Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Delhi Notifies Draft Rules for Occupational Safety
The Delhi government has made new rules to keep workers safe.
These rules say that every year, workers who are 45 years or older and those who work in dangerous jobs must have a free medical check-up.
If there is an accident at work that hurts someone badly or causes death, the boss must tell the labour department right away.
Big companies with 250 or more workers must have a safety team.
The rules also say that workers should not work more than 48 hours a week, and extra work (overtime) should not be more than 144 hours in three months.
The government wants people to give their opinions on these rules in the next 45 days.
Delhi government notified draft rules for occupational safety and health, inviting suggestions for 45 days.
10-member advisory board and safety committees in establishments with 250+ workers to be constituted.
Annual medical examinations mandated for workers aged 45+ and those in hazardous industries.
Employers must report accidents causing death or severe injury to the labour department.
Working hours capped at 48 hours per week, with overtime limited to 144 hours per quarter.
- Who
- Delhi government and labour department
- What
- Notification of draft rules for occupational safety and health
- When
- Draft rules notified earlier this month, suggestions invited for 45 days
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure safe working environment for workers in hazardous and accident-prone industries
- Draft Rules Name
- Delhi Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025
- Advisory Board Members
- 10 members including labour commissioner, chief inspector, health director, and employee representatives
- Medical Examination Requirement
- Annual medical exams for workers aged 45+ and those in hazardous industries
- Safety Committees
- Mandatory in establishments with 250+ workers and hazardous processes
- Working Hours
- Maximum 48 hours per week, with overtime capped at 144 hours per quarter
- Accident Reporting
- Employers must notify labour department of accidents causing death or severe injury