Rule 109. Disclosure of information to Workers

(1) The occupier of a factory carrying on a hazardous process shall supply to all workers the following information in relation to the handling of hazardous materials or substances in the manufacture, transportation, storage and other processes, namely: -(a) requirements of section 84;

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

(c) location and availability of all Material Safety Data Sheets as provided1n rule 108;

(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 the workers employed in hazardous process or dangerous operations;

(h) meaning of various labels and markings used in the containers of hazardous substances as provided under rule 108;

(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 in case of any spillage or leakage of a hazardous substance;

(k) role of workers vis-3-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 complied and made known to the workers individually through supply of booklets of leaflets and display of cautionary notices at the work places.

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

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