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Rule 109 of OSHWC(C) Rules, 2026 - Initial and periodical medical examinations in mines

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Last Updated: 08-05-2026

CHAPTER XI

PART IV

MINES

 

109. Initial and periodical medical examinations in mines.[i]

(1) The employer of every mine shall make arrangements for –

(i) initial medical examination of every person seeking employment in a mine;

(ii) periodical medical examination of person employed in a mine annually;

(iii) the medical examination shall be conducted as per FORM-IX.

(2) The periodical medical examination or the X- Ray examination or both, shall be conducted at frequent intervals, if the medical examining authority deems it necessary to confirm a suspected case of a dust related disease.

 

[i] Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 345(E) dated 08-05-2026