Clause 54

In every factory in which, in connection with any process carried on, there is given off any dust or fume or other impurity of such a character and to such extent as to be likely to be injurious or offensive to the persons employed, or any substantial quantity of dust of any kind, all practicable measures shall be taken to protect the persons employed against inhalation of the dust or fume or other impurity and to prevent its accumulating in any workroom, and in particular, where the nature of the process makes it practicable, exhaust appliances shall be provided and maintained, as near as possible to the point of origin of the dust or fume or other impurity, so as to prevent it entering the air of any workroom.

No stationary internal combustion engine shall be used unless provision is made for conducting the exhaust gases from the engine into the open air.

The atmosphere of any work room in which dangerous or obnoxious substances are manufactured, handled, or used shall be tested at sufficient intervals to ensure that toxic or irritating dusts, fumes, gases, fibres, mist or vapours are not present in quantities liable to injure health of persons employed.

The occupier of a factory shall place warning notices in places where there are special risks to which the persons employed are exposed and the precautions to be taken to obviate such risks.

The Minister may by order published in the Gazette specify the permissible levels of toxic substances in the working room of a factory.