S.L. 646.18 · Protection Of Workers In The Mineral (S.L. 646.18)
S.L. 646.18 Art. 25Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs.
(1) The floors of workplaces shall have no dangerous bumps, holes or slopes and must be fixed, stable and not slippery.
(2) Workplaces containing workstations shall be adequately insulated against heat, bearing in mind the type of undertaking involved and the physical activity of the workers.
(3) The surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings in rooms shall be such that they can be cleaned or refurbished to an appropriate standard of hygiene.
(4) Transparent or translucent walls, in particular all-glass partitions, in rooms or in the vicinity of workplaces and traffic routes shall be clearly indicated and made of safety material or be shielded from such place or traffic routes to prevent workers from coming into contact with walls or being injured should the walls shatter.
(5) Access to roofs made of materials of insufficient strength shall not be permitted unless equipment is provided to ensure that the work can be carried out in a safe manner.