Notification under Sub Rule 3 of Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-under-sub-rule-3-of-rule-163-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 the requirements and procedures for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces across India, as mandated by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.

Issue Date	2026-07-13
Published	2026-07-13
Gazette ID	central-notification-under-sub-rule-3-of-rule-163-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 comply with the specified requirements under Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. This includes implementing necessary safety measures and reporting incidents as per the prescribed procedures.

Target Roles:

HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager

Industries Impacted:

All

Statutes & Rules Amended

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

Compliance Impact

Action Required	Employers must review and comply with the specified requirements under Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. This includes implementing necessary safety measures and reporting incidents as per the prescribed procedures.
Compliance Deadline	2026-07-13

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to prescribe the requirements and procedures for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces across India, as mandated by the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification under Sub Rule 3 of Rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and ensure the safety and health of workers in various industries. This notification is part of the broader Labour Code and is intended to provide a framework for employers to follow in maintaining a safe working environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-under-sub-rule-3-of-rule-163-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-sub-rule-3-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026 about?

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-3-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026?

Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-under-sub-rule-3-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026?

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