IGNOU MIS 22 2026 2027 - What are the general responsibilities of an occupier according to Fact

Question

What are the general responsibilities of an occupier according to Factories
Act 1948? Discuss.

07 Aug 2026

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Word Count : 324

Under the **Factories Act, 1948**, the **occupier** is the person who has ultimate control over the affairs of a factory. The Act places major responsibility on the occupier to ensure the **health, safety and welfare of workers**. The general responsibilities include: 1. **Ensuring health and safety** The occupier must ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the **health, safety and welfare of all workers** while they are at work. 2. **Providing safe working conditions** Machinery, equipment, production processes and systems of work must be arranged and maintained so

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