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The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Enacted 2020Ministry of Labour & EmploymentUpdated 15 Mar 2024

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Overview

Consolidates 13 central labour laws related to occupational safety, health, and working conditions into a single comprehensive code. Applies to establishments with 10 or more workers.

Key Provisions

Consolidates Factories Act, Mines Act, BOCW Act, and 10 other laws
Universal health and safety standards across sectors
Annual health check-up for workers above 45 years
Mandatory safety committees in establishments with 500+ workers
Digital registration and compliance portal
Enhanced penalties — up to ₹2 lakh for first offence

Applicability

Factories
Mines
Construction sites
Plantations
Beedi and cigar establishments
Contract labour establishments

Amendment History

2023

Rules notified for implementation in several states

2020

Original enactment

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