The concept of 'hazardous process' and related safeguards were introduced into the Factories Act 1948 through an amendment passed in which year?
- A 1976
- B 1984
- C 1987 ✓
- D 1995
Correct answer: C. 1987
Explanation
Following the Bhopal gas tragedy of December 1984, the Factories (Amendment) Act 1987 inserted Chapter IVA dealing with hazardous processes, including the definition in Section 2(cb), the site appraisal committee, and emergency preparedness obligations. The amendment itself was enacted in 1987, not 1984, making B the tempting distractor because candidates recall the disaster year rather than the legislative year.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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