Power to make orders

(1) The Commissioner or health officer may by order in writing require any employer to take within such reasonable time as he may determine such steps as he considers necessary with a view to remedying defects observed in plant, lay-out, working methods, supervision, medical or sanitary provision or other matters at any place of employment which he may have reasonable cause to believe constitute a threat to the health or safety of workers. (2) If any employer is dissatisfied with any order made or given by the Commissioner or health officer under sub-section (1), he may appeal from such order to the Minister within fourteen days of the date of such order being communicated to him. (3) The Minister on considering such appeal may confirm or rescind such order, or may confirm such order subject to such variations as he may think fit.