Section 9.71. General requirements

(a) Indulgence in foolish play, unnecessary pushing and nudging and similar activities while at work, which involves the safety of fellow workers, is prohibited.

(b) Where male employes work two shifts, an intermission shall be scheduled between shifts for the purpose of permitting time for meals.

(c) The sharing of towels in any establishment is prohibited.

(d) Smoking is prohibited in every work room or stockroom in any factory or workshop in this Commonwealth in which explosive or readily combustible material is used, handled or stored, and in other parts of such factories where there is an equally great fire hazard.

(e) No employe may have in his possession at any time in any room or other portion of a building where ether is manufactured or otherwise handled, any match or other flame-producing device, unless he is authorized in writing by the superintendent to do so, in which case safety matches only may be used. A search for matches shall be made by an authorized person at least twice a week, at irregular intervals. The finding of a match or other flame-producing device on the person of any employe not authorized to have matches in his possession shall be cause for immediate dismissal, and the fact shall be reported to the Department.

(f) In every establishment there shall be provided and properly maintained approved first aid kits at all times, without cost to employes, in such locations and in sufficient number to meet the demands of the various working groups. At least one person for each such kit shall be properly instructed in the application of first aid to injured persons and shall have charge of the first aid kit and its maintenance. Special consideration shall be given to the type of injuries peculiar to the type of industry as well as general first aid instruction.