Elimination of hazards at work place

(1) A manager shall take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure that the work place is free of potentially hazardous agents and conditions that could adversely affect the health or safety of the workers. Personal protective (2) All persons shall wear personal protective equipment of a standard acceptable to the Inspector as followsHard hats. (a) Where there is a risk of head injury, a protective hard hat that incorporates a device preventing the hat being dislodged in a fall. Protective footwear. (b) Where the type of work being performed poses a risk of foot injury, protective footwear. Eye protection. (c) Where a person is engaged in any work in which there is a risk of eye injury, properly fitting goggles, face shields or safety glasses. (d) Where noise levels exceed 84 dBA, hearing protectors. Hearing (e) Where dust or airborne contaminants exceed the threshold limit values, the appropriate equipment for the hazard (filter masks, air supplied hoods or respirators). Dust and vapours