Main features of Factories Act 1948:
The main objectives of Indian Factories Act 1948 are to regulate the working conditions in factories, to regulate health, safety, welfare and annual leave and enact special provision in respect of young persons, women and children who work in factories.
1. Working hours: According to the provision of working hours of adults, no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in a week. There should be a weekly holiday. 2. Health: For protecting the health of workers, the Act lays down that every factory shall be kept clean and all necessary precautions shall be taken in this regard. 3. Safety: In order to provide safety to the workers, the Act provides that the machinery should be fenced, no young person shall work at any dangerous machine. 4. Welfare: For the welfare of the workers, the Act provides that in every factory, adequate and suitable facilities should be provided and maintained for the use of workers. 5. The provisions of the factory act,1948 or any rules made under the Act or any order given in writing under the Act is violated, it is treated as an offence, penalties can be imposed.