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Various notifications under Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020) on 2026-05-13, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of these notifications is to provide a framework for ensuring safe working conditions, promoting health and well-being of workers, and preventing occupational injuries and diseases.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-13

Action Required

Employers must review and comply with the new regulations, which may include conducting risk assessments, providing training to employees, and maintaining records of workplace accidents and injuries. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalties for non-compliance may include fines and imprisonment as per the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must review and comply with the new regulations, which may include conducting risk assessments, providing training to employees, and maintaining records of workplace accidents and injuries. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalties for non-compliance may include fines and imprisonment as per the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of these notifications is to provide a framework for ensuring safe working conditions, promoting health and well-being of workers, and preventing occupational injuries and diseases.

Summary

The Central Government has issued various notifications under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health standards across industries. These notifications are expected to have a significant impact on employers and employees, particularly in terms of compliance with occupational safety and health requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-05-13.
What is Gazette Notification central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020 about?
The purpose of these notifications is to provide a framework for ensuring safe working conditions, promoting health and well-being of workers, and preventing occupational injuries and diseases.
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-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020?
Employers must review and comply with the new regulations, which may include conducting risk assessments, providing training to employees, and maintaining records of workplace accidents and injuries. They must also ensure that their workplaces meet the prescribed safety and health standards. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-13.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification central-various-notifications-under-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-code-2020?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalties for non-compliance may include fines and imprisonment as per the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.