Workplaces and equipment

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2. Workplaces and equipment

2.1. Means of access and egress

2.1.1. As far as is reasonably practicable, adequate and safe

means of access and egress should be provided for all workplaces.

2.1.2. Means of access and egress should be maintained in a

safe condition.

2.1.3. Where special safe means of access to or egress from

workplaces are provided, workers should always use them for

going to and from the workplaces.

2.2. Heating, lighting, ventilation

Heating

2.2.1. Workplaces should be adequately heated wherever

necessary and practicable. If it is not practicable, provisions

should be made to allow workers to warm themselves at appro-

priate places and intervals during their work.

2.2.2. Heating installations should comply with the require-

ments of paragraphs 2.4.13 to 2.4.23.

Lighting

2.2.3. All practicable measures should be taken to prevent

steam, smoke, fumes, etc. from obscuring any workplace or

equipment at which any person is employed.

2.2.4. Where natural lighting is not adequate to prevent

danger, adequate and suitable artificial lighting should be provided

at all workplaces and their approaches, including passageways.

2.2.5. Artificial lighting should not cause any danger, including

that of producing glare or disturbing shadows.

2.2.6. Lamps should be protected by suitable guards where

necessary to prevent danger if a lamp breaks.

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