Under the Factories Act 1948, a Safety Officer must be appointed in a factory employing more than how many workers?
- A 1500
- B 1000 ✓
- C 750
- D 500
Correct answer: B. 1000
Explanation
Section 40C of the Factories Act 1948 mandates the appointment of a Safety Officer in every factory where 1000 or more workers are ordinarily employed, or where the manufacturing process involves risk of bodily injury, poisoning, disease, or other hazards to health. This is one of the most frequently tested numerical provisions in PSM.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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