(1)(a) In every establishment all the inside walls of the rooms and all the ceilings of such rooms whether such walls or ceilings be plastered or not and all the passages and staircases shall be lime-washed or colour-washed at intervals of not more than twelve months dating from the time when they were last lime-washed or colourwashed and shall be maintained in a clean state.
(b) All beams, rafters, doors, window-frames and other wood-work with the exception of floors shall be either lime-washed or colour-washed at intervals of not more than twelve months dating from the time when they were last lime-washed or colourwashed or shall be painted or varnished at intervals of not more than seven years dating from the time when they were last painted or varnished and shall be maintained in a clean state.
(c) This sub-rule shall not apply to the following:-
(i) rooms used only for the storage of articles;
(ii)walls or ceilings of rooms which are made of galvanised iron, flat tiles, asbestos sheets, glazed bricks, glass, slate, bamboo thatch, cement plaster or polished chunam;
(iii)ceilings of rooms in which the lowest part is at least 6 metres from the floor;
(iv)any other establishment or part thereof in which lime-washing, colourwashing, painting or varnishing is, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Labour, unnecessary to satisfy the requirements of section 20 in regard to cleanliness.
(2) Rubbish, filth or debris shall not be allowed to accumulate or to remain on any part of the establishment for more than 24 hours and shall be disposed of in the manner approved by the Inspector. All filth and other decomposing matter shall be kept in covered receptacles.
(3) All drains carrying waste or sullage water or sewage shall be constructed of masonry or other impermeable material and shall be regularly flushed at least twice daily and where possible, connected with some recognised drainage line.
(4) The establishment and the compound surrounding it shall be maintained in a strictly sanitary and clean condition. The floors shall be swept or otherwise cleaned at least once daily, and the ceilings shall be dusted at least once a month.
(5) The employer shall enforce the proper use of latrines and urinals and prevent pollution by excreta or urine of the surface of the ground in the vicinity of the latrine or urinal and in the compound of the establishment. The employer shall make suitable arrangements for the regular cleaning and conserving of the latrines and urinals to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
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(6) The area around the place where drinking water is distributed to the workers shall be kept clean and properly drained.