The Telangana Government has released a draft notification to update the Telangana Factories Rules, 1950, to improve worker safety during medical emergencies. The amendment makes it mandatory to include Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in every Ambulance Room and Occupational Health Centre (OHC) within factories.
This change ensures a quick response to heart-related emergencies and enhances the overall health support system for factory employees. The proposal came from the Director of Factories, Telangana, who highlighted the importance of AEDs in saving lives during sudden cardiac arrests. After careful examination, the government approved this proposal and issued a preliminary notification under Section 115 of the Factories Act, 1948, inviting the public to share objections or suggestions within 45 days of its publication in the Telangana Gazette.
The amendment adds AEDs to Rule 61 and Rule 64 of the Telangana Factories Rules, 1950. These rules cover the medical equipment list required in factory health centres and ambulance rooms. The notification also directs the Commissioner of Printing and Stationery to inform the public when the draft notification is available. This step strengthens workplace health and safety standards across Telangana, ensuring timely medical aid for workers and aligning factory health facilities with modern safety practices.