Factories Act, 1948
24. Striking gear and devices for cutting off power
(1) In every factory-
(a) suitable striking gear or other efficient
mechanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving
belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission
machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and
maintained as to prevent the belt from creeping back on to the fast pulley;
(b) driving belts when not in use shall not be
allowed to rest or ride upon shafting in motion.
(2) In every factory suitable devices for cutting off power in
emergencies from running machinery shall be provided and maintained in every
workroom:
PROVIDED that in respect of factories in operation
before the commencement of this Act, the provisions of this sub-section shall
apply only to workrooms in which electricity is used as power.
45 [(3) When a device, which can inadvertently shift from
"off " to "on" position, is provided in a factory to cut
off power, arrangements shall be provided for locking the device in safe
position to prevent accidental starting of the transmission machinery or other
machines to which the device is fitted.]