21. The following new section is hereby inserted, immediately after section 51, and shall have effect as section 51A, of the principal enactment: -
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| | (1) Where ammonia, chlorine. carbon dioxide or other asphyxiant or irritant gas or vapour is used or is liable to be present in any factory, the plant or equipment in which such asphyxiant, gas or vapour is used or liable to be present shall be located in such part of the factory premises where persons are not ordinarily employed in any work. | | |
| | (2) There shall be provided, properly maintained and readily available in any factory where any such asphyxiant gas or vapour is used or liable to be present, breathing apparatus or other equipment of a type approved by the Chief Factory Inspecting Engineer. | | |
| | (3) No person shall be employed to work at or near the outlet of any stack culvert, drain, flue or sewer or other such place from which dangerous gases or fumes are liable to be discharged -
| | | (a) unless a responsible person in the factory has certified in writing that effective measures have been taken to prevent such discharge; or |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts