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Government of Kerala

Department of Factories and Boilers

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.

  • Vision

    Achieve Zero Occupational diseases and industrial accidents.

  • Mission

    Ensure Safety, Health and Welfare of the workers in Factories and construction sites by enforcing various legislations and there by safeguard them from work related diseases and prevent Industrial accidents.

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Our Strength

Shri. Shanavas S IAS
Secretary, Labour And Skills
Shri. P. Pramod
Director, Factories And Boilers
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Dept. of Factories & Boilers · Govt. of Kerala

Complaint & Grievances
Redressal System

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.

System Operational
Secure & Confidential

Easy OSH Complaint Filing

Report workplace safety violations, health hazards, or illegal factory operations in minutes — in English or Malayalam.

Simple guided form

Real-Time Grievance Tracking

Monitor your complaint from acknowledgement through investigation to final resolution — with live status updates.

Live progress updates

Identity Protected

All submissions are fully encrypted and handled under Kerala Government privacy and data-protection regulations.

End-to-end encrypted

Web Portal & Mobile App

Access via the web portal or the Thozhil Suraksha Android app — available to all workers including inter-state migrants.

Android · Any browser
Department of Factories & Boilers, Kerala
Report a grievance now — free, confidential, and effective
Live Platform · Kerala FAB-GIS K-SAFE Platform

FAB-GIS / K-SAFE

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

Kerala's journey toward
Vision Zero industrial accidents.

01 Identify Hazards Early
02 Respond at Speed of Data
03 Build a Safer Kerala

Core Capabilities

What K-SAFE Delivers

End-to-end industrial safety, digitally governed

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FAB-GIS Living Map
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Emergency Alerts
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Mobile Inspection
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Predictive Prevention
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Owner Portal
Digital Governance

Online Services

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Public Services

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Department Users

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Safety First!

Take the extra step to safety

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.

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What Our Clients Say

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The Department's online services ensure transparent, fast and timely services for business entrepreneurs. Highly appreciable!

Ramesh Nair

Ramesh Nair

MD, APTIV Connection System India Pvt Ltd

FAQ

Most common question about our services

Which type of the industries require the Factory Permit Approval from the Department of Factories & Boilers, Kerala

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