Under the Factories Act 1948, what is the maximum permissible weight that can be carried by an adult male worker in a factory without mechanical assistance?

• A There is no fixed limit under the Act
• B 65 kg
• C 70 kg
• D 55 kg ✓

Explanation

Under Section 34 of the Factories Act 1948, the maximum weight that may be lifted or carried by an adult male worker without mechanical assistance is 55 kg. For adult females, the limit is 30 kg, and for adolescents and children, the limits are lower and they are prohibited from carrying excessive loads. These limits are specified in the rules framed under the Act and are frequently examined.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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