The Government of Karnataka, vide Notification No. LD 245 LET 2021, has issued the Draft Notification of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The proposed rules aim to prescribe comprehensive standards relating to workplace safety, health measures, welfare facilities, and working conditions for establishments across the state in line with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions framework. Employers, establishments, and other stakeholders are advised to carefully review the draft rules to understand the proposed compliance obligations, safety requirements, and procedural norms. Suggestions or objections, if any, may be submitted as per the procedure outlined in the draft notification. For complete details, reference should be made to the official draft notification issued by the Government of Karnataka.
