The Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
Rule 143. Decontamination facilities under sub-section (c) of section 85
Official text
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 Number of drenching showers time
(i) Up to 50 employees 2
(ii) Between 51 and 200 employees 2+1 for every additional 50 or part thereof
(iii) Between 201 and 50 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) 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.