What is revolving machinery section under the factories act 1948?

Section 30, Chapter IV Safety

Revolving means move in a circle on a central axis (Ref: Google). 

Notice should be permanently affixed to or placed near each machine in use indicating the maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel, the speed of the shaft or spindle upon which the wheel is mounted, and the diameter of the pulley upon such shaft or spindle necessary to secure such safe working peripheral speed.




Also indicated speed should not be exceeded during the course of task completion.

Effective measure shall be taken in every factory to ensure that the safe working peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket, flywheel, pulley, disc or similar appliance driven by power is not exceeded.

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Ref: www.dgfasli.nic.in

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