Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under Rule 164 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-16072026-274529) on 16 July 2026 (issued 13-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that employers implement and maintain robust occupational safety and health measures to protect workers from work-related hazards and risks.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-16072026-274529
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 amended rules, and ensure that all workers are trained and equipped to work safely. They must also maintain accurate records of workplace accidents and injuries.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerSafety Officer
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

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
  • Rule 164

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure that employers implement and maintain robust occupational safety and health measures to protect workers from work-related hazards and risks.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under Rule 164 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-16072026-274529)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274529 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that employers implement and maintain robust occupational safety and health measures to protect workers from work-related hazards and risks.
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-16072026-274529?
Employers must review and update their workplace safety policies and procedures to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all workers are trained and equipped to work safely. They must also maintain accurate records of workplace accidents and injuries. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274529?
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-16072026-274529?
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 ·