Chapter:	59P	Title:	FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (DRY BATTERIES) REGULATIONS	Gazette Number:
Regulation:	7	Heading:	Dust	Version Date:	30/06/1997

(1) Where dust containing manganese dioxide is likely to enter the atmosphere of any room at any stage during the process of manufacture of dry batteries, all practicable steps, including the sitting of an exhaust ventilation as near as possible to the point of such entry, shall be taken to prevent the distribution of such dust throughout the atmosphere of such room. (71 of 1989 s. 13)
(2) The mixing, grinding and sifting of manganese dioxide shall be carried out within an air-tight mixer or other device which effectively prevents any dust containing manganese dioxide escaping therefrom.
(3) Containers used for the storage or in the conveyance of manganese dioxide shall be fitted with lids which effectively prevent dust containing manganese dioxide escaping therefrom.