Section 224: Duties of construction medical officers

(1) The medical examination referred to in sub-clause (i) or sub-clause(ii) of clause (a) of rule 223 shall be carried out by a construction medical officer.

(2) The duties and responsibilities of such construction medical officer shall be as given below, namely:-

(a) medical examination of building workers;

(b) first-aid care including emergency medical treatment;

(c) notification of occupational diseases to the concerned authorities in accordance with those rules;

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(d) immunisation services;

(e) medical record upkeep and maintenance:

(f) health education including advisory services on family planning, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation and safety; and

(g) referral Services.