Factories Act and OSH Code 2020
Medical surveillance has progressed from a regulatory requirement under the Factories Act, 1948 to a broader, integrated strategy under the OSH Code, 2020.
Medical surveillance is evolving from a compliance checklist into a preventive health strategy.
The Factories Act established important foundations for worker safety, while the OSH Code 2020 points toward a more integrated view of workplace risk, health monitoring, and employer responsibility. Organizations should align surveillance programs with actual exposure profiles and documented follow-up.