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TMI BlogHazardous Manufacturing Process under Factory act, 1948X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Hazardous Manufacturing Process under Factory act, 1948 X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ion 2(cb) of the Factories Act, a "hazardous process" refers to any manufacturing process or operation that exposes workers to serious risks of bodily injury, poisoning, or disease. Declaration of Dangerous Operations: Section 87 empowers state governments to declare specific manufacturing processes as dangerous operations. This declaration allows for the implementation of measures such as: * ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Prohibiting or restricting the employment of women, adolescents, or children in these operations. * Mandating periodical medical examinations for workers involved. * Ensuring the provision of protective equipment and clothing. Examples of Dangerous Operations: The M.P. Factories Rules, 1962, under Rule 120, list several operations considered dangerous, including: * Manufacture of aerated w ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ater and related processes. * Electrolytic plating or oxidation of metal articles using electrolytes containing chromium compounds. * Manufacture and repair of electric accumulators. * Glass manufacturing. * Grinding or glazing of metals. * Manufacture and treatment of lead and its compounds. * Generating petrol gas from petrol. * Cleaning or smoothing articles using abrasive jets pr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... opelled by compressed air or steam. * Handling and processing of asbestos. * Manufacture of articles from refractory materials. Occupier's Responsibilities: Section 41C outlines the responsibilities of factory occupiers concerning hazardous processes, including: * Maintaining accurate health records of workers exposed to hazardous substances. * Appointing qualified personnel to super ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... vise the handling of hazardous substances. * Providing medical examinations for workers before, during, and after exposure to hazardous processes. Additional Provisions: The Act also includes provisions such as: * Establishing emergency standards for hazardous processes. * Ensuring workers' participation in safety management through safety committees. * Granting workers, the right to ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... warn about imminent dangers.
These measures collectively aim to mitigate the risks associated with hazardous manufacturing processes, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in industrial settings. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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