Rule 84. Manner of providing facilities, clothing and equipment under sub-section (7) of section 93

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

(2) Protective clothing and equipment.—

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

(b) The protective clothing shall be made of materials which 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.— - Protective outer garment with hat. - Rubber gloves or such other protective gloves extend way up to the fore arm made of materials impermeable to liquids. - Dust proof goggles. - Boots. - Reusable cloth masks.