SAFETY-LABOUR ACT 2006 - ACT 70 & 71 & 72 & 73
70. Revolving machinery:
(i) In every room in an establishment in which the process of grinding is
carried on, there shall be permanently affixed to, or placed near, each machine
in use a notice indicating the following-
(a) maximum safe
working peripheral speed of every grind stone or abrasive wheel:
(b) the speed of
the shaft or spindle upon which the wheel is mounted;
(c) the diameter
of the pulley upon such shaft or spindle necessary to secure such safe working
peripheral speed.
(2) The speeds
indicated in notices under sub-section (1) shall not be exceeded.
(3) Effective
measures shall be taken in every revolving vessel, cage, basket, flywheel,
pulley dice or similar appliance driven by power is not exceeded.
71. Pressure plant : If in
any establishment any part of the plant or machinery used in manufacturing
process is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, effective
measures shall be taken to ensure that the safe working pressure of such part
is not exceeded.
72. Floors, stairs and means
of access : In every establishment –
(a) all floors,
stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly
maintained and where it is necessary to ensure safety steps, stairs, passages
and gangways shall be provided with substantial handrails;
(b) there shall,
so far as is reasonably practicable, be provided and maintained safe means of
access to every place at which any person is, at any time, required to work;
and
(c) all floors, ways and stairways shall be
clean, wide and clear of all obstructions.
73. Pits, sumps, opening in
floors, etc. : (1) In every establishment, every fixed vessel, sump, tank,
pit or opening in the ground or in a floor which, by reason of its depth,
situation, construction or contents is or may be a source of danger, shall be
either securely covered or securely fenced.
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