According to The Factories Act 1948, Its compulsory for the factories under this act to get their workforce go through the medical examination.
75. Power to require medical examination
Where an Inspector is of opinion
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That any person working in a factory without a certificate of fitness is a young person, or
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That a young person working in a factory with a certificate of fitness is no longer fit to work in the capacity stated therein
he may serve on the manager of the factory a notice requiring that such person or young person, as the case may be, shall be examined by a certifying surgeon, and such person or young person shall not, if the Inspector so directs, be employed, or permitted to work in any factory until he has been so examined and has been granted a certificate of fitness or a fresh certificate of fitness, as the case may be, under section 69, or has been certified by the certifying surgeon examining him not to be a young person.
This is a branch of public health concerned with the health and well-being of workers. Its aims are to eliminate hazards and reduce industrial fatigue in the workplace. The main purpose of Industrial health is occupational safety and health in factories and docks. It also advises factories on various problems concerning safety, health, efficiency and well - being of the persons at work places
Benefits: Occupational health aims to ensure that companies can be as effective as possible with protecting their employees’ health and well-being. Through practical occupational health management of employees’ health and care issues, early intervention and clinical assistance has widespread business benefits, including:
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Conforming to health and safety legislation
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Improved staff motivation and performance ultimately increases profitability
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Informed recruitment and deployment results in a reduction in staff turnover, better staff attendance and retention and an increased public image of the company making it more attractive as an employer
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Prevention of disabling illness/disease
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Reduced risk and cost of litigation
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Identification of reasons for non-attendance, trends and patterns within departments, allowing the opportunity to take preventative and corrective action
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Increased profit and productivity
