Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (SPRAYING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 12

Disposal of cotton waste etc.

(1) No cotton waste, cleaning rags or other materials which have come into
contact or become contaminated with a flammable liquid shall be allowed to
remain in any spraying room or spraying area or in any booth or cabinet within
such area unless contained in a strong metal box or similar metal container
fitted with a self-closing lid.

(2) All cotton waste, cleaning rags or other materials which have come into
contact or become contaminated with a flammable liquid shall, unless stored in
accordance with paragraph (1), be removed without delay from the spraying room
or spraying area or from any booth or cabinet situated within such area, to a
safe place.