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manufacturing process. Along with showers, eye wash stations can be provided to rinse
eye if there is contact of chemicals into eyes.

Sanitary conveniences

Adequate number of toilets must be provided in the workplace, the number must be
decided on the number of employees present in the workplace. These facilities must be
separate for men and women, if not possible provide lockable doors. The toilets must be
kept clean, well-lit and ventilated. Supply of hot and cold running water with soaps and
provision for drying.

Accommodation for clothing

Adequate, suitable and secure space should be provided to store workers’ own clothing
and special clothing with facilities should allow for drying clothing. Changing facilities
should also be provided for workers who requires to change into special work clothing.

The facilities should be readily accessible from workrooms and washing and eating
facilities, and should ensure the privacy of the user, be of sufficient capacity, and be
provided with seat.
Resting and eating facilities

Adequate facilities for resting and eating should be
provided. The rest areas must be located away from
normal work areas with sufficient seating facilities to
relax during breaks.

Eating facilities should be adequately clean with
suitable surface to place food with sufficient seating
facilities. separate rest facilities should be provided
for pregnant women and nursing mother with
sanitary conveniences, must also have facilities to lie
down.

Restriction of smoking to protect non-smokers from
tobacco smoke.

Work Environment Requirements

Wherever possible the employer must provide workplace environment so far as is
reasonably practicable to ensure it is free from health risks.

Seating

Workstation should be designed to ensure that the task is carried out safely and
comfortably.

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