South India

Karnataka Safety Regulations

Capital: Bengaluru

IT & aerospace hub, machine tools, garments, and steel industries

Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Karnataka alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →

State Acts & Rules(6)

Karnataka notified all four Labour Code rules in January 2026 — IR Code on 23 Jan, Wages & OSH Code on 27 Jan, Social Security Code on 29 Jan.
State RulesAmended1969

Karnataka Factories Rules, 1969

State rules under the Factories Act for Karnataka, covering safety officers, health registers, canteens, crèches, and welfare facilities.

State ActAmended1964

Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964

Governs fire safety, NOC requirements, and fire service operations for industrial and commercial premises in Karnataka.

State RulesIn Force2006

Karnataka BOCW Rules, 2006

Construction worker welfare, registration, and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Karnataka.

State ActAmended1961

Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in shops, commercial establishments, and IT companies in Karnataka.

State RulesAmended1974

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Regulations

Environmental compliance, consent procedures, and pollution control standards for industries in Karnataka.

Official Source
State RulesIn Force2026

Karnataka OSH Code Rules, 2026

State rules notified on 27 January 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Covers factories, construction sites, and other establishments in Karnataka. All four Labour Code rules were notified in January 2026.

State Profile

Region
South India
Capital
Bengaluru
State Acts Listed
6
Last Updated
January 2026

Key Industries

IT & ITES
Aerospace & Defence
Machine Tools
Garments
Steel & Mining

Labour Codes Status

4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Karnataka has notified rules for 4/4 codes.

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 27 Jan 2026
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 23 Jan 2026
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 27 Jan 2026
Social Security Code, 2020
Notified 29 Jan 2026

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Karnataka alongside state regulations: