Factories Act, 1934 — section 33D

33D. Floors, stairs and means of access..—_In every factory

(a)all floors, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained and where it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, ladders, passages and gangways shall be provided with substantial handrails ;

(b)there shall so far as is reasonably practicable be provided and maintained safe means of access to every place at which any person is at any time required to work ;

(c)all places of work from which a worker may be liable to fall a distance exceeding three feet and six inches shall be provided with fencing or there suitable safeguards ; and

(d)adequate provision shall be made for the drainage of floors in wet processes and for the use of slatted stands and platforms.