{"id":7667,"date":"2025-07-31T17:04:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T17:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/?p=7667"},"modified":"2025-07-31T17:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T17:07:42","slug":"notifiable-diseases-as-per-oshwc-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmedo.com\/blog\/notifiable-diseases-as-per-oshwc-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Notifiable Diseases as per OSHWC 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In today\u2019s evolving regulatory landscape, workplace health is no longer just a responsibility\u2014it is a legal obligation. With the introduction of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020,<\/a> the Government of India has consolidated multiple labor laws to streamline compliance and ensure worker safety. A critical component of this code is the mandatory reporting of <\/span>Notifiable diseases as per OSHWC 2020. For HR, EHS, and compliance officers, understanding what notifiable diseases are, why reporting them is essential, and the complete list of such diseases is crucial for maintaining both employee well-being and legal compliance. This blog will explore these aspects while also highlighting the employer’s responsibilities and how VMEDO supports companies in ensuring compliance and safeguarding workforce health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What Are Notifiable Diseases as per OSHWC 2020?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Notifiable diseases<\/b> are certain illnesses or health conditions that must be reported to government authorities by employers, medical officers, or healthcare providers when detected in the workplace. These diseases are considered significant from a public health and occupational hazard perspective. Prompt reporting helps prevent their spread and ensures timely intervention.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the context of workplaces, especially factories, mines, ports, and construction sites, some diseases are caused or worsened due to exposure to harmful agents like dust, chemicals, or biological hazards. These are termed <\/span>occupational diseases<\/b>, and many of them are notifiable under the OSHWC Code.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Legal Mandate: OSHWC 2020 & Notifiable Diseases<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The <\/span>OSHWC Code, 2020<\/b><\/a>, under <\/span>Section 12 (3)<\/b> and <\/span>Schedule I<\/b>, makes it compulsory for employers to report any case of a notifiable disease occurring among workers. This regulation applies to all establishments falling under the code, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n