Revised Draft Law on Occupational Safety and Health Presented for Discussion

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection has developed a revised draft of the Law on Occupational Safety and Health in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, social partners, and academic researchers. The draft law was presented on February 12, 2026 to representatives from government and non-government organizations, businesses, professional associations, and the academic community, and feedback was gathered.

Since the adoption of the original Law on Occupational Safety and Health in 2008, a legal framework for the sector has been established, leading to tangible progress in protecting the health and safety of workers and in preventing occupational accidents and work-related diseases.

However, over the past 18 years, significant changes have taken place in Mongolia’s socio-economic landscape, industrial sectors, and labour market. As a result, there is a growing need to update the legal framework in line with international trends and best practices.

The revised draft law introduces new structural and systemic regulations aimed at addressing key national challenges in ensuring occupational safety and health, preventing industrial accidents, and reducing work-related illnesses.

Once adopted, the law is expected to clearly define the rights and responsibilities of employers and insured workers, while creating conditions to strengthen preventive measures and improve access to occupational health services.