Safety

Comprehensive Overview of the Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025: Eligibility, Certification & Examination Framework Introduction The Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025, notified by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 29 September 2025, modernizes India’s boiler operation framework under the Boiler Act, 2025. These rules establish clear guidelines on eligibility, certification, training, and responsibilities of boiler attendants…

Urgent Submission Required: PESO Calls for Details on Modifications in Mobile Pressure Vessels Introduction The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has released a circular dated 24th July 2025, urging all fabricators of mobile pressure vessels licensed under Form LS-2 of SMPV(U) Rules to promptly submit details of…

PESO Bans Electrical Detonators in India: Compliance and Disposal Guidelines Issued Introduction: Safety Comes First The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has officially banned the use of instantaneous electrical detonators across India, citing safety concerns and industry recommendations. The Ban Electrical Detonators India directive—issued on 9th July 2025—requires all license holders and explosive handlers…

PESO Centralizes CNG & LNG Tank Approvals for Mobile Pressure Vessels Introduction: Streamlining Fuel Tank Safety Approvals in India In a move to simplify and standardize safety regulations, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a new directive centralizing the approval process for CNG and LNG fuel tanks used in mobile pressure vessels.…

Ensuring Safety & Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Gujarat OSHWC Rules, 2025 In a major step toward improving worker safety and labor conditions, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Rules, 2025. These rules align with the national OSHWC Code, 2020, and consolidate several prior laws. From…

CPCB to Phase Out 49 Hazardous Chemical Processes by 2030 Introduction In a landmark regulatory move to promote green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a circular on June 4, 2024, initiating the Chemical Process Phase-Out of 49 identified chemical processes deemed environmentally hazardous. This initiative aligns with the…

Explosives Act, 1884 Officially Repealed: Key Implications and What Comes Next Introduction After serving as the backbone of India’s explosive regulation for over 140 years, the Explosives Act, 1884, has officially been repealed. As per the Ministry of Law and Justice’s notification, the Repealing and Amending Act, 2024 (Act No. 56 of 2024)—published in the…