 year (If Yes, Name of the Disease) | | | | Occupational Injury in Last 1 year: if yes Specify the Location of injury and frequency | | |

D. Current Symptoms-Diseases Module

| Question | Answer (Yes/No) | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | | Smoking habit | | | | Chewing Tobacco or Pan Masala or Gutkha: | | | | Alcohol Addiction | | | | Dermatosis (Irritant Contact Dermatitis/Eczema/ Chloracne/ Allergic Contact Dermatitis): | | | | Mucosal Irritation of eyes/Nose/Throat with response to chemical agent or biological agent: | | | | Symptoms like Respiratory Difficulty/ Chest Tightness/ Dry Cough at beginning of shift: | | | | Currently suffering from TB: | | | | Jaundice or Hepatitis: | | | | Currently suffering from Low Back Pain | | | | Currently suffering from Pain in hand or Elbow: | | | | Currently suffering from Visual Problems | | | | Currently suffering from Hearing Problems | | | | Any current injury (amputation/ fracture/ dislocation) | | | | Any current musculoskeletal sprains/ strains | | |

E. Physical Examination

Date of Examination: | Question | Answer (Yes/No) or as appropriate | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | | General Skin Condition: (If Any Dermatitis, please mention its location) | | | | Weight (in Kg): | | | | Height (in Meter) | | | | Temperature (0F): | | | | BP: | | | | Pulse: | | | | SpO2: | | | | Respiratory Rate: | | | | Examination of Breast of female-employee | | |

F. Investigation Report

Routine Blood Investigation: Attach the photocopy of there port
Blood Grouping & Rh Typing and HB Electrophoresis Once in a lifetime

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| Parameter | Answer (Normal/Increase/Decrease) | Value | | --- | --- | --- | | Hb%: | | | | Total WBC Count and Differential Count: | | | | Platelet Count: | | | | ESR: | | | | FBS: | | | | PPBS: | | | | HBA1C level | | | | BUN: | | | | Creatinine: | | | | Total Protein | | | | Albumin | | | | Globulin | | | | SGOT | | | | SGPT | | | | Bilirubin | | | | Urine RE | | | | Urine ME | | | | Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) | | |

G. Standard Chest X Ray (PA) View: attach the photocopy of the report Date:

| Parameter | Answer (Normal/Abnormal) | Value (if any importance) | | --- | --- | --- | | Report | | | Report:

H. Spirometry: attach the photocopy of the report (For mine employee) Date:

| Parameter | Answer (Normal/Increase/Decrease) | Value | | --- | --- | --- | | PEFR: | | | | FEV1: | | | | Observed: | | | | Predicted: | | | | FVC: | | | | Observed: | | | | Predicted: | | | | FEV1/FVC: | | | | Final Report: Normal / Obstructive Lung Disease/ Restrictive Lung Disease/ Mixed Lung Diseases | | |

I. Audiometry (Pure Tone / BERA): attach the photocopy of the report (For Mine Employee) Date:

| Parameter | Value/Result/Interpretation | | --- | --- | | Visual inspection of Eye for any abnormality like wax in external ear, infection etc., | | | Right Ear Hearing Threshold: | | | Left Ear Hearing Threshold: | | | Final Report preferable based on BERA: | | | Right Ear: | | | Left Ear: | |

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J. Eye Examination: attach

the photocopy of the report Date: | Parameter | Value/Result/Interpretation | | --- | --- | | Visual inspection of Eye for any abnormality like corneal opacity/scaring, cataract etc., | | | Visual Acuity: Right | | | Visual Acuity: Left | | | Colour Vision | | | Field of Vision | | | Binocularity | | | Lateral Phoria | | | Vertical Phoria | | | Stereoscopic Vision and Depth Perception Testing | | | Fundus (Retina) examination | |

K. 12 lead ECG and Echocardiography:

Final Report:

L. MEDICAL FITNESS TESTS FOR PERSONS WORKING AT HEIGHT (as may be applicable):

1. Detailed Medical History and in-Depth General Medical Examination including tests for Vision, Hearing, Musculoskeletal System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System etc., as applicable to all employees 2.Special Examination
a) Cardiovascular

Uncontrolled hypertension or ischemic heart disease will be a contraindication. In the presence of hypertension and abnormal ECG findings, the employee should be referred to a Cardiologist for fitness.

b) Tests for Labyrinthine functions and for sense of position Eye Examination for Bilateral Nystagmus, Romberg sign. The presence of bilateral nystagmus and a positive Romberg sign will be an absolute contra-indication.
c)Neurological examination Evaluate seizure disorders: CT Scan of Brain and E.E.G if indicated
d) Assessment of Diabetic Control Status: (in case of employees suffering from Diabetes Mellitus)
e) Assessment of Phobia (Acrophobia) and any other Mental Health Disorder like Anxiety or Depression
f) Evaluation for Vertigo and Dizziness

For use of Industrial Safety Section:

Walking freely over a horizontal bar at 1 ft. height: PASS / FAIL Wearing a safety belt and tying the rope knot: PASS/ FAIL Walking over a horizontal structure at 9 ft. height wearing a belt: PASS/ FAIL General physique (O.K./NOT O.K): PASS/ FAIL

M. Any other information/examination/biological investigation/test as mutually agreed by the employer and qualified medical practitioner.

