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( 1 ) In eve r y factory--
(a) suitable striking gear or other efficient me chanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which fo r m part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, pla c ed and maintained as to prevent the belt from creeping back on the fast pulley;
(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 workroom :
Provided that in respect of factories in operation before the commencement of this Act, the provisions of this sub-section shall apply only to workrooms in which electricity is used as power.
1[( 3 ) When a device, which can inadvertently shift from "off " to "on" position, is provided in a factory to cut off power, arrangements shall be provided for locking the device in safe position to prevent accidental star t ing of the transmission machinery or other machines to which the device is fitted].
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1. Inserted by Act 94 of 1976, section 12 ( w.e.f. 26-10-1976) .