Steel, jute, tea, chemicals, and port-based industries
Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in West Bengal alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →
State rules under the Factories Act for West Bengal, prescribing safety officers, health registers, and welfare facilities for factory workers.
Governs fire safety, NOC requirements, and fire service operations for industrial and commercial premises in West Bengal.
Construction worker welfare and safety standards under the BOCW Act for West Bengal.
Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in commercial establishments in West Bengal.
State rules notified on 13 July 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. All four Labour Code rules were notified simultaneously on 13 July 2026.
4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. West Bengal has notified rules for 4/4 codes.
These central acts apply in West Bengal alongside state regulations: