1.THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 AND THE RULES MADE THERE UNDER.
FUNCTIONS UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 AND THE RULES MADE THERE UNDER.
Approval of factory plans
Registration, grant & renewal of factory license
Routine inspections of registered factories
Inspections for new coverage of factories
To attend complaints
Investigation of accidents, dangerous occurrences & occupational diseases reported
Initiate legal proceedings against the defaulters in the court of law & follow up for the same
Recognition of Competent Persons, Safety Officers, Factory Medical Officers, Welfare Officers, Occupational Health Laboratories & Occupational Safety and Health Auditors under the Act and the Rules.
Issue of Notifications, Framing & amendment of rules prescribed under the aforesaid Act
Functions under The Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Implementation & enforcement of Manufacture, Storage & Import Of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 in the factories registered under the Factories Act, 1948.