Occupational health services in India are evolving rapidly as factories and corporates focus on compliance, employee safety, and preventive care. This 2025 expert guide explores breakthrough solutions — from OHC setup and legal mandates to wellness programs and on-site checkups — designed to transform how businesses approach worker health.
What is an Occupational Health Centre (OHC)?
An Occupational Health Centre is a legally mandated facility within a factory that provides on-site medical care to employees. It serves to:
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Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical checkups
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Provide emergency and first aid response
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Monitor worker health for occupational diseases
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Ensure compliance with statutory health requirements
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Legal Mandates Under the Factories Act
Under Section 41-C of the Factories Act, 1948 and Rule 68-T of the Model Factory Rules, the law requires:
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Establishment of an OHC in hazardous factories or those with more than 500 workers
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Staffing by qualified medical officers, nurses, and first-aiders
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Provision of medical equipment, emergency drugs, and first aid infrastructure
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Recordkeeping and periodic health reports
Failure to comply can result in fines, penalties, or even operational shutdowns during inspections.
Key Components of a Compliant OHC
To be compliant and functional, your OHC must include:
| Requirement | Minimum Standards |
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| Room/Space | Separate medical room (min. 15 sq. m.) |
| Medical Officer | Full-time or visiting (depending on size) |
| Nurse/First-Aid Staff | At least one per shift |
| Equipment | Stretcher, oxygen cylinder, BP apparatus |
| Consumables | First aid kits, medicines, gloves, etc. |
| Records & Registers | Health reports, sickness/fitness records |
How HOSCONS Helps You Set Up a Compliant OHC
HOSCONS, with 20+ years of expertise, helps factories and industries set up world-class OHCs that are:
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- Legally compliant
- Fully equipped and staffed
- Digitally enabled (EMR, reports, tracking)
- Cost-effective and scalable
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End-to-end OHC setup
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Qualified medical staffing (doctors, nurses, paramedics)
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NABL-accredited onsite checkups
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Monthly health audits and statutory reporting
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Emergency preparedness (ambulance, crash cart, etc.)
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Why OHC Setup Shouldn’t Be Delayed
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Worker health affects productivity
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Non-compliance risks shutdowns and penalties
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Helps in early detection of occupational diseases
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Boosts employee morale and trust
Need an OHC Setup for Your Factory?
HOSCONS is your Occupational Health Partner for compliance, safety, and wellness.
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