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Floors, stairs and means of access.—In every factory— (a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained 6[and shall be kept free from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip], and where it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be provided with substantial handrails;