Lawgist23Employment of young persons on dangerous machines
(1) No young person 1[shall be required or allowed to work] at any machine to which this section applies, unless he has been fully instructed as to the dangers arising in connection with the machine and the precautions to be observed and--
(a) has received sufficient training in work at the machine, or
(b) is under adequate supervision by a person who has a thorough knowledge and experience of the machine.
(2) Sub-section (1) shall apply to such machines as may be prescribed by the State Government, being machines which in its opinion are of such a dangerous character that young persons ought not to work at them unless the foregoing requirements are complied with.
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1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 10, for "shall work" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).
- 21 Fencing of machinery
- 22 Work on or near machinery in motion
- 23 Employment of young persons on dangerous machines
- 24 Striking gear and devices for cutting off power
- 25 Self-acting machines
- 26 Casing of new machinery
- 27 Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton-openers
- 28 Hoists and lifts
- 29 Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles
- 30 Revolving machinery
- 31 Pressure plant
- 32 Floors, stairs and means of access
- 33 Pits, sumps openings in floors, etc
- 34 Excessive weights
- 35 Protection of eyes
- 36 Precautions against dangerous fumes, gases, etc
- 36A Precautions regarding the use of portable electric light
- 37 Explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc
- 38 Precautions in case of fire
- 39 Power to require specifications of defective parts or tests of stability
- 40 Safety of buildings and machinery
- 40A Maintenance of buildings
- 40B Safety officers
- 41 Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter
