S.L. 646.18 Art. 16Breathing equipment. S.L. 424.21

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of the Minimum

Requirements for the Use of Personal Protective Equipment at

Work Regulations, appropriate and sufficient breathing and resuscitation equipment shall be available in areas where workers are be exposed to atmospheres which are harmful to health.

(2) In such cases, a sufficient number of workers trained to use such equipment shall be present at the workplace.

(3) The equipment shall be suitably stored and maintained.

(4) Where hydrogen sulphide or other toxic gases are or may be present in the atmosphere, a protection plan detailing the protective equipment available and the preventive measures taken shall be prepared and made available to the Authority.