Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

Asbestos Regulations, 2001

6. Duties of persons who may be exposed

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Any person who is or may be exposed to asbestos in the workplace, shall obey any lawful instruction given by or on behalf of the employer or a self-employed person, regarding—

(a)the prevention of asbestos dust from becoming airborne;
(b)the wearing and use of personal protective equipment and clothing;
(c)wearing of monitoring equipment to measure personal exposure to asbestos;
(d)the reporting for medical surveillance as required by Regulation 9;
(e)the cleaning up and disposal of nay material containing asbestos;
(f)housekeeping at the workplace, personal hygiene, good environmental and health practices, including eating, drinking and smoking in designated places provided; and
(g)information and training received contemplated in regulation 5.