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FORM-VI

(See Rule-8)

NOTICE OF ACCIDENT OR DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE

E.S.I.C. Employer's Code number : E.S.I.C. Insurance Number of the injured person

1. Name of the Factory :
i. Name of the Occupier :
ii. Name of the Manager :
1. Address of works / premises where the accident or : Dangerous occurrence took place
1. Nature of industry and LIN of establishment :
1. Branch or department and exact place where the : accident or dangerous occurrence took place
1. Name and address of the injured person :
i. Employees State Insurance Number (if covered) :
1. (a) Sex
(b) Age (at the last birthday)
(c) Occupation of the injured person
(d) Monthly wages of the injured person
1. Local E.S.I.C. Office to which the injured person is : attached
1. Date, shift and hour of accident or dangerous : occurrence
1. (a) Hour at which the injured person started work on : the day of accident or dangerous occurrence
(b) Whether wages in full or part are payable to him : for the day of the accident or dangerous occurrence
1. (a) Cause or nature of accident or dangerous : occurrence
(b) If caused by machinery-
(i) Give the name of machine and the part :
causing the Accident or dangerous
occurrence
(ii) state whether it was moved by mechanical : power at the time of accident or dangerous occurrence
(c) State exactly what the injured person was doing : at the time of accident or dangerous occurrence

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(d) In your opinion, was the injured person at the : time of accident or dangerous occurrence –
(i) acting in contravention of provisions of any law : applicable to him; or
(ii) acting in contravention of any orders given by : or on behalf of his employer; or
(iii) acting without instructions from his employer?
(e) In case reply to (d) (i), (ii) or (iii) is in the : affirmative, state whether the act was done for the purpose of and in connection with the employer's trade or business
1. In case the accident or dangerous occurrence took place while travelling in the employer's transport, state whether
(a) the injured person was travelling as a passenger : to or from his place of works;
(b) the injured person was travelling with the express : or implied permission of his employer;
(c) the transport is being operated by or on behalf of : the employer or some other person by whom it is provided in : pursuance of arrangements made with the employer; and
(d) the vehicle is being/not being operated in the : ordinary course of public transport service
1. In case the accident or dangerous occurrence took place while meeting emergency, state-
(a) its nature; and
(b) whether the injured person at the time of accident or dangerous occurrence was employed for the purpose of his employer's trade or business in or about the premises at which the accident or dangerous occurrence took place
1. Describe briefly how the accident or dangerous : occurrence took place:
1. Names and addresses of the witnesses :
(1)
(2)
1. (a) Nature and extent of injury (e.g. fatal, loss of : finger, fracture of leg, scald, scratch followed by sepsis, etc.)
(b) Location of injury (e.g. right leg, left hand, left : eye, etc.)

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1. (a) If the accident or dangerous occurrence was not : fatal, state whether the injured person was disabled for more than 48 hours
(b) date and hour of return of work
1. (a) Physician, dispensary or hospital from whom or which the Injured Person received or is receiving treatment
(b) Name of dispensary/panel doctor elected by the : injured person
1. (a) Has the injured person died?
(b) If so, date of death : I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the above particulars are correct in every respect. Date of dispatch of report : Place: Signature and Name and Designation of Occupier /Employer / Manager

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FORM-VII

[See Rule-55]

NOTICE OF PERIODS OF WORK

Name of the Establishment...................Place......................... District..................... | Periods of work Groups, Relays | Men | | | | | | | | | | | | Women | | | | | | | | | | | | Descripti on of Groups, Nature of work | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Total no. of men employed | | | | | | | | | | | | Total no. of women employed | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A | | | B | | | C | | | D | | | E | | | F | | | G | | | H | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | On working days From .. To .. From .. To .. From .. To .. On Partial Working days From .. To .. From .. To .. Date on which this notice is first exhibited: Signature of Manager: Date

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FORM-VIII

(See Rule-56)

EMPLOYEE REGISTER

(The register can also be maintained in electronically capturing, inter-alia the following details) | Name of Establishment: | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Name of the Employer/owner: | | | | Labour Identification Number (LIN)/Registration Number of Establishment | | | | To be maintained for all employees of the establishments | | | | 1. | Employee Code | | | 2. | Name | | | 3. | Surname | | | 4. | Gender | | | 5. | Father's/Spouse's Name | | | 6. | Date of Birth | | | 7. | Place of Birth | | | 8. | Nationality | | | 9. | Education level | | | 10. | Date of Joining | | | 11. | Designation | | | 12. | Category (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled or highly skilled) | | | 13. | Type of employees / worker | | | 14. | Mobile Number | | | 15. | Universal Account Number (UAN) | | | 16. | PAN | | | 17. | PPF No. | | | 18. | Nominee | | | 19. | EPS/NPS | | | 20. | Details of Family | | | 21. | Details of Posting | | | 22. | Scale of Pay | | | 23. | Promotion | | | 24. | ESIC IP Insurance No. | | | 25. | Aadhaar number | | | 26. | Bank A/c No. | | | 27. | Bank | | | 28. | Branch(IFSC) | | | 29. | Present address | | | 30. | Permanent address | | | 31. | Service Book No. | | | 32. | Date of Exit | | | 33. | Reason for Exit | | | 34. | Mark of Identification | | | 35. | Photo | | | 36. | Specimen Signature/Thumb Impression | | | 37. | Remarks | |

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FORM-VIII (A)

[(See rule 56)]

ATTENDANCE REGISTER-CUM-MUSTER ROLL

(The attendance register-cum-muster roll can also be maintained in electronically capturing, inter-alia the following details)

