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Rajasthan OSHWC Rules, 2026 · Rule 108

Rule 108: Qualification and experience of persons handling hazardous substance and manner of providing necessary facilities for protecting the workers under cla

Explains the operative legal effect of qualification and experience of persons handling hazardous substance and manner of providing necessary facilities for protecting the workers under cla 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 qualification and experience of persons handling hazardous substance and manner of providing necessary facilities for protecting the workers under cla 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

108. Qualification and experience of persons handling hazardous substance and manner of providing necessary facilities for protecting the workers under clause (b) of section 85.- (1) All persons who are required to supervise the handling of hazardous substances shall possess the following qualifications and experience:- (a) A degree in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 5 years experience; or (b) A Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience, the experience stipulated above shall be in process operation and maintenance in the hazardous process factory. (2) The occupier of a factory involving any hazardous process shall provide the necessary facilities such as personal protective equipments and safety accessories at all working places as required under the rules and regulations made under the Code through the person so appointed for protecting the workers.

Official Rajasthan Gazette - S.O. 23

Clause / sub-rule explanation

(1)

(1) All persons who are required to supervise the handling of hazardous substances shall possess the following qualifications and experience:-

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) A degree in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 5 years experience; or

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) A Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience, the experience stipulated above shall be in process operation and maintenance in the hazardous process factory.

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.

(2)

(2) The occupier of a factory involving any hazardous process shall provide the necessary facilities such as personal protective equipments and safety accessories at all working places as required under the rules and regulations made under the Code through the person so appointed for protecting the 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.

Thresholds / timelines found

  • 5 year
  • 2 year

Practical example

Assume an employer/member event falls within this paragraph and the record contains 5 year, 2 year. Apply those figures only to the wage/service/period described in the provision, verify eligibility first, and retain the calculation and source record. The example is illustrative; the notified text controls.

Q&A

What does Rajasthan Rule 108 cover?

Explains the operative legal effect of qualification and experience of persons handling hazardous substance and manner of providing necessary facilities for protecting the workers under cla 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.