Legal Compliance And Standards

Legal Compliance And Standards

Legal Compliance and Standards Factories Act and Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act The Factories Act and the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act are two critical pieces of legislation in India designed to ensure the safety, welfare, and rights of workers, especially in high-risk industries like factories and construction. Here’s an overview of both Acts and their key provisions: 1. Factories Act, 1948 The Factories Act aims to regulate the working conditions in factories, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers. It applies to factories with a certain number of workers and lays down guidelines for working hours, safety measures, welfare amenities, and compensation for accidents. Key Provisions: Applicability : It applies to factories where 10 or more workers are employed, and the factory is registered under the Act. For hazardous processes, the minimum requirement is 20 workers. Health and Safety : The Act mandates factories to maintain cleanliness, ventilation, and adequate lighting. It also requires factories to take steps to prevent accidents, such as providing safety equipment, machinery safeguards, and fire safety measures. Working Hours : It prescribes a maximum of 48 working hours per week and limits the daily working hours to 9, with

Updated July 15, 2026