S.L. 646.8 Art. 14Windows and skylights.

(1) It shall be the duty of the employer to take the necessary steps to ensure that no window, skylight or ventilator which is capable of being opened -

(a) is opened, closed, adjusted or secured in a manner which may expose any person performing such an operation to a risk to his health or safety;

(b) when open, be so positioned as to constitute a hazard to any person in the vicinity.

(2) The employer shall take the necessary steps to ensure that windows and skylights used at the workplace are designed and constructed in a manner which allows them to be cleaned without risk to the workers carrying out this work or to persons present in and around the workplace: Provided that all necessary measures shall be taken to ensure that any equipment or devices used for this purpose are used safely and are subject to a suitable system of maintenance.