Rule 123. Disclosure of information to workers and employees

(1) The Occupier of a factory carrying on a hazardous process shall supply to all workers the following information in relation to handling of hazardous materials or substances in the manufacture transportation, storage and other processes

(a) Requirements of Sections 84 and 85 of the code;

(b) A list of hazardous processes carried on in the factory;

(c) Location and availability of all Material Safety Data Sheets as per the schedule appended here to;

(d) Physical and health hazards arising from the exposure to or handling of substances:

(e) Measures taken by the occupier to ensure safety and control of physical and health hazards;

(f) Measures to be taken by the workers to ensure safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous substances;

(g) Personal Protective Equipment required to be used by workers employed in hazardous process or dangerous operations:

(h) Meaning of various labels and markings used on the containers of hazardous substances;

(i) Signs and symptoms likely to be manifested on exposure to hazardous substances and to whom to report;

(j) Measures to be taken by the workers incase of any spillage or leakage of a hazardous substance;

(k) Role of workers vis-à-vis the emergency plan of the factory in particular the evacuation procedures; and

(l) Any other information considered necessary by the occupier to ensure safety and health of workers.

(2) The information required by sub-rule (1) shall be compiled and made known to workers individually through supply of booklets or leaflets and display of cautionary notices at the work places.

(3) The booklets, leaflets and the cautionary notices displayed in the factory shall be in the language understood by the majority of the workers, and also explain to them.

(4) The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may direct the Occupier to supply further information to the workers as deemed necessary.