The Goa Factories Rules 1985

The Factories Act is a social legislation that has been enacted for occupational safety, health, and welfare of workers at work place. The State of Goa has formulated its rules as envisaged under the Act and they are known as The Goa Factories Rules, 1985.

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

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

Acts & Amendments

Introduction Of Electronic Maintenance Of Records And Registers Under Factories Act, 1948 - 18 Dec 2020

The Factories Act, 1948

The Factories (Goa Amendment) Act, 2020

The Factories Rules, 1985 updated up to 15th Amendment

The Goa Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards Rules, 1993

The Goa Factories (Occupational Safety and Health Audit) Rules, 2014

The Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989

Notification under section 85 of the Factories Act, 1948