Section 2-24. Special protective measures for outdoor workplaces

Outdoor workplaces shall be arranged so as to ensure, as far as possible, that employees
  1. a.
    are protected against unfavourable weather conditions;
  2. b.
    are protected against falling objects;
  3. c.
    are not exposed to harmful noise or harmful external exposures such as gas, vapour or dust;
  4. d.
    can leave the workplace quickly or be saved quickly in a situation of danger;
  5. e.
    cannot slip or fall.
Employees must have access to premises where they can stay when necessary out of consideration for their safety and health and the working environment.
If necessary, workplaces on outdoor scaffolds must be covered in tarpaulin or similar and be provided with local heating and lighting.