For the Month of ......... , year 20........
Name of Establishment:
Name of the Employer/owner:
Labour Identification Number (LIN)/Registration Number of Establishment
1. Serial Number
1. Employee Code
1. Name
1. Designation
1. Shift or relay
1. Place of work/department/section
1. Date and timings of In and Out
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1. Total number of days worked
1. Total number of extra hours worked
1. In case of tour or assignments outside the work place suitable entries may be made
1. Signature of Register keeper

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FORM – VIII (B)

[(See Rule 56)]

REGISTER FOR WAGES, OVERTIME AND DEDUCTIONS

(The register can also be maintained in electronically capturing, inter-alia the following details) | Name of Establishment: | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Name of the Employer/owner: | | | | Labour Identification Number (LIN)/Registration Number of Establishment | | | | Wage Period from dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy (Monthly/Fortnightly/Weekly/Daily/Piece Rated) | | | | 1. | Serial Number | | | 2. | Employee Code Number | | | 3. | Name | | | 4. | Designation | | | 5. | Rate of Wage | | | | a)Basic | | | | b)DA | | | | c)Other allowance | | | | d)Total | | | 6. | No. of days worked | | | 7. | Overtime hours worked | | | 8. | Amount of Wages Earned | | | | a)Basic | | | | b)DA | | | | c)Other allowance | | | | d)Payment of overtime | | | | e)Total wages earned | | | 9. | Deductions | | | | a)EPF | | | | b)ESIC | | | | c)Society | | | | d)Income Tax | | | | e)Insurance | | | | f)Others | | | | g)Recovery of Fine | | | | h)Recovery of Damaged/Losses | | | | Total Deductions | | | 10. | Net Payment | | | 11. | Receipt by Employees/Bank Transaction ID | | | 12. | Date of Payment | | | 13. | Initials of Employer/Representative | | | 14. | Remarks | |

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FORM – VIII (C)

Log-book for Home Workers of Beedi & Cigar

[(See rule 56)]

1. Name of the Home-Worker
1. Address of the home where manufacturing process is carried on
1. Name and address of the employer for whom the work is executed
1. Month Account of work done at Homes | Date | Whether work was done | No. of Beedi & Cigar Manufactured | Wages received | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 1. Total Number of days worked in the month<br>Date & Signature or thumb impression of the home worker | | | |

FORM – VIII (D)

Wage slip

[(See rule 56)] | Name of the Establishment ................................................................................................................................. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Address:........................................................ | | | Period:........................................................ | | | 1. | Name of the Employee: | | | | | 2. | Father's/Spouse's Name: | | | | | 3. | Designation: | | | | | 4. | UAN: | | | | | 5. | Bank Account Number: | | | | | 6. | Wage period: | | | | | 7. | Rate of wages payable | a) Basic | b) D.A. | c) other allowances | | 8. | Total attendance/unit of work done: | | | | | 9. | Overtime wages | | | | | 10. | Gross wages payable | | | | | 11. | Total deductions | a) PF | b) ESI | c) Others | | 12. | Net wages paid | | | | | | | | | | Signature of the Employer / Manager / Contractor

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FORM-IX

(See Rule-58& 82 (8))

ANNUAL RETURN

FOR THE YEAR........... ENDING 31st December | Single Annual Integrated Return to be filed On-line under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, the Code on Industrial Relations, 2020, the Code on Social Security , 2020, and the Code on Wages, 2019 and the rules made there under. | | --- | | Instructions to fill up the Annual Return (1) This return is to be filled-up and furnished on or before 1st February every year. (2) The term Establishment shall have the same meaning as under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (3) This return is to be filled-up in case of (a) All establishments (b) Contractor or manpower supplier who have engaged more than 50 workers. |

Applicable to All Establishments –PART-I

A. General Information:

| Sl. No. | | | Instructions for filling the column | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Labour Identification Number | | EPFO, ESIC, MCA, MOLE (LIN), Registration No. | | 2. | Period of the Return | From - To- | Period should be calendar year | | 3. | Name of the Establishment | | | | 4. | Email ID (employer) | | | | 5. | Telephone No. (employer) | | | | 6. | Mobile number (employer) | | | | 7. | Premise name | | | | 8. | Sub-locality | | | | 9. | District | | | | 10. | State | | | | 11. | Pin code | | | | 12. | Geo Co-ordinates | | | B (a). Hours of Work in a day (b). Number of Shifts (c). Number of Hours in a shift

C. Details of Manpower Deployed

| Details | Directly employed | | | | Employed through Contractor | | | | Grand Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Skill Category | Highly Skilled | Skilled | Semi-Skilled | Un-Skilled | Highly Skilled | Skilled | Semi-Skilled | Un-Skilled | | | (i) Maximum No. of employees employed in the establishment in any day during the year | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | | | (ii) Average No. of | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | |

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| employees employed in the establishment during the year | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (iii) Maximum number of Migrant Worker during the year (Section 59 of OSH Code) | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | | | (iv)Number of fixed term employee engaged | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | M/F/T | | Note : M/F/T is Male, Female and Transgender

D. Details of contractors engaged in the Establishment:

| Sl. No. | Name with LIN / License Number of the Contractor | No. of Contract Labour Engaged | | --- | --- | --- | | | | |

E. Details of various Health and Welfare Amenities provided.

| Sl. No. | Nature of various welfare amenities provided | Statutory (specify the statute) | Instructions for filling | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Whether facility of Canteen provided (as per section 24(v) of OSH Code, 2020) | Tick yes or no in the box | Applicable to all establishments where in hundred or more worker including contract labour were ordinarily employed | | 2. | Crèches (as per section 67 of Code on Social Security Code, 2020 and Section24 of the OSH Code 2020) | Tick yes or no in the Box | Applicable to all establishments where fifty or more workers are employed | | 2a | If 2 above is not given then whether Creches allowance under Rule., of Social Security Code given | Tick yes or no in the Box | Reference Rule.. on Social Security | | 3. | Ambulance Room (as per section 24(2)(i)of OSH Code, 2020) | Tick yes or no in the box | Applicable to Building and Other Construction Work wherein more than 500 workers are ordinarily employed | | 4. | Safety Committee (as per Section 22(1) of OSH Code, 2020. | Tick yes or no in the box | Applicable to Establishment and Factories employing 500 workers or more, Factory carrying on Hazardous process and Building and Other Construction Work wherein more than 250 workers are employed | | 5. | Safety Officer (as per section 22(2) of OSH Code, 2020) | No. of safety officers appointed | In case of BOCW 250 or more workers are ordinarily employed. | | 6. | Qualified Medical Practitioner (as per Section 12 (2) of OSH Code 2020. | No. of Qualified Medical Practitioner Appointed | There is no specification for minimum number of Qualified Medical Practitioner employed in establishment. However, this detail is required to have data on occupational health. |

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| F. The Industrial Relations: | | | Instructions for filling | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. | Is the Works Committee has been functioning. (section 3 of IR Code, 2020) | Yes/No | Industrial establishment in which 100 or more workers are employed | | (a) | Date of its constitution. | | | | 2. | Whether the Grievance Redressal Committee constituted(section 4 of IR Code, 2020) | Yes/No | Industrial establishment employing 20 or more workers. | | 3. | Number of Unions in the establishments. | | | | 4. | Whether any negotiation union exist (Section 14 of IR Code, 2020) | Yes/No | | | 5. | Whether any negotiating council is constituted (Section 14of IR Code, 2020) | Yes/No | | | 6. | Number of workers discharged / dismissed, retrenched or whose services were terminated during the year: | | | | Dismissed | Retrenched | Discharged / Terminated or Removed | Grand Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | |

7. Man-days lost during the year on account of

| Sl. No. | Reasons | Period /Date | No. of man days lost | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (a) | Strike | | | | (b) | Lockout | | |

8. Details of retrenchment / lay off

| Sl. No. | No. of persons retrenched during the period | Details of payment paid to retrenched | No. of workers laid off during the period | No. of man-days lost due to lay-off | Applies on Industrial Establishments Employing 300 or more workers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

G. Details pertaining to maternity benefit:

| No. of female employees | No. of female employees availed maternity leave | No. of female employees paid medical bonus | No. of deduction of wages, if any made from female employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | |

H. Details of payment of bonus:

| Sl. No. | No. of employees covered under the Bonus provision | Total amount of bonus actually paid | Date on which the Bonus paid | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | |

I. Details of accidents, dangerous occurrence and notifiable diseases:

| Sl. No. | Total number of accidents by which a person injured is prevented from working for a period of 48 hours or more as per Section 10 of the OSH Code, 2020. | Total number of fatal accidents and names of the deceased as per Section 10of the OSH Code, 2020. | Total number of Dangerous Occurrences as defined under Section 11 of the OSH Code, 2020 | Total number of cases of Notifiable diseases specified in Third Schedule of the OSH Code, 2020 along with the details of affected persons | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | |

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J. Man-days and Production Lost due to accidents / dangerous occurrence | Sl. No. | Accident/Dangerous Occurrence | Man-days lost | Production Lost | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | Signature of Occupier / Manager / Contractor as applicable

FORM-IX A

(See rule 76) (Half Yearly Return (January to June / July to December) to be submitted by Contractor to be filed electronically to the Deputy / Assistant Commissioner concerned under Rule 76)

1. Name and address of the contractor:
1. Name and address of the principal employer and LIN:
1. LIN of the contractor:
1. License number of the contractor (if applicable):
1. Name of the contract work with location/station:
1. Details of the number of Contract Workers, Wages Paid etc.: | Sl. No. | Months | Number of Contract Labour employed | Total amount of wages paid in a month | Overtime | Bonus | Date and amount of Wage bill received by contractor from Principal Employer | ECR number of ESIC | ECR number of EPF | Wages paid by 7th of the month or due date as applicable Yes/No | Remark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | January | | | | | | | | | | | | February | | | | | | | | | | | | March | | | | | | | | | | | | April | | | | | | | | | | | | May | | | | | | | | | | | | June | | | | | | | | | | Signature of the contractor:

FORM-X

(See Rule-59)

REGISTER OF ACCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES

| Name of Injured person (if any) | Date of Accident or dangerous occurrence | Date of report to Inspector cum-Facilitator | Nature of accident or dangerous occurrence | Date of return of injured Person to work | Number of days the injured Person was absent from work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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FORM-XI

[See Rule-60]

REGISTER FOR LEAVE WITH WAGES

Part I - Adults Part II - Adolescents Establishment: Department: Name of worker: Father's Name: | Sl. No | Sl. No. in the register of workers | Date of entry into service | Interruptions | | | | | Leave due | Whether leave not desired during he next 12 months | Date from which the worker is allowed leave | Wages for | Discharged worker | | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Sickness and accidents | Authorized Leave | Lock Out or Legal Strike | Involuntary Unemployment | Others | | | | | Date of Discharge | Date & amount of payment made in lieu of leave due | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Note:- Separate page shall be allotted to each worker

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FORM-XII

(Under Rule - 72 and 73)

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

On Line Application for License/Renewal of License/Amendment of License (including Common/single license)

