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Draft notification of the Odisha Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026

Odisha published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026) on 2026-02-16, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Odisha, in line with the Labour Code.

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Gazette ID odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers in Odisha must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the finalized rules by implementing necessary safety and health measures in their workplaces.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Odisha Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
  • Labour Code

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Odisha must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the finalized rules by implementing necessary safety and health measures in their workplaces.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Odisha, in line with the Labour Code.

Summary

The Odisha government has issued a draft notification for the Odisha Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health in the state. The draft rules are open for public comment and suggestion, after which they will be finalized and implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026)?
Odisha issued this notification, published on 2026-02-16.
What is Gazette Notification odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Odisha, in line with the Labour Code.
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 odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026?
Employers in Odisha must review the draft rules and provide feedback within the specified timeframe, and later comply with the finalized rules by implementing necessary safety and health measures in their workplaces. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification odisha-draft-notification-of-the-odisha-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).