Section 34: Structure of building

34. Structure of building (1) Where an employee has to work in, or in the course of his work pass through, any part of a building, such part of the building shall be of sound construction and kept in a good state of repair. (2) Every building used as a place of work shall be so designed as to protect employees from the weather, have a watertight roof, and be free from any significant amount of dampness as is liable to affect the safety of the building or the health of the employees. (3) Where any process is carried on which renders the floor of a building liable to be wet to such an extent that the wetness is capable of being removed by drainage, effective means shall be provided and maintained for draining off any liquid from that floor.