CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

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PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. Citation............................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... is

2. Interpretation................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... is

3. Application of regulations............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 17
4. Exemptions ......................... ... ... ... . ... 18

PART 11

USE OF LIFTING APPLIANCES ETC.

5. Construction, maintenance, and inspection of lifting appliances ... ... 18

6. Precautions to be taken where lifting appliance has travelling or slewing motion 18

7. Platforms for crane drivers and signallers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 19

8. Cabins for drivers ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 19

8A......................Exemption from cabin requirements ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 110

9. Drums and pulleys ..................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 110

10......................Brakers. controls, safety devices, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 110

11...............................Poles or beams supporting pulley blocks or gin wheels ... ... ... ... 1 11

12..................Stability of lifting appliances ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 111
13..................Anchoring and ballasting of cranes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 111

14..........................Stability of cranes secured by removable weights ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 12

is..................use of cranes in bad weather ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 112
16..................Cranes with derricking jibs ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 112
17..................Restrictions on the use of cranes ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... 113

18.....................................Prohibition on use of cranes with structural members made of timber ... 1 13

19. Erection, dismantling or alteration of cranes to be under supervision of competent

person .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 113

20.................................Trained workmen to operate lifting appliance or give signals ... ... ... 1 13

21.........Signals .......................... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... 113

22...............................Testing and examination of cranes, crabs, and winches ... ... ... ... 1 14

23...................................Testing and examination of pulley blocks, gin wheels and sheerlegs ... ... 114

24..........................Thorough examinations of lifting appliances ... ... ... ... ... ... 115
25..........................Defects to be notified to Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... I15
26. Marking of safe working loads 115
27..........................Load not to exceed the safe working load ... ... ... ... ... ... 116
28. Scotch and guy derrick cranes 116






28A. Multiple lifting appliances 116





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PART 111

CHAINS, ROPES, AND LIFTING
GEAR

29. Construction, testing, examination, and safe working load of chains, ropes and

lifting gear ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 117
30. Examination of chains, ropes and lifting gear ... ... ... ... ... ... 117
30A. Multiple slings ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 118

PARTIV

SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS To
HOISTS

31. Safety of hoistways, platforms and cages ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 118
32. Operation of hoists ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 119
33. Winches ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 119
34. Safe working load and marking of hoists ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 119
35. Test and examination of hoists ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 120

PART V

CARRYING OF PERSONS AND SECURING OF LOANS
ON HOISTS

36. Hoists carrying persons ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 121
37. Carrying of persons by means of lifting appliances ... ... ... ... ... ... 122
38. Loads to be safely secured ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 122

PART VA

SCAFFOLDS, WORKING PLATFORMS AND
LADDERS, ETC.

38A. General ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 123
38B. Provision of scaffolds, etc. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 123
38C. Supervision of work and inspection of material ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 123
38D. Construction and maintenance of scaffolds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 123
38E. Slung scaffolds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 124
38F. Cantilever, jib, figure and bracket scaffolds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 124
38G. Support for scaffolds, etc. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 124
38H. Suspended scaffolds (not power operated) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 125
381. Boatswain's chairs (not power operated) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 126
383. Trestle scaffolds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 126
38K. Inspection of scaffolds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 127
38L. Construction of working platforms, gangways. runs, etc . ... ... ... ... ... 127
38M. Widths of working platforms ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 128
38N. Guard-rails at working platforms and places ... ... ... ... .... ... ... 128
380. Construction maintenance and use of ladders and folding step-ladders ... ... 129
38P. Openings, corners, breaks and edges ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 129





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38Q. Prevention of falls and provision of safety nets and belts ... ... ... ... ... 130

38R. Duty to wear safety belt ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 130

PART VI

EXCAVATIONS ON
CONSTRUCTION SITES

39. Safety of excavations, etc .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 131
40. Fencing of excavations, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 132
41. Safe guarding the edges of excavations, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 132
41 A. Requirements for emergency escape ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... 132

PART VII

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS

42. Prevention of inhalation of dust and fumes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 132
43. Protection of eyes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 133
44. Fencing of machinery ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... 133
45. Trained and competent workmen to operate mechanical equipment ... ... ... 133
46. Cleaning of dangerous machinery by women or by young persons ... ... ... 133
47. Use of electricity, on construction sites ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 134
48. Safety helmets ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 134
49. Protection from falling materials ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 134
50. Lighting of working places. etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 135
51. Projecting nails ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 135
52. Materials kept on construction sites ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... 135
52A. Prevention of drowning ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 135
53. Power to prohibit smoking ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 135
54. Maintenance of fire escapes and fire-fighting appliances ... ... ... ... ... 136
55. Sanitary conveniences, etc. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 136

PART VIII

NOTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION
WORK

56. Information to be furnished to Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 136
57. Further information ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137
58. Notification of change ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137
59. Notification of completion ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137

PART IX

HEALTH AND
WELFARE

Provision of First Aid Facilities

60. Interpretation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137
61. Provision of first aid box or cupboard ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 137





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62. Persons in charge of first aid box or cupboard ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 138

63. Team to include persons trained in first aid ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 138
64. Provision of stretchers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 139
65. Exemption where first aid room provided ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 139

Welfare

66. Shelter and facilities for meals ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 139

PART X

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

67. Keeping of records ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 139
68. Offences and penalties relating to contractors ... ... 140
69. Offences by persons employed ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 141
70. Offences by competent examiners, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 141
71. Offences by other persons ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 141

First Schedule. Forms ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 142

Second Schedule. Contents of first aid boxes or cupboards ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 158





CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

(Cap. 59, section 7)

121 July 1978.]

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. These regulations may be cited as the Construction Sites
(Safety) Regulations.

2. (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires

'competent examiner', in relation to the carrying out of any test and
examination required by these regulations, means a person who is

(a)appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by
these regulations to ensure that the test and examination is
carried out; and

(b)by reason of his qualifications, training and experience.
competent to carry out the test and examination;

'competent person', in relation to any duty to be performed under
these regulations by a competent person, means a person who is

(a)appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by
these regulations to ensure that the duty is carried out by a
competent person; and

(b)by reason of substantial training and practical experience,
competent to perform the duty;

'construction site' means a place where construction work is
undertaken and also any area in the immediate vicinity of any such
place which is used for the storage of materials or plant used or
intended to be used for the purpose of the construction work;

'crane' means any appliance equipped with mechanical means of
raising and lowering a load and for transporting the load while
suspended; and also all chains, ropes, swivels, or other tackle
(down to and including the hook), used in the operation of a crane;
but does not include

(a) a hoist block running on a fixed rail or wire;

(b)a stacker or conveyor whereby a load is moved by means of a
belt or platform; or

In operation on 1 February 1984-L.N. 296/83.





