Section 8 - Medical examination.

(1) Every worker who enters into a contract shall be medically examined by a registered medical practitioner at the expense of the employer.

(2) The State Authority may by order exempt from the requirement of medical examination workers entering into contracts for-

(a) employment in agricultural undertakings not employing more than a limited number of workers (the limit being specified in the order); or

(b) employment in the vicinity of the workers’ homes- (i) in agricultural work; or (ii) in non-agricultural work which the State Authority is satisfied is not of a dangerous character or likely to be injurious to the health of the workers.