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Provisions relating to health and safety

According to section 13 of the Act, the appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the health and safety of the children employed or permitted to work in any establishment or class of establishments. The said rules may provide for all or any of the matters, enumerated as, namely:
.Cleanliness in the place of work and its freedom from nuisance
.Disposal of wastes and effluents
.Ventilation and temperature
.Dust and fume
.Artificial humidification
.Lighting
.Drinking water
.Latrine and urinals
.Spittoons
.Fencing of machinery
.Work at or near machinery in motion
.Employment of children on dangerous machines
.Instructions, training and supervision in relation to employment of children on dangerous machines
.Device for cutting off power
.Self acting machines
.Easing of new machinery
.Floor, stairs and means of access
.Pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc.
.Excessive weights
.Protection of eyes
.Explosive or inflammable dust, gas, etc.
.Precautions in case of fire
.Maintenance of buildings; and
.Safety of buildings and machinery.
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