Section 111, The Employment Act, 2023

(1) Before a person under the age of 21 years may beemployed or perform work underground or hazardous work, he shall undergo a medical examination for fitness for work, including an X- ray of the lungs which shall be conducted annually until the person reaches the age of 21 years. (2) The Minister shall require other persons seeking employment in occupations at workplaces involving exposure to specified hazards to undergo medical examination prior to being engaged by an employer and at regular intervals thereafter. (3) Where a medical examination is required under this section, it shall be carried out by a qualified medical practitioner and certified by the Commissioner and no expense shall be involved for the person examined or his family.