About The Act
Objectives
The Dangerous Machines Act provides for the regulation of trade and commerce in, and production, supply, distribution and use of, the product of any industry producing dangerous machines, with a view to securing the welfare of labour operating any such machines, and for payment of compensation for the death or bodily injury suffered by any labourer while operating any such machine.
Applicability
The Dangerous Machines Act extends to whole of India.
The Act applies to manufacturers or dealers of dangerous machines, and to factories in which dangerous machines are used.
Related Sections of the Act
Section 1 : Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 : Short title, extent and commencement
Section 2 : Declaration as to expediency of control by Union
Section 2 : Declaration as to expediency of control by Union
Section 4 : Act to override all other enactments
Section 4 : Act to override all other enactments
Important Definitions
2C – Dangerous Machine
2C – Dangerous Machine
2E – Dealer
2E – Dealer
2F – Employer
2F – Employer
2J – Manufacturer
2J – Manufacturer
2K – Operator
2K – Operator