(e)an earth or mineral moving or excavating appliance not fitted
with a grab;

'hoist' means a lifting machine, whether worked by mechanical power
or not, with a carriage, platform or cage, the movement of which is
restricted by a guide or guides; and also the supports, well and
enclosures, and the carriage, platform or cage, and the whole of the
mechanical and electrical apparatus (if any) required in connexion
with the operation and safety of a hoist;

'ladder' does not include a folding step-ladder;

-ladder scaffold' means a scaffold with a working platform which is
supported directly on a ladder by means of a crutch or bracket on a
rung or rungs of a ladder;

'lifting appliance' means a crab, winch, pulley block, or gin wheel used
for raising or lowering and a hoist, crane, sheerlegs, excavator, drag
line, pile driver, pile extractor, or overhead runway;

lifting gear' means a chain sling, rope sling or similar gear, and a ring,
link, hook, plate clamp, shackle, swivel or eyebolt;

'maintained' means maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working
order and in good repair;

'material', except in regulations 5, 29, 39 and 61, includes waste material
and debris;

'plant' includes any plant, equipment, gear, machinery, apparatus, or
appliance, or any part thereof,

'prime mover' means any engine, motor, or other appliance, which
provides mechanical energy derived from

(a) steam or electricity.,

(b) the combustion of fuel; or

(c) any other source;

'raising or lowering or as a means of suspension' means raising or
lowering or as a means of suspension of a load on a lifting
appliance or lifting gear;

',safe working load', in relation to a lifting appliance or to lifting gear,
means either

(a)the appropriate safe working load for operating the appliance
or gear as specified in the current certificate of test given in
the prescribed form by a competent examiner in respect of the
appliance or gear for the purposes of these regulations; or

(b)where no such certificate is required, the relevant safe working
load appropriate to the lifting appliance or lifting gear;

',scaffold' means any temporarily provided structure on or from which
persons perform work in connexion with operations or





works to which these regulations apply, and any temporarily
provided structure which enables persons to obtain access to or
which enables materials to be taken to any place aft which such
work is performed, and includes any working platform, gangway,
run, ladder or step-ladder (other than an independent ladder or step-
ladder which does not form part of such a structure) together with
any guard-rail, toe-board or other safeguards and all fixings, but
does not include a lifting appliance or a structure used merely to
support such an appliance or to support other plant or equipment.,

',slung scaffold' means a scaffold suspended by means of lifting gear,
ropes or chains or rigid members and not provided with means of
raising or lowering by a lifting appliance or similar device;

,,subcontractor' means a person employed by a contractor to perform
construction work under a contract for services;

'suspended scaffold' means a scaffold (not being a slung scaffold)
suspended by means of ropes or chains and capable of being
raised or lowered but does not include a boatswain's chair or similar
appliance;

'transmission machinery' means any shaft, wheel, drum, pulley, system
of fast and loose pulleys. coupling, clutch, driving belt. or other
device, by which the motion of a prime mover is transmitted to or
received by any plant;

-trestle scaffold' includes a scaffold in which the supports for the
platform are any of the following which are self-supporting that is
to say, split heads, folding step-ladders, tripods or movable
contrivances similar to any of the foregoing;

,,used' or 'in use', in relation to any plant, means used or in use in
construction work;

'working platform' includes a working stage;

'workman' means a person engaged in construction work.

(2) For the purposes of these regulations-

(a)a contractor is responsible for a construction site if he is
undertaking construction work there or, where there is more
than one contractor undertaking construction work at the site,
if he is the principal contractor undertaking work there;

(b)a contractor is responsible for any plant referred to in these
regulations if it is located at a construction site for which he is
responsible.

3. These regulations apply to-

(a) all construction work;

(b) all construction sites; and

(c)the machinery, plant, tools, gear and materials with which any
construction work is carried on.





4. If the Commissioner is satisfied that, in case of any particular
class or description of plant or of any special description or method of
work, the application of any requirement of these regulations relating to
safety or health is, in certain circumstances, not necessary in the
interests of safety or not reasonably practicable, he may, by certificate in
writing under his hand, grant an exemption from that requirement in the
case of that class or description of plant or of that special description or
method of work in such circumstances and subject to such conditions
as may be specified in the certificate.

PART II

USE OF LIFTING APPLIANCES ETC.

5. (1) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance shall ensure
that it is not use unless

(a)it is of good mechanical construction, made of strong and
sound materials, and free from patent defect;

(b) it is properly maintained.

(c)the arrangements for fixing and anchoring the appliance are
adequate to secure its safety;

(d) it is adequately and securely supported; and

(e)every structure supporting it is of good construction and
adequate strengh of sound materials and free from patent
defect.

(2) The contractor responsible for any lifting appliance which is in
use shall

(a)cause it to be inspected at least once in each week in which it
is in use

(i) by the driver or operator; or

(ii) if the driver or operator is not competent for the
purpose, by a competent person; and

(b)ensure that after any such inspection, the appliance is not
used unless there has been obtained in respect of the
inpection or any further inspection that may be necessary as a
result of any defect discovered in the appliance on that
inspection, a report in the prescribed form which includes a
statement to the effect that the appliance is in safe working
order.

6. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) on every stage, gantry, or similar
place where a lifting appliance having a travelling or slewing motion is in
use, the contractor responsible for the appliance shall ensure that an
unobstructed passageway, not less than 600 millimetres wide, is
maintained between any part of the appliance liable so to move and any
nearby guard rail, fence, or other fixture.





(2) If at any time it is impracticable to maintain any such
passageway at any particular place, the contractor shall ensure that all
reasonable steps are taken to prevent persons from having access to
that place when the appliance is in use.

7. (1) Where a crane has a platform for the use of the person driving
or operating the crane, or for any signaller, the contractor responsible
for the crane shall ensure that it is not used unless the platform is

(a) of sufficient area for the persons employed on it;

(b) either close planked or plated; and

(c) provided with a safe means of access.

(2) If any such platform has a side from which a person may fall a
distance of more than 2 metres, the contractor shall ensure that the
crane is not used unless

(a)there is affixed to the platform a suitable guard rail of adequate
strength to a height of not less than 900 millimetres above the
platform and above any raised standing place therein;

(b) the side is provided with one or more toe boards placed-

(i) at a height not less than 200 millimetres above the level
of the platform and any raised standing place on it; and

(ii) in a position that will prevent as far as possible the fall
of persons, materials, and tools, from the platform; and

(c)the space between any toe board on the platform and the
lowest guard rail above it does not exceed 700 millimetres.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in this regulation, a guard rail or toe
board required under this regulation may be removed or remain
unerected for such period and to such extent as is necessary for any
person to gain access to and egress from the platform or for materials to
be removed to it or from it.

8. Subject to regulation 8A, the contractor responsible for a power-
driven lifting appliance shall ensure that it is not used unless it is
provided with a suitable cabin which

(a)affords the driver or operator of the appliance adequate
protection from the weather; and

(b) is so constructed as to-

(i) give him a clear and unrestricted view that will enable
him to use the appliance safely; and

(ii) afford ready access to those parts of the appliance that
are within the cabin and require periodic inspection or
maintenance.





8A. Regulation 8 shall not apply-
(a)where the driver or operator is indoors or otherwise
adequately protected from the weather;
(b)to a hoist other than a hoist operated only from one
position alongside the winch;
(c)to a lifting appliance mounted on wheels and having a
maximum safe working load of 1 tonne or less;
(d)to any machine incorporating a lifting appliance where the
primary purpose of that machine is not that of a lifting
appliance; or
(e)to a lifting appliance intended for occasional use or for use
for only short periods.

9. (1) The contractor responsible for any lifting appliance
which has a drum or pulley on which a rope is carried shall ensure
that the appliance is not used unless the drum or pulley is of
sufficient diameter and construction for the rope used.
(2) If the rope terminates at the winding drum of the appliance,
the contractor shall ensure that the appliance is not used unless-
(a) the rope is properly secured to the drum; and
(b)at least two turns of the rope remain on the drum at every
operating position of the appliance.

10. (1) The contractor responsible for a crab, crane, or winch
shall ensure that it is not used unless it is fitted with one or more
efficient brakes, or other similar safety devices, which will prevent a
load suspended from the appliance from falling out of control or
dangerously.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the contractor responsible for a
lifting appliance shall ensure that it is not used unless-
(a)every lever, handle, switch, or other device used for con-
trolling the operation of any part of the appliance (being a
lever, handle, switch, or other device the accidental move-
ment or displacement of which is liable to cause danger) is,
where practicable (unless it is so placed or the appliance is
so constructed as to prevent accidental movement or
displacement), provided with a suitable spring or other
locking arrangement to prevent any such accidental move-
ment or displacement; and

(b)every lever, handle, switch, or other device for controlling
the operation of any part of the appliance has either on or
adjacent to it clear markings to indicate its purpose and the
mode of operation.

(3) Where, at the date of the commencement of these regula-
tions, a lifting appliance is in use and continues subsequently to be
used, it shall be sufficient if the requirements of paragraph (2)(a) are
complied with not later than 12 months after that date.





11. The contractor responsible for any pulley block or gin wheel
which is suspended from or supported by a pole or beam shall ensure
that the block or wheel is not used for raising or lowering any load
unless

(a) it is effectively secured to the pole or beam; and

(b) the pole or beam is-

(i) of adequate strength for the purpose for which it is
intended to be used; and

(ii) adequately and properly secured so as to support the
block or wheel and the load with safety and so as to prevent
undue movement of the pole or beam.

12. (1) Before a lifting appliance is used at or moved in a
construction site, the contractor responsible for the appliance shall take
appropriate precautions to ensure its stability.

(2) The contractor responsible for a crane shall, for the purpose of
securing the stability of the crane, ensure that before use

(a)the crane is securely anchored, or adequately weighted by
suitable ballast which is properly placed on the structure of
the crane and secured in a manner sufficient to prevent the
ballast from being accidentally displaced; and

(b)no part of any rails on which the crane is mounted, or the
sleepers supporting the rails, are used as an anchorage.

13. (1) The contractor shall ensure that all of the devices used for
the anchoring or ballasting of a crane for which he is responsible are
examined by a competent examiner on each occasion before the crane is
erected.

(2) After each erection of a crane on a construction site, and after
each removal of a crane about or to such a site, or any adjustment to
any member of a crane (being a removal or adjustment which involves
changes in the arrangements for anchoring or ballasting the crane), the
contractor responsible for the crane shall, before it is taken into use,
cause the crane to be tested by a competent examiner, by the imposition
either

(a)of a load of 25 per cent above the maximum load to be lifted
by the crane as erected at the positions where there is a
maximum pull on each anchorage; or

(b)of a less load arranged to provide an equivalent test of the
anchorage or ballasting arrangements.

(3) A report of every such test and the results thereof, signed by
the person carrying out the test, shall be

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concerned.





(4) If the examiner making the tests under paragraph (2) considers
that the maximum load which may safely be lifted by that crane as
erected is less than the safe working load of the crane he shall specify
that maximum load in his report.

(5) Where a maximum load has been specified under paragraph (4),
the contractor shall cause a loading diagram

(a)appropriate to the stability of the crane as at the time of the
test (taking into account, in the case of a crane mounted on
wheels, the conditions of the track); and

(b) indicating a modified safe working load,

to be affixed in a position where it can readily be seen by the crane
driver.

(6) The modified safe working load referred to in paragraph (5)(b)
shall, for the purpose of these regulations, be deemed to be the safe
working load of the crane as erected.

14. Where the stability of a crane is secured by means of removable
weights, the contractor responsible for the crane shall, before it is used,
cause a diagram or notice indicating the position and amount of the
weights to be affixed to the crane in a place where it can easily be seen.

15. (1) A contractor shall ensure that no crane for which he is
responsible is used under weather conditions likely to endanger its
stability.

(2) After exposure to weather conditions likely to have affected the
stability of the crane, the contractor shall

(a)cause the crane's anchorage or ballast to be examined by a
competent examiner as soon as practicable thereafter and
before the crane is again used; and

(b)in the event of the anchorage or ballast being found on
examination to be unsafe, take such steps as will again ensure
the crane's stability.

16. (1) The contractor responsible for any crane having a derricking
jib which is operated through a clutch mechanism shall ensure that the
crane is not used unless the crane is provided with a properly
maintained and effective locking arrangement, placed between the
derricking clutch and the pawl sustaining the derricking drum, which will
ensure that

(a)the clutch cannot be disengaged unless the pawl is
effectively engaged with the derricking drum; and

(b)the pawl cannot be disengaged unless the clutch is
effectively engaged with the derricking drum.

(2) Nothing in this regulation applies to a crane in which-





(a)the hoisting drum and the derricking drum are independently
driven; or

(b) the mechanism driving the derricking drum is self locking.

17. (1) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), the contractor
responsible for a crane shall ensure that the crane's hoisting mechanism
is not used for any purpose other than raising or lowering a load
vertically unless

(a)he has taken reasonable steps to see that no undue stress is
imposed on any part of the structure or mechanism of the
crane and the stability of the crane is not thereby endangered;
and

(b) such use is supervised by a competent person.

