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Paragraph 12 Means of evacuation and escape

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(1)

Employees shall be trained in appropriate action to be taken in the event of an emergency.

(2)

Rescue equipment shall be provided at readily accessible and appropriately sited places and kept ready for use.

(3)

Where escape routes are difficult and where irrespirable atmospheres are, or may be, present, self-contained escape apparatus shall be provided for immediate use by employees at the workstation.