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State of West Bengal - Section

Section 63M in The West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958

63M. Decontamination Facilities

- In every factory carrying out a 'hazardous process' the following shall be provided and maintained to meet any emergency :-
(a)Readily accessible means of water for washing by workers as well as for drenching the clothing of workers who have been contaminated with hazardous and corrosive substance and such means shall be as per the scale shown in the table below :-
Table
No. of persons employed at any time No. of drenching showers
(i) Upto 50 workers 2
(ii) Between 51 to 200 workers 2 + 1 for every additional 50 or part thereof.
(iii) Between 201 to 500 workers 5 + 1 for every additional 100 or part thereof.
(iv) 501 workers and above 8 + 1 for every additional 200 or part thereof.
(b)A sufficient number of eye wash bottles filled with distilled water or suitable liquid, kept in boxes or cup boards conveniently situated and clearly indicated by a distinctive sign which shall be visible at all times.
Rule prescribed under section 41C & 112.