Contents of the OSH Rules (Andhra Pradesh)

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026

Rule 113. Washing, bathing, cloak room, protective clothing and equipment facilities

Chapter XIII — PlantationMade under The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020G.O.Rt. No. 146, 6 Aug 2026

Official text

(1) Every employer shall provide washing, bathing and cloak room facilities to the workmen who are employed in handling insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances.

(2) Protective clothing and equipment:-

(a) Persons handling insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances during their operation, distribution, mixing, and spraying shall be adequately protected with appropriate clothing.

(b) The protective clothing shall be made of materials that prevent or resist the penetration of any form of insecticide, chemical and toxic formulations. The materials shall also be washable so that the toxic elements may be removed after each use.

(c) A complete suit of protective clothing shall consist of the following dresses, namely:-i. Protective outer garment with a hat ii. Rubber gloves or such other protective gloves extending up to the fore arm made of materials impermeable to liquids. iii. Dust-proof goggles iv. Boots v. Re-usable cloth masks Safety under sub-section (9) of section 93

Source: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, G.O.Rt. No. 146 — Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary (as ordered by G.O.Rt. No. 146), p. 80 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 80 · official download · all sources

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