The Indian Factories Act 1881, 15 of 1881, (Rep., Act 12 of 1911)

Section 12

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

12. (a) Every fly-wheel directly connected with a steam-engine, or water-wheel or other mechanical power in any part of a factory, and every part of a steam-engine or water-wheel, (b) every hoist or teagle near which any person is liable to pass or be employed, and (c) every other part of the machinery or mill-gearing of a factory which may, in the opinion of the local Inspector, be dangerous if left unfenced, and which he may have ordered to be fenced, shall, while the same is in motion, be kept by the occupier of such factory securely fenced. Any order under clause (c) may be set aside, on appeal or otherwise, by the Local Government or such authority as it may appoint in this behalf. Notices. Notice to be given of accidents.

Source: India Code