The Government of West Bengal, vide Notification **No. Labr/105/Law**, has published the **Draft West Bengal Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026** for public consultation. The proposed rules seek to operationalize the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code by prescribing detailed provisions relating to workplace safety, occupational health, welfare facilities, working hours, licensing, inspections, contract labour, inter-state migrant workers, record maintenance, and employer compliance obligations. The draft aims to establish a modern regulatory framework that enhances worker safety, promotes occupational health, and streamlines labour law compliance across establishments in the state. Employers, occupiers, contractors, HR professionals, safety officers, labour law practitioners, and industry stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft rules and submit their objections or suggestions within the prescribed consultation period. Stakeholders should refer to the official draft notification for detailed provisions, prescribed forms, and implementation requirements.