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Are employers required to provide drinking water?

Workplace Information Barbados Ministry Of Labour

A: Yes, the employer must provide wholesome drinking water. The employer may provide bottled water or water in containers that can be dispensed in such a way that it will not be contaminated. Water supplied from bathrooms is NOT acceptable. SHAW Act, Section 57

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