Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (ASBESTOS) REGULATION - SECT 14

Washing and changing facilities

(1) Where any workman in an industrial undertaking is exposed to asbestos, the
proprietor shall provide for the use of the workman-

   (a)  adequate and suitable washing and changing facilities;

   (b)  where he is required to provide protective clothing, adequate and
        suitable facilities for the storage of-

        (i)    the protective clothing; and

        (ii)   personal clothing not worn during working hours; and

   (c)  where he is required to provide approved respiratory protective 
        equipment, adequate and suitable facilities for storage of the
        equipment.

(2) The facilities provided for the storage of personal protective  clothing,
of personal clothing and of respiratory protective equipment shall be
separated from each other and indicated in both English and Chinese.

(3) The proprietor shall ensure that the facilities provided for washing,
changing and storage are fully and properly used.