Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
205Eating, drinking, smoking etc.
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205 Eating, drinking, smoking etc.
(1) An employee must not do the following in any area where a lead process is undertaken—
(a) eat, drink, chew gum or smoke; or
(b) carry food, drink, gum or materials used for smoking.
(2) An employee who has been in an area where a lead process is undertaken must remove any lead contaminated clothing and equipment the employee has used before entering an area designated for eating and drinking.
(3) An employee who has been in any area where a lead process is undertaken must wash the employee's hands and face after leaving the area and before eating, drinking or smoking.
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