Contents of the OSH Rules (Jammu and Kashmir)

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

Rule 10. The information to be included in the letter of appointment and the form of such letter under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 6

Chapter III — Duties of Employer and EmployeeMade under The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020S.O. 224, 12 Aug 2026

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(1) No employee shall be employed in any establishment unless he has been issued a letter of appointment in the prescribed format as appended to this rule:

Provided that, an employee who has not been issued an appointment letter containing the required particulars, shall be issued an appointment letter within three months of coming into force of these rules. Format 1. Name of employee: 2. Father's name: 3. Aadhar number: 4. Labour Identification Number (LIN)/registration number of the establishment: 5. Universal Account Number (UAN)/Insurance Number (ESIC): 6. Designation: 7. Category of skill: 8. Date of joining: 10. Wages, Basocpacendnelarness Alcoanmodation 10.Other allowance whichever is/are applicable: 12. Applica for acerisecal secuet y Epes aind esic sbenerfits aplicable: 13. Health check-up: 14.Any other information: Signature Occupier/ employer/ owner/ agent/ manager.

(2) Duties of Architect, Project Engineer and Designer.

(A) It shall be the duty of the architect, project engineer or designer responsible for any building or other construction work or the design of any project or part thereof relating to such building or other construction work to ensure that, at the planning stage, due consideration is given to the safety and health aspects of the building workers and employees who are employed in the erection, operation and execution of such projects and structures as the case may be.

(B) Adequate care shall be taken by the architect, project engineer and other professionals involved in the project referred to in sub-section (1), not to include anything in the design which would involve the use of dangerous structures or other processes or materials, hazardous to health or safety of building workers and employees during the course of erection, operation and execution as the case may be.

(C) It shall be the duty of the professionals, involved in designing the buildings structures or other construction projects, to take into account the safety aspects associated with the maintenance and upkeep of the structures and buildings where maintenance and upkeep may involve such hazards.

(1) The Architect, Project Engineer and Designer, as the case may be, shall be responsible to ensure that: -

(a) The design, drawing and plans relating to any building, structure, plant, machinery or construction work are safe, sound without risks to the health and safety of workers;

(b) Ergonomic principles are duly considered in the design of workspaces, access ways,platforms and control systems to minimize occupational injuries and fatigue;

(c) Safe means of access and egress, including emergency exits, are adequately provided in the design;

(d) Adequate provisions are made for ventilation, lighting, noise control, and thermal comfort in the design;

(e) Exposure of workers to hazardous substances, dust, fumes, gases and radiation is eliminated or minimized at the design stage;

(f) Hazards are identified,and appropriate and protective measures are incorporated at the design stage itself;

(II) The Architect, Project Engineer and Designer shall take into account: -

(a) The safe handling, storage and movement of materials during construction and operation;

(b) The prevention of fire, explosion, structural failure and collapse through appropriate design safeguards;

(III) The Architect, Project Engineer and Designer, shall: -

(a) Specify the safety requirements and precautions to be followed during execution and use of the structure, plant or machinery;

(b) Provide the employer with adequate information about any risk to safety or health arising out of the design or construction;

(c) Ensure compliance with the relevantprovisions of the Code, rules and standards notified thereunder.

Source: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Jammu and Kashmir) Rules, 2026, S.O. 224 — the official copy of the notification, pp. 7–8 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 7 · official download · all sources

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