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The Occupational Safety and Health Regulation contains the following main provisions:
(a) Part I provides for the commencement of the Regulation and defines
certain expressions used in it.
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(c)
(d)
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Part II contains provisions to prevent accidents in the workplace - such as the guarding of the dangerous part of plant; and the fencing of platform, pits or openings and vessels containing dangerous substance.
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Part III outlines the special fire prevention measures to be taken on premises where workplaces are located such as keeping fire escape route in a safe condition and free of obstruction; and the provision of illuminated exit signs at egress doorways etc.
Part IV contains provisions to enhance workplace environment - such as the provision of adequate ventilation and lighting etc.
Part V contains provisions to enhance hygiene and amenity standards in workplaces such as lavatories and washing facilities; clean drinking
water etc.
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Part VI specifies requirements with respect to the provision of first-aid facilities in the workplace such as a first-aid box for every 100 employees; and for a workplace employing 150 or more employees, at least one out of every 150 employees in the workplace is trained in first- aid.
Part VII imposes on employers and occupiers of premises requirements with respect to manual handling operations in workplaces under their control. These include the making of a general assessment to identify such operations, avoidance of hazardous operations, and reducing the risk of injury by automating or mechanising the process. This Part also imposes miscellaneous responsibilities on employers, including responsibilities with respect to training and the provision of information, as well as certain responsibilities on employees to take care of other employees and co-operate with their employers.
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