Rule 42. Cleanliness and hygiene

The employer of every plantation shall ensure that:-

(i) all workplaces, passageways, storerooms and service rooms are kept in a hygienic condition;

(ii) the floor and walls of every service room is maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, dry and non-slippery condition;

(iii) service rooms are cleaned as often as required by the nature of the work carried on;

(iv) as far as practicable, sweeping and cleaning are done—

(a) during intervals between work; and

(b) in such a manner as to prevent the raising of dust;

(v) where, for technical reasons, cleaning must be carried out during working hours, appropriate means are used and precautions are taken to avoid contamination in air with pesticides, insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances;

(vi) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of waste are made under the effective supervision.