15. Cleaning.—The floors and benches of each workroom shall be thoroughly cleansed daily, at a time when no other work is being carried on in the room.
Duties of Persons Employed
16. Medical examination.—All persons employed in lead processes shall present themselves at the appointed times for examination by the Appointed Surgeon as provided in Regulation 8.
No person after suspension shall work in a lead process, in any factory or workshop in which electric accumulators are manufactured, without written sanction entered in the Health Register by the Appointed Surgeon.
17. Overalls.—Every person employed in the manipulation of dry compounds of lead or in pasting shall wear the overalls provided under Regulation 9. The overalls, when not being worn, and clothing put off during working hours, shall be deposited in the places provided under Regulation 10.
18. Food, &c.—No person shall introduce, keep, prepare, or partake of any food, drink (other than any sanitary drink provided by the occupier and approved by the Appointed Surgeon), or tobacco in any room in which a lead process is carried on.
19. Washing.—No person employed in a lead process shall leave the premises or partake of meals without previously and carefully cleaning and washing the hands.
20. Baths.—Every person employed in the manipulation of dry compounds of lead or in pasting shall take a bath at least once a week.
21. Interference with safety appliances.—No person shall in any way interfere, without the concurrence of the occupier or manager, with the means and appliances provided for the removal of the dust or fumes, and for the carrying out of these Regulations.
These Regulations shall come into force on the 1st day of January, 1904.