OSH Legislation Library

27 acts and regulations across 10 categories

5 results found for "construction"

CodeIn Force2020Min. of Labour & Employment

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Consolidates 13 central labour laws related to occupational safety, health, and working conditions into a single comprehensive code. Replaces the Factories Act 1948, Mines Act 1952, BOCW Act 1996, Contract Labour Act 1970, and 9 other laws. Applies to establishments with 10 or more workers.

Labour CodesOSHcodeconsolidation
Central ActPartially Repealed1996Min. of Labour & Employment

The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

Regulates the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and provides for their safety, health, and welfare measures. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions; welfare cess provisions continue under the Social Security Code 2020.

Construction Safetyconstructionbuildingworkers
Central RulesPartially Repealed1998Min. of Labour & Employment

The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998

Detailed rules framed under the BOCW Act 1996, specifying technical safety standards, equipment requirements, and welfare provisions for construction sites. Now substantially replaced by OSHWC Central Rules 2020 for centrally administered construction establishments.

Construction SafetyconstructionPPEscaffolding
NotificationIn Force2016Min. of Housing & Urban Affairs

National Building Code of India, 2016

The National Building Code provides comprehensive guidelines for construction, fire safety, structural design, and building services. Part 4 specifically covers fire and life safety requirements for all building types.

Fire SafetybuildingfireNOC
Central RulesIn Force2022Min. of Commerce & Industry

The Indian Boiler Regulations, 2022

Updated regulations replacing the Indian Boiler Regulations 1950, prescribing modern technical standards for the design, construction, inspection, and certification of boilers and pressure vessels. Aligned with international standards (ASME, EN) and the new Boilers Act 2023.

Boilers & Pressureboiler regulationspressure vesselNDT