Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139), Regulations, Rules & Orders [As At 15th October 2020]

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY ACT 1967 (ACT 139) 

Detailed Contents Of Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139) :

1. Factories and Machinery (Steam Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel) Regulations, 1970 - These regulations provide detailed requirements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of steam boilers and unfired pressure vessels used in factories.
2. Factories and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations, 1989 - These regulations set limits on the maximum allowable noise exposure levels for workers in factories and machinery.
3. Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1970 - These regulations cover a wide range of topics, including the management of factories, the use of machinery, the handling of hazardous substances, and the provision of basic amenities such as toilets and first aid.
4. Factories and Machinery (Person-In-Charge) Regulations, 1970 - These regulations require every factory to appoint a person-in-charge who is responsible for the overall safety, health, and welfare of the workers in the factory.
5. Factories and Machinery (Notification of Accident, Dangerous Occurrence, Occupational Poisoning and Occupational Disease) Regulations, 2004 - These regulations require factories to report any accidents, dangerous occurrences, occupational poisoning, or occupational diseases to the relevant authorities.
6. Factories and Machinery (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) (Safety) Regulations, 1986 - These regulations provide requirements for the safety of building operations and works of engineering construction.
7. Factories and Machinery (Electricity) Regulations, 1989 - These regulations provide requirements for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems in factories and machinery.
8. Factories and Machinery (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Hazardous Substances) Regulations, 1997 - These regulations require factories to classify, package, and label hazardous substances according to their potential hazards.
9. Factories and Machinery (Personnel Protective Equipment) Regulations, 1996 - These regulations require factories to provide and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment for their workers.
10. Factories and Machinery (Exemption) Order, 1970 - This order allows the Minister of Human Resources to exempt any factory or machinery from the provisions of the Act under certain circumstances.
11. Factories and Machinery (Cleanliness, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, 1970 - These regulations provide requirements for the cleanliness, safety, and welfare of workers in factories and machinery.
12. Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 - These regulations amend certain provisions of the Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1970.

Factories and Machinery Act 1967 Contains :