Factories Act, 1948
17. Lighting
(1) In every part of a factory where workers are working or
passing there shall be provided and maintained sufficient and suitable
lighting, natural or artificial, or both.
(2) In every factory all glazed windows and skylights used for
the lighting of the workroom shall be kept clean on both the inner and outer
surfaces and so far as compliance with the provisions of any rules made under
sub-section (3) of section 13 will allow, free from obstruction.
(3) In every factory effective provision shall, so far as is
practicable, be made for the prevention of-
(a) glare, either directly from a source of
light or by reflection from a smooth or polished surface;
(b) the formation of shadows to such an extent
as to cause eye-strain or the risk of accident to any worker.
(4) The State Government may prescribe standards of sufficient
and suitable lighting for factories or for any class or description of
factories or for any manufacturing process.