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Is full time medical officer required for non hazaradous industry (East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh)

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A.Dear Client,
Under Section 45(4), In factories where more than 500 workers are employed, the Act typically mandates that a full-time medical officer must be appointed. In factories with fewer than 500 workers, a part-time medical officer may suffice, and this is often determined by the specific state rules. Model Rules Under the Factories Act, 1948, Rule 76 specify the requirement of appointing medical officers in industries depending on the number of employees and the nature of the work. Various states in India have amended the Factories Act and Rules, which may impose different requirements. We hope that our response is helpful to you.
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A.Dear Client,
Any factory engaged in hazardous processes as defined under Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act, 1948, must have an OHC. Under the Factories Act, 1948, the requirements for an Occupational Health Centre (OHC) in a factory depend on the number of workers employed. A factory with 50 or more workers must have a qualified medical practitioner registered under the relevant state medical council. The medical practitioner should be in charge of the OHC. Factory with 150 or more workers should have a full-time qualified medical practitioner during working hours and a Factory with 500 or more should have a full-time presence of a qualified medical practitioner for 24 hours. A full-time medical practitioner for a non-hazardous factory or industry depends upon the necessity and recommendation of the Chief Inspector of Factories and the provision of state-specific rules that vary from state to state.
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