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(5)

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 Profile

Region
South India
Capital
Bengaluru
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
February 2024

Key Industries

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

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Karnataka alongside state regulations: