The Factories Act,1948

The Factories Act, 1948 is a social legislation which has been enacted for occupational safety, health and welfare of workers at work places. The objective of the Act is to regulate the conditions of work in manufacturing establishments coming within the definition of the term 'factory' as used in the Act.

The Act is applicable to all the factories including State, and Central Government, to the premises wherein: -

• 10 or more workers are employed with use of power and engaged in manufacturing activities
• 20 or more workers are employed without the use of power and engaged in manufacturing activities
• Less than 10 workers, if activity is notified by the State Government

Bare Act 

Model Rules I under Factories Act 1948 

Model Rules II under Factories Act 1948 

Model Rules corrected up to 2019