1. Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 4 (3) , every employer of employees who at a workplace:
a. are exposed to a high risk substance in a quantity equal to or above the action level for such high-risk substance;
b. come into physical contact with any known poisonous substance which may cause illness if taken orally;
c. are exposed to dirt, dust, soot or similar filth: Provided that when the question arises as to what constitutes dirt, dust, soot or similar filth, the decision of an inspector shall be conclusive; or
d. handle or process untanned hides or skins, or unwashed wool or mohair,
shall provide a separate dining-room or eating place on the premises which in respect of the maximum number of employees who will be using it at any one time, shall be in accordance with part C of SABS 0400.
2. The employer referred to in subregulation (1) shall -
a. provide tables and chairs in every dining-room for the maximum number of employees that will be using the dining-room at any one time;
b. ensure that a dining-room or eating place is not connected directly by means of a door or any other opening with any room in which the exposure to a high-risk substance is equal to, or above the action level for such high-risk substance or in which untanned hides or skins or unwashed wool or mohair are treated, processed or stored;
c. not store any materials tools or other goods not related to the use of a dining-room in such dining-room or allow such items to be stored therein; and
d. ensure that every dining-room is naturally or artificially ventilated in accordance with the provisions of Part O of the National Building Regulations.