MEASURES TO COMBAT THE OUTBREAK OF FIRE
Heads of establishments must set up appropriate equipment so thatany fire outbreak can be quickly detected and effectively fought.For this purpose it is necessary:(a) To
Occupational Health and Safety Blogs
This blog is aimed at providing a complete scope of occupational health
and safety laws as applicable in Cameroon by virtue of Order No.
039/MTPS/IMT of 26 November 1984 fixing the general measures for
hygiene and security in the workplace.
This blog is aimed at providing the necessary knowledge for employers
and investors desirous of engaging into factory and industrial oriented
projects in Cameroon, of the standards to be expected in such
investment vis a vis the protection and hygiene of workers.
With the increase in worker engagement in the rise of industrial and
factory investments in Cameroon, notably in the major cities, it is
imperative that workers also know the rules expected per operation as
regards their protection in the workplace.
Hence, both the employer and employee have obligations to be fulfilled
in the course of providing services in Cameroon as will be elaborated in
the articles set out under this blog.
Locker rooms
Locker rooms are provided with a sufficient number of seats andindividual lockers that can be locked or padlocked.These lockers must be at least 1.80 m
GENERAL HYGIENE CONDITIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Construction Standards
All workplaces must comply with technical conditions guaranteeinggood hygiene and safety for the workers.To this end, projects for the construction, enlargement ortransformation of buildings used
FITNESS FOR DUTY MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
No worker shall be admitted to employment without having undergonea medical examination of fitness for employment.However, the pre-employment medical examination is mandatory inthe case of:a)
FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES
Prevention of fires For the application of the provisions of this chapter, inflammablematerials are classified into three groups:(a) The first group includes substances emitting flammable
FACILITIES FOR WORKERS’ PERSONAL USE
Dining facilities
When workers are usually required to take their meals on the premisesof the establishment, in particular, because of the unique conditionsresulting from their working hours
FACILITIES FOR WORKERS’ PERSONAL USE
DRINKS
Employers must provide sufficient quantities of fresh potable water fordrinking at no charge to employees.In addition, when workers are habitually subjected to certain workingconditions, temperature,
Electrical currents
The general requirements below apply to establishments usingdirect or alternating electrical currents.However, special provisions, if necessary, will regulate the health andsafety conditions in the following
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
The following are considered dangerous substances;(a) Explosive substances, whether they are explosives as such, or anyother substance that may explode under certain circumstances, such ascombination