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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.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2020
Rules framed under the OSH Code 2020 by the Central Government, prescribing detailed procedural and technical requirements for health, safety, and working conditions across all covered establishments. These rules replace the model rules under the Factories Act, Mines Rules, and BOCW Rules for centrally administered establishments.
The Factories Act, 1948
The principal legislation governing working conditions in factories in India, now substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020. The Act continues to apply in states that have not yet notified their OSHWC Rules. It lays down provisions for health, safety, welfare, working hours, and employment of young persons in factories.
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 Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions; welfare cess provisions continue under the Social Security Code 2020.
The Mines Act, 1952
The principal legislation for safety, health, and welfare of persons employed in mines in India. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions. Covers coal mines, metalliferous mines, and oil mines.
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
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 Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, which now governs safety and working conditions of contract workers.
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1990
Comprehensive regulations framed under the Dock Workers Act 1986, prescribing detailed requirements for safe working conditions in docks and ports. Covers lifting appliances, cargo gear, staging, lighting, fire precautions, PPE, medical facilities, and welfare amenities.