The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
Rule 140. Selection of persons for training in rescue work
Official text
No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person-
(i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
(ii) is certified by the manager that such person has sufficient underground experience for the purpose of rescue work;
(iii) is certified by a qualified medical practitioner, as may be designated by the manager after examination in accordance with the standard as may be specified by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator through general or special order, to be free from any organic disease or weakness and to be fit for undertaking rescue work; and
(iv) is considered by the Superintendent of rescue station, after such examination and interview as Superintendent considers necessary, to be suitable for rescue work with breathing apparatus.