OSH Legislation Library

27 acts and regulations across 10 categories

7 results found for "standards"

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
Central RulesIn Force2017Min. of Labour & Employment

The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017

Comprehensive regulations replacing the Coal Mines Regulations 1957, incorporating modern safety standards for coal mining operations including mechanized and opencast mines. Issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS).

Mines Safetycoalminesregulations
Central RulesIn Force2012Min. of Labour & Employment

The Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 2012

Comprehensive regulations replacing the Metalliferous Mines Regulations 1961, prescribing modern safety standards for metalliferous (non-coal) mines including iron ore, bauxite, limestone, and other mineral mines. Issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS).

Mines Safetymetalliferous minesiron orebauxite
Central ActAmended1986Min. of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

The umbrella legislation for environmental protection in India, enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Empowers the Central Government to take measures to protect and improve the environment and remains fully in force.

EnvironmentenvironmentpollutionEIA
Central ActIn Force2023Min. of Commerce & Industry

The Boilers Act, 2023

Replaces the century-old Boilers Act 1923, modernising the regulatory framework for steam boilers and pressure vessels in India. Introduces risk-based inspection, third-party certification, and digital registration to reduce compliance burden while maintaining safety standards.

Boilers & Pressureboilersteampressure vessel
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
Central ActAmended2003Min. of Power

The Electricity Act, 2003

Consolidates laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity. Includes provisions for electrical safety standards and enforcement through the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

Electrical Safetyelectricityelectrical safetyCEA