The Goa Factories Rules 1985
The Factories Act is a social legislation that has been enacted for occupational safety, health, and welfare of workers at work place. The State of Goa has formulated its rules as envisaged under the Act and they are known as The Goa Factories Rules, 1985.
Compliances
- Form 17 - Register of compensatory holidays
- Form 18 - Overtime muster roll for exempted workers
- Form 19 - Notice of period of work for Adult workers
- Form 20 - Register of Adult workers
- Form 21 - Notice of period of work for child workers
- Form 22 - Register of child workers
- Form 23 - Register of Leave with wages
- Form 24 - Leave Book
- Form 25 - Nomination for payment of wages due for period of leave with wages in the event of death of worker
- Form 26 - Certificate of fitness for employment in hazardous processes or dangerous operation
- Form 27 - Health Register
- Form 34 - Annual Returns
- Form 35 - Half Yearly Returns
- Form 36 - Muster Roll
- Form 37 - Register of accidents and dangerous occurrences
Applicability
The Act is applicable to all factories, including State and Central Government, in the premises wherein:
- 10 or more workers are employed with the use of power.
- 20 or more workers are employed without the use of power.
- Less than 10 workers, if the activity is notified by the State Government.
References
Acts & Amendments
The Factories (Goa Amendment) Act, 2020
The Factories Rules, 1985 updated up to 15th Amendment
The Goa Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards Rules, 1993
The Goa Factories (Occupational Safety and Health Audit) Rules, 2014
The Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989