Mr. A, a contract laborer working in a factory, meets with a serious accident due to non-compliance with safety norms. Who is primarily liable for this accident under the Factories Act, 1948?

Under the Factories Act, 1948, the Occupier is primarily responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all workers, including contract laborers, in the factory premises. Regardless of whether the worker is directly employed or contracted, the Occupier holds the ultimate accountability for maintaining compliance with safety standards and preventing accidents.
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If a manager or contractor fails to uphold safety standards, the responsibility still lies with the Occupier as per Section 7A of the Act.

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