Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under Rule 160 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-JH-E-15072026-274513) on 15 July 2026 (issued 13-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to prescribe and enforce stricter occupational safety and health standards for workplaces across India, ensuring a safer working environment for employees.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-15072026-274513
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 workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new regulations, and ensure that all employees are adequately trained on the updated safety protocols. They should also conduct regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerMine Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningService SectorAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 38 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 prescribe and enforce stricter occupational safety and health standards for workplaces across India, ensuring a safer working environment for employees.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under Rule 160 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, aiming to enhance workplace safety and health standards. This notification is expected to impact various industries, requiring employers to review and comply with the updated regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-15072026-274513)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 15-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274513 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe and enforce stricter occupational safety and health standards for workplaces across India, ensuring a safer working environment for employees.
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-15072026-274513?
Employers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new regulations, and ensure that all employees are adequately trained on the updated safety protocols. They should also conduct regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274513?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Mine Manager across the Manufacturing, Mining, Service Sector, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-15072026-274513?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 38 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·