Under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, a Safety Committee is to be constituted in a factory where :
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1000 or more workers are employed
Incorrect AnswerHazardous substances are used or handled
Correct AnswerHeavy machinery is utilized
Incorrect Answer500 or more workers are employed
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The Factories Act, 1948 requires the owner to constitute a Safety Committee in certain cases.
- Option 1 (1000 or more workers): Not correct, as the threshold is different.
- Option 2 (Hazardous substances are used or handled): As per Section 41G, factories where hazardous substances are handled must have a Safety Committee.
- Option 3 (Heavy machinery is utilized): Not specified by the Act for forming a Safety Committee.
- Option 4 (500 or more workers are employed): This is also correct—the rules in many states require Safety Committees in factories with 500 or more workers, even if not handling hazardous substances.
Correct Answers:
- Option 2
- Option 4
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