The Department of Factories & Boilers is under the Ministry of Labour and Skills. The main responsibility of the Department is to check whether the factory Act 1948 and the Indian Boiler Act of 1923 are complied by the factories.The department is designed to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the Factory workers and of the ordinary people. Director is the head of the department. The department is divided into three regions under which there are 22 factory divisions and 25 additional factory divisions.
An initiative by the Department of Factories & Boilers, Ministry of Labour, Government of Kerala dedicated to addressing Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) issues across Kerala’s workplaces. Factory workers — including guest workers from other states — can securely report concerns on safety, health, and working conditions for prompt and effective resolution.
Our vision: Zero Industrial Accidents & Diseases by 2030.
Report workplace safety violations, health hazards, or illegal factory operations in minutes — in English or Malayalam.
Monitor your complaint from acknowledgement through investigation to final resolution — with live status updates.
All submissions are fully encrypted and handled under Kerala Government privacy and data-protection regulations.
Access via the web portal or the Thozhil Suraksha Android app — available to all workers including inter-state migrants.
Kerala Spatial Administration for Factory Enforcement
A geospatial governance system mapping every factory & boiler in Kerala onto one living digital canvas — enabling real-time emergency response, predictive prevention, and transparent industrial oversight.
Strategic Mission
Core Capabilities
End-to-end industrial safety, digitally governed
The most crucial aspect is safeguarding the lives and health of workers. Factory and boiler environments often involve high-risk activities, heavy machinery, high temperatures, and hazardous substances. Prioritizing safety measures minimizes accidents, injuries, and occupational health hazards.
View MoreThe Department's online services ensure transparent, fast and timely services for business entrepreneurs. Highly appreciable!
Through the FABOS, services such as license and permit approvals and payments are processed smoothly in a short time...."
Any of the Industries employing More than 10 Numbers of Workers requires to get the factory permit approval before applying for the registration. Factories employing less than 10 workers shall obtain registration and license according to the notification under section 85 of Factories Act 1948
