law: Factories Act, 1948 
  32. Floors, stairs and means of access 
  In every factory- 
  (a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of
  
  sound construction and properly maintained 54[and shall be kept free
  
  from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip], and where it
  
  is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages, and gangways shall be
  
  provided with substantial handrails;
  (b) there shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be
  
  provided and maintained safe means of access to every place at which any person
  
  is at any time required to work.
   55  [(c) When any person has to work at a height from where he
  
  is likely to fall, provision shall be made, so far as is reasonably
  
  practicable, by fencing or otherwise, to ensure the safety of the person so
  
  working.]