Section 14 of the Factories Act of 1948 covers dust and fumes in factories:

 Section 14 of the Factories Act of 1948 covers dust and fumes in factories: 

Prevent inhalation and accumulation

Measures must be taken to prevent dust, fumes, and other impurities from being inhaled or accumulating in workrooms. 

Exhaust appliances

Exhaust appliances should be used as close as possible to the source of the dust, fumes, or other impurities. 

Enclose the source

The source of the dust, fumes, or other impurities should be enclosed as far as possible. 

Internal combustion engines

Stationary internal combustion engines can only be operated if the exhaust is conducted into the open air. Other internal combustion engines can only be operated in a room if effective measures are taken to prevent fumes from accumulating. 

The Factories Act also includes provisions for: 

Shelters, restrooms, and lunch rooms 

Increasing the minimum age for children to work 

Reducing the number of hours a child can work 

Preventing children from working between certain hours 

Health, safety, and welfare provisions for apprentices