Overview
Introduced after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), this amendment added Chapter IVA to the Factories Act dealing specifically with hazardous processes, safety committees, and enhanced duties of occupiers. Now substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, though its hazardous process provisions remain influential.
Key Provisions
Chapter IVA — Provisions relating to hazardous processes
Compulsory disclosure of information to workers and community
Safety committees in hazardous factories
Emergency on-site and off-site plans
Enhanced penalties for violations
Applicability
Factories engaged in hazardous processes (Schedule 1) in states yet to notify OSHWC Rules
Amendment History
2020
Superseded by OSH Code 2020 for states that have notified OSHWC Rules.
1987
Original enactment