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Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Metalliferous Mines) Regulations, 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026) on 2026-02-04, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the occupational safety, health, and working conditions of workers in metalliferous mines, in line with the Labour Code.

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Gazette ID central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and mine operators must review the draft regulations and provide comments and suggestions within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and implemented. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
Mining

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Metalliferous Mines Regulations

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and mine operators must review the draft regulations and provide comments and suggestions within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and implemented. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the occupational safety, health, and working conditions of workers in metalliferous mines, in line with the Labour Code.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a draft notification for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Metalliferous Mines) Regulations, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve the working conditions in metalliferous mines. This draft notification is open for public comments and suggestions, and its implementation is expected to enhance the safety and health of workers in the mining sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-02-04.
What is Gazette Notification central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the occupational safety, health, and working conditions of workers in metalliferous mines, in line with the Labour Code.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026?
Employers and mine operators must review the draft regulations and provide comments and suggestions within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the regulations once they are finalized and implemented. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-metalliferous-mines-regulations-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Mining sector(s).