Rule 37. Powers and duties of Inspector-cum-Facilitator

(1) The Inspector Cum Facilitator may photograph any worker, to inspect, examine, measure, copy, photograph, sketch or test as the case may be any building or room, any plant, machinery, appliance or apparatus, any register or documents, or anything provided for the purpose of securing the health, safety or welfare of the employees employed in establishment.

(2) In the case of an Inspector-cum-Facilitator who is a duly qualified medical practitioner to carry out such medical examinations as may be necessary for the purpose of his/her duties under the Code.

(3) To prosecute, conduct or defend before a Court any complaint or other proceedings arising under the Code or in discharge of his duties as an Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

(4) Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall, after every inspection, as may be deemed necessary, issue inspection orders electronically pointing out the non-compliance of provisions of safety, health and working conditions under the Code, Rules and regulations framed there under, to the employer or occupier or owner.

(5) An Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall, at each inspection, ascertain to what extent any shortcomings noticed at a previous inspection have been rectified and the notices previously issued have been complied with. His findings and any shortcomings which may come to light during the inspection, together with any order passed by him under the Code, Rules or regulations made thereunder shall be recorded and maintained.

(6) Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall, after every inspection, as may be deemed necessary, issue improvement notice or prohibition order in Form-XX pointing out the non-compliance of provisions of safety, health and working conditions under the Code, and Rules and regulations framed thereunder, to the employer or occupier or owner or their agent.