Welfare

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18. Welfare

18.1. General provisions

18.1.1. At or within reasonable access of every ship-

breaking location or premises, the following facilities should

be provided, kept clean and maintained:

(a) sanitary and washing facilities or showers;

(b) facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of

clothing;

(c) accommodation for taking meals and for taking shelter

during interruption of work due to adverse weather con-

ditions.

18.1.2. The scale of the above facilities, and their con-

struction and installation should comply with the require-

ments of the competent authority.

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18.2. Drinking water

18.2.1. An adequate supply of wholesome drinking

water should be provided at or within reasonable access of

every shipbreaking facility.

18.2.2. Transport tanks, storage tanks and dispensing

containers should be designed, used, cleaned and disinfected

at suitable intervals in a manner approved by the competent

authority.

18.2.3. Water that is unfit to drink should be conspicu-

ously indicated by notices prohibiting workers from drinking

it.

18.3. Sanitary and washing facilities

18.3.1. Sanitary and washing facilities should be pro-

vided by the employer to enable workers to meet a standard