Arihant Textiles Ltd. (ATL) is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing of Bed Sheets, Cushion Covers, Towels, Curtains and like items. The company is having its Corporate Office in Mumbai and works office at S

Arihant Textiles Ltd. (ATL) is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing of Bed Sheets, Cushion Covers, Towels, Curtains and like items. The company is having its Corporate Office in Mumbai and works office at Solapur. After purchasing the cotton seeds, the cotton is processed by the company to manufacture yarn. The processing method involves cleaning, picking, carding, combing, drawing, roving, and spinning. The cotton fibers are separated from the seeds in cotton ginning. The compressed fiber is unraveled using a mixing and blowing machine, cleaned, and processed into sheet-shaped to begin the spinning process. The machinery section where the cotton seeds are segregated and cleaned through machines is very much hazardous. The vapour of cotton gets spread in the hall which directly affects the respiratory system of human being. Although a partition curtain (between the ginning machine and outer tray for storage of cotton balls) is put in place, however the workers are advised to keep a double folded mask on their face (covering nose, mouth and ear) to prevent the inhalation of cotton particles. The company hires the workers as per the requirement. The cotton is planted from March to June and harvested from August to December. Since during the off season the supply of raw cotton seeds are short, accordingly the less number of workers are hired and in peak season the number is increased. However, on an average 200 to 225 workers usually works in the factory throughout the year, which includes both the gender. The factory do not have separate wash room and rest room facility for the women, where the women workers may feel comfortable during the lunch hours and may feed to their newborn child. For unskilled labour who work in ginning section, the company usually hires women of the local village. Around 125 women have been provided employment in the factory. Most of the women are required to do the work near the cotton ginning machine which remains in motion, while removing cotton balls from the cotton-openers. The machine also requires periodical cleaning and oiling, which are also being performed by women workers. Considering the above case, answer the following questions: What are the obligations on the part of the factory occupier to take measures with regard to health, safety and welfare measures specifically for the women workers under the Factories Act, 1948?