Factories Act · 1985 Revised Edition · Part V · Safety (General Provisions)
52. Investigation into accidents and dangerous occurrences
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Upon receipt of information of an accident, the Chief Inspector may, if he thinks it necessary, instruct an inspector to visit the place where the accident has taken place to make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances and record in writing his findings upon such investigation.
Chief Inspector
“Chief Inspector” means the Chief Inspector appointed under this Act and any other inspector authorised to act on his behalf by the Commissioner;
Upon receipt of information of a dangerous occurrence, an inspector shall visit the place where the dangerous occurrence has taken place and shall make a preliminary investigation of the circumstances and record in writing his findings upon such investigation.[49A
dangerous occurrence
“dangerous occurrence” means any occurrence in any of the classes listed in the Fourth Schedule;