No traversing part of a self-acting machine in any factory and no material carried thereon shall, if the space over which it runs is a space over which any person is liable to pass, whether in the course of his employment or otherwise, be allowed to run on its outward or inward traverse within a distance of 1[forty-five centimetres] from any fixed structure which is not part of the machine:
Provided that the Chief Inspector may permit the continued use of a
machine installed before the commencement of this Act which does not comply
with the requirements of this section on such conditions for ensuring safety
as he may think fit to impose.
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1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 11, for "eighteen inches" (w.e.f.
1-12-1987).
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