East India

Odisha Safety Regulations

Capital: Bhubaneswar

Steel, aluminium, mining, and power generation industries

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

State Acts & Rules(5)

Odisha notified all four Labour Code rules in February 2026 — Wages Code on 11 Feb, IR & Social Security Code on 15 Feb, OSH Code on 16 Feb.
State RulesAmended1950

Odisha Factories Rules, 1950

State rules under the Factories Act for Odisha, prescribing safety officers, health registers, and welfare facilities for factory workers.

State RulesIn Force2002

Odisha BOCW Rules, 2002

Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Odisha.

State ActAmended1956

Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments in Odisha.

State RulesAmended1959

Odisha Mining Rules (Safety Provisions)

State-specific safety requirements for mining operations in Odisha, supplementing the Mines Act, 1952.

State RulesIn Force2026

Odisha OSH Code Rules, 2026

State rules notified on 16 February 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. All four Labour Code rules were notified in February 2026.

State Profile

Region
East India
Capital
Bhubaneswar
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
February 2026

Key Industries

Steel & Iron
Aluminium
Mining & Minerals
Power Generation
Chemicals

Labour Codes Status

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

Code on Wages, 2019
Notified 11 Feb 2026
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Notified 15 Feb 2026
OSH Code, 2020
Notified 16 Feb 2026
Social Security Code, 2020
Notified 15 Feb 2026

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Odisha alongside state regulations: