The “bare act” for occupational safety and health in India is the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code). It consolidates and replaces 13 previous labor laws to create a single, comprehensive code for worker safety, health, and working conditions across various establishments. This code aims to simplify compliance for employers and enhance worker welfare by establishing rules for a safe working environment, setting standards, and holding employers accountable for hazards.

- Consolidation: It combines and replaces 13 separate labor laws, such as the Factories Act and the Mines Act, into a single legislation.
- Scope: The Code applies to establishments with 10 or more workers, as well as mines and docks.
- Employer responsibilities: Employers are required to provide a safe workplace, maintain hygienic conditions, ensure proper ventilation and lighting, and manage machinery safely.
- Worker rights: Employees have the right to a safe workplace and can report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
- Enforcement: The government can conduct inspections and enforce compliance through penalties and fines.

Interstate migrant workers: The code includes provisions for interstate migrant workers, such as access to the public distribution system and social security benefits.

Administrative framework: It establishes occupational safety boards at national and state levels to advise on standards and regulations.

Streamlined compliance: The code introduces measures like single registration for establishments, all-India licenses, and electronic filings to reduce procedural hurdles.