Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification under under subrule (1) of rule 165 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-16072026-274533) 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, thereby protecting workers' well-being and preventing work-related accidents and diseases.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-JH-E-16072026-274533
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 occupational safety and health policies and procedures to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to protect workers' health and safety. They must also provide training to employees on the new regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerSafety Officer
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingMiningConstructionAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 94 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 specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, thereby protecting workers' well-being and preventing work-related accidents and diseases.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under subrule (1) of rule 165 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, necessitating employers to review and comply with the updated regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-JH-E-16072026-274533)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274533 about?
The purpose of this notification is to prescribe specific requirements and guidelines for ensuring occupational safety and health in workplaces, thereby protecting workers' well-being and preventing work-related 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-16072026-274533?
Employers must review and update their occupational safety and health policies and procedures to comply with the amended rules, and ensure that all necessary measures are in place to protect workers' health and safety. They must also provide training to employees on the new regulations. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-JH-E-16072026-274533?
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-16072026-274533?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 94 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·