(2) The contractor responsible for any crane which has a derricking
jib shall ensure that the crane is not used with the jib extended at a
radius which exceeds the maximum radius required to be specified for
the jib in the certificate of test and examination required by regulation
22.

18. A contractor shall ensure that no crane which has any
structural member made of timber is used on any construction site for
which he is responsible.

19. The contractor responsible for a crane shall ensure that it is not
erected, dismantled or the structure thereof, as originally designed,
altered on a construction site except under the supervision of a
competent person.

20. (1) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance shall
ensure that, when it is used on a construction site, it is not operated
except by a workman who is trained and competent to operate it:

Provided that the appliance may be operated by a workman not so
qualified if he is operating it under the supervision of another workman
who is so qualified.

(2) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance driven by
mechanical power shall ensure that no workman under 18 years of age is
employed

(a) to operate the appliance; or

(b) to give signals to the driver of the appliance.

21. (1) Where good safe working practice requires a signaller to be
employed in connexion with the use of a lifting appliance other than a
hoist, the contractor responsible for the appliance shall provide a
signaller for the purpose, and shall take all practicable steps to ensure
that the signaller is adequately trained to give necessary and
recognizable signals for the safe operation of the appliance.





(2) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance shall,
when the appliance is in use-

(a)provide such devices for giving sound, colour, or light
signals as are necessary to enable the appliance to be
operated safely; and

(b) ensure that those devices are-
(i) properly maintained; and
(ii) adequately protected from interference, whether
accidental or otherwise.

22. (1) The contractor responsible for any crane, crab, or
winch shall ensure that it is not used unless-

(a)during the preceding 4 years it has been tested and thor-
oughly examined by a competent examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the test and
examination a certificate in the prescribed form.

(2) If any such crane, crab, or winch has been so tested and
examined, but has since undergone substantial alteration or repair
affecting its strength and stability, the certificate of test shall cease to
have effect and the contractor shall ensure that-

(a)the crane, crab, or winch is not used again until it has been
further tested and thoroughly examined by a competent
examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the further
test and examination a new certificate in the prescribed
form.

23. (1) The contractor responsible for a pulley block, gin
wheel, or sheerlegs shall ensure that it is not used in raising or
lowering loads of 1 tonne or more unless-

(a)it has previously been tested and thoroughly examined by a
competent examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the test and
examination a certificate in the prescribed form.-

(2) If any such pulley block, gin wheel, or sheerlegs has been
so tested and examined, but has since undergone substantial altera-
tion or repair, the certificate of test shall cease to have effect and the
contractor shall ensure that the block, wheel, or sheerlegs is not
again used in raising or lowering loads of 1 tonne or more until-

(a)it has been further tested and thoroughly examined by a
competent examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the further
test and examination a certificate in the prescribed form.





24. (1) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance
(other than a hoist) shall, notwithstanding compliance with regula-
tion 22 or 23, in the case of a crane, crab, winch, pulley block, gin
wheel, or sheerlegs, ensure that it is not used unless, during the
preceding 14 months-

(a)it has been thoroughly examined by a competent examiner;
and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the
examination a report in the prescribed form which includes
a statement to the effect that it is in safe working order.

(2) If any lifting appliance (other than a hoist or an appliance
to which regulation 22 or 23 applies) has been so examined within
the preceding 14 months, but has since the date of the examination
undergone substantial alteration or repair, the contractor responsi-
ble for the appliance shall ensure that it is not used again until-

(a)it has been thoroughly examined by a competent examiner;
and

(b)there has been obtained from him a report in the pre-
scribed form which includes a statement to the effect that it
is in safe working order.

(3) A report under this regulation of an examination and the
results thereof, signed by the person carrying out the examination,
shall be-

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concerned.

25. The person making the certificate or report of any test or
examination required by regulation 13(3), 22(1) or (2) or 24(1) or (2)
shall, within 28 days of the completion of the test or examination,
send to the Commissioner a copy of the certificate or report in every
case where the test or examination shows that the plant cannot
continue to be used with safety unless certain repairs are carried out
immediately or within a specified time.

26. (1) The contractor responsible for-

(a) a crane, crab, or winch; or

(b)a pulley block, gin wheel, sheerlegs, derrick pole or derrick
mast, which is used in raising or lowering loads weighing 1
tonne or more,

shall ensure that the appliance is not used unless the safe working
load for the time being applicable to the appliance is clearly and
legibly marked on it, together with an appropriate mark to distin-
guish it from other similar appliances.





(2) The contractor responsible for a crane (including a crane with a
derricking jib) which has a variable operating radius shall ensure that
the crane is not used unless it

(a)has clearly and legibly marked on it the safe working load at
various radii of the jib, trolley, or crab, and, in the case of a
crane with a derricking jib, the maximum radius at which the jib
may be worked; and

(b)is fitted with an accurate indicator, clearly visible to the driver,
which shows the radius of the jib, trolley, or crab, at any
particular time and the safe working load applicable to that
radius.

27. The contractor responsible for a crane, crab, winch, pulley
block, gin wheel, sheerlegs, derrick pole, or derrick mast shall ensure
that it is not used if it is loaded beyond the maximum safe working load:

Provided that, for the purpose of enabling tests of any such
appliance to be carried out, the maximum safe working load may be
exceeded by such amount as the competent examiner appointed to carry
out the test may authorize.

28. (1) The contractor responsible for a Scotch derrick crane shall
ensure that it is not used

(a)if the jib of the crane is erected between the crane's backstays;
and

(b)unless appropriate measures are taken to prevent the foot of
the king post of the crane from being lifted out of its socket or
support when the crane is in use; or

(c)to move any load lying in the angle between the crane's
backstays.

(2) Where the guys of a guy derrick crane-

(a)cannot be fixed at approximately equal angles to the mast of
the crane; and

(b)so that the angles between adjacent pairs of guys are
approximately equal,

the contractor responsible for the crane shall take such other measures
as will ensure its stability.

28A. Where more than one lifting appliance is used to raise or
lower one load, the contractor responsible for such appliances shall
ensure that

(a)each lifting appliance is so arranged and fixed that it is at no
time loaded beyond its safe working load or rendered
unstable in the raising or lowering of the load; and

(b)a competent person is specially appointed to supervise the
operation.





PART III

CHAINS, ROPES, AND LIFTING GEAR

29. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the contractor responsible
for any chain, rope, or lifting gear shall ensure that it is not used in
raising or lowering or as a means of suspension unless

(a)it is of good construction, sound material, and adequate
strength, and is free from patent defect;

(b)(except in the case of a wire rope used before the
commencement of these regulations, or of a fibre rope or
fibrerope sling) it has been tested and thoroughly examined by
a competent examiner and there has been obtained from him in
respect of the test and examination a certificate of test in the
prescribed form; and

(e)it is marked in clear and legible figures and letters with the safe
working load and an appropriate mark to distinguish it from
other similar gear.

