Rule 159: Scope and standard for Refresher Training
Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Rule 159 — Governs scope and standard for refresher training and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
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
- Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
- Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a mine.
Provisos / explanations
- Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a mine.
Thresholds & timelines
- Scope and standard for Refresher Training.- Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 159
159. Scope and standard for Refresher Training.- Every person in employment in a mine shall
undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such
conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a
mine.Application and evidence
- Primary statutory test — Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
- Additional operative limb — Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a mine.
- Qualification / exception to test — Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a mine.
- Numerical or timing control — Scope and standard for Refresher Training.- Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
- 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: Inspector-cum-Facilitator.
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 scope and standard for refresher training, 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: “Scope and standard for Refresher Training.- Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:” Also test the express qualification/proviso before concluding the result. 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 159
What is Rule 159 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 159 — Governs scope and standard for refresher training and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:
What does Rule 159 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 159 contain a proviso or explanation?
Yes. One extracted qualification is: “Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by order in writing and subject to such conditions as may be specified therein increase or decrease the interval of Refresher training at a mine.”
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 159?
The rule contains this numerical/time expression: “Scope and standard for Refresher Training.- Every person in employment in a mine shall undergo the refresher training at least once in four years, as per training scheme:” Apply it only in its notified context.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 159?
The current concordance maps Rule 159 to Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
When did Rule 159 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.