Schedule XIII

Manufacture of bangles and other articles form cinematograph film and toxic and inflammable

solvents

1. Definitions.- For the purpose of this Schedule,-

(a) toxic and inflammable solvents means,-

(i) solvents like acetone, tetrachloroethene, alcohol, denatured spirit, phenol, any

lacitate, butyle, acetate, di-acetone, alcohol and such other substances which in

the opinion of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator are toxic and inflammable;

(ii) "bangle polish" and "bangle mixture" and such other solvents, by whatever

trade name they are known, used in the manufacture of bangles and other

articles from cellulose films;

(b) "suspension" means suspension from employment in any process in which toxic

and inflammable solvents are used, by written certificates in the Health Register

signed by the Medical Officer, who shall have the power of suspension, as regards

all persons employed in any such process;

(c) "approval" means approved by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator; and

(d) "first employment" means first employment in any manufacturing process referred

to in this Schedule and also re- employment in manufacturing process following

any cessation of employment for a continuous period of three calendar months.

2. Application.- This Schedule shall apply in respect of all factories or any part thereof in

which the process of manufacture of bangles and other articles from cinematograph film or

from toxic and inflammable substances or from both (hereinafter referred to as the said

manufacturing process) is carried on.

3. Protective clothing.- Protective clothing shall be provided and maintained in good repair

for all workers employed in the factory and such clothing shall be worn by the workers

concerned. The protective clothing shall consist of a suitable apron and if so required by the

Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or head coverings provided in that behalf. The head

coverings so provided shall be washed daily.

4. Ventilation.- Every work-room in which cinematograph film or toxic and inflammable

solvents or both are handled or manipulated or used shall be provided with inlets and outlets

of adequate size so as to secure and maintain efficient ventilation in all parts of the room

during working hours:

Provided that the preparation of "Cylinders" from cinematograph film and toxic and

inflammable solvents, cutting of such cylinders into bangles and heat treatment of the bangle

shall be carried out in an open space under cover, unless specially exempted by the Chief

Inspector-cum-Facilitator .

5. Drying of cinematograph film.- (1) Drying of cinematograph film shall not be done

except under such conditions, as will prevent the cinematograph film from coming into

contract or proximity with any source of heat or heated surface in such a manner, as would

render the cinematograph film liable to be ignited or decomposed.

(2) Loose unwound cinematograph film shall be enclosed during drying in such a manner that

a person in a room will be protected as far as practicable from an outburst of flame.

(3) The temperature in any part of a drying enclosure for loose unwound cinematograph film

other than a safety acetate film, shall not at any time exceeding 110 degree F. A thermometer

shall be kept available in every room in which such drying is done.

(4) Boiling of raw films either alone or in conjunction with other chemicals or heating of

bangles and other articles made of film shall be carried out in any open space.

(5) A sufficient number of buckets filled with water shall be provided near the places where

bangles are subjected to heat treatment.

6. Storage of raw materials.- (1) Each roll or package of cinematograph film used in any of

the said manufacturing process, shall except when required to be exposed for the purposes of

the work carried on, be kept in a separate box, properly closed and constructed of metal or

other approved metal.

(2) Without prejudice to the Cinematograph Film Rules, 1948, Municipal Rules and other

rules in force, all cinematograph film not being actually used or manipulated, shall be kept in

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a room or chamber or similar enclosure approved by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator .

Toxic and inflammable solvents stock shall be stored in approved places or containers.

7. Disposal of Waste Films.- (1) All waste and scrap of cinematograph film shall be

collected at frequent intervals during each day and be placed in strong metal receptacles fitted

with self-closing lids and clearly marked with the words "Film Waster".

(2) No material liable to ignite spontaneously nor anything likely to ignite or decompose

cinematograph film, shall be placed in the receptacle.

(3) At the end of each days' work, waste and scrap films shall be either transferred to a store-

room or removed from the premises.

(4) Waste films and shavings shall be destroyed by burning in an open place under controlled

conditions. They shall not be allowed to be thrown or scattered in or about the premises of the

Factory.

8. Prohibition for smoking.- (1) No person shall be allowed to smoke in any room in which

cinematograph film is manipulated, used or stored.

(2) No open fire or light or any smoking materials or matches nor anything likely to ignite or

decompose cinematograph film, shall be allowed in any store-room or any room in which

cinematograph film or toxic inflammable solvents or both are stored, manipulated or used.

9. Caution with regard to electrical installation.- All electrical installations and fittings

shall be of flame proof type.

10. Floor of work-rooms.- The floor of every work-room in which any of the said

manufacturing processes are carried on, shall be,-

(a) of cement or similar material, so as to be smooth and impervious to water;

(b) maintained in sound condition;

(c) kept free from materials, plants or other obstruction not required for, or produced

in, the process carried on in the room; and

(d) cleaned daily after being thoroughly sprayed with water at a time when no other

work is being carried on in the room.

11. Time to be allowed for washing.- Before each meal and before the end of the days'

work, at least ten minutes in addition to the regular meal times, shall be allowed for washing

to each person who has been employed in any of the said manufacturing processes.

12. Facilities for bathing.- Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may require any factory

occupier to provide bath accommodation for all persons engaged in all or in any of the said

manufacturing processes and also sufficient supply of soap and clean towels.

13. Firefighting appliances. -(1) Adequate means for extinguishing fires having regard to

the amount of Celluloid present in the room at any one time, shall be kept constantly

provided for each work-room and store-room.

(2) The firefighting appliances shall be maintained in good condition and kept in a position

which is easily accessible.

14. Means of escape in case of fire.- Adequate means of escape fire shall be provided in

every room in which cinematograph film is manipulated used or stored and the means of

escape shall not be deemed adequate unless,-

(a) at least two separate exits are provided from every such room and two safe ways

of escape from the building are available for all persons employed in the factory,

and

(b) all doors and windows provided in connection with the means of escape are

constructed to open outwards readily.

15. Cautionary notices.- (1) Cautionary notices explaining the dangers to which workers are

exposed due to any of the said manufacturing processes being carried, shall be affixed in

prominent positions in the factory where they may be easily and conveniently read by the

persons employed. The said notices shall be printed in the languages understood by the

majority of workers employed in the factory.

(2) If any person employed in the factory is illiterate, effective steps shall be taken to explain

carefully to such illiterate person, the contents of the notices.

16. Exemptions.- If in respect of any factory. the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator is satisfied

that owing to the exceptional circumstances or infrequency of the process, or for any other

reason, all or any of the provisions of this Schedule are not necessary for the protection of the

persons employed in the factory, he may by a certificate in writing exempt such factory from

all or any of the provisions, on such condition, as he may specify therein. Such certificate

may at any time be revoked by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator without assigning any

reasons.