The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026
Rule 133. De contamination facilities
Official text
In every factory, carrying out hazardous process the following provisions shall be made to meet emergency:
(i) Fully equipped first-aid box;
(ii) readily accessible means of water for washing by workers as well as for drenching the clothing of workers who have been contaminated with hazardous and corrosive substance; and such means shall be as per the scale shown in the Table below :--
THE TABLE Number of Persons Number of drenching Employed at any time Showers (1) (2) (i)Up to 50 workers 2 (ii)Between 51 to 200 2+1 for every additional Workers 50 or part thereof.
(iii)Between 201 to 500 5+1 for every additional workers 100 or part thereof
(iv)501 workers and above 8+1 for every additional 200 or part thereof
(iii) A sufficient number of eye wash bottles filled with distilled water of suitable liquid kept in boxes or cup-boards conveniently situated and clearly indicated by distinctive sign which shall be visible at all times.