Andhra Pradesh
Labour CodeFinal Notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026
Andhra Pradesh published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: andhra-pradesh-final-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-andhra-pradesh-rules-2026) on 2026-08-07, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Andhra Pradesh, in line with the Labour Code.
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| Published | |
| Gazette ID | andhra-pradesh-final-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-andhra-pradesh-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Andhra Pradesh must review and comply with the new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, which may involve updating their workplace safety policies, procedures, and training programs. They must also ensure that their establishments adhere to the prescribed safety standards and working conditions.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
- Andhra Pradesh Factories Rules, 1950
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Andhra Pradesh must review and comply with the new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, which may involve updating their workplace safety policies, procedures, and training programs. They must also ensure that their establishments adhere to the prescribed safety standards and working conditions. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to provide a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Andhra Pradesh, in line with the Labour Code.
Summary
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued the final notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health standards in the state. These rules will apply to various industries, including IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Mining, Gig Economy, Service Sector, Construction, and others, to ensure a safe working environment for employees.