Singapore legislation
Clause 57
Clause 57
Protection of eyes in certain processes
(1)
In the case of any of the processes specified in the Fifth Schedule to this Act or any process which involves a special risk of injury to the eyes from particles or fragments thrown off in the course of the process, suitable goggles or effective screens shall be provided to protect the eyes of the persons employed in the process.
(2)
Where, in any factory, electric arc welding is carried on in such a manner as to involve risk of persons employed (other than persons employed in the welding process) being exposed to the electric arc flash, effective provision shall be made, by screening or otherwise, to prevent such exposure.