Factories Act

Factories Act, 1948 Compliance

Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for your industrial workforce while avoiding operational shutdowns and penalties.

Introduction and Value Proposition

The Factories Act, 1948, is a comprehensive legislation that lays down stringent guidelines for the health, safety, welfare, and working conditions of workers in manufacturing facilities. Compliance is not optional; it is a critical requirement to ensure operational continuity. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, prosecution, and even the shutdown of your factory. PCS provides end-to-end Factories Act compliance services, helping you implement necessary measures, maintain meticulous records, and seamlessly interact with authorities, ensuring your focus remains on production.

Why Choose PCS?

● Technical Expertise: Our team understands both the legal and technical aspects of factory safety and operations.

● Pan-India Knowledge: We are well-versed with state-specific rules and amendments to the Factories Act.

● Risk Mitigation: Our proactive approach identifies compliance gaps before they are flagged by inspectors, preventing penalties and shutdowns.

Key Challenges We Solve

● Complex Licensing: Navigating the process of obtaining and renewing the Factory License. ● Stringent Safety Norms: Implementing and maintaining complex health, safety, and welfare provisions (e.g., fencing machinery, ventilation, cleanliness).

● Working Hours Management: Accurately tracking and managing working hours, overtime, and leave entitlements to avoid violations.

● Inspection Preparedness: Being always prepared for surprise inspections by factory inspectors and successfully managing them.

Our Factories Act Services

Factories Licence

Assistance in obtaining the initial license and managing timely renewals.

Health & Safety Advisory

Expert guidance on implementing provisions related to cleanliness, ventilation, dust/fume control, overcrowding, and machinery safety

Walfare Compliance

Advisory on setting up and maintaining mandatory facilities like canteens, restrooms, crèches, and first-aid boxes.

Working hours Management

Guidance on compliance with rules for working hours, intervals for rest, spread-over, overtime wages, and annual leave.

Statutory Register Maintenance

Preparation and maintenance of all mandatory registers (Muster Roll, Overtime Register, Accident Register, Leave Register, etc.).

Return Filings

Timely filing of half-yearly and annual returns with the Chief Inspector of Factories.

Frequently asked questions:

What is the definition of a 'Factory' under the Act?

Any premises where 10 or more workers (20+, if power is not used) are engaged in a manufacturing process
What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Penalties can be severe, including heavy fines and imprisonment for the factory owner and manager. Repeated violations can lead to operational shutdown.
Is it mandatory to have a canteen in my factory?

The requirement is based on the number of workers. Factories employing a certain number of workers (e.g., 250 or more) are mandated to provide a canteen.

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