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Labour CodeFinal Notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules,2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-final-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026) on 2026-05-08, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce comprehensive standards for occupational safety, health, and working conditions, thereby protecting the well-being of workers in the country.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | central-final-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers must review and comply with the new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, by implementing necessary measures to ensure a safe working environment, which may include updating safety protocols, providing training to employees, and conducting regular workplace inspections.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
- Labour Code
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must review and comply with the new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, by implementing necessary measures to ensure a safe working environment, which may include updating safety protocols, providing training to employees, and conducting regular workplace inspections. |
| Compliance Deadline |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce comprehensive standards for occupational safety, health, and working conditions, thereby protecting the well-being of workers in the country.
Summary
The Central Government has issued the final notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health conditions across various industries. This notification is a crucial step towards implementing the Labour Code, ensuring a safer working environment for employees nationwide.