CHAPTER V
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS
D. BEEDI AND CIGAR WORK
33. Cleanliness and hygiene.[i]
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The employer of every industrial premise for manufacture of beedi and cigar shall ensure that:- (i) every industry including its premises and surroundings are kept in sanitary and hygienic condition; (ii) surfaces of walls and ceilings, including windows and skylights, are always kept clean and maintained in a hygienic condition; (iii) the floor of every workroom is maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, dry and nonslippery condition; (iv) where wet work processes are carried out — a. effective drainage is maintained; b. false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places are provided; and c. anti-skid footwear and other suitable safety and protective gears for use while at work in such place are provided without expense to the employees; (v) workrooms are cleaned as often as required by the nature of the work carried on; (vi) as far as practicable, sweeping and cleaning are done— a. during intervals between work; and b. in such a manner as to prevent the raising of dust; (vii) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of waste are made under the effective supervision. |
[i] Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 345(E) dated 08-05-2026