East India

West Bengal Safety Regulations

Capital: Kolkata

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 Acts & Rules(4)

State RulesAmended1958

West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958

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

State ActAmended1950

West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950

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

State RulesIn Force2004

West Bengal BOCW Rules, 2004

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

State ActAmended1963

West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963

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

State Profile

Region
East India
Capital
Kolkata
State Acts Listed
4
Last Updated
January 2024

Key Industries

Steel & Iron
Jute
Tea
Chemicals
Port & Logistics

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in West Bengal alongside state regulations: