Applicability:

The Act applies to any premises including the precincts thereof-

• Whereon ten or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on, or
   
• Whereon twenty or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on.

Obligation:

Every occupier shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the factory.

Registration & Renewal of Factories:

To be granted by Chief Inspector of Factories on submission of prescribed form, fee and plan.

Employment of Young Persons:

• Prohibition of employment of young children.
• Non-adult workers to carry tokens e.g. certificate of fitness.
• Working hours for children not more than 4.50 hours and not permitted to work during night shift.