(1) In every factory--
(a) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and maintained as to prevent the belt from creeping back on the fast pulley;
(b) driving belts when not in use shall not be allowed to rest or ride upon shafting in motion.
(2) In every factory suitable devices for cutting off power in emergencies from running machinery shall be provided and maintained in every workroom:
Provided that in respect of factories in operation before the commencement of this Act, the provisions of this sub-section shall apply only to workrooms in which electricity is used as power.
1[(3) When a device, which can inadvertently shift from "off" to "on"
position, is provided in a factory to cut off power, arrangements shall be
provided for locking the device in safe position to prevent accidental
starting of the transmission machinery or other machines to which the device
is fitted.]
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1. Ins. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 12 (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).
Section 21 of Factories Act - Fencing of machinery
Section 22 of Factories Act - Work on or near machinery in motion
Section 23 of Factories Act - Employment of young persons on dangerous machines
Section 24 of Factories Act - Striking gear and devices for cutting off power
Section 25 of Factories Act - Self-acting machines
Section 26 of Factories Act - Casing of new machinery
Section 27 of Factories Act - Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton-openers
Section 28 of Factories Act - Hoists and lifts
Section 29 of Factories Act - Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles
Section 30 of Factories Act - Revolving machinery