Labour Code Advisor

Maharashtra

Factories

Draft notification of the Maharashtra Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Factories and Other Ports) Rules, 2026

Maharashtra published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule) on 2026-05-05, filed under Factories. The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce occupational safety and health standards for workers in factories and other ports in Maharashtra, ensuring a safer working environment and reducing work-related accidents and diseases.

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Gazette ID maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule
Category Factories
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the new regulations once they come into effect, which may include implementing additional safety measures and training programs for employees.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingConstructionService SectorAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • The Factories Act, 1947
  • The Maharashtra Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Factories and Other Ports) Rules, 2026

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the new regulations once they come into effect, which may include implementing additional safety measures and training programs for employees.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce occupational safety and health standards for workers in factories and other ports in Maharashtra, ensuring a safer working environment and reducing work-related accidents and diseases.

Summary

The Maharashtra government has issued a draft notification for the Maharashtra Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Factories and Other Ports) Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety in factories and other ports within the state. The draft rules are open for public comment and will likely lead to stricter safety and health standards for employers in Maharashtra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule)?
Maharashtra issued this notification, published on 2026-05-05.
What is Gazette Notification maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish and enforce occupational safety and health standards for workers in factories and other ports in Maharashtra, ensuring a safer working environment and reducing work-related accidents 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 maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule?
Employers in Maharashtra must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the new regulations once they come into effect, which may include implementing additional safety measures and training programs for employees. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification maharashtra-draft-notification-of-the-maharashtra-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-factories-and-other-ports-rule?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Construction, Service Sector, All sector(s).