(2) A rope or sling need not be marked with its safe working load if

(a)its safe working load is specified in the report required by
regulation 30 and the rope or sling is so marked as to enable
its safe working load to be ascertained from the report; or

(b)in the case of a rope or rope sling to which paragraph (1)(b)
does not apply, its safe working load can be ascertained from
a table of safe working loads which is posted in a prominent
position on the construction site where the rope or sling is
being used.

(3) In the case of a rope of sling which is not required to be tested
and which is not marked with its safe working load, the safe working
load required to be entered in the report required by regulation 30 or
required to be shown by a table of safe working loads, as the case may
be, shall be deemed for the purposes of these regulations to be the safe
working load of the rope or rope sling.

(4) The contractor responsible for a wire rope shall ensure that it is
not used for raising or lowering or as a means of suspension if, in any
length of 10 diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds
5 per cent of the total number of wires in the rope.

(5) The contractor responsible for any chain, rope, or lifting gear
shall ensure that it is not loaded beyond its safe working load except for
the purpose of making tests, and then only to the extent that a
competent examiner may authorize.

30. (1) The contractor responsible for any chain, rope, or lifting
gear shall, notwithstanding compliance with regulation 29, ensure that it
is not used for raising or lowering or as a means of suspension unless
within the preceding 6 months





(a)it has been thoroughly examined by a competent examiner;
and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of that
examination a report in the prescribed form which contains a
statement to the effect that it is in a safe working condition:

Provided that any chain, rope or lifting gear not in regular use may
be used if it is examined at least once during such longer period than 6
months as an inspector may authorize.

(2) A report under paragraph (1) of an examination and the results
thereof, signed by the person carrying out the examination, shall be

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concemed.

30A. The contractor responsible for any double or multiple sling
shall ensure that it is not used in raising or lowering or as a means of
suspension if

(a)the upper ends of the sling legs are not connected by means
of a shackle, ring or link of adequate strength; or

(b)the safe working load of any sling leg is exceeded as a result
of the angle between the sling legs.

PARTIV

SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS To HOISTS

31. (1) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure that it is
not used unless

(a)the hoistway of the hoist is, at all points at which access to
the hoistway is provided or at which persons are in danger of
being struck by a moving part of the hoist, efficiently
protected by a substantial enclosure;

(b)the enclosure is, where access to and egress from the hoist is
required, fitted with secure gates;

(c)the enclosure and gates where practicable extend to a height
of at least 2 metres unless a lower height (being not less than
900 millimetres) is sufficient to prevent a person from failing
down the hoistway and there is no risk of any person coming
into contact with any moving part of the hoist; and

(d)the gates are kept closed, except where the platform or cage is
at rest at a landing place and it is for the time being necessary
for the gate to be opened for the purpose of





loading or unloading goods, plant, or material, or, in the
case of cage used for the carriage of persons, to allow
persons to enter or leave the cage.

(2) Every person using a hoist shall ensure that the gate is
closed immediately after use unless it is for the time being necessary
to keep the gate open in accordance with paragraph (1)(d).

(3) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall-

(a)unless it is impracticable to do so, provide and maintain
efficient devices which will support its platform or cage and
its safe working load in the event of the failure of the hoist
rope or ropes or any of the hoisting gear; and

(b)provide and maintain one or more efficient automatic
devices which will ensure that the platform or cage of the
hoist does not pass the highest point to which it is designed
to travel.

32. (1) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure
that-

(a)it is not used unless it is, as far as practicable, constructed
in such a way that it can be operated only from one
position at any one time; and

(b)it is operated only when the requirements of regulation 36
are complied with.

(2) Where a workman operating a hoist does not have a clear
and unrestricted view of the hoist's carriage, platform or cage
throughout its travel (except at points where such a view is not
necessary for safe working), the contractor responsible for the hoist
shall make effective arrangements for signals for operating the hoist
to be given to the workman from each landing place at which the
hoist is used and to enable him to stop the carriage, platform or cage
at the appropriate level.

33. The contractor responsible for a hoist, which is operated
by means of a winch, shall ensure that the hoist is not used-

(a)unless the winch is so constructed that the brake is applied
when the control lever, handle or switch is not held in the
operating position; or

(b)if the winch is fitted with a pawl and ratchet gear on which
the pawl has to be disengaged, before the platform or cage
can be lowered.

34. (1) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall-

(a)cause the safe working load applicable to the hoist to be
clearly and legibly marked on its platform or cage; and

(b)ensure that it is not used to carry any load greater than that
safe working load, except that for the purpose of carrying





out a test under regulation 35 the safe working load may be
exceeded by such amount as a competent examiner carrying
out the test may authorize.

(2) In addition to paragraph (1), every such contractor shall ensure
that

(a) in the case of a hoist used for carrying persons-

(i) the maximum number of persons to be carried at any one
time shall be clearly and legibly marked on its platform or
cage; and

(ii) a greater number of persons shall not be so carried; and

(b)in the case of any other hoist there shall be marked or affixed
to its platform or cage a clear and legible notice stating that the
carriage of persons is prohibited.

3.5. (1) The contractor responsible for any hoist which is
manufactured or substantially altered or substantially repaired after the
commencement of these regulations shall ensure that it is not used
unless, since the date of its manufacture or of the alteration or repair, as
the case may be

(a)it has been tested and thoroughly examined by a competent
examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained from him in respect of the test and
examination a certificate in the prescribed form, which includes
a statement to the effect that the hoist is in a safe working
condition.

(2) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure that it is not
used for carrying persons unless, since it was last erected or the height
of the travel of the cage was last altered, whichever is the later, and
notwithstanding a certificate in respect of the hoist under paragraph (1)

(a)it has been tested and thoroughly examined by a competent
examiner; and

(b)there has been obtained in respect of the test and examination
a report in the prescribed form, which includes a statement to
the effect that the hoist is in a safe working condition.

(3) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure that it is not
used, whether for carrying persons, goods, or otherwise, unless, during
the preceding 6 months

(a)it has been thoroughly examined by a competent examiner;
and

(b)there has been obtained from him a report in the prescribed
form which includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is
in a safe working condition:





Provided that a hoist may be used without obtaining a report
under this paragraph if within the preceding 6 months there has been
obtained under paragraph (1) or (2) a certificate or report which
includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is in a safe working
condition.

(4) A report under this regulation of a test or examination and
the results thereof, signed by the person making or responsible for
the carrying out of the test or examination, shall be-

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concerned.

