Type:Preventive Compliance Frequency: Quarterly

Action to be taken:
Ensure that the maximum permissible threshold limits of exposure of chemical and toxic substances as indicated in the Second Schedule is not exceeded.

Audit Requirement:
Is the exposure of chemical and toxic substances in the manufacturing process within acceptable limits ?

Supporting Documents:
Data regarding exposure levels

Related Documents:
Schedule II - S 41-F: Permissible Levels Of Chemical Substances In Work Environment   View htm  169.2 Kb

Related Triggers:
Starting A New Manufacturing Process

Related Keywords:
Dangerous/Hazardous Processes
Health
Safety

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Related Sections:
Factories Act, 1948
Chapter:Chapter IV-A - Provisions Relating To Hazardous Processes| 41-F:Permissible limits of exposure of chemical and toxic substances:
(1) The maximum permissible threshold limits of exposure of chemical and toxic substances in manufacturing processes (whether of hazardous or otherwise) in any factory shall be of the value indicated in the in the Second Schedule.
(2) The central Government may, at any time, for the purpose of giving effect to any scientific proof obtained from specialised institutions or experts in the field, by notification in the Official Gazette, make suitable changes in the said Schedule.