(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Disposal of obsolete machinery shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 111
Section 111 of the Code prohibits the sale, hire, or importation of obsolete, substandard, or unguarded machinery, holding manufacturers, importers, and leasing entities accountable for delivering safe industrial equipment.
Incorporate a mandatory warranty in all capital equipment purchase orders certifying that the supplied machinery complies with Section 111 of the OSH Code and BIS machine safety standards, backed by a 10% performance bank guarantee.