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  Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Working at Height working at height  A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for working at height is a systematic and comprehensive approach to ensure the safety of workers who perform tasks at elevated levels. The main objective is to prevent accidents, injuries, or fatalities related to falls. Below is a sample SOP framework for working at height. 1. Purpose and Scope: Purpose: To establish safe working practices for performing tasks at height, in compliance with regulations and industry best practices. Scope: Applies to all workers involved in work at height, including maintenance, construction, or any activity where the risk of falling from height exists. 2. Responsibilities: Employer: Ensure proper safety measures, training, and equipment are provided. Supervisor: Oversee that workers follow SOP, conduct regular inspections, and ensure proper safety protocols are in place. Workers: Follow all safety protocols, us...

"The Factories Act, 1948." Extent: This Act extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir (at the time it was enacted; post-2019 changes have affected Jammu and Kashmir's applicability). Commencement: The Act was enacted on 23rd September 1948 but came into force on 1st April 1949. Specific provisions may have different dates of enforcement as decided by the government. 1. Factory: Any premises where a manufacturing process is carried out with the aid of power and employs 10 or more workers, or without power, employs 20 or more workers. 2. Worker: A person employed in any manufacturing process, cleaning, or any work incidental to a manufacturing process, whether directly or through an agency, and regardless of pay. 3. Occupier: The person with ultimate control over the affairs of the factory, often the owner or a designated manager. The term imposes legal obligations on the occupier for compliance with safety, health, and welfare standa...

 Factories Act, 1948 [Act No. 63 of Year 1948 dated 23rd. September, 1948] Contents Sections Particulars Chapter I Preliminary 1 Short title, extent and commencement 2 Interpretation 3 References to time of day 4 Power to declare different departments to be separate factories or two or more factories to be a single factory 5 Power to exempt during public emergency 6 Approval, licensing and registration of factories 7 Notice by occupier Chapter II The Inspecting Staff 7A General duties of the occupier 7B General duties of manufacturers, etc., as regards articles and substances for use in factories Chapter II The Inspecting Staff 8 Inspectors 9 ...