Factories Act, 1948
30. Revolving machinery
(1) 51[In every factory] in which the process of
grinding is carried on there shall be permanently affixed to or placed near
each machine in use a notice indicating the maximum safe working peripheral
speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel, the speed of the shaft or spindle
upon which the wheel is mounted, and the diameter of the pulley upon such shaft
or spindle necessary to secure such safe working peripheral speed.
(2) The speeds indicated in notices under sub-section (1) shall
not be exceeded.
(3) Effective measures shall be taken in every factory to ensure
that the safe working peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket,
fly-wheel, pulley, disc or similar appliance driven by power is not exceeded.