Rule 94. Decontamination facilities

In every factory, ‘carrying out hazardous process’, the following provisions shall be made to meet emergency:-

a) fully equipped first aid box;

b) 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 :-

TABLE No. of persons employed at any time No. of drenching showers

(i) Upto 50 workers 2

(ii) Between 51 to 200 workers 2+1 for every additional 50 or part thereof

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

(iv) 501 workers 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 situated and clearly indicated by a distinctive sign which shall be visible at all times.