Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020

This authoritative edition presents the full, updated text of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, one of India’s most significant labour reforms consolidating thirteen central labour laws. The book offers a structured, easy-to-navigate format, enabling readers to understand employer duties, employee rights, workplace standards, safety norms, licensing requirements, and compliance procedures across factories, mines, docks, and establishments. Detailed notes highlight how the Code integrates earlier laws including the Factories Act, Contract Labour Act, Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, and Mines Act, providing a seamless transition for organizations aligning with the new framework. Practical commentary explains key concepts such as health and safety committees, working hours, leave entitlements, welfare facilities, hazardous process regulations, and penalties for non-compliance. The volume includes cross-references, definitions, compliance thresholds, and chapter-wise breakdowns to simplify understanding for professionals dealing with audits, HR policies, and risk management. Designed for both academic and practical applications, this book serves as an indispensable tool for employers preparing safety documentation and compliance reports, as well as legal practitioners advising on workplace regulations. With its updated statutory provisions and explanatory notes, this edition ensures complete clarity and makes compliance with the OSHWC Code straightforward and effective.