Overview
Regulated the employment of contract labour in certain establishments and provided for its abolition in certain circumstances. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, which now governs safety and working conditions of contract workers.
Key Provisions
Registration of principal employers
Licensing of contractors
Welfare facilities: canteens, rest rooms, first aid
Liability of principal employer for contractor defaults
Prohibition of contract labour in certain processes
Applicability
Establishments in states yet to notify OSHWC Rules
Amendment History
2020
Substantially superseded by OSH Code 2020.
1986
Amendment to registration provisions
1970
Original enactment