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All four Labour Codes now retain their existing canonical URLs while section and Central Rule pages include the full official text, section/rule-specific operative-clause analysis, thresholds, cross-references, examples and Q&A.

Current source set

Code commencement instruments through 2025, final Central Rules notified 8 May 2026, and official Ministry/India Code sources checked 20 August 2026. State rules and later notifications remain jurisdiction-specific.

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Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code

Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 20 August 2026

Section-wise, Rule-wise, Form-wise and sector-wise implementation repository.

Current central framework: Code in force from 21 November 2025. Final Central Rules notified by G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026; Gazette ID CG-DL-E-09052026-272379. State jurisdiction must be checked separately.

Complete legal corpus

143 Code sectionsSection-by-section legal control repository.186 Central RulesRule-by-rule operational repository.27 prescribed FormsFiling, register, licence and incident formats.3 Code SchedulesHazardous processes, exposure and diseases.7 Rules AnnexuresFirst-aid, ambulance, medical and form lists.ConcordanceSection–Rule–Form–Schedule mapping.Central notificationsAuthority and appellate notification register.Legacy transitionFifteen superseded Central rule sets and savings.State overlaysSource-gated State/UT implementation register.

Repository metrics

143

Code sections

186

Final Central Rules

27

Prescribed Forms

3

Code Schedules

7

Rules Annexures

15

Superseded Central rule sets tracked

Sector journeys

Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions HubMaster implementation journey across all 143 Code sections, 186 Central Rules, 27 Forms, three Schedules and seven AnnexuresWorkplace Safety and Occupational Health HubRisk assessment, safety committees, incidents, health examination, welfare, working environment and inspectionsContract Labour Compliance HubContractor qualification, licensing, work orders, wages, welfare, grievance, annual increment and principal-employer controlsInter-State Migrant Workers HubFacilities, journey allowance, portal data, helpline, studies and contractor integrationMines Safety, Rescue and Training HubMine management, medical fitness, rescue stations, rescue teams and vocational trainingBuilding and Other Construction Work Safety HubBOCW health, welfare, living accommodation, Safety Officer and dangerous-work controlsFactory Safety and Hazardous Processes HubFactory approval, dangerous operations, hazardous processes, exposure limits, emergency standards and worker warningsWomen, Night Work and Dangerous Operations HubConsent, night-shift safeguards, dangerous-operation controls, welfare and POSH integrationSector Working Conditions HubDock work, plantations, beedi and cigar, motor transport, journalists, sales promotion and audio-visual workWorking Hours, Leave and Welfare HubCanteen, crèche, first aid, rest rooms, working hours, overtime, holidays, leave and registers

How to use

  1. Start with coverage and appropriate-Government analysis.
  2. Read the exact Code section and mapped Central Rule.
  3. Open the prescribed Form, Schedule or Annexure.
  4. Apply the relevant sector hub and technical standard.
  5. Check State rules and later notifications before acting.

Source and review trail

Use the current official instrument, portal or regulator publication before acting. This panel separates the category authority from page-specific references.

This page reflects the published text; publication of a Code or Central Rule does not by itself establish its commencement date or applicability in every State.

Official starting point
www.labour.gov.in