The Government of Maharashtra has issued a Government Resolution dated 27 July 2026 to change the name of the Directorate and revise the designations of officers in line with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
Key Changes
1. Directorate Name Changed
The name “Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Maharashtra State, Mumbai” is changed to “Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.”
2. Officer Designations Revised
The Government has revised various officer designations to align them with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
3. Important Changes in Designations
- Director → Director, Occupational Safety and Health
- Additional Director → Additional Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator
- Joint Director → Joint Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator
- Deputy Director (Medical) → Medical Officer, Occupational Safety and Health
- Deputy Director → Inspector-cum-Facilitator
- Assistant Director → Inspector-cum-Facilitator
What Employers Should Know
Employers and establishments in Maharashtra should take note of the new Directorate name and revised officer designations while preparing future correspondence and dealing with occupational safety and health authorities.
The Government has also directed that the staff structure and service-entry rules under the Directorate be revised accordingly.
| Existing Post | New Post |
|---|---|
| Director, Industrial Safety & Health | Director, Occupational Safety & Health |
| Additional Director | Additional Director, Occupational Safety & Health |
| Joint Director | Joint Director, Occupational Safety & Health |
| Deputy Director (Medical) | Medical Officer, Occupational Safety & Health |
| Deputy Director | Deputy Director, Occupational Safety & Health |
| Assistant Director | Assistant Director, Occupational Safety & Health |