ESTABLISHMENT PROFILE:

| Labour Identification Number / Registration No. Date | | --- | | Acknowledgement Number: .................... Date of Application: ........................ | | I. Particulars of Contract Establishment for which license required: | | 1. Name of Establishment : | | 2. Address of Establishment : | | (a) Head Office address along with email Id : | | (b) Corporate office address along with email Id : | | 3. Telephone Number : | | 4. Activity as per National Industrial Classification : (Select all applicable activities given) | | 5. Details of selected NIC Code: | | 6. Nature of work carried on in main establishment : | | 7. Identifier / Name of the Contractor of the Establishment : | | 8. Mobile Number of the Contractor : | | (Select) : e-sign/digital sign | | II. Details of Principal Employer : | | 1. Full Name of employer: ........................................relationship with establishment. | | 2. Full Address of employer: | | 3. Email Id of employer: | | 4. Mobile No. of employer: | | 5. Certificate of the Registration of the Principal Employer : |

III. Particulars of the Contract Labour to be employed / is employed (If license is required work wise)

| Locations of worksites | Name of works | Activity as per national industrial classification | Date of commencement | Date of completion | Name of Establishments in which contract labour is/proposed to be employed | Name Address, email id of the Site In-charge | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | | | | | | | | |

5. Maximum number of workmen proposed to be employed on the Establishment on any date including Inter State Migrant workmen _______
1. Amount of License Fee: INR (Transaction Id : )
1. Amount of Security Deposit: INR (Transaction Id : )

IV. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENTS FOR WHICH COMMON

LICENSE REQUIRED, (IF APPLYING FOR) | Type of Establishments | Name & Address of establishment | (i)Nature of work carried out in the establishment (ii)Activity as per National Ind'l classification | Date of commencement | Permanent establishment or probable date of completion | Maximum number of Contract employees including Inter State Migrant Workmen employed/ proposed to be employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | | | | | | | |

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V. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENTS FOR WHICH SINGLE LICENSE IS REQUIRED (IF APPLYING FOR)

| Name of States in which the establishments are situated | Name of each work | Maximum number of labour will be/is employed | Date of Commencement | Permanent establishment or probable date of completion | Maximum number of Contract Employees including Inter State Migrant Workmen employed/ proposed to be employed | Registration number, if obtained, then details thereof | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Signature of Contractor (e-Sign/DSC) Note: This is an online application summary applied on Shram Suvidha Portal. | APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CONTRACT LICENSE | | | --- | --- | | 1. License No. | Date : | | 2. LIN & PAN | | | 3. Name and address of the establishment: | | | 4. Date of expiry of previous License : | | | 5. Whether the License of the employer/contractor was suspended or revoked: | | | 6. Details of Fees paid : Enclose e-payment receipt): Amount.... date of payment : | | E-sign /digital sign of the employer/contractor date: | APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT LICENSE : | | --- | | 1. License No Date: | | 2. LIN & PAN | | 3. Name and address of the establishment: | | 4.Details for which amendment is sought : | | (a). Maximum number of worker presently employed : (If there is increase in the maximum number of workers to be employed, then additional fees/security deposit as per law needs to be deposited: | | (b). Details of fees paid through e-payment date on which made : | | (c).Other details requiring amendment in the license issued (Necessary documents may be uploaded in support of change required) | Dt: of application. E-sign /digital sign of the employer/contractor

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FORM-XIII

(Under Rule - 74)

PROFORMA OF LICENSE

License No. ------------------ Reg. No. ------------------ Date of Reg. ------------------

License is hereby granted to ------------------------------- for the premises known as ------------------------------- Situated at ------------------------------- nature of work ______________ for use as a establishment within the limits stated herein after, subject to provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, and the rules made there under. The __________ 20. Issuing Authority

1.

| Sl. No. | Period of issue | | Valid For | Fee | Date of Payment | Excess fee for late payment | Date of payment | Signature of the Issuing Authority | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | From | To | Maximum number of Contract labour Including ISM workers on any one day | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

2. AMENDMENTS:

| Year when Amended | Maximum number of Contract labour including ISM workers on any one day | Date of payment of amendment fee | Date of Payment | Signature of the Issuing Authority | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | |

FORM-XIV

(Under Rule-84)

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEE

To whom so ever concerned | 1. Name of contractor/employer*: | | --- | | 2. LIN/PAN No. of the contractor/employer : | | 3. Email Id of the contractor /employer : | | 4. Mobile No. of the contractor/employer : | | 5. Nature and location of work: | | 6. Name of Principal Employer: | | 7. LIN/PAN No. of the Principal Employer : | | 8. Email Id of the Principal Employer : * | | 9. Mobile No. of the Principal Employer : | | 10. Name of the worker*: | | 11. UAN / Aadhaar No.: | | 12. Mobile No. : | | 13. Serial Number in the Employee Register : | | 14. Registration number, date and name of the Board if the building and other construction worker is registered as a beneficiary: | | 15. Period of Employment: | | 16. Designation: | Seal and Signature of Contractor [^Please strike off whichever is not applicable.]

