Factories (Lead Materials) Regulations, 1971 Jurisdiction Australia - Western Australia Year 1971 Published in English Serial title Government Gazette of Western Australia Source 26 May 1971, No.40, p.1798-1800. Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Western Australia, lead and compounds, non-ferrous metal industries, occupational safety and health [Secondary] battery and dry cell manufacture, directive, dust control, health engineering, housekeeping, lead, melting furnaces, metal fumes, personal protective equipment, prohibited work, welfare facilities, women, young persons Subject category Chemical safety Abstract These regulations are applicable to factories in which lead processes are carried out and deal with: cleaning and washing of floors; use of wet methods or exhaust ventilation in the handling of lead dust; prevention of exposure to lead fume, vapour or dust in lead melting or in the assembly of lead accumulators; disposal of containers that have contained lead; provision of work clothing; prohibition of employment of women and persons under 16yrs of age; provision of a mess room, changing rooms and separate lockers for work and street clothing; provision of washing facilities and washing time; prohibition of smoking. CIS No. 73-1072 Database ID 18969