Rule 73. Conditions for accessibility to the record by the workers under clause (a) of section 85

(1) The occupier of every factory carrying out 'hazardous process' shall make accessible the health records including the record of workers' exposure to hazardous process or as the case may be, the medical records of any worker for his perusal under the following conditions:-(a) One in every six months or immediately after the medical examination whichever is earlier.

(b) If the Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon is of the opinion that the worker has manifested signs and symptoms of any notifiable disease as specified in the Third Schedule of the Act;

(c) If the worker leaves the employment;

(d) If any of the following authorities so direct; - the Chief Inspector-Cum-Facilitator; - the Health Authority of the Central or State Government; - Competent authority of Employees Compensation under the Social Security Code, 2020; - The Director General, Employees State Insurance Corporation; - The Director Employees State Insurance Corporation (Medical Benefits); and - The Director General, Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes.

(2) A copy of the up-to-date health records including the record of worker's exposure to hazardous process or, as the case may be, the medical records shall be supplied to the worker on receipt of an application from him, X-Ray plates and other medical diagnostic reports may also be made available for reference to his medical practitioner.