Is Hiring a Medical Officer Necessary for Our Factory with 50-80 Employees? How Do Others Handle This?

We are running a factory with 50 to 80 employees. Is a medical officer mandatory for us?

Occupational Health Requirements for Factories

As per the Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950, a factory carrying out hazardous processes and employing 51 to 200 workers must have an occupational health center with a part-time doctor who visits the factory twice a week. The doctor's services should be readily available during medical emergencies.

You can also refer to the West Bengal Factories Rules.