Section 33 of the Factory Act , 1948 – Pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc

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Section 33: Pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc

(1) In every factory fixed vessel, sump, tank, pit or opening in the ground or in a floor which, by reasons of its depth, situation, construction or contents, is or may be a source of danger, shall be either securely covered or securely fenced.

(2) The State Government may, by order in writing, exempt, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any factory or class or description of factories in respect of any vessel, sump, tank, pit or opening from compliance with the provisions of this section.

Source: official text of The Factory Act , 1948 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Factory Act , 1948.

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