Section 41-C of The Factories Act 1948

Specific responsibility of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes

b) Appoint person who possess qualifications and experience in handling hazardous substances and
are competent to supervise such handling within the factory and to provide at the working place
all the necessary facilities for protecting the workers in the manner prescribed.

Provided that where any question arises as to the qualifications and experience of a person so
appointed, the decision of the Chief Inspector shall be final;

Rule 68(S) – Qualification, etc. of Supervisor

(1) All person who are required to supervise the handling of hazardous substance shall possess the
following qualification and experience:
a. (i) A degree in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 5 years
experience: or
(ii) A Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology
with 2 years experience.
The experience stipulated above shall be in process operation and maintenance in the
Chemical industry.
b. The Chief Inspector may require the Supervisor to undergo training in Health and Safety.
(2) The syllabus and duration of the above training and the organization conducting the training shall
be approved by the DGFASLI or the State Government in accordance with the guidelines issued
by the DGFASLI.
 GUIDELINES FOR TRAINING OF QUALIFIED SUPERVISORS UNDER SECTION
41C(b)
of the Factories Act 1948 and u/r 68-S of the Gujarat Factories Rules 1963

1. Guidelines under Section 41-C:

Persons who are required to supervise handling of hazardous substances/chemicals shall possess the
following qualification and experience:

(a) (i) A Bachelor’s Degree with Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology,
with not less than five years experience.

OR

(ii) A Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or

Technology, with not less than two years experience.

The experience stipulated above shall be in process operation and maintenance in the Chemical Industry.

(b) The Chief Inspector may require the supervisor to undergo training in Health and Safety.

However, the decision of the CIF concerned with be final in case of any doubt regarding qualifications
and/or experience.

2. The contents of syllabus of the training programme for supervisory personnel working in any factory
involving hazardous process are given below:-

1 Statutory provisions- Minimum

No. of
sessio
ns
(each of
75 min).
1.1 The Factories Act 1948 and Rules 3
1.2 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules with special 2
emphasis on MSIHC Rules & Handling of Hazardous Wastes Rules.
1.3 The Indian Petroleum Act 1934 and Rules. 1
1.4 The Indian Explosives Act 1884 and Rules. 1
1.5 The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessel Rules. 1
1.6 Indian Boilers Act and Rules. 1
1.7 The Insecticides Act and Rules. 1
1.8 Other applicable Acts and Rules. 1
Note: Inputs to be imparted to the participants in the above Acts and
Rules should be relevant to the factory processes and operations.
2. Basic Principles of Accident Prevention
2.1 Basic philosophy of industrial Accidents- 1
Causation and Prevention.
2.2 Safety and Health Policy. 1
2.3 Types of hazards – physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical. 1
2.4 Role of supervisor in promoting safety and health. 1
2.5 Accident analysis. 1
2.6 Principal factors for classification. 1
2.7 Formulation of accident prevention programme. 2
2.8 Accident Case study. 1

3. Techniques of Identification of Hazards

3.1 Plant safety inspection. 2
3.2 Accident investigation. 2
3.3 Hazards and operability (HAZOP) study. 1
4. Control Techniques
4.1 Dilution.
4.2 Segregation.
4.3 Isolation.
4.4 Enclosure. 4
4.5 Barricading.
4.6 Guarding.
4.7 Substitution etc.

Paper II

1 Statutory provisions- Minimum

No. of
sessio
ns
(each of
75 min).
5. Chemical Hazards and specific control measures-
5.1 Storage, Handling & Transportation of Chemicals 2
(safety in bulk storage and handling of hazardous chemicals,
chemical process safety)
5.2 Permit to work – procedure and compliance. 1
5.3 Safety in shut-down and start-up procedures. 2
5.4 Colour coding of pipelines, cylinders & valves. 1
5.5 Instrumentation for safe operating plant procedures (SOPs). 2
5.6 Personal Hygiene. 1
5.7 Industrial Classification & Labeling. 1
5.8 Chemical Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 1
5.9 Housekeeping, Ventilation & lighting. 1
5.1 Personal Protective Equipment. 2
0
6 Fire and Explosion Hazards
6.1 Chemistry of fire. 1
6.2 Flash point, explosive limits. 1
6.3 Portable and fixed fire fighting systems. 2
6.4 Hazards area classification and safety aspects including Flame 2
proof electrical equipment.
6.5 DOW fire and explosion index. 2
6.6 Reporting deviations for inspection, refilling, examination etc. of 1
fire fighting system.
7. Health Hazards due to chemical exposure
7.1 Factors contributing to hazardous situation. 1
7.2 Routes of entry. 1
7.3 Concentration and types of exposure. 2
7.4 Work environment monitoring techniques and procedure. 2
7.5 Toxic effects of chemicals. 1
7.6 Health monitoring & IH practices. 1
7.7 First Aid. 1
 8 Chemical emergency procedures
8.1 The on-site Emergency Plan. 1
8.2 Key persons and their responsibilities.
8.3 Alarms.
8.4 Control room.
8.5 Evacuation & Off-site Emergency Plan. 6
8.6 Safe Assembly points.
8.7 Rehearsals.
8.8 Rehabilitation of the affected area.
9 Counselling and Motivating for safety and health.
9.1 Techniques. 1
9.2 Strategies. 1
10 Others
10. Safety audit. 1
1
10. Communication skills for safety and health at work. 2
2
Total 73
3. Participating supervisor if for valid reason after minimum attendance of 75%
could not attend the test and failures in the test, shall be required to qualify
within a period of one year, from the date of declaration of previous test result.

Procedure for Approval of Training Institution/Organization:

1. The application in quadruplicate in the prescribed format should be sent to the

approving authority. (Please see Annexure – II).

2. Approval issued by DGFASLI shall be valid throughout India.

3. If necessary, approving authority may visit Institution/Organization for

verification.

4.(A) So far as the approval by DGFASLI is concerned, an officer not below the rank of
Director shall be the Chairman and another member on the committee from
DGFASLI shall work as member-secretary.

(B) For approvals to be issued by CIFs of the State, Chief Inspector of Factories shall
be the Chairman and a member of the Committee from Inspectorate of Factories
shall work as the member-secretary.

In addition to the above, two members of DGFASLI and CIF Committee, the
following members may also be included on the Committee:

(i) Representative from DGFASLI (on the Committee constitute by CIF).

(ii) Representative from CIF (on the Committee constituted by DGFASLI).

(iii) A representative from industries association such as ICMA, CII, BCCI.

(iv) A representative from any professional training institute of repute.

The committee shall consist of not less than three members for the purpose of
recommending the eligibility of the training institute/center/organization for
approval.

NOTE: A body of minimum 7 professionals, who have minimum of 10 years of

experience in the areas of industrial Safety and Health shall be eligible to apply
for approval by authorities concerned.