(1) The general illumination over those interior parts of a factory where persons are regularly employed shall be not less than [30 lux] [Substituted by No.1 dated 24.3.1979.] measured in the horizontal plane at a level of [90 cm] [Substituted by No. 1 dated 24.3.1979.] above the floor:Provided that in any such parts in which the mounting height of the light source for general illumination necessarily exceeds [7.5 metres] [Substituted by No. 1 dated 24.3.1979.] measured from the floor or where the structure of the room or the position or construction of the fixed machinery or plant prevents the uniform attainment of this standard, the general illumination at the said level shall be not less than [10 lux] [Substituted by No. 1 dated 24.3.1979.] and where work is actually being done the illumination shall be not less than [30 lux] [Substituted by No. 1 dated 24.3.1979.].(2)The illumination over all other interior parts of the factory over which persons employed pass shall, when and where a person is passing, be not less than [5 lux] [Substituted by No. 1 dated 24.3.1979.] at floor level.(3)Artificial lighting in accordance, with the following standards shall be provided and used in the interior of cotton ginning factories at times when artificial lighting is necessary and is ordinarily used:-(i)by means of electricity, to the satisfaction of the Inspector, one lamp per six gins, each lamp not less than 25 candle power, or(ii)by candles places in glass lanterns of a pattern approved by the Inspector not less than one such lantern for every two gins.(4)The standard specified in this rule shall be without prejudice to the provision of any additional illumination required to render the lighting sufficient and suitable for the nature of the work.
