Labour Code Advisor

Uttar Pradesh

Labour Code

Draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026

Uttar Pradesh published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026) on 2026-03-23, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Uttar Pradesh, in line with the Labour Code.

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Gazette ID uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments in Uttar Pradesh must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government, and subsequently, prepare to implement the new safety protocols and compliance requirements once the rules are finalized. They must also ensure that their workplaces adhere to the prescribed standards and regulations to avoid non-compliance.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingConstructionService SectorAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
  • Labour Code

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments in Uttar Pradesh must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government, and subsequently, prepare to implement the new safety protocols and compliance requirements once the rules are finalized. They must also ensure that their workplaces adhere to the prescribed standards and regulations to avoid non-compliance.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Uttar Pradesh, in line with the Labour Code.

Summary

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a draft notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, aiming to regulate and improve workplace safety and health standards in the state. The draft rules are expected to impact various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and service sectors, by introducing new safety protocols and compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026)?
Uttar Pradesh issued this notification, published on 2026-03-23.
What is Gazette Notification uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a regulatory framework for ensuring occupational safety, health, and working conditions in Uttar Pradesh, in line with the Labour Code.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026?
Employers and HR departments in Uttar Pradesh must review the draft rules and provide feedback to the government, and subsequently, prepare to implement the new safety protocols and compliance requirements once the rules are finalized. They must also ensure that their workplaces adhere to the prescribed standards and regulations to avoid non-compliance. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification uttar-pradesh-draft-notification-of-the-occupational-safety-health-and-working-conditions-rules-2026?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the Manufacturing, Construction, Service Sector, All sector(s).