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Notification under sub rule (4) 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-4-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 ensure that employers maintain a safe working environment and comply with the specified occupational safety and health standards.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-notification-under-sub-rule-4-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026
Category Labour Code
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-13

Action Required

Employers must review and update their workplace safety and health policies to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to provide a safe working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of compliance.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

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

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must review and update their workplace safety and health policies to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to provide a safe working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of compliance.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure that employers maintain a safe working environment and comply with the specified occupational safety and health standards.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification under sub-rule (4) of rule 163 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to enhance workplace safety and health standards. This notification is part of the broader Labour Code and applies to all industries under the Central jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-under-sub-rule-4-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-4-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that employers maintain a safe working environment and comply with the specified occupational safety and health standards.
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-4-of-rule-163-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-central-rules-2026?
Employers must review and update their workplace safety and health policies to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to provide a safe working environment for their employees. They must also maintain accurate records of compliance. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-13.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-under-sub-rule-4-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).