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FORM-XV

(Under Rule-93 & 95)

Agreement between Producer and Audio-visual worker

This agreement is made on this day ……………… month ………………year…………… between Messengers…………………… having office at…………………… (hereinafter referred to as the “Producer”) on the first part and Shri/ Smt/ Kum……………………son/daughter/wife of Shri …………………… residing at …………………… (hereinafter referred to as the “audio-visual worker”) on the second part. The terms “Producer” and “audio-visual worker” shall include their heirs, successors, administrators and legal representatives: Now, therefore, this agreement is made as follows:

1. That both the parties agree that the duration of this agreement shall be from the date hereof till the completion of the audio-visual and this period shall not exceed consecutive months.
1. That the audio-visual worker agrees to attend studio, location or work place, as the case may be, subject to the requirement of his previous engagement and on his confirmation, to his respective job punctually as and when he shall be required by a written intimation by the Producer or the person duly authorised by him in writing.
1. That inconsideration of the audio-visual worker services, as aforesaid, the Producer agrees to pay and the audio visual worker agrees to receive a sum of Rs.………………………….(Rupees …………………………) payable as advance on signing of this agreement and the balance of Rs.…………………………payable in ………………………… equal instalments.
1. That in the event of the audio-visual production being not complete within the stipulated period and the Producer still needing the services of the audio-visual worker to complete the audio-visual production, the producer agrees to pay and the audio-visual worker agrees to receive additional remuneration on pro-rata basis, payable in the same manner as stated in Clause 3 above, till the completion of the production.
1. That in case the assignment of the audio-visual worker is completed earlier than the period stipulated in Clauses 1 and 4 above, the producer shall settle the account of the audio-visual worker and pay the remaining balance of the agreement amount in full before the commencement of re-recording work/censor of the production, whichever is earlier.
1. That the audio-visual worker shall, if so required,
(a) attend the studios, location or work-place, as the case may be, earlier than the a scheduled time of the shift, for preparatory work, and in that case, he/she shall be paid by the Producer extra wages at the rate of Rs. ......per hour or part thereof for such early attendance.
(b) continue to work beyond the working day, with one hour break and in that case, he/she shall be paid by the Producer extra wages at the rate of Rs.................... for the work during the extended hours and refreshments, and transport facilities.
1. That the Producer shall provide transport and food or pay travelling allowances to and fro to report to duty and food allowance while on duty as are customary or fixed by bilateral arrangements between the Producer's and audio-visual worker's representative organizations.
1. That the Producer shall also pay for all travelling and accommodation expenses, fares, cost of food and such other allowances as are customary when the audio-visual worker is required to work on location outdoors.

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1. That the Producer shall get the audio-visual worker insured for any injury or damage to his/her person including death caused by accident arising out of or in the course of his/her employment and/or during the period of his/her assignment under this agreement.
1. That where the Producer is prevented from proceeding with the production of the audio-visual by reason of fire, riot, natural calamity, order of the public authority or any other reason beyond his control:-
(a) He shall be entitled to suspend the operation of this agreement during the period of suspension of production in case the production is suspended. The producer shall serve notice in writing of such suspension on the audio-visual worker and shall pay all his/her dues up to the date of service of such notice. Upon resumption of work on the film, this agreement shall revive and shall remain valid for the period stipulated in Clause I excluding the period of suspension therefrom ; or
(b) He shall be entitled to terminate this agreement as from the cessation of production, in case the production ceases completely. The producer shall serve a notice in writing of such cessation on the audio-visual worker and make payment of all the amount due to the audio-visual worker at the time of termination.
1. That in case if the Producer desires to terminate this agreement before the expiry of its term for reasons other than misconduct in relation to performance of the audio-visual worker's duties or of his/her unwillingness to perform the services required under this agreement, the producer shall be entitled to do so only upon payment of the balance of the stipulated amount of the agreement. Only after such payment to the audio-visual worker, the Producer shall be titled to employ another audio-visual worker in his/her place.
1. That the Producer shall have the right to terminate this agreement on ground of misconduct on the part of the audio-visual worker in relation to performance of his/her duties or his/her unwillingness to perform the service required under the agreement, upon payment to the audio-visual worker of the amount due at the time of termination, calculated taking into consideration the audio-visual worker’s total work in the audio-visual and the work he/she has completed till the date of termination of this agreement. Termination under this clause shall not be made unless the charges of the Producer against the audio-visual worker are proved before a forum comprising equal number of representatives of the Producers Organisation and the audio-visual worker’s Organisation to which the Producer and the audio-visual worker respectively may belong. The decision of the forum shall be binding on both the parties. The producer can engage another audio-visual worker for the job towards this agreement only after the forum has given a decision in favour of such termination and the audio-visual worker has been paid all his dues.
1. That in case of premature termination of this agreement, it shall be the option of the Producer whether or not to retain the work of the audio-visual worker in the audio-visual and at the same time, it shall be option of the audio visual worker whether or not to allow his/her name to go on the credit titles of the film.
1. That the Producer shall have the right to decide the manner of representing the audio-visual worker's personality on the screen, his/her clothes, make-up and hair-style and the audio-visual worker shall fully and willingly comply with the direction of the Producer in this regard, provided that the requirements of the audio-visual worker and accepted by him/her.
1. That the audio-visual worker agrees that he/she shall render his/her services to the best of his/her ability in such manner as the Producer or, at his instance, the Director of the audio-visual may direct and shall comply with all reasonable instructions that he may give for the production of the film.

