Rules and Regulations Governing the SSI

Introduction
Regulations are the basis of steady growth They act as the governing factors that everything happens in conformity and in a certain way A regulation is a process through which we can check whether or not plans are adhered to, and there is a consistent progress taking place

Regulation in SSI
The SSI forms the most important segment of the society The regulations governing SSI are of 2 types: Protective Promotional Protective regulations are in the nature of various safeguards Promotional regulations are in the nature of giving a push to the SSI

REGULATIONS
SSI are regulated by the following regulations: a) State Industries Act b) The Factories Act c) Shops & Establishment Act d) Payment of wages Act e) Minimum Wages Act f) Companies Act g) Workers Compensation Act h) Industrial Disputes Act

Factories Act, 1948

Definition of a factory: a place wherein 10 or more people are working There is a power supply by steam and oil Employment of children: the minimum age of persons who can enter a factory for work at 14 years. A qualified plant manager can grant certify the age of a person

Factories Act, 1948

Hours of work for children: the age group between 14-17 is 5 hrs a day. Prohibits night shifts Hours of work for adults: it prohibits employment of women in factories between 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.. The working hours are 8 hrs It also has some limitations like no continuous 8 hrs work there has to be rest of at least hr in between. Every employee should be paid for the extra hours put in

Factories Act, 1948

Cleanliness: no accumulation of dirt and residue shall be there in the premises of the factory. Drainage systems must be effective and working Ventilation and temperature: adequate ventilation should be there in every work room, there has to be continuous circulation of fresh air and a temperature has to be maintained in order to make the employees comfortable

Factories Act, 1948

Lighting: it is the duty of the management to maintain sufficient lighting ,all glazed windows and lights have to be kept clean. Effective measures should be taken for the prevention of shadows which can cause harm to eyes Drinking water: place, clean drinking water Wash rooms: easily accessible Safety Provisions: use of safety equipments lies on the management, all the dangerous parts of the plant should be safe guarded by fences.

Factories Act, 1948

Welfare facilities Adequate facility to sit Prevention from leakage of dangerous fumes and gases First aid appliances