(1) 1[In every factory] in which the process of grinding is carried on there shall be permanently affixed to or placed near each machine in use a notice indicating the maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel, the speed of the shaft or spindle upon which the wheel is mounted, and the diameter of the pulley upon such shaft or spindle necessary to secure such safe working peripheral speed.
(2) The speeds indicated in notices under sub-section (1) shall not be exceeded.
(3) Effective measures shall be taken in every factory to ensure that the safe working peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket, fly-wheel, pulley, disc or similar appliance driven by power is not exceeded.
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1. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "in every
room in a factory" (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