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1. That the Producer shall also pay for all travelling and accommodation expenses, fares, cost of food and such other allowances as are customary when the audio-visual worker is required to work on location outdoors.
1. That the Producer shall get the audio-visual worker insured for any injury or damage to his/her person including death caused by accident arising out of or in the course of his/her employment and/or during the period of his/her assignment under this agreement.
1. That where the Producer is prevented from proceeding with the production of the audio-visual by reason of fire, riot, natural calamity, order of the public authority or any other reason beyond his control :-
(a) he shall be entitled to suspend the operation of this agreement during the period of suspension of production in case the production is suspended. The producer shall serve notice in writing of such suspension on the audio visual worker and shall pay all his/her dues up to the date of service of such notice. Upon resumption of work on the film, this agreement shall revive and shall remain valid for the period stipulated in Clause I excluding the period of suspension there from; or
(b) He shall be entitled to terminate this agreement as form the cessation of production, in case the production ceases completely. The producer shall serve a notice in writing of such cessation on the audio-visual worker and make payment of all the amount due to the audio-visual worker at the time of termination.
1. That in case if the Producer desires to terminate this agreement before the expiry of its term for reasons other than misconduct in relation to performance of the audio-visual worker's duties or of his/her unwillingness to perform the services required under this agreement the producer shall be entitled to do so only upon payment of the balance of the stipulated amount of the agreement. Only after such payment to the audio-visual worker, the Producer shall been titled to employ another audio-visual worker in his/her place.
1. That the Producer shall have the right to terminate this agreement on ground of misconduct on the part of the audio-visual worker in relation to performance of his/her duties or his/her unwillingness to perform the service required under the agreement, upon payment to the audio-visual worker of the amount due at the time of termination, calculated taking into consideration the audio-visual worker’s total work in the audio-visual and the work he/she has completed till the date of termination of this agreement. Termination under this clause shall not be made unless the charges of the Producer against the audio-visual worker are provide before a forum comprising equal number of representatives of the Producer’s Organisation and the audio-visual worker’s Organisation to which the Producer and the audio-visual worker respectively may belong. The decision of the forum shall be binding on both the parties. The producer can engage another audio-visual worker for the job towards this agreement only after the forum has given a decision in favour of such termination and the audio-visual worker has been paid all his dues.
1. That in case of premature termination of this agreement, it shall be the option of the Producer whether or not to retain the work of the audio-visual worker in the audio-visual and at the same time, it shall be option of the audio visual workers whether or not to allow his/her name to go on the credit titles of the film.
1. That the Producer shall have the right to decide the manner of representing the audio-visual worker's personality on the screen, his/her clothes, make-up and hair-style and the audio-visual worker shall fully and willingly comply with the direction of the Producer in this regard, provided that the requirements of the Producer in this respect have been notified to the audio-visual worker and accepted by him/her.

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1. That the audio-visual worker agrees that he/she shall render his/her services to the best of his/her ability in such manner as the Producer or, at his instance, the Director of the audio-visual may direct and shall comply with all reasonable instructions that he may give for the production of the film.
1. That the audio-visual worker shall comply with all the regulations of the studio, location or work place as the case may be.
1. That the Producer shall not without the consent in writing of the audio-visual worker, assign or transfer the benefit of this agreement to any other person.
1. That the provisions of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 shall be applicable to this agreement.
1. That the Producer shall not utilise the work of the audio-visual worker in any film, other than the audio-visual under this agreement, without prior permission of the audio-visual worker. The parties have put their hands to this agreement on the date, month and year said above in the presence of each other and in the presence of the witnesses.
1. Witness Producer Name Address
1. Witness audio-visual worker Name Address

FORM – XVI

(Under Rule – 97)

Record of outside work

Number and date of Government’s order permitting work outside the industrial premises...... | Date | Place or places where outside work was permitted | Nature of work | Nature of Employee | Remarks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | | | | | |

FORM - XVII

(Under Rule - 98)

Record of decision or order

1. Serial No.
1. Date of application
1. Name or names, parentage, address or addresses of applicant or some or all of the applicants
1. Name and address of the employer
1. Substance of the dispute
1. Plea of parties and their examination if any
1. Documents seen.
1. Substance of the evidence taken
1. Finding and brief statement of the reasons there for
1. Decision Signature of Assistant Commissioner of Labour

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FORM –XVIII

(See rule - 102 )

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS OF FACTORY

Hazardous Nature of Factory : Hazardous/ Non Hazardous

Plan Type : New / Extension
Name of the Factory
Full Address and location of the site / factory : 4 a) Communication Address : 4 b) Email Address :
Number of employees to be employed: Men : Women :
List of Plant & Machinery
Installed horse power : Regular : Standby :

1. Raw Material used in the Manufacturing:
1. Brief Description of Manufacturing process: (Upload)

Final Products and their outputs :

1. Type and Nature of wastes and effluents, their quantities and Methods of their disposal:(Upload)
1. In case of extensions or additional installation, reference numbers of plans approved earlier:
1. Signature of Occupier with name & designation:(Upload)
1. Type of Industry: Signature of applicant with name Enclosures:
a) Registered Sale Deed / Lease Deed:(Upload)
b) Site Plan:(Upload)
c) Detailed Building Plan:(Upload)
d) Partnership Deed / Memorandum of Articles of Association:(Upload)
e) Process Flow Chart:(Upload)
f) Copy of PAN Card / Aadhar Card of applicant:(Upload)

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FORM – XIX

(See sub-rule (1) of rule-103 )

APPLICATION FOR GRANT/AMENDMENT/TRANSFER OF FACTORY

LICENCE AND CHANGE OF MANAGER OF THE FACTORY

1. LIN/Registration No:
1. Full name of the factory:
1. Full Address and location of the site / factory:
(i) Father's/ Husband's Name of the Occupier:
(ii) Age: Email Address, Telephone& Mobile.
1. Nature of Manufacturing Process:
a) Main :
b) Secondary :
1. Reference by which plans approved by the Chief Inspector (if applicable):
1. Maximum number of employees to be employed. | | Male | Female | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (a) Adults | | | | | (b) Adolescents | | | | | (c) Children (above 14 years) | | | | | Grand Total | | | |
1. Ownership Type/Sector (Public / Private ) :
8.Activity as per National Industrial Classification:
9.NIC Code:
1. Identification of the Factory e-sign/ digital sign of Occupier

