OSH Legislation Library

27 acts and regulations across 10 categories

7 results found for "working conditions"

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.

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Central RulesIn Force2020Min. of Labour & Employment

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.

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Central ActPartially Repealed1948Min. of Labour & Employment

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The principal legislation governing working conditions in factories in India, now substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020.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.

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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 Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions; welfare cess provisions continue under the Social Security Code 2020.

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Central ActPartially Repealed1952Min. of Labour & Employment

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 Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions.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.

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Central ActPartially Repealed1970Min. of Labour & Employment

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.

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Central RulesAmended1990Min. of Labour & Employment

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.

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