Factories Act, 1948
32. Floors, stairs and means of access
In every factory-
(a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of
sound construction and properly maintained 54[and shall be kept free
from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip], and where it
is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages, and gangways shall be
provided with substantial handrails;
(b) there shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be
provided and maintained safe means of access to every place at which any person
is at any time required to work.
55 [(c) When any person has to work at a height from where he
is likely to fall, provision shall be made, so far as is reasonably
practicable, by fencing or otherwise, to ensure the safety of the person so
working.]