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Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Official India Code reference for Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Follow the connected Rules, schemes and commencement notifications for the requirement applicable to your establishment.
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- Central / All India
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- 28 September 2020
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Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Official India Code reference for Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Follow the connected Rules, schemes and commencement notifications for the requirement applicable to your establishment.
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Act / Code: Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
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