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The 1982 Rules apply strictly to the whole state of Maharashtra. They stipulate when a factory must legally employ a dedicated Safety Officer. Who Must Appoint a Safety Officer?

Under the applicable Maharashtra factories framework, the appointment of a dedicated Safety Officer becomes a statutory requirement based on the scale of the workforce.

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: Factories must appoint a Safety Officer if they employ 1,000 or more workers or are notified by the State Government due to hazardous operations. Qualifications :

Safety Officers must have a status equivalent to other executive staff in the factory.

The "Maharashtra Safety Officer Rules 1982" isn't just a dusty PDF to download for an audit. It is a dynamic framework that prevents factory fires, amputations, and fatalities in the industrial heartlands of Maharashtra.