Subsection 3: Washbasins and showers

The washbasins have drinking water. The water is temperature-controlled and distributed at a rate of one washbasin for every ten workers at most. Appropriate means of cleaning and drying or wiping are provided for workers. They are maintained or changed whenever necessary.

In establishments where certain unhealthy and dirty work is carried out, showers are made available to workers. The list of such work and the conditions under which showers are provided are laid down by order of the ministers responsible for labour or agriculture and, where necessary, by the minister responsible for health.

The floor and walls of the shower room must be such as to allow effective cleaning. The room is kept in a constant state of cleanliness. The temperature of the shower water is adjustable.