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[HSW 13,350] Sanitary conveniences10
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(2) The sanitary conveniences shall be properly maintained and kept clean in accordance with the relevant provisions under the Public Health Act 1935.
(3) Where workers of both genders are, or are intended to be, employed (except in the case of workplaces where the only workers employed are members of the same family dwelling there) such sanitary conveniences shall afford separate accommodation for workers of each gender.
(4) The sanitary conveniences for each gender shall be so placed or screened that they are not visible from any place where workers have to work or pass.
(5) Every sanitary convenience shall be provided with adequate lighting and shall be sufficiently ventilated and not connect with any workroom except through an intervening airlock in accordance with relevant provisions of the current National Building Code for Fiji.
(6) Where women are employed at a workplace, adequate and hygienic means for napkin disposal shall be provided.
(7) A sanitary convenience provided pursuant to subregulation (1) shall—
- (a)if situated at a permanent workplace in a sewered area, be a water closet attached to a sewer;
- (b)if situated at a permanent workplace outside a sewered area, be a water closet attached to a septic tank, or to some other system approved by the relevant authorities; and
- (c)if situated at a temporary workplace, be a chemical closet or an earth closet.
(8) All sanitary conveniences shall be provided and maintained with adequate facilities including toilet tissue.