(5) The person making the report of any test or examination
required by paragraph (2) or (3) shall, within 28 days of the
completion of the test or examination, send to the Commissioner a
copy of the report in every case where the test or examination shows
that the hoist cannot continue to be used with safety unless certain
repairs are carried out immediately or within a specified time.

PART V

CARRYING OF PERSONS AND SECURING OF LOADS ON HOISTS

36. The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure that it is
not used for carrying persons unless-

(a) the hoist is provided with a cage which-
(i) is so constructed as to prevent, when the cage gate is
shut, any person from falling out of the cage or from being
trapped between any part of the cage and any fixed
structure or other moving part of the hoist or from being
struck by articles or materials falling down the hoistway;
and
(ii) is, on each side at which access is provided to a
landing place, fitted with a gate which, so far as is reason-
ably practicable, has efficient interlocking or similar devices
to prevent the gate from being opened unless the cage is at
a landing place and to prevent the cage from being moved
away from any such place until the gate is closed;

(b)each gate at a landing place in the hoistway enclosure is
fitted with efficient interlocking or similar devices to pre-
vent the gate from being opened except when the cage is at
the landing place and to prevent the cage from being
moved away from the landing place until the gate at that
place is closed; and

(c)efficient automatic devices are provided which will cause
the cage to come to rest at a point above the lowest point to
which it is able to travel.





37. (1) A person may be raised, lowered or carried by a power
driven lifting appliance

(a) on the driver's platform in the case of a crane;

(b)on a suspended scaffold of such design and construction as
ensures the safety of any person carried thereon;

(c)without the,- use. of a hoist or suspended scaffold where its
use is not practieable,provided that

(i) the appliance can be operated from one position only;

(ii) any winch used in connexion with the appliance
complies with regulation 33;

(iii) the person is carried in a suitable chair, cage, skip or
other receptacle at least 900 millimetres deep, of good
construction, sound material and adequate strength, and
which is provided with suitable means to prevent any
occupant falling out and does not contain material or tools
liable to interfere with his handhold or otherwise endanger
him;

(iv) suitable measures are taken to prevent such chair, cage,
skip or other receptacle from spinning or tipping in a manner
dangerous to any occupant; and

(v) if a hook is fitted to the appliance it shall be so designed
and maintained as to prevent the accidental displacement of
such chair, cage, skip or other receptacle from the hook;

(d)from an aerial ropeway or cableway or an overhead runway,
provided that the provisions of sub-paragraph (c)(ii), (iii) and
(iv) are complied with.

(2) The contractor responsible for a power driven lifting appliance
(other than a hoist referred to in regulation 36) shall ensure that it is not
used for raising, lowering or carrying persons other than in accordance
with paragraph (1).

38. (1) The contrctor responsible for a lifting appliance shall, before
it is used, ensure that every part of any load to be raised or lowered by
the appliance is

(a)securely suspended or supported when being raised or
lowered; and

(b)adequately secured so as to prevent danger arising to
persons or property as a result of the slipping or displacement
of any part of the load.

(2 Where, by reason of the nature or position of the operation
the load is liable, while being moved on a lifting appliance or on
lifting gear, to come into contact with any object so that the object
me displaced, the contractor shall take all such reasonable
measures as will ensure that no person lawfully on or
near the
construction sites where the appliance or gear is being used is
endangered by the displacement of the object.





(3) Where, in connexion with the lifting appliance, or lifting gear a
receptacle is used for raising or lowering stone, bricks, tiles, slates, or
other objects, the contractor shall cause the receptacle to be enclosed,
or to be constructed or designed so as to prevent the accidental fall of
any of such objects.

(4) Paragraph (3) shall not apply to a grab, shovel, or similar
excavating receptacle if the contractor takes effective steps to prevent
persons being endangered by a fall of objects therefrom.

(5) The contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure that neither
loose material nor goods are carried on the platform of the hoist unless
the platform is enclosed or other effective precautions have been taken
to prevent the material or goods from falling from the platform.

(6) The contractor responsible for any lifting appliance which is
used for raising or lowering loads shall ensure that no load is left
suspended from the appliance unless a competent person is present to
supervise the use of the appliance.

PART VA

SCAFFOLDS, WORKING PLATFORMS AND LADDERS,
ETC.

38A. Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Part, the
contractor responsible for any construction site shall ensure that

(a)there is, so far as is reasonbly practicable, suitable and
sufficient safe access to and egress from every place on the
site at which any person at any time works, which access and
egress shall be properly maintained; and

(b)every place on the site at which any person at any time works
shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be made and kept
safe for any person working there.

38B. Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Part, where
work cannot safely be done on or from the ground or from part of a
building or other permanent structure, the contractor responsible for the
construction site concerned shall provide, place and keep in position for
use and properly maintain either scaffolds or, where appropriate, ladders
or other means of support, all of which shall be sufficient, strong and
suitable for the purpose.

38C. The contractor responsible for a scaffold on a construction
site shall ensure that no such scaffold is erected on the site or
substantially added to, altered or dismantled except under the immediate
supervision of a competent person and by competent workmen
possessing adequate experience of such work.

38D. (1) The contractor responsible for a scaffold shall ensure that
every scaffold provided on a construction site and every part thereof is





(a)of good construction, made of strong and sound materials,
and free from patent defect; and

(b) properly maintained.

(2) The contractor responsible for a scaffold shall ensure that every
such scaffold is kept so fixed, secured or placed in position as to
prevent so far as is practicable accidental displacement.

38E. The contractor responsible for any construction site shall
ensure that

(a)no chain, wire rope, lifting gear, metal tube or other means of
suspension for slung scaffolds is used on the site unless the
following requirements (in so far as they are applicable) are
observed, (in addition as respects chains, ropes and lifting
gear to satisfying the requirements of Part III), that is to say

(i) it is suitable and of adequate strength for the purpose
for which it is used;

(ii) it is properly and securely fastened to safe anchorage
points and to other main supporting points;

(iii) it is so placed as to ensure stability of the scaffold;

(iv) it is as nearly vertical as is reasonably practicable; and

(v) it is kept taut;

(b)no rope other than a wire rope is used for the suspension of
slung scaffold;

(e)where chains or wire ropes are used for the suspension of a
slung scaffold. steps are taken to prevent such chains or wire
ropes coming into contact at points of suspension with edges
where this would cause danger;

(d)every slung scaffold is secured to prevent undue horizontal
movement while it is used as a working platform.

38F. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall ensure
that

(a)no cantilever scaffold or jib scaffold is used on the site unless
it is adequately supported, fixed and anchored, has outriggers
of adequate length and strength and is where necessary
sufficiently and properly strutted or braced to ensure rigidity
and stability; and

(b)no figure scaffold or bracket scaffold supported or held by
dogs, spikes, or similar fixings liable to pull out of the stone-
work, brickwork or other surface in which they are gripped or
fixed is used on the site.

