Type:Preventive Compliance
Frequency: Quarterly
Action to be taken:
To comply with all state rules with respect to health and safety of child labour at work
Audit Requirement:Are all state rules regarding health and safety of child labour being complied with ?
Supporting Documents:Written Confirmation of Compliance
Related Triggers:
Employment of Child Labour
Related Keywords:
Child Labour
Health
Safety
Related Sections:
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Chapter:Regulation of Conditions of work of Children|
13:Health and safety:
(1) The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the health and safety of the children employed or permitted to work in any establishment or class of establishments.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the said rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :-
(a) cleanliness in the place of work and its freedom from nuisance;
(b) disposal of wastes and effluents ;
(c) ventilation and temperature ;
(d) dust and fume ;
(e) artificial humidification;
(f) lighting ;
(g) drinking water ;
(h) latrine and urinals;
(i) spittoons ;
(j) fencing of machinery ;
(k) work at or near machinery in motion ;
(I) employment of children on dangerous machines ;
(m) instructions, training and supervision in relation to employment of children on dangerous machines ;
(n) device for cutting off power;
(o) self-acting machines ;
(p) easing of new machinery ;
(q) floor, stairs and means of access;
(r) pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc.;
(s) excessive weights ;
(t) protection of eyes ;
(u) explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc.;
(v) precautions in case of fire ;
(w) maintenance of buildings ; and
(x) safety of buildings and machinery.