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Notification under Rule 160 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026) on 2026-07-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code.

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Gazette ID central-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-13

Action Required

Employers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new guidelines and regulations introduced by this notification, and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide a safe working environment for employees.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
  • Labour Code

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new guidelines and regulations introduced by this notification, and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide a safe working environment for employees.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification under Rule 160 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to enhance workplace safety and health standards. This notification is expected to have a significant impact on various industries, particularly those with high-risk working conditions, by introducing new guidelines and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-13.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in accordance with the provisions of 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-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026?
Employers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new guidelines and regulations introduced by this notification, and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide a safe working environment for employees. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-13.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-under-rule-160-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).