Rule 41. Safety of employment of women under Section 44

(1) No woman employee/worker shall be allowed or required to work near the machinery in motion without wearing a head cap, apron and suitable overcoat so as to avoid the risk of entanglement of clothes and bodily injury from any moving part.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions under clause (iv) of sub-section (1) of section 24, suitable arrangements for sitting shall be provided and maintained separately for all women workers obliged to work in the standing position, in order that they may take advantage of any opportunities for rest which may occur in the course of their work.

(3) As far as practicable woman worker shall not be engaged in any workplace involving poor ergonomics detrimental to the safety and health.

(4) The employer shall ensure that the women are not allowed to be exposed to materials that may influence or affect their menstrual cycles, reproductive health or pregnancy.

(5) The State Government may declare by notification the class of establishments and standards for safeguarding of women in hazardous and dangerous processes from time to time.