Notification under Sub Rule (1) and Sub Rule (2) of Rule 172 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-under-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central) on 2026-07-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce standards for occupational safety, health, and working conditions, thereby protecting the well-being of workers across different sectors.

Issue Date	2026-07-13
Published	2026-07-13
Gazette ID	central-notification-under-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central
Category	Labour Code

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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-13

Action Required

Employers must review and comply with the specified rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure adherence to the new standards for occupational safety and health. This may involve updating internal policies, training employees, and conducting regular audits to prevent non-compliance.

Target Roles:

HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager

Industries Impacted:

All

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 specified rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure adherence to the new standards for occupational safety and health. This may involve updating internal policies, training employees, and conducting regular audits to prevent non-compliance.
Compliance Deadline	2026-07-13

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce standards for occupational safety, health, and working conditions, thereby protecting the well-being of workers across different sectors.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification under Sub Rule (1) and Sub Rule (2) of Rule 172 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and ensure occupational safety and health in various industries. This notification is part of the Labour Code and is applicable centrally, implying its relevance across all industries and sectors under central jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-under-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central)?

Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-13.

What is Gazette Notification central-notification-under-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central about?

The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce standards for occupational safety, health, and working conditions, thereby protecting the well-being of workers across different sectors.

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-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central?

Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-under-sub-rule-1-and-sub-rule-2-of-rule-172-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central?

This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the All sector(s).