Question

    Who can allow apprentices and other trainees, not below sixteen years of age, to work in a mine under proper supervision, as per Code 70 (2) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?

    A Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mine owner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Manager of the mine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ans. c, As per Code 70 (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), apprentices and other trainees, not below sixteen years of age, may be allowed to work, under proper supervision, in a mine or part thereof by the manager as referred to in section 67: Provided that in the case of trainees, other than apprentices, prior approval of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or an Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall be obtained before they are allowed to work.

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