11. Details of Occupier :-

a. Name &Address of Occupier :
b. Designation (Occupier shall be proprietor/partner/Director in case of Company):
c. Email Address, Telephone& Mobile No:

12. Manager Details

a.Full name & Address of Manager
b.Address of Manager:
1. Maximum amount of horse power to be installed (regular /standby):
a) Regular
b) Standby
1. Date of occupation of the factory by the occupier * (Note: Date from which manufacturing activities commenced in factories)
1. Full name and residential address of the owner of the building referred to in section 93 of the Act, "Where separate buildings in the same premises are leased to different occupiers of which the applicant is one".
1. For how many years you want to pay the license fee: 1 to 10

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Type of the factory : Hazardous/Non hazardous Signature of Manager Signature of Occupier Documents to be uploaded:

1. Proposed Inventories of Chemicals Used and Stored as per Schedule 2 & 3 of MSIHC Rules 1989.
1. Latest List of Partners / Latest List of Directors:
1. Partnership Deed / Memorandum of Articles of Association:
1. Appointment letter as occupier in case of Government Factories
1. Land Ownership documents (Registered Sale Deed / Lease Deed)
1. Photo ID proof of the Occupier and the Factory Manager
1. Approval letter of Plans of the factory under the Code

FORM –XX

(See sub-rule (4) of rule-103 ) FACTORY LICENSE

Registration Number :
Application Number :
Full Name of Factory :
Full Address / Location of Factory :
Maximum Horse Power installed Regular / Standby :
Maximum Number of Employees to be Employed:
Full Name and Residential Address of the Occupier and his Position in the Company / Firm /Government factory :
Full Name and Residential Address of the Manager : Licence is hereby granted to the factory at 3 above for the premises stated at 4 above for use as a factory within the limits stated in 5, and 6 above subject to the provisions of the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions code 2020 and Rules made thereunder. This licence shall be valid until it has been duly cancelled provided the requisite annual Licence fee is remitted through online for that period. Date : Signature of Licensing Authority --XXX--

Telangana OSH & Working Conditions Rules, 2022 (Draft)

Full rule text

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

LABOUR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & FACTORIES (LAB-I) DEPARTMENT

ORDER:-

PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION

CHAPTER - I

Preliminary

2. Definitions:-

B. Rules relating to Beedi and Cigar industrial premises under section 74:

CHAPTER-III

Duties of Employer and Employee:-

8. Notice of accidents and dangerous occurrences under sub-section (1) of section 10 and section 11:-

Schedule:

CHAPTER-IV

20. Composition of Safety Committee under sub-section (1) of section 22:-

21. Qualifications, duties and number of Safety Officers under sub-section (2) of section 22:-

ANNEXURE

FOR APPOINTMENT OF SAFETY OFFICERS

2. Standard for Admission to the Course:-

CHAPTER-V

Hours of Work and Annual Leave with Wages

SCHEDULE

CHAPTER -VII

76. The manner of applying for the renewal of licence and the manner of

79. Manner of intimation of work order and time limit for intimation under sub-section (1) of section 50:-

BEEDI AND CIGAR WORKERS:

98. Disputes relating to raw materials by the employer:-

100. Limit with regard to the rejection of beedies or cigar:-

103. Grant of licence under sub-section 1 (c) of section 79:-

105. Dangerous Operations as per section 82:-

DANGEROUS OPERATIONS SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE-I

2. Face-guards and gauntlets:-

SCHEDULE – II

CAUTIONARY NOTICE

(8) Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS

SCHEDULE-V

9. Medical Examination by medical officer:-

SCHEDULE-VI

SCHEDULE-VII

CLEANING OR SMOOTHING, ROUGHENING etc., OF ARTICLES BY A JET OF SAND, METAL SHOT OR GRIT OR OTHER ABRASIVE PROPELLED BY A BLAST OF COMPRESSED AIR OR STEAM (Blasting Regulations)

6. Inspection and examination:-

7. Protective equipment- Provision of protective helmets gauntlets and overalls:-

8. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

9. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

10. Precautions in connection with cleaning and other works:-

LIMING AND TANNING OF RAW HIDES AND SKINS AND PROCESSES

5. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

6. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

CELLULOSE SPRAYING

SCHEDULE-X

GRAPHITE POWDERING AND INCIDENTAL PROCESSES

MANUFACTURE AND TREATMENT OF LEAD AND CERTAIN COMPOUNDS

SCHEDULE-XII

CASHEW NUT MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR OPERATIONS

14. Medical facilities and records of examinations and tests:-

SCHEDULE XIII

MANUFACTURE OF POTTERY

9. Medical Examination by Medical officer:-

10. Protective equipment:-

13. Mess room:-

SCHEDULE-XIV

PART-I

7. Examinations of instruments and safety devices:-

9. Handling and storage of chemicals:-

12. Alarm Systems:-

18. Entry into or work in confined spaces:-

23. Procedures for meeting emergencies:-

24. Danger due to effluents:-

1. Sources of ignition including lighting installation:-

2. Static Electricity:-

8. Fire fighting systems:-

PART-IV

1. Leakage:-

3. Covering of Vessels:-

6. Waste disposal:-

2. Special precautions for 'Chrome processes':-

3. Special precautions for processes carried out in all glass vessels:-