LawgistThe Factories Act
35Protection of eyes
In respect of any such manufacturing process carried on in any factory as may be prescribed, being a process which involves--
(a) risk of injury to the eyes from particles or fragments thrown off in the course of the process, or
(b) risk to the eyes by reason of exposure to excessive light, the State Government may by rules require that effective screens or suitable goggles shall be provided for the protection of persons employed on, or in the immediate vicinity of, the process.
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SAFETY
- 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
