The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act 37 of 2020) is a comprehensive labour code enacted to consolidate and rationalize laws relating to occupational safety, health, welfare, and working conditions of employees across various sectors in India. This 2026 edition incorporates the latest statutory developments and includes the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026. The Code replaces and consolidates several important labour legislations relating to factories, mines, plantations, transport workers, construction workers, contract labour, and other categories of workers. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal resource for understanding workplace safety standards, employee welfare measures, employer obligations, and occupational health regulations.
Key Features
- Complete text of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act 37 of 2020)
- Includes The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026
- Covers provisions relating to occupational safety, employee health, and workplace welfare
- Features Comparative Tables for understanding legislative transitions and changes
- Includes Latest Important Notifications issued under the Code
- Covers the legal framework governing working conditions across various industries
- Consolidates multiple labour legislations into a unified code
- Useful reference for workplace compliance and employee welfare requirements
- Published as a Bare Act with Comments
- Updated 2026 edition for legal, professional, and academic use