Rule 160: Arrangement for refresher training
Reviewed by Finin2min Editorial Desk · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Rule 160 — Governs arrangement for refresher training and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
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
- The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
- Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.
Provisos / explanations
- Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.
Thresholds & timelines
- Arrangement for refresher training.-The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
Mapped Code sections
Full notified text — Rule 160
160. Arrangement for refresher training.-The refresher training shall be so arranged that the
persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing
subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.Application and evidence
- Primary statutory test — The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
- Additional operative limb — Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.
- Qualification / exception to test — Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.
- Numerical or timing control — Arrangement for refresher training.-The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
- 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 arrangement 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: “Arrangement for refresher training.-The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:” 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 160
What is Rule 160 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026?
Rule 160 — Governs arrangement for refresher training and the rights, duties, powers or procedure expressly stated in this rule. Key operative text: The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:
What does Rule 160 require or permit?
A principal operative clause extracted from the notified rule is: “The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:” Read it with all sub-rules and provisos below.
Does Rule 160 contain a proviso or explanation?
Yes. One extracted qualification is: “Provided that the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may by general or special order in writing subject to conditions as may be specified may exempt any mine from the provisions the of this rule.”
What deadline, period, percentage or amount appears in Rule 160?
The rule contains this numerical/time expression: “Arrangement for refresher training.-The refresher training shall be so arranged that the persons shall undergo training during normal working hours on full day release system:” Apply it only in its notified context.
Which Code sections are linked to Rule 160?
The current concordance maps Rule 160 to Section(s) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73.
When did Rule 160 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.