Legal Requirements for Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention

A Practical Executive Session on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

India’s labour law framework was historically governed through numerous separate legislations, which often led to overlap, interpretational inconsistencies, and compliance challenges for employers and professionals. As part of a wider labour law reform exercise, these legacy enactments have been consolidated into four labour codes, one of which is the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The OSH Code specifically consolidates laws relating to workplace safety, health, welfare, and working conditions, and seeks to create a more streamlined and uniform compliance framework for establishments across sectors.

This session will focus on the key provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 from a practical compliance perspective. The session is intended to help employers, HR professionals, and industry representatives understand the major changes brought under the Code and the manner in which these changes may affect establishment-level compliance and workforce management.

Why This Programme?

A safe workplace is no longer just a regulatory expectation—it is a business imperative. Organizations today must balance employee well-being, operational efficiency, and statutory compliance while adapting to an evolving labour law landscape.

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 represents a significant reform in India's labour framework by consolidating multiple legislations into a comprehensive code. Understanding its implications is essential for employers, HR professionals, compliance teams, and business leaders responsible for workplace governance.

This executive session provides a practical overview of the Code, enabling participants to understand their legal responsibilities, strengthen workplace safety practices, and prepare their organizations for evolving compliance requirements.

Key Learning Areas

Understanding the OSH Code

Background and objectives
Applicability across establishments

Employer Responsibilities

Duties relating to workplace safety
Health and welfare obligations
Record keeping and compliance

Employee Responsibilities

Rights and responsibilities
Safe work practices
Participation in workplace safety

Compliance Essentials

Registration requirements
Working hours and annual leave
Provisions relating to women employees
Contract labour compliance

Building a Safer Workplace

Risk identification
Preventive safety practices
Creating a culture of compliance

Programme Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the key provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
Recognize employer and employee responsibilities under the Code.
Identify workplace compliance requirements applicable to their organization.
Understand statutory obligations relating to working conditions and employee welfare.
Build awareness of practical measures to strengthen workplace safety and reduce compliance risks.

Key Takeaways

Participants will leave with:

A clear understanding of the OSH Code, 2020
Greater confidence in workplace compliance requirements
Awareness of employer obligations and statutory responsibilities
Practical insights into workplace safety management
Strategies to reduce legal and operational risks
A framework for building a safer and more compliant workplace

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:

HR Professionals
Compliance Officers
Factory Managers
Plant Heads
EHS / Safety Officers
Business Owners
Industrial Relations Professionals
Operations Managers
Administrative Heads
Team Leaders responsible for workplace safety

"Across Domains and Business Functionality"

Workplace safety is more than compliance—it is a commitment to protecting people, strengthening organizational resilience, and fostering a culture of responsibility.