Section – 85. 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 or medical records of workers exposed to chemical, toxic or other harmful substances manufactured, stored, handled or transported in the factory, and such records shall be accessible to the workers subject to prescribed conditions;
(b) appoint qualified and experienced persons competent to supervise handling of hazardous substances and provide necessary protective facilities at the workplace as prescribed:
Provided that where any question arises regarding such qualifications and experience, the decision of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall be final;
(c) provide for medical examination of every worker—
(i) before assignment to work involving hazardous substances; and
(ii) periodically during employment and after cessation of such work, at intervals not exceeding twelve months, in the prescribed manner.