Factories Act, 1948
41C. Specific responsibility of the occupier in relation
to hazardous processes
Every occupier of a factory involving any hazardous process
shall-
(a) maintain accurate and up-to-date health records or, as the
case may be, medical records of the workers in the factory who are exposed to
any chemical, toxic or any other harmful substances which are manufactured,
stored, handled or transported and such records shall be accessible to the
workers subject to such conditions as may be prescribed;
(b) appoint persons who possess qualifications and experience in
handling hazardous substances and are competent to supervise such handling
within the factory and to provide at the working place all the necessary
facilities for protecting the workers in the manner prescribed :
PROVIDED that where any question arises as to the
qualifications and experience of a person so appointed, the decision of the Chief
Inspector shall be final;
(c) provide for medical examination of every worker-
(a) before such worker is assigned to a job
involving the handling of, or working with, a hazardous substance, and
(b) while continuing in such job, and after he
has ceased to work in such job, at intervals not exceeding twelve months, in
such manner as may be prescribed.