Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under Rule 169 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-16072026-274526) on 16 July 2026 (issued 13-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in line with the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-16072026-274526
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 requirements, and ensure that all employees are adequately trained on occupational safety and health protocols. They must also maintain accurate records of compliance and submit reports as required.

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, which may extend to imprisonment for a term of up to three months or a fine of up to one lakh rupees, or both.

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 specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in line with the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under Rule 169 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, particularly those with high-risk working conditions, and may require employers to review and update their safety protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-16072026-274526)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274526 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, in line with the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
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-16072026-274526?
Employers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements, and ensure that all employees are adequately trained on occupational safety and health protocols. They must also maintain accurate records of compliance and submit reports as required. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274526?
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-16072026-274526?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 14 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, which may extend to imprisonment for a term of up to three months or a fine of up to one lakh rupees, or both..

Source: egazette.gov.in ·