Section 65Part 9 — HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
Additional duties of operator of workplace
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It is the duty of an operator of a workplace to ensure that —
employees are protected from poisonous, noxious or toxic substances used or present in the workplace, including the prevention of consumption of food or drink in areas where such substances are used or are present, and the provision of emergency wash-down facilities;
suitable safety gear is required to be worn and is in fact worn when employees are using or are around machines or processes in relation to which the use of such gear is recommended;
suitable goggles or other protective gear is worn when there is a risk of eye injury;
suitable protective equipment is worn when a reasonable risk of bodily injury exists from any process or equipment used;
where employees are involved in a process involving injurious or offensive substances or to conditions exposing them to wet or cold conditions, suitable protective gear and clothing are provided, worn and maintained;
where a process involves exposure to heat or steam, facilities to protect workers appropriately are provided and maintained; and
misuse of equipment or space within the workplace is prohibited by warning signs.