The Government of Maharashtra has notified amendment of Factories (Safety Audit) Rules

The government of Maharashtra in its Notification No. FAC-2023/CR.No.52(Part-2)/Labour – 4 dated 19^th June 2024 has released Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit)(Amendment) Rules, 2024.  Applicability is changed from factories employing 250 workers to factories employing 50 workers. Some other changes include informing electronically of the commencement of safety audit to Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health within 7 days for the earlier 15 days, changes in proforma of safety audit, non-eligibility for renewal of certificate of recognition as a safety auditor, etc.