Factories Act, 1934 — section 29

29. Striking gear and devices for cutting off power..—_(1) In every factory

(a)suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliances shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and maintained as to prevent the belt from creeping back on the fast pulleys ;

(b)driving belts when not in use shall not be allowed to rest or ride upon shafting in motion.

(2)In every factory suitable devices for cutting off power in emergencies from running machinery shall be provided and maintained in every work-room.

(3)In respect of factories in operation before the commencement of this Ordinance the provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply only to work-rooms in which electricity is used for power. 1 Subs. by Act No. XVI of 1973, s. 10.