What are the measures to be taken by an establishment in respect of the health and safety of the employees as per the Shops & Establishments Act?

Created by Gokila Aruchamy, Modified on Thu, 6 Apr, 2023 at 5:07 PM by Gokila Aruchamy

What are the measures to be taken by an establishment in respect of the health and safety of the employees as per the Shops & Establishments Act?


As per the provisions of the Act, every establishment should take the following measures for the health and safety of the employees:


  • Maintain cleanliness. The premises should always be maintained neat and clean.
  • Have facilities for disposal of waste and effluence.
  • Provide for proper ventilation.
  • Provide sufficient lighting.
  • Maintain all precautions against fire.

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