Section 2 in The West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958
2. Definitions.
- In these rules unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context:(a)"The Act" means the Factories Act, 1958, and "section" means a section of the Act.(b)"Artificial Humidification" means the introduction of moisture into the air of a room by any artificial means whatsoever, except the unavoidable escape of steam or water vapour into the atmosphere directly due to a manufacturing process:Provided that the introduction of air directly from outside through moistened mats or screens placed in opening at times when the temperature of the room is [26.7 degrees or more, shall not be deemed to be artificial humidification. [Vide Notification No. 2049-L.W./L.W./IR-12/68 dated 24th Oct. 1968](c)"Belt" includes any driving strap or rope.(d)[ "Degree" (of temperature) means degrees on the Centigrade scale.] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', '(h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991](e)[ "Form" means a form appended to these rules.] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', '(h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991](f)[ "Fume" includes gas or vapour.] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', (h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991](g)[ "Hygrometer" means an accurate wet and dry bulb hygrometer conforming to the prescribed conditions as regards constructions and maintenance.] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', '(h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991](h)[ "Inspector" means an officer appointed under sub-section (I) of Section 8 of the Act and includes the Joint Chief Inspector of Factories, Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories and Junior Inspector of Factories.] [Clause (h) inserted by West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991](i)"Maintained" means maintained in an efficient [state] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', '(h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991] in efficient working order and in good repair.](j)[ "Septic tank latrine" means a latrine of the Septic tank type, together with its filter beds, and includes activated sludge latrines and aerobacterial latrines.] [Renumbered the clause '(e)', '(g)', '(h)', '(i)', '(k)' and '(l)' as '(d)'. '(e)', '(f)', '(g)', '(i)' and '(j)' respectively. vide West Bengal Factories Amendment Rules, 1991]
