S.L. 646.8 Art. 26Washing stations.

(1) The employer shall provide and maintain suitable and sufficient washing stations in readily accessible places.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subregulation (1), the washing stations shall be deemed suitable if:

(a) they include a supply of clean water at suitably controlled temperatures, soap or similar material, hand brushes, and towels or drying facilities;

(b) they include showers which shall be sufficiently large to permit each worker to wash without hindrance in conditions of an appropriate standard of hygiene, where the work may result in the worker becoming dirty or can result in contamination of the skin by harmful chemicals, after giving due consideration to the nature of the work being carried out;

(c) they are in the vicinity of any changing rooms required under these regulations and in the immediate vicinity of every sanitary convenienee, whether or not provided elsewhere as well;

(d) they are kept in a clean condition;

(e) they are sufficiently ventilated and lit.

(3) Separate showers or washbasins shall be provided by an employer, or arrangements shall be made for the separate use of, by men and women, when so required for reasons of propriety.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation, the number of washing stations provided shall be deemed sufficient if it complies with the First Schedule.