The Government of Maharashtra has officially renamed the Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health to the Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health in line with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020. Along with the name change, the designations of various officers under the Directorate have also been updated to align with the new legal framework.

Key Highlights

• Directorate name changed to Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
• Officer designations revised under the OSH Code, 2020.
• Changes ensure consistency with Central Labour Laws.
• Service rules and organisational structure will be updated accordingly.

Conclusion
This update ensures uniformity with the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and modernizes the state’s occupational safety administration.