38G. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall ensure
that





(a)no part of a building or other structure is used as support for a
scaffold, ladder, folding step-ladder or crawling ladder, or for
part of a scaffold, ladder. folding step-ladder or crawling
ladder. unless the part of the building or other structure is of
sound material and sufficiently stable and of sufficient
strength to afford safe support.,

(b)gutters are not used as such supports unless they and their
fixings are suitable and are of adequate strength and in the
case of overhanging eaves gutters shall not be so used unless
in addition they have been specially designed as walkways.

38H. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall ensure
that no suspended scaffold which is not raised or lowered by a power-
driven lifting appliance (in addition. as respects lifting appliances.
chains, ropes and lifting gear used in connexion therewith. to the
requirements in Parts II and 111) is used for raising or lowering or
carrying a person unless--

(a) outriggers-

(i) of adequate length and strength and properly installed
and supported;

(ii) firmly anchored at the inner ends:

(iii) securely fastened to any ballast or counterweights: and

(iv) installed horizontally.

are used;

(b)the points of suspension are at adequate horizontal distances
from the face of the building or other structure.

(c)wire ropes or chains are used for the raising, lowering and
suspension of the suspended scaffold:

(d)the wire ropes or chains are securely attached to the
outriggers or other supports;

(e)adequate arrangements are made to prevent undue tipping,
tilting or swinging of a scaffold and to secure it to prevent
undue horizontal movement while it is being used as a
working platform;

the platform of the suspended scaffold-

(i) except to the extent necessary for drainage, is closely
boarded, planked or plated, and

(ii) is not less than 0.45 metres wide;

(g)the winches or other lifting appliances or similar devices of
the suspended scaffold are

(i) provided with a brake or similar device which comes into
operation when the operating handle or lever is released; and





(ii) adequately protected against the effect of weather, dust
or material likely to cause damage; and

(h) it is properly maintained.

381. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that no boatswain's chair or similar plant or equipment (not being
a boatswain's chair or similar plant or equipment which is raised or
lowered by a power-driven lifting appliance) is used unless

(a)it is of good construction, sound material, adequate strength
and free from patent defect;

(b)the outriggers or other supports are of adequate strength and
properly installed and supported;

(c)the chains, ropes, lifting gear or other means of suspension
used therewith (in addition to satisfying the requirements in
Part III) are securely attached to the outriggers or other
supports and to the chair or similar plant or equipment or to
any lifting appliance or other device attached thereto, as the
case may be;

(d)suitable means are provided to prevent any occupant falling
out;

(e)it is free of materials or articles liable to interfere with the
occupant's handhold or foothold or otherwise endanger him;

suitable measures are taken to prevent spinning or tipping in
a manner dangerous to any occupant;

(g)safety belts attached to independent life lines are provided to
the occupants and each life line is securely suspended;

(h)its installation has been, and its use is, supervised by a
competent person; and

(i) it is properly maintained.

(2) The contractor responsible shall ensure that no boatswain's
chair or similar plant or equipment is used as a working place in
circumstances in which a suspended scaffold could be used unless the
work is of such short duration as to make the use of a suspended
scaffold unreasonable or the use of a suspended scaffold is not
reasonably practicable.

38J. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that all trestles and supports used for the construction of any
trestle scaffold are of good construction, suitable and sound material,
adequate strength for the purposes for which they are used and free
from patent defect and are properly maintained.

(2) The contractor shall ensure that no trestle scaffold is used





(a)if the scaffold is so situated that a person would be liable to
fall from its working platform a distance of more than 4.5
metres; or

(b)if constructed with more than one tier where folding supports
are used.

(3) The contractor shall ensure that no trestle scaffold is erected on
a scaffold platform unless

(a)the width of the said platform is such as to leave sufficient
clear space for the transport of materials along the platform;
and

(b)the trestles or supports are firmly attached to the said platform
and adequately braced to prevent displacement.

38K. (1) Subject to paragraph (3), the contractor responsible for a
scaffold shall ensure that the scaffold is not used on a construction site
unless

(a) the scaffold-

(i) has been inspected by a competent person within the
immediately preceding month;

(ii) has been inspected by a competent person since
exposure to weather conditions likely to have affected its
strength or stability or to have displaced any part; and

(b)a report has been made by the person carrying out the
inspection in the prescribed form containing the prescribed
particulars which includes a statement to the effect that the
scaffold is in safe working order.

(2) A report under this regulation of an inspection and the results
thereof, signed by the person carrying out the inspection, shall be

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concerned.

(3) This regulation shall not apply in relation to a scaffold no part
of which has been erected for more than a month, or a trestle scaffold or
a scaffold from no part of which a person is liable to fall a distance of
more than 2 metres.

38L. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall ensure
that

(a)every working platform, gangway or run from any of which a
person is liable to fall a distance of more than 2 metres is either
closely boarded, planked or plated, or is a platform consisting
of open metal work having interstices none of which exceeds 3
800 square millimetres in area;

(b)every board or plank forming part of a working platform,
gangway or run is





(i) of sound construction, adequate strength and free from
patent defect;

(ii) of a thickness capable of affording adequate security
having regard to the distance between the supports and be
not less than 200 millimetres in width and not less than 25
millimetres in thickness or not less than 150 millimetres in
width when the board or plank exceeds 50 millimetres in
thickness;

(iii) rests securely and evenly on its supports;

(c)no board or plank which forms part of a working platform,
gangway or run projects beyond its end support to a distance
exceeding 150 millimetres unless it is sufficiently secured to
prevent tipping.

38M. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that

(a)any working platform from which a person is liable to fall a
distance of more than 2 metres is at least 400 millimetres wide;

(b)any gangway or run from any part of which a person is liable
to fall a distance of more than 2 metres is, if the gangway or
run

(i) is used for the passage of persons only, at least 400
millimetres wide;

(ii) is used for the passage of materials is adequate in width
for the passage of materials and in any case is at least 650
millimetres wide.

(2) This regulation does not apply to a working platform, gangway
or run where it is impracticable by reason of limitations of space to
provide a platform, gangway or run of the required width; but, in any
such case, the platform, gangway or run shall be as wide as is
reasonably practicable.

38N. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that every side of a working platform, working place, gangway,
run or stair being a side from which a person is liable -to fall a distance
of more than 2 metres is provided with a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails
of adequate strength to a height between 900 millimetres and 1 150
millimetres.

(2) The guard-rails required under paragraph (1) may be removed or
remain unerected for the time and to the extent necessary for the access
of persons or the movement of materials.

