Rule 80. Decontamination facilities

In every factory carrying out hazardous process the following provisions shall be made to meet an emergency;

(a) fully equipped first aid box ;

(b) readily accessible means of water for washing by employees as well as for drenching of clothing of employees who have been contaminated with hazardous and corrosive substance ; and such means shall be as per the scale shown in the table below :

Number of persons employed at any time Number of drenching showers

(i) Upto 50 employees 2

(ii) Between 51 and 200 employees. 2+1 for every additional 50 or part thereof

(iii) Between 201 and 500 employees 5+1 for every additional 100 or part thereof

(iv) 501 employees and above. 8+1 for every additional 200 or part thereof.

(c) a sufficient number of eye wash bottles filled with distilled water or suitable liquid, kept in boxes or cupboards conveniently placed and clearly indicated by a distinctive sign which shall be easily available at all times.