S.L. 646.19 Art. 15Emergency response.

(1) Where it is deemed necessary for work to be carried out in a confined space, it shall be the duty of an employer to make suitable and sufficient arrangements for first aid, rescue, fire fighting and for the evacuation of workers.

(2) For the purpose of implementing the foregoing, an employer shall:

(a) appoint and ensure that are trained a sufficient number of first aiders, and

(b) shall make such necessary arrangements with services outside of the workplace as are required.

(3) An employer shall ensure that the workers are informed and adequately trained in the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.

(4) It shall be the duty of an employer to inform any person whether in his employ or not, who has to enter a confined space, of the risks to health and safety identified by the competent person, and of the protective measures indicated.