Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 38
Rule 38: Safety Officers:
Explains the operative legal effect of safety officers: 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 safety officers: 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
38. Safety Officers:- (1) In an establishment or factory mentioned hereunder where appointment of Safety Officer is mandatory, the employer/occupier shall appoint safety officers, as per norms given below:-
(A) For Factories carrying on Non-Hazardous process:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
(1) (2) (3) 1. 500 to 1000 workers One safety officer 2. 1001 to 2000 workers Two safety officers 3. 2001 to 5000 workers Three safety officers 4. More than 5000 workers Four safety officers
(B) For factories carrying on dangerous or Hazardous process or MAH installation:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
(1) (2) (3) 1. 250 to 500 workers One safety officer
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2. 501 to 1000 workers Two safety officers 3. 1001 to 2000 workers Three safety officers 4. 2001 to 5000 workers Four safety officers 5. More than 5000 workers Five safety officers
(C) For Building or other construction work:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
(1) (2) (3) 1. 250 to 500 workers One safety officer 2. 501 to 1000 workers Two safety officers 3. 1001 to 2000 workers Three safety officers 4. 2001 to 5000 workers Four safety officers 5. More than 5000 workers Five safety officers
Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23
Clause / sub-rule explanation
(1)
(1) In an establishment or factory mentioned hereunder where appointment of Safety Officer is mandatory, the employer/occupier shall appoint safety officers, as per norms given below:-
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) For Factories carrying on Non-Hazardous process:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
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.
(3)
(3) 1. 500 to 1000 workers One safety officer 2. 1001 to 2000 workers Two safety officers 3. 2001 to 5000 workers Three safety officers 4. More than 5000 workers Four safety officers
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) For factories carrying on dangerous or Hazardous process or MAH installation:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
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.
(3)
(3) 1. 250 to 500 workers One safety officer
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2. 501 to 1000 workers Two safety officers 3. 1001 to 2000 workers Three safety officers 4. 2001 to 5000 workers Four safety officers 5. More than 5000 workers Five safety officers
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) For Building or other construction work:
S. No. Number of workers Number of Safety officers
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.
(3)
(3) 1. 250 to 500 workers One safety officer 2. 501 to 1000 workers Two safety officers 3. 1001 to 2000 workers Three safety officers 4. 2001 to 5000 workers Four safety officers 5. More than 5000 workers Five safety officers
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 'Safety Officers:' 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 38 cover?
Explains the operative legal effect of safety officers: 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.