Under the Factories Act 1948, a first aid box must be provided and maintained for every how many workers ordinarily employed in a factory?
- A 250 workers
- B 150 workers ✓
- C 100 workers
- D 50 workers
Correct answer: B. 150 workers
Explanation
Section 45 of the Factories Act 1948 mandates one first aid box for every 150 workers ordinarily employed, kept under the charge of a responsible person trained in first aid. The figure of 250 applies to the canteen requirement under Section 46, and 500 applies to the ambulance room requirement, so students who confuse welfare thresholds will pick the wrong option.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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