Question

    According to Code 37 of the Occupational Safety,

    Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what is the primary responsibility of experts empanelled under this code?
    A Enforcing workplace safety regulations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Conducting regular workplace inspections Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Auditing and certifying start-up establishments Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Investigating accidents and dangerous occurrences Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Code 37- (1) The appropriate Government may, by notification, formulate a scheme to empanel experts possessing such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed for the purpose of such start-up establishments or class of establishments, as may be specified in the notification. (2) The experts empanelled under sub-section (1), shall,— (a) be assigned the third party audit and certification in a randomised manner, by the appropriate Government through a web-based scheme; (b) carry out the audit and certification in the manner and for the purpose specified in the scheme referred to in sub-section (1); (c) perform such duties as may be specified in such scheme and submit his report to the concerned employer and to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

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