(3) None of the requirements of this regulation shall apply to

(a)the platform of a ladder scaffold if a secure handhold is
provided along the full length of such platform;





(b)the platform of a trestle scaffold when the platform is
supported on folding trestles, split heads or similar devices
or folding step-ladders,

(c)the platform of a bamboo scaffold if such platform is
protected by not less than 2 horizontal bamboo members
of the scaffold spaced at intervals between 750 millimetres
to 900 millimetres.

380. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site
shall ensure that a ladder or a folding step-ladder is not used-
(a)unless it is of good construction, of suitable and sound
material and of adequate strength for the purpose for
which it is used and is properly maintained, and

(b) if any rung thereof is missing or defective.
(2) The contractor for a construction site shall ensure that no
ladder standing on a base is used unless-

(a)it is securely fixed to its upper resting place, or, in the case
of a vertical ladder near to its upper end:

Provided that where such a fixing is impracticable the
ladder shall be securely fixed at or near its lower end.,

(b)it has a level and firm footing and is not standing on loose
bricks or other loose packing;

(c)it is secured where necessary to prevent undue swaying or
sagging; and
(d) it is equally and properly supported on each stile or side.

(3) Where it is impracticable in the case of a ladder standing
on a base to comply with either of the requirements in paragraph
(2)(a), the contractor shall cause a person to be stationed at the foot
of the ladder when in use to prevent it slipping.

38P. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site
shall ensure that every opening, corner, break, edge or other
dangerous place through or from which any person on the site is
liable to fall a distance of more than 2 metres is provided with
either-

(a)a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails of adequate strength to
a height of between 900 millimetres and 1 150 millimetres
above the surface across which persons are liable to pass so
erected as to prevent as far as possible the fall of persons;
or

(b)a covering so constructed as to prevent the fall of persons,
materials and articles; any such covering shall be clearly
and boldly marked to show its purpose or be securely fixed
in position.

(2) Such guard-rails and coverings may be removed or remain
unerected-





(a)where this is necessary in order to proceed with any
permanent filling in, covering or enclosure; or

(b)for the time and to the extent necessary for the access of
persons or the movement of materials or other purposes of the
work.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to any opening, corner,
break or edge created in the course of demolition operations to which
the Building (Demolition Works) Regulations apply, or to any opening,
corner, break or edge created in the course of any other demolition
operation, if in the course of such last mentioned demolition operation,
the opening, corner, break or edge is not left unattended.

38Q. (1) Where by reason of the special nature or circumstances of
any part of the work or of the access thereto or the egress therefrom it is
impracticable to comply with all or any of the requirements of
regulations 38A, 38B, 38L, 38M, 38N and 38P so far as they relate to the
falls of persons, the contractor resposible for a construction site shall
erect and keep in such positions as to be effective to protect persons
carrying on that part of the work or using the said access or egress
suitable safety nets or safety belts or other suitable and sufficient
equipment of such a design and so constructed and installed as to
prevent so far as practicable injury to persons:

Provided that such safety nets may be removed or remain
unerected for the time and to the extent necessary for the access of
persons or the movement of materials or other purposes of the work, but
shall be replaced or erected as soon as practicable.

(2) Where the use of a safety belt is required pursuant to paragraph
(1) the contractor shall provide each workman employed on the site with
a suitable safety belt.

(3) Where a safety belt is provided under this regulation the
contractor shall also provide a suitable and sufficient anchorage and
suitable fittings therefor; and each such safety belt, anchorage and
fitting shall be of such a design and so constructed as to prevent
serious injury in the event of a fall to any person using it.

(4) The contractor shall ensure that all safety nets, safety belts and
other equipment provided pursuant to this regulation are properly
maintained.

(5) The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that no
workman remains on any dangerous place on the construction site
without wearing a safety belt provided to the workman in pursuance of
this regulation.

38R. Every workman employed on a construction site who has
been provided with a safety belt shall wear it and keep it attached to a
secure anchorage whenever the use of the belt is necessary for his own
or any other person's safety.





PART VI

EXCAVATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION
SITES

39. (1) The contractor responsible for any construction site at
which excavating or earthworking operations are being carried on shall
cause a structure made of suitable timber or other suitable material to be
erected in connexion with the operations as soon as may be necessary
after their commencement so as to prevent workmen employed on the
site from being endangered by a fall or displacement of earth, rock, or
other material (including waste material and debris) adjacent to or
forming the side of the excavation or earthwork.

(2) The contractor shall-

(a)cause every part of the excavation or earthwork where
workmen are employed to be examined by a competent person
at least once in every period of 7 days after the
commencement of the excavation or earthwork until it is
completed or abandoned; and

(b)ensure that after any such examination no further work in
respect of the excavation or earthwork is carried on until there
has been obtained from that person in respect of the
examination, or in respect of any further examination that may
be necessary, a report in the prescribed form which includes a
statement to the effect that the excavation or earthwork, and
every structure erected under paragraph (1), is safe and
secure.

(3) A report under paragraph (2) of an examination and the results
thereof, signed by the person carrying out the examination, shall be

(a)made in the prescribed form and contain the prescribed
particulars; and

(b) delivered forthwith to the contractor concerned.

(4) This regulation shall not apply-

(a)to an excavation or earthwork where, having regard to the
nature and slope of the sides of the excavation or earthwork
and other circumstances, no fall or dislodgment of earth, rock,
or other material is liable to occur

(i) so as to bury or trap a workman or other person
employed in or near the excavation or earthwork; or

(ii) so as to strike any such workman or person from a
height of more than 1.2 metres; or

(b)in relation to a workman actually engaged in the erection of
any structure or in rendering any excavation or earthwork
safe, or to a person engaged in examining any such structure,
if other precautions which are reasonably adequate to ensure
his safety are taken.





40. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the contractor responsible for any
construction site where there is an excavation, shaft, pit, or opening in
the ground into or down the side of which a workman or other person
lawfully on the site is liable to fall a distance of more than 2 metres shall,
for the purpose of preventing any such fall, so far as practicable ensure
that either

(a)a suitable barrier is erected as close as is reasonably
practicable to the edge of the excavation, shaft, pit or opening;
or

(b) the excavation, shaft, pit, or opening is securely covered.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any part of an excavation, shaft,
pit or opening while (and to the extent to which) the absence of such
barrier and covering is necessary for the access of persons or for the
movement of plant or equipment or materials or while (and to the extent
to which) it has not yet been practicable to erect such barrier or
covering since the formation of that part of the excavation, shaft, pit or
opening.

41. The contractor responsible for any, construction site at which
there is an excavation, shaft, pit or opening in the ground shall ensure
that

(a)no material is placed or stacked close to the edge of the
excavation, shaft, pit, or opening so as to endanger any
person who is working in it; and