<prompt> All the follow ing are Standards laid dow n by the FactoriesAct except -Minimum 500 cubic feet space per workerMaximum working hours including oveime per week : 60 hoursDefines any factory that employs 10 or more work ers where power is not usedProhibition of employment of children below 14  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Defines any factory that employs 10 or more workers where power is not used o According to older edition of Park 19th and older, the answer of this question was c, because previously the act defined factory as an establishment employing :- i 10 or more worker where power is used. ii 20 or more worker where power is not used. o But, now the definition of factory includes all establishments employing 10 or more persons, whether power is used or not. o So, now the answer is none for this question. FACTORIES ACT The first Indian Factories act dates as for back as 1881. o The act was revised and amended several times, the lates being the factories Amendment act, 1987. o The standards laid down by the factories Act - 1.Scope The act defines factory as an establishment employing - 10 or more worker whether power is used or not. 2. Health, safety welfare o Following standards are recommended A minimum 4500 Cu ft ofspace for each worker not taking into account space more than 14 feet above the group level. ii For factories installed before the 1948 Act, a minimum of 350 Cu ft of space per worker iii A safety officer in every factory where in 1000 or workers are employed iv A welfare officer in every factoty where in 500 or more workers are employed. v A canteen where in more than 250 or more workers are employed. vi Creches where in more than 30 women workers are employed. 3. Employment of young persons a Standards are - i Children less than 14 years have been restricted from employment in factories. ii Adolescents 15-18 years need to he duly ceified by ceifying surgeons regarding their fitness for work. iii Adolescent employee is allowed to work only between 6 AM to 7 PM 4. Standards of work Standards arc - i A maximum of 4 hours per week, not exceeding 9 hours per day with rest for at least 12 hours after 5 hours of continuous work. ii For adolescent -4 4: hours per day iii The total number of hours of work in a week including oveime shall not exceed 60. 5. Leave with wages Standards are besides weekly holidays - i Leave with wages after 12 months continuous service ? a One day for every 20 days of work in adult b One day for every 15 days of work in children c The leave can be accumulated upto 30 days in case of adults and 40 days in case of children. 