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Yes.

The term "atmospheric pollution" should cover both harmful substances which are airborne and dusts,

III. General Provisions

6(1) Yes, this is essential because only by national law can adequate

standards be maintained.

(2)

In addition, employers and workers concerned should be directed to the practical implementation of the measures through codes of practice, guides, instructional literature and other appro- priate means.

7(1) Yes, it is the responsibility of employers to ensure that the

working environment does not constitute a danger to the health and safety of their employees.

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9.

(2)

Yes. It is fair and equitable that employers who undertake acti- vities simultaneously at one work-place should share the respon- sibility for the attainment and maintenance of the required standards.

Yes. It is vital that workers should be aware of the health hazards of the working environment and they should strictly adhere to the safety principles and make full and proper use of safety appliances and equipment.

IV. Preventive and Protective Measures

Yes, exposure to atmospheric pollution, noise and vibrations should be reduced as far as possible by technical preventive measures which are more effective than administrative measures in dealing with the problem.

10(1) Yes. But it would be difficult to achieve all these measures

& (2) unless the competent authority has the necessary financial resources,

(3)

11.

expertise and scientific instruments for conducting surveys and tests.

Yes, if the necessary expertise and scientific instruments are available.

Yes, employers should be encouraged to -

(1) replace harmful substances by less harmful or harmless

substances, and processes involving the emission of harmful substances or dust or involving harmful levòls of noise and vibration should be replaced wherever possible by processes not involving such.

(2)

Yes, provided the competent authority is given some guidelines.

12(1) Yes, this would be essential.

· (3)

(4) Employers should ensure that they take up all these responsibilities.

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