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Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Dock Work) Central Regulations, 2026 prescribed under section 136 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-12022026-270079) on 12 February 2026 (issued 09-Feb-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of dock workers in India.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-12022026-270079
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Related Code OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Download PDF View Original on egazette.gov.in
Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and dock operators must review the draft regulations and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and subsequently comply with the finalized regulations once they come into effect. They should also assess their current safety protocols and procedures to ensure alignment with the proposed regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerDock ManagerSafety Officer
Industries Impacted:
Dock WorkShippingLogisticsTransportation

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under section 138 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Dock Work) Central Regulations, 2026

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of dock workers in India.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a draft notification for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Dock Work) Central Regulations, 2026, aiming to regulate and ensure safe working conditions for dock workers. The draft regulations are prescribed under section 136 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, and are open for public comments and suggestions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-12022026-270079)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 12-Feb-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-12022026-270079 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of dock workers in India.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the OSH & Working Conditions Code, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-12022026-270079?
Employers and dock operators must review the draft regulations and provide feedback to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and subsequently comply with the finalized regulations once they come into effect. They should also assess their current safety protocols and procedures to ensure alignment with the proposed regulations. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-12022026-270079?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Dock Manager, Safety Officer across the Dock Work, Shipping, Logistics, Transportation sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-12022026-270079?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under section 138 of the OSH and WC Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·