2. The term ‘Labour Welfare’ refers to the facilities provided to
workers in and outside the factory premises such as canteens,
rest and recreation facilities, housing and all other services
that contribute to the wellbeing of workers. Welfare measures
are concerned with general wellbeing and efficiency of
workers.
The state had to intervene, in discharge of its welfare
responsibility, compulsory provisions are thus incorporated in
the Factories Act, 1948 with respect to the health, safety and
welfare of workers engaged in the manufacturing process.
3. Sec. 11 : Cleanliness
Sec. 12 : Waste and Affluents
Sec. 13 : Temperature and Ventilation
Sec. 14 : Dust and Fumes
Sec. 15 : Artificial Humidity
Sec. 16 : Overcrowding
Sec. 17 : Lighting
Sec. 18 : Drinking water
Sec. 19 : Washroom and Urinals
4. Sec. 21 : Fencing of machinery
Sec. 28 : Prohibits working of women and
children on specific machinery
Sec. 32: Floors, stairs, passages and
gangways should be properly constructed
and maintained
Sec. 35 : Protection to eyes
Sec. 38 : Proper precautionary measures
built for fire
5. Sec. 42 : Washing Facilities
Sec. 43 : Facility for drying and storage of
clothes
Sec. 44 : Facility for sitting
Sec. 45 : First Aid Appliances
Sec. 46 : Canteen
Sec. 47 : Shelter, rest rooms, and lunch
rooms
Sec. 49 : Welfare Officer
Sec. 50 : Power to make rules to supplement
6. Sec. 19 : Drinking Water
Sec. 20 : Conservancy (Washrooms and
Urinals)
Sec. 21 : Medical Appliances
Notice, Prevention, and investigation of
Accidents and Diseases.
7. Drinking water, conservancy, medical
facilities, Annual leave with wages, sickness
and maternity benefits.
Welfare
Canteens for 150+ workers, educational, and
housing facilities.
8. Given in Factory Act :
Sec. 19 : Toilets and Urinals,
Sec. 27 : Prohibition of employing women and
children near cotton openers.
Sec. 66 : Further restrictions on employment
of women - no flex on working hrs, no change
of shifts except after holiday.