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1. West Bengal Factories Rules,
1958
(As amended up to 1st January,
2006)

2. Rules to 12 prescribed under sub-section
(1) of section 6 [and section 112]
• 3. Approval of site and plan-
• 3A. Submission of plans
• 4. Application for registration and grant of licence.
• 5. Grant of licence.
• 6. Renewal of Licence.
• 7. Amendment of licence
• 8. Transfer of licence
• 9. Use of premises as factory.
• 10. Procedure on death or disability of licensee
• 11. Loss of licence
• 12. Mode of payment of fees.

3. [Rules 13 and 13A prescribed under
sections 7 and 112]
• 13A. Notice of change of manager
• 13B. Guidelines, instructions and records

4. Rule prescribed under sub-section (4)
of section 10 and section 76.
• 16. Duties of Certifying Surgeon

5. CHAPTER III
• Health

6. Rule prescribed under section
11(1)(d)(ii)
• 17. Washing of inside warks & partitions

7. Register prescribed under sub-section
(1) of section 11.
• 18. Record of white washing, etc

8. Rule prescribed under sub-section (2)
of section 12
• 19. Disposal of trade wastes and effluents
• 19A. Ventilation and Temperature.
• 19B. For permission level of certain
substances schedule

9. Rules 20 to 30 prescribed under sub-
section (l) of section 15.1
• 20. When artificial humidification not allowed.
• 21. Provision of hygrometer
• 22. Exemption from maintenance of hygrometer.
• 23. Copy of schedule to rule 20 to be affixed near every
hygrometer.
• 24. Temperature to be recorded at each hygrometer.
• 25. Specification of hygrometer.
• 26. Thermometers to be maintained in efficient order
• 27. An inaccurate thermometer not to be used without fresh
certificate.
• 28. Hygrometer not to be affixed to wall, etc., unless protected by
wood.
• 29. No reading to be taken within 15 minutes of renewal of water
• 30. How to introduce steam for humidification

10. Rule 31 to 33 prescribed under sub-
section (4) of section 17.
• 31. Lighting of interior parts
• 32. Prevention of glare
• 33. Power of Chief Inspector to exempt

11. Rule 34 and 35 prescribed under sub-
section (4) of section 18.
• 34. Provision for drinking water.
• 35. Cooling of water

12. Rule 36 to 43 prescribed under sub-
section (3) of section 19.
• 36. Latrine accommodation
• 37. Design, situation, etc., of latrines.
• 38. Septic Tank Latrines
• 39. Reference to municipal and local authorities.
• 40. Urinal accommodations
• 41. Urinals to conform to public health
requirements
• 42. White-washing, colour-washing of latrines
and urinals
• 43. Construction and maintenance of drains

13. Rules 44 to 46 prescribed under sub-
section (2) of section 20.
• 44. Number and location of spittoons.
• 45. Type of spittoons.
• 46. Cleaning of spittoons

14. CHAPTER IV
• Safety

15. Safety precautions prescribed under
subsection (2) of section 21.
• 41. Safety precautions

16. [Rules 48 to 52B prescribed under
Section 41 and section 112]
• 48. Building and Structures.
• 49. Examination of eye-sight of certain workers.
• 49A. Railways in factories.
• 49B. Ovens and driers.
• 49C. Reaction vessels and kettles.
• 50. Machinery and Plant
• 50A. Precautions against electrical hazards
• 50. Methods of work

17. Rule Prescribed under Sections 41
and 112
• 51A. Fragile roofs
• 52. Stacking and storing of materials, etc
• 52A. Protective equipment

18. Rules prescribed under sub-section
(1) of section 22 and section 112
• 53. Work on or near machinery in motion

19. Rules prescribed under sub-section
(2) of section 23.
• 54. Employment of young persons on
dangerous machines

20. Rule 54A prescribed under Section 28.
• 54A. Hoists and Lifts

21. Rules prescribed under section 29(2)
and 112.
• 55. Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting
tackles

22. Rule 56 and 56A prescribed under
sub-sections (2) & (3) of section 31
• 56. Pressure Vessel and Plant
• 56A. Water-sealed gasholder

23. Rule prescribed under sub-section (2)
of Section 34 and Section 112.
• 57. Excessive weights.
• 58. Protection of eyes

24. Rules prescribed under sub-section
(6) of section 36
• 59. Minimum dimensions of manholes

25. Exemption under sub-section (5) of
section 37.
• 60. Exemptions

26. Rules 61 and 62 prescribed under sub-
section (3) of section 38 and section 41
• 61. Fire
• 62. (1) First-aid, fire fighting arrangements.
• (2) Other fire fighting arrangements
• (3) Personnel in charge of equipment and for
fire-fighting, fire-drills, etc.
• 4 & 5.

27. CHAPTER IV A
• Provision relating to hazardous processes

28. Rules prescribed under section 41A
(1) and 112.
• 63A. Site Appraisal Committee

29. Rules prescribed under sections 74
(3), 41 B(2) and 112.
• 63B. Health and Safety Policy

30. Rule prescribed under section 41 and
41 (G)
• 63C. Safety Committee

31. Rule prescribed under sections 41 B
and 112.
• 63D. Collection, development and
dissemination of information
• 63E. Disclosure of information to workers
• 63F. Disclosure of information to the Chief
Inspector
• 63G. Information on industrial wastes
• 63H. Review of the information furnished to
workers etc

32. Rule prescribed under section 112.
• 63 I. Confidentiality of information

33. Rule prescribed under section 41B,
41C and 112
• 63J. Medical Examination
• 63K. Occupational Health Centres

34. Rule prescribed under sections 41C &
112
• 63L. Ambulance Van
• 63M. Decontamination Facilities
• 63N. Accessibility to Health Records
• 63O. Qualifications etc. of Supervisors

35. Rule prescribed under section 112.
• 63P. Issue of Guidelines

36. CHAPTER V
• Welfare

37. Rule prescribed under sub-
section (2) of section 42.
• 64. Washing facilities
• 65. First-aid appliances

38. Rule prescribed under sub-section (4)
of section 45 and section 112.
• 66. Ambulance room

39. Rules 67 to 72 prescribed under
[Section 46 and 112]
• 67. Canteens.
• 68. Dining Hall
• 69. Equipments.
• 70. Prices to be charged.
• 71. Accounts.
• 72. Managing Committee.

40. Rule prescribed under section 47 [and
section 112]
• 73. Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms

41. Rule 74 to 77 prescribed under sub-
section (3) of section 48 [and section 112]
• 74. Crèches
• 75. Wash room.
• 76. Supply of milk and refreshment.
• 77. Clothes for crèche staff.

42. Rule prescribed under section 50 read
with section 48
• 77A. Exemption from the provisions of
crèche.

43. CHAPTER VI
• Working Hours of Adults

44. Rule prescribed under sub-section (2)
of section 53.
• 78. Compensatory holidays.

45. Rule prescribed under sub-section (4)
of section 59.
• 79. Cash equivalent

46. Rules prescribed under sub-section
(5) of section 59 and section 112.
• 80. Manner of computing cash equivalent;
overtime slips and muster roll.

47. Rule prescribed under section 60.
• 81. Employment in two factories on the same
day

48. Notice prescribed under sub-section
(8) of section 61.
• 82. Notice of periods of work for adults.

49. Register prescribed under sub-section
(2) of section 62.
• 83. Register of adult workers

50. CHAPTER VII
• Employment of Young Persons and
Exclusion of Under Age: Children

51. Notice prescribed under sub-
section (3) of section 72.
• 84. Notice of periods of work for
children

52. Register prescribed under sub-section
(2) of section 73.
• 85. Register of child workers.

53. Rule prescribed under section 112.
• 86. Exclusion of underage children.

54. CHAPTER VIII
• Rule prescribed under section 80.
• 87. Cash equivalent.

55. Rule 88 to 93A prescribed under
section 83 And 112.
• 88. Leave with Wages Register
• 89. Leave Book
• 90. Medical Certificate.
• 91. Notice of Inspector of lay off or closure.
• 92. Notice of leave with wages.
• 93. Payment of wages if the worker dies.

56. CHAPTER IX
• Special Provisions

57. Rule prescribed under section 87
• 94. Dangerous operation.

58. Rules 95, 96 and 97 prescribed under
section 88.
• 95. Notification of accidents - Fatal and
serious.
• 96. Minor.
• 97. Supplementary reports

59. Rule prescribed under section 112.
• 98. Site of fatal accident.

60. Rule prescribed under section 88A
• 99. Dangerous occurrence

61. Rule prescribed under sub-section (1)
of section 89
• 100. Notice of poisoning or disease

62. CHAPTER X
• Supplemental

63. Rules prescribed under sub-section
(1) of section 107
• 101. Procedure in appeals.

64. Rule prescribed under sub-section (1)
of section 108.
• 102. Display of notices.

65. . Rule prescribed under section 110.
• 103. Returns.

66. Rule prescribed under section 109.
• 104. Service of notice.

67. Rules 105 to 107 prescribed under
section 112.
• 105. Information required by the Inspector.

68. Rules prescribed under section 112.
• 105A. Production of records, forms registers
etc.
• 106. Register of accidents and dangerous
occurrence
• 107. Filling and preservation of Inspectors
reports, letters, etc

69. Rules prescribed under section 112.
• 107A. Cost of medical examination.
• 108. Savings

70. Rules 95, 96 and 97 prescribed under
section 88.
• 95. Notification of accidents - Fatal and
serious.
• 96. Minor.
• 97. Supplementary reports.

71. Rule prescribed under section 112.
• 98. Site of fatal accident.

72. Rule prescribed under section 88A
• 99. Dangerous occurrence

73. Rule prescribed under sub-section (1)
of section 89.
• 100. Notice of poisoning or disease

74. Rule prescribed under sub-section (1)
of section 108.
• 102. Display of notices.

75. Rule prescribed under section 110
• 103. Returns.

76. Rule prescribed under section 109
• 104. Service of notice.

77. Rules 105 to 107 prescribed under
section 112..
• 107A. Cost of medical examination.
• 107. Filling and preservation of Inspectors
reports, letters, etc.
• 106. Register of accidents and dangerous
occurrence
• 105A. Production of records, forms registers
etc
• 105. Information required by the Inspector.

78. Abstract of the Factories Act, 1948
and
West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958
• (To be affixed in a conspicuous and convenient
place at or near the main entrance to the
Factory)

79. Working hours, holidays, intervals for
the rest, etc.
• Hours of Work (Adults). Sections 51 and 54.
• Relaxation of Hours of Work (Adults). Section 5, 64 and
65.
• Payment for Overtime. Section 59
• Weekly Holiday (Adults). Section 52.
• Intervals for Rest and Spreadover (Adults). Sections 55
and 56
• Prohibition of Double employment. Section 60, 71 and 99.
• Prohibition of employment of Children Under 14. Section
67.
• Hours of work (Children), Section 71.
• Prohibition of Employment of Women, Section 68.

80. Leave with Wages
• Leave with Wages. Section 79, 80 and Rules.

81. Health
• Cleanliness - Section 11
• Drinking Water - Section 18.
• Latrines and Urinals - Section 19 and Rules.
• Spittoons - Section 20.

82. SAFETY
• Fencing of Machinery. Section 21.
• Work on or near Machinery in Motion. Section 22.
• Employment of Young Persons on Dangerous
Machinery. Section 23.
• Casing of New Machinery. Section 26.
• Prohibition of Employment of Women and Children
near Cotton Openers. Section 27.
• Excessive Weight. Section 34.
• Protection of Eyes. Section 35
• Precautions in case of Fire. Section 38.

83. Welfare
• Washing facilities. Section 42.
• Facilities for storing and drying Clothing. Section
43 and Rules.
• Facilities for Sitting. Section 44.
• First Aid and Ambulance Room. Section 45.
• Canteens. Section 46 and Rules.
• Shelter, Rest-rooms and Lunch-rooms. Section
47.
• Creches. Section 48 and Rules.
• Welfare Officers. Section 49.

84. Special Provisions
• Dangerous Operations Section 87 and Rules.-
• Notice of Accidents. Section 83 and Rules.
• Notice of Certain Diseases. Section 89 and Rules.
• No Charge for Facilities and Conveniences.
Section 114.
• Powers of Inspectors. Sections 9 and 82.
• Obligation of Workers. Sections 97 and 111
• Certificates of fitness. . Sections 68, 70 and 98.
• Registers, Notices and Returns. Section 61, 62,
63, 72, 73, 74 and 110.