(1) In every factory suitable arrangements for sitting shall be provided and maintained for all workers obliged to work in a standing position, in order that they may take advantage of any opportunities for rest which may occur in the course of their work.
(2) If, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, the workers in any factory engaged in a particular manufacturing process or working in a particular room are able to do their work efficiently in a sitting position, he may, by order in writing, require the occupier of the factory to provide before a specified date such seating arrangements as may be practicable for all workers so engaged or working.
(3) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,
declare that the provisions of sub-section (1) shall not apply to any
specified factory or class or description of factories or to any specified
manufacturing process.
Section 42 of Factories Act - Washing facilities
Section 43 of Factories Act - Facilities for storing and drying clothing
Section 44 of Factories Act - Facilities for sitting
Section 45 of Factories Act - First-aid appliances
Section 46 of Factories Act - Canteens
Section 47 of Factories Act - Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms
Section 48 of Factories Act - Creches
Section 49 of Factories Act - Welfare officers
Section 50 of Factories Act - Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter