43. Precaution against dust, noxious gas, fumes and other impurities.- The employer of every plantation shall ensure that:-

(i) such steps are taken as may be necessary for minimizing the dust which may exist at plantation that are harmful to the employees;

(ii) every employee who is engaged in handling, mixing, blending, spraying or applying pesticides, insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances is provided with appropriate protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment free of charge;

(iii) the appropriate protective clothing is made of materials which prevent or resist the penetration of any form of pesticides, insecticides, chemicals and toxic formulation. The materials are washable so that the harmful elements are removed after each use. Appropriate Protective clothing consists of the following namely: —

(a) protective outer garment with hat;

(b) rubber gloves or such other protective gloves extending up to the forearm, made of materials impenetrable to liquids;

(c) dust proof goggles;

(d) rubber boots;

(e) reusable cloth masks;

(iv) o employee is required or allowed to enter any workplace or confined space until all practicable measures have been taken to remove noxious smell from pesticides, insecticides, chemicals and toxic substances, which may be present so as to bring their levels within the permissible limits.