2023 · Q30
Under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, a Safety Committee is to be constituted in a factory where:
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- A1000 or more workers are employed
- BHazardous substances are used or handled
- CHeavy machinery is utilized
- D500 or more workers are employed
Explanation
Section 41G of the Factories Act, 1948 mandates a Safety Committee in every factory where a hazardous process takes place, to promote cooperation between management and workers on safety and health. The trigger is the hazardous nature of the process, not a headcount of 1000 or 500 workers or the mere use of heavy machinery. Hence (b) is correct.