Clause 21

Subject to subsection (11), there shall be provided and maintained so as to be readily accessible first-aid boxes or containers.(2) Nothing except appliances or requisites for first-aid shall be kept in the first-aid boxes or containers.(3) Subject to subsection (11), the occupier of any factory in which more than 25 persons are employed shall appoint persons as first-aiders in the factory who shall be readily available during working hours.(4) Every person appointed under subsection (3) shall have undergone such training in first-aid treatment as may be approved by the Chief Inspector; and the Chief Inspector may require the person to undergo retraining in first-aid treatment.(5) Each first-aid box or container shall be under the charge of a responsible person who shall, in the case of a factory where more than 25 persons are employed, be trained in first-aid treatment.(6) A notice shall be affixed in every workroom stating the name of the person in charge of the first-aid box or container provided in respect of that room.(7) In every factory where more than 500 persons are employed, there shall be provided and maintained a first-aid room of such standard as may be approved by the Chief Inspector.(8) Where any person may be exposed to toxic or corrosive substances, the Chief Inspector may require provisions for the emergency treatment of the person.(9) Where the eyes or body of any person may come into contact with toxic or corrosive substances, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for emergency use.(10) If a first-aid room is provided at the factory and such arrangements are made as to ensure the immediate treatment there of all injuries occurring in the factory, the Chief Inspector may by a certificate exempt the factory from the requirements of subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (8) to such extent and subject to such conditions as he may specify in the certificate.(11) The Minister may prescribe —

the number and the standard of first-aid boxes or containers to be provided and maintained; and

the number of persons to be appointed under subsection (3),in any factory or class of factories.”.