HEALTH AND HYGIENE-LABOUR ACT 2006 - ACT 57 & 58 & 59 & 60
57. Lighting : (1) In
every part of an establishment where workers are working or passing, there
shall be provided and maintained sufficient and suitable lighting, natural or
artificial, or both.
(2) In every establishment all
glazed windows and skylights used for the lighting of the work-room shall be
kept clean on both the outer and inner surfaces and free from obstruction as
far as possible.
(3) In every establishment
effective provisions shall, so far as in practicable, be made for the
prevention of-
(a) glare either directly from
any surface of light or by reflection from or polished surface, and
(b) the formation of shadows to
such an extent as to cause eye strain or risk of accident to any worker.
58. Drinking water : (1)
In every establishment effective arrangement shall be made to provide and
maintain at a suitable point conveniently situated for all workers employed
therein, a sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water.
(2) All such points where water
is supplied shall be legibly marked ‘Drinking water’ in Bangla.
(3) In every establishment
wherein two hundred fifty or more workers are ordinarily employed, provision
shall be made for cooling the drinking water during the hot weather by
effective means and for distribution thereof.
(4) Where dehydration occurs in
the body of workers due to work near machineries creation excessive heat, there
workers shall be provided with oral re-hydration therapy.
59. Latrines and urinals :
In every establishment-
(a) sufficient latrines and
urinals of prescribed types shall be provided conveniently situated and
accessible to workers at all times while they are in the establishment.
(b) such latrines and urinals
shall be provided separately for male and female workers; 42
(c) such latrines and urinals
shall be adequately lighted and ventilated;
(d) all such latrines and urinals
shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times with
suitable detergents and disinfectants.
60. Dust bean and spittoon : (1)
In every establishment there shall be provided, at convenient places,
sufficient number of dust beans and spittoons which shall be maintained in a
clean and hygienic condition.
(2) No person shall throw any
dirt or spit within the premises of an establishment except in the dust beans
and spittoons provided for the purpose.
(3) A notice containing this
provision and the penalty for its violation shall be prominently displayed at
suitable places in the premises.
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