SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION FOR WORKERS IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS UNDER THE OSH CODE, 2020

AUTHOR – K. RANJITH, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – K. RANJITH, SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION FOR WORKERS IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS UNDER THE OSH CODE, 2020, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 128-136, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

The Indian labour codes implemented by our Indian legislation which consolidates all labour legislations into a four main cods. One of the four code which is precautionary among the workers that is The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020, which improves a foundational reform in Indian labour law, that governs the protection of workers engaged in hazardous occupations has long been a critical concern within labour welfare jurisprudence. With rapid industrialisation and the expansion of high-risk sectors such as mining, construction, and chemical industries, the need for a comprehensive legal framework ensuring worker safety and social security has become increasingly important. The research examines the extent to which the OSH code, 2020 provide social security protection to workers employed in hazardous occupations. The research further examines the key benefits that are given under the new code and a constitutional right and it should be ensured that the new code is not violative of those rights. And it compares the new and old laws for the protection which are improved for the hazardous workers. It concludes by suggesting reforms to enhance the effectiveness of social security protections and to ensure a safer and more equitable working environment for workers in hazardous occupation.

Keywords: Hazardous occupation, OSH code, 2020, social security code, 2020, dangerous jobs, occupational disease, workers safety.