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

Rule 115. Transport and storage of insecticides within the plantation

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

Official text

(1) No insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances shall be transported or stored in such a way as to come into direct contact with foodstuffs, animal feeds or drinking water.

(2) If any insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances are found to have leaked out in transport or storage, it shall be the responsibility of the employer to take such measures urgently to prevent poisoning and pollution of soil or water, if any.

(3) The packages containing insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances shall be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms or premises used for storing such articles or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key, depending upon the quantity and nature of the insecticides.

(4) The rooms or premises meant for storing insecticides, chemicals, and toxic substances shall be well-built, dry, well-lit and ventilated with sufficient dimensions.

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. 82 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 82 · official download · all sources

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