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Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 37

Rule 37: Functions of Safety Committee

Explains the operative legal effect of functions of safety committee under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Final State RuleS.O. 23Effective 30 Jun 2026

Finin2min summary

Explains the operative legal effect of functions of safety committee under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Jurisdiction: Rajasthan. These are final State rules notified under sections 133 and 135 of the OSHWC Code, 2020 and are not interchangeable with Central or another State's rules.

Full notified Rule text

37. Functions of Safety Committee.- The functions of the Safety Committee in a factory or an establishment shall include,- (i) to discuss remedial measures against the unsafe conditions and practices in the factory or establishment as pointed out in the reports of safety officer or otherwise brought to the notice of the Committee and make appropriate recommendations; (ii) to consider, before commencement of operations in any commissioning of new electrical or mechanical installation or introduction of new technique for manufacturing process, the proposed Safety and health measures including related codes of practice and to make appropriate recommendations; 464 ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍राजस्‍थान‍राज-पत्र,‍जून‍30,‍2026‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍ ‍भाग‍4(ग) (iii) to discuss the report of inquiry into accident, dangerous occurrences etc., and make appropriate recommendations; (iv) to formulate and implement appropriate Safety campaign based on analysis of accidents and dangerous occurrences; (v) to meet at least once in every quarter to consider the matter placed before it and any other matter that may be raised by the members and make such recommendations as it may deem fit; (vi) to serve as a forum for communication on Safety and occupational health matters; (vii) to discuss the standard operating procedures (SOP) prepared for different plant, equipment, installations and methods at the factory or establishment and make appropriate recommendations; and (viii) Functions and duties of the Safety Committee shall also include,- (a) assisting and cooperating with the management in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Health and Safety Policy of the factory or establishment; (b) dealing with all matters concerning health, safety and environment and to arrive at practicable solutions to problems encountered; (c) creating safety awareness amongst all workers; (d) undertaking educational training and promotional activities; (e) discussing reports on safety, environmental and occupational health surveys, safety audits, risk assessment, emergency and disaster management plans and implementation of the recommendations made in the reports; (f) carrying out health and safety surveys; (g) looking into any complaint made on the likelihood of an imminent danger to the safety and health of the workers and suggesting corrective measures; (h) reviewing the implementation of the recommendations made by it; and (i) suggesting ways & means to avoid recurrence of accidents.

Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23

Clause / sub-rule explanation

(i)

(i) to discuss remedial measures against the unsafe conditions and practices in the factory or establishment as pointed out in the reports of safety officer or otherwise brought to the notice of the Committee and make appropriate recommendations;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(ii)

(ii) to consider, before commencement of operations in any commissioning of new electrical or mechanical installation or introduction of new technique for manufacturing process, the proposed Safety and health measures including related codes of practice and to make appropriate recommendations; 464 ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍राजस्‍थान‍राज-पत्र,‍जून‍30,‍2026‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍ ‍भाग‍4(ग)

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(iii)

(iii) to discuss the report of inquiry into accident, dangerous occurrences etc., and make appropriate recommendations;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(iv)

(iv) to formulate and implement appropriate Safety campaign based on analysis of accidents and dangerous occurrences;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(v)

(v) to meet at least once in every quarter to consider the matter placed before it and any other matter that may be raised by the members and make such recommendations as it may deem fit;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(vi)

(vi) to serve as a forum for communication on Safety and occupational health matters;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(vii)

(vii) to discuss the standard operating procedures (SOP) prepared for different plant, equipment, installations and methods at the factory or establishment and make appropriate recommendations; and

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(viii)

(viii) Functions and duties of the Safety Committee shall also include,-

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(a)

(a) assisting and cooperating with the management in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the Health and Safety Policy of the factory or establishment;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(b)

(b) dealing with all matters concerning health, safety and environment and to arrive at practicable solutions to problems encountered;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(c)

(c) creating safety awareness amongst all workers;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

(d)

(d) undertaking educational training and promotional activities;

Explanation: This sub-rule/clause must be applied with the rule heading, definitions and any linked Code provision. Check whether a prescribed form, authority or threshold is triggered.

Thresholds / timelines found

No standalone numeric threshold extracted; apply the qualitative conditions and linked schedules/forms.

Practical example

A compliance team facing a 'Functions of Safety Committee' event should identify the statutory trigger, responsible actor and documentary evidence from this paragraph before filing, paying, approving or rejecting the transaction.

Q&A

What does Rajasthan Rule 37 cover?

Explains the operative legal effect of functions of safety committee under the 2026 Scheme, including who must act, what conditions apply and how the paragraph interacts with the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Does this Rule apply outside Rajasthan?

No. This page explains the final Rajasthan State rule. Other States/UTs may have different final, draft or saved rules.

What should an employer verify before acting?

Confirm applicability under the OSHWC Code, read this Rule with its definitions/schedules/forms, verify the current Rajasthan Gazette and retain evidence of compliance.