Factories Act, 1948 with State Amendments

This authoritative edition consolidates the Factories Act, 1948 together with major State Amendments and pertinent rules, producing a single, up-to-date reference for factory safety, welfare and statutory compliance. The book reproduces the statutory text and supplies plain-language annotations that unpack obligations on health (sanitation, ventilation, medical facilities), safety (guarding of machinery, fencing, lifting equipment, hazardous processes), welfare (drinking water, canteens, restrooms), working hours, weekly/annual leave, overtime, adolescent worker protections and the regulatory powers of factory inspectors and authorities. Special emphasis is given to hazardous-process authorization, accident reporting, and prosecution procedures — plus the state-specific variations and notification mechanics employers must follow. Practical annexures include model application and license formats, inspection and audit checklists, sample statutory registers, accident-report templates, and sample replies to inspector notices. Indexed and cross-referenced for quick lookup, the volume is designed as an everyday desk manual for factory managers, EHS and HR professionals, compliance officers and litigators who need to translate law into safe, auditable workplace practices. Whether for preparing for inspections, drafting policies, or defending prosecutions, this edition bridges statute, state amendments and operational practice in one compact resource.