F. DOCK WORK

39. Cleanliness and hygiene. - The employer of every dock work shall ensure that: -

(i) all locations in the ship or dock where dock works are carried and where dock workers are employed are kept clean and maintained in a hygienic condition;

(ii) all access routes and working areas are kept free from objects and materials that are liable to cause a person to trip or slip;

(iii) loose gear, tools and similar equipment are kept safely or removed from working areas when not in use;

(iv) spillages of oil or other materials likely to be a hazard are cleaned up by trained personnel as soon as possible under the effective supervision;

(v) suitable safety and protective gears for use while at work wherever required are provided without expense to employees;

(vi) where a floor is liable to become wet, effective drainage be maintained, kept in dry and nonslippery state and suitable anti-skid footwear, free of charge, be provided to employees;

(vii) all plant and equipment are parked in appropriate designated areas when not in use;

(viii) for technical reasons, cleaning must be carried out during working hours, appropriate means are used and precautions are taken to avoid contamination of the air with dust or other obnoxious substances;

(ix) suitable arrangements for daily collection, storage, disposal or treatment of waste are made under the effective supervision.