The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026

Rule 26 Cleanliness and hygiene

Chapter: V · Health, Safety and Working Conditions
Text as on: As notified 08 May 2026

26. Cleanliness and hygiene.- The employer of every mine shall ensure that: -

(i) all workplaces, workrooms, passageways, staircases, storerooms and service rooms are kept in sanitary and hygienic condition;

(ii) surfaces of walls and ceilings, including windows and skylights, are always kept clean and

maintained in a hygienic condition;

(iii) the floor of every workroom is maintained in a clean and so far as possible, dry and non-slippery

condition;

(iv) where wet work processes are carried out--

(a) effective drainage is maintained;

(b) false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places are provided; and

place are provided without expense to the employees;

(v) workplaces are cleaned as often as required by the nature of the work carried on;

(vi) as far as practicable, sweeping and cleaning are done--

(a) during intervals between work; and

(b) in such a manner as to prevent the raising of dust;

(vii) where, for technical reasons, cleaning must be carried out during working hours, appropriate means are used and precautions are taken to avoid contamination of the air with dust or other obnoxious substances;

(viii) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of every type of waste are made under the effective supervision.

26. Cleanliness and hygiene.- The employer of every mine shall ensure that: -

(i) all workplaces, workrooms, passageways, staircases, storerooms and service rooms are kept in
sanitary and hygienic condition;
(ii) surfaces of walls and ceilings, including windows and skylights, are always kept clean and

maintained in a hygienic condition;
(iii) the floor of every workroom is maintained in a clean and so far as possible, dry and non-slippery

condition;
(iv) where wet work processes are carried out--

(a) effective drainage is maintained;
(b) false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places are provided; and
(c) anti-skid footwear and other suitable safety and protective gears for use while at work in such

place are provided without expense to the employees;

(v) workplaces are cleaned as often as required by the nature of the work carried on;
(vi) as far as practicable, sweeping and cleaning are done--

(a) during intervals between work; and
(b) in such a manner as to prevent the raising of dust;

(vii) where, for technical reasons, cleaning must be carried out during working hours, appropriate
means are used and precautions are taken to avoid contamination of the air with dust or other
obnoxious substances;

(viii) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of every type of waste
are made under the effective supervision.