44. Potable water.- Employer of every factory, mine, building or other construction work, industrial premise for manufacture of beedi and cigar, motor transport undertaking, dock work and plantation shall ensure that:-

(i)adequate supply of clean, wholesome and safe drinking water is provided for and be readily accessible to, all employees in all workplaces;

(ii)any supply of drinking water other than the piped supply is contained in suitable vessels clearly marked or displayed in Hindi or English and in local language, to indicate that the water is safe for drinking and such supply is replenished daily and all necessary precautions are taken to preserve the water and vessels from contamination;

(iii)except where the water is delivered by a rising jet, the use of common drinking tumblers or cups is prohibited.

(iv)where water is unsafe for drinking purposes or is provided for use in other purposes, it is to be so indicated in Hindi or English and in local language:

Provided in case of building or other construction work every employer shall ensure that-

(a)drinking water for common use is stored only in closed containers from which the water is dispensed through taps;

(b)if drinking water has to be transported to the worksite, the transport tanks, storage tanks and dispensing container are cleaned and disinfected at regular intervals;

(c)a supply of drinking water is never connected to a supply of water that is unfit to drink.