The Mizoram Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
Rule 137. Medical examination of workers
Official text
(1) Every worker who is exposed to insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances shall be examined once in a year in Garden Group Hospital, Garden Hospital or any other hospitals specified in this Rule.
(2) The details of periodical medical examination and tests conducted shall be re-entered in the register provided for the same as shown in Form -XXXIII
(3) Any person showing symptoms of poisoning shall be immediately examined and given first aid measures as listed below:-(a) Put the affected person in a clean, well-ventilated place.
(b) Check how thetoxic product entered the body.
(c) Keep the label and collect all possible details of the accident so as to provide the doctor complete information.
(d) It is very important that the poisoned person is allowed to continue breathing properly. Provide artificial respiration if necessary. The correct posture is with the person lying on his back with his head tilted back, or on his side. If he is hot and sweating, cool him with cold water; if he is cold, cover him with clothes or a blanket. Do not allow the poisoned person to smoke or drink, especially alcoholic drinks, milk, or water containing olive oil, as this may be harmful to him.
(e) Inform the toxicological center immediately.
(f) Adequate medical treatment shall be administered.