Introduction
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code,
2020 (“OSH Code”) consolidates 13
Central laws including key laws such as the Factories Act, 1948 and
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970. Further, the
OSH Code, for the very first time, establishes a unified framework
governing the working conditions of employees across all sectors
that were previously subject to limited regulations.
In this article, we analyze the changes introduced by the OSH
Code, specifically in relation to establishments and provide
practical steps to ensure quick compliance.
What does the OSH Code change?
Unlike the Factories Act , which covered only manufacturing
establishments and provided for detailed safety and health
standards, the OSH Code extends to all establishments such as
offices, information technology parks, hotels, retail stores and
other service sectors. This expansion brings 1000s of
establishments within the ambit of the
