Section 40:
Safety of buildings and machinery.
(1) If it appears to the Inspector that any building or part
of a building or any part of the ways, machinery or plant in a factory is in such a condition that it is
dangerous to human life or safety, he may serve on 1[the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an
order in writing specifying the measures which in his opinion should be adopted, and requiring them to be
carried out before a specified date.
(2) If it appears to the Inspector that the use of any building or part of a building or any part of the
ways, machinery or plant in a factory involves imminent danger to human life or safety, he may serve on
1[the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing prohibiting its use until it has been
properly repaired or altered.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 18, for "the manager" (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).