Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under subrule 2 of Rule 131 of Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions(Central) Rules, 2026

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-JH-E-10072026-274268) on 10 July 2026 (issued 06-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to enforce stricter safety and health protocols in workplaces to prevent accidents and diseases.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-10072026-274268
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-12-31

Action Required

Employers must review and update their safety protocols to comply with the amended rules and ensure a safe working environment for their employees. They must also provide necessary training to their employees on the new safety protocols.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerSafety Officer
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 14 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to enforce stricter safety and health protocols in workplaces to prevent accidents and diseases.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under subrule 2 of Rule 131 of Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, to ensure a safe working environment. This notification aims to regulate and improve occupational safety and health standards in various industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-10072026-274268)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 10-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-10072026-274268 about?
The purpose of this notification is to enforce stricter safety and health protocols in workplaces to prevent accidents and diseases.
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.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-10072026-274268?
Employers must review and update their safety protocols to comply with the amended rules and ensure a safe working environment for their employees. They must also provide necessary training to their employees on the new safety protocols. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-10072026-274268?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Safety Officer across the Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-10072026-274268?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 14 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·