| (1)
Every floor in a workplace and the surface of every traffic route in a workplace
shall be constructed such that the floor or surface of the traffic route is suitable
for the purpose for which it is used. |
| (2)
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1) , the requirements in that
paragraph shall include requirements that - |
a.
The floor, or surface of the traffic route, shall have no hole or slope, or be
uneven or slippery so as, in each case, to expose any person to a risk to his
health or safety; and |
b.
Every such floor shall have effective means of drainage where necessary. |
| (3)
So far as is reasonably practicable, every floor in a workplace and the surface
of every traffic route in a workplace shall be kept free from obstruction and
from any article or substance which may cause a person to slip, trip or fall. |
| (4)
In considering whether for the purposes of paragraph (2)(a) a hole or slope exposes
any person to a risk to his health or safety- |
a.
No account shall be taken of a hole where adequate measures have been taken to
prevent a person falling; and |
b.
Account shall be taken of any handrail provided in connection with any slope. |
| (5)
Suitable and sufficient handrails and, if appropriate, guards shall be provided
on all traffic routes which staircases except in circumstances in which a handrail
can be provided without obstructing the traffic route. |