Personnel facilities

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30. Personnel facilities

30.1. General provisions

30.1.1. Toilet facilities, washing facilities, cloakrooms, mess

rooms, canteens, hiring halls, waiting rooms and other personal

service rooms should

be suitably situated, dimensioned, constructed, enclosed and

equipped for their purpose;

have floors, walls and ceilings that are easy to clean;

be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and protected

against rats and other vermin; and

be well ventilated and lighted and, if necessary, heated.

30.2. Drinking water

30.2.1. An adequate supply of cool and wholesome drinking

water should be provided for and be readily accessible to all dock-

workers.

30.2.2. (1) All water furnished for drinking purposes should be

from a source approved by the competent health authority and

controlled in the manner prescribed by this authority.

(2) Where such water is not available, the competent health

authority should furnish the necessary directions for rendering the

water safe for human consumption.

30.2.3. The use of common drinking cups should be prohibited.

30.2.4. Drinking water for common use should not be contained

in barrels, pails, tanks or other containers from which the water

must be dipped, whether they are fitted with a cover or not.

30.2.5. Where practicable, hygienic drinking fountains should

be provided.

30.2.6. Where water provided for use in dock work, including

fire protection, is unsuitable for drinking purposes, conspicuous

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