Initial and periodic medical examinations in mines require annual health checks and additional testing for suspected dust-related disease. Employers of mines must arrange an initial medical examination for every person seeking employment and an annual periodical medical examination for every person employed in a mine. The examination must be conducted in accordance with FORM-IX. If the medical examining authority considers it necessary to confirm a suspected dust-related disease, the periodical medical examination, X-ray examination, or both may be conducted at more frequent intervals.
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Initial and periodic medical examinations in mines require annual health checks and additional testing for suspected dust-related disease.
Employers of mines must arrange an initial medical examination for every person seeking employment and an annual periodical medical examination for every person employed in a mine. The examination must be conducted in accordance with FORM-IX. If the medical examining authority considers it necessary to confirm a suspected dust-related disease, the periodical medical examination, X-ray examination, or both may be conducted at more frequent intervals.
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