Rule 140: Selection of persons for training in rescue work
Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Rule 140 — Governs selection of persons for training in rescue work and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026 were finally notified under G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026. The Central Rules must be read with the Code and any later amendment/corrigendum.
Finin2min analysis — operative rule mechanics
Operative clauses
- No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
- (iii) is certified by a qualified medical practitioner, as may be designated by the manager after examination in accordance with the standard as may be specified by the Chief Inspector-cum- Facilitator through general or special order, to be free from any organic disease or weakness and to be fit for undertaking rescue work; and (iv) is considered by the Superintendent of rescue station, after such examination…
Provisos / explanations
- No proviso/explanation was separately extracted from this rule.
Thresholds & timelines
- Selection of persons for training in rescue work.- No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 140
140. Selection of persons for training in rescue work.- No person shall be selected for training
in rescue work, unless such person-
(i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes
recognised by the Central or State Government ;
(ii) is certified by the manager that such person has sufficient underground experience for the
purpose of rescue work;
(iii) is certified by a qualified medical practitioner, as may be designated by the manager after
examination in accordance with the standard as may be specified by the Chief Inspector-cum-
Facilitator through general or special order, to be free from any organic disease or weakness
and to be fit for undertaking rescue work; and
(iv) is considered by the Superintendent of rescue station, after such examination and interview
as Superintendent considers necessary, to be suitable for rescue work with breathing
apparatus.Application and evidence
- Primary statutory test — No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
- Additional operative limb — (iii) is certified by a qualified medical practitioner, as may be designated by the manager after examination in accordance with the standard as may be specified by the Chief Inspector-cum- Facilitator through general or special order, to be free from any organic disease or weakness and to be fit for undertaking rescue work; and (iv) is considered by the Superintendent of rescue station, after such examination…
- Numerical or timing control — Selection of persons for training in rescue work.- No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
- Code Section mapping — 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73. Read the mapped provision together with this text rather than treating the concordance as a substitute for it.
- Evidence file — retain facts and records proving the role/status of: State Government.
Cross-references & prescribed forms
Sections cited/mapped
Forms
No form is directly mapped in the current rule register.
Worked example
For an establishment affected by selection of persons for training in rescue work, the compliance owner should identify the applicable sector and authority, document the prescribed control/notice/record and retain inspection or training evidence. A text point to test is: “Selection of persons for training in rescue work.- No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;” Reconcile the mapped Code Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
Illustrative only. Use the exact notified rule, prescribed form and competent authority.
Q&A — Rule 140
What is Rule 140 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 140 — Governs selection of persons for training in rescue work and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;
What does Rule 140 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 140 contain a proviso or explanation?
No standalone proviso or explanation was extracted from this rule text. Check the complete rule below for clause-level conditions.
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 140?
The rule contains this numerical/time expression: “Selection of persons for training in rescue work.- No person shall be selected for training in rescue work, unless such person- (i) is between 21 and 40 years of age and holds a valid First-aid certificate from the institutes recognised by the Central or State Government ;” Apply it only in its notified context.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 140?
The current concordance maps Rule 140 to Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
When did Rule 140 come into force?
The final Central Rules were notified as G.S.R. 345(E), 8 May 2026; Rule 1 states that the Rules come into force on publication. Check any later amendment or corrigendum before reliance.