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:
Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical checkups
Provide emergency and first aid response
Monitor worker health for occupational diseases
Ensure compliance with statutory health requirements
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:
Establishment of an OHC in hazardous factories or those with more than 500 workers
Staffing by qualified medical officers, nurses, and first-aiders
Provision of medical equipment, emergency drugs, and first aid infrastructure
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 |
|---|---|
| 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:
- Legally compliant
- Fully equipped and staffed
- Digitally enabled (EMR, reports, tracking)
- Cost-effective and scalable
We provide:
End-to-end OHC setup
Qualified medical staffing (doctors, nurses, paramedics)
NABL-accredited onsite checkups
Monthly health audits and statutory reporting
Emergency preparedness (ambulance, crash cart, etc.)
Why OHC Setup Shouldn’t Be Delayed
Worker health affects productivity
Non-compliance risks shutdowns and penalties
Helps in early detection of occupational diseases
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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