(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Display of emergency numbers 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 139
Section 139 of the Code requires every employer to display emergency telephone numbers, disaster management protocols, and inspector contact information prominently across the establishment.
Install luminescent, weatherproof emergency display boards at all factory gates, cafeteria entrances, and hazardous bay corridors, verifying monthly that all listed telephone numbers are operational.