rules and regulations governing the ssi

7/30/2019 Rules and Regulations Governing the SSI

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Rules and Regulations Governing

the SSI


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Introduction

Regulations are the basis of steady growth

They act as the governing factors that

everything happens in conformity and in a

certain way A regulation is a process through which we

can check whether or not plans are adhered

to, and there is a consistent progress takingplace


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Regulation in SSI

The SSI forms the most important segment of

the society

The regulations governing SSI are of 2 types:

Protective

Promotional

Protective regulations are in the nature ofvarious safeguards

Promotional regulations are in the nature of

giving a push to the SSI


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REGULATIONS

SSI are regulated by the following regulations:a) State Industries Act

b) The Factories Act

c) Shops & Establishment Actd) Payment of wages Act

e) Minimum Wages Act

f) Companies Act

g) Workers Compensation Act

h) Industrial Disputes Act


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Factories Act, 1948

Definition of a factory: a place wherein 10 or

more people are working

There is a power supply by steam and oil

Employment of children: the minimum age of

persons who can enter a factory for work at 14

years. A qualified plant manager can grant

certify the age of a person


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Factories Act, 1948

Hours of work for children: the age groupbetween 14-17 is 5 hrs a day. Prohibits night

shifts

Hours of work for adults: it prohibitsemployment of women in factories between

6 p.m. to 7 a.m.. The working hours are 8 hrs

It also has some limitations like no continuous 8

hrs work there has to be rest of at least hr in

between. Every employee should be paid for

the extra hours put in


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Factories Act, 1948

Cleanliness: no accumulation of dirt andresidue shall be there in the premises of the

factory. Drainage systems must be effective

and working Ventilation and temperature: adequate

ventilation should be there in every work

room, there has to be continuous circulation

of fresh air and a temperature has to be

maintained in order to make the employees

comfortable


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Factories Act, 1948

Lighting: it is the duty of the management to

maintain sufficient lighting ,all glazed windows

and lights have to be kept clean. Effective

measures should be taken for the prevention

of shadows which can cause harm to eyes

Drinking water: place, clean drinking water

Wash rooms: easily accessible

Safety Provisions: use of safety equipments

lies on the management, all the dangerous

parts of the plant should be safe guarded by

fences.


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Factories Act, 1948

Welfare facilities

Adequate facility to sit

Prevention from leakage of dangerous fumesand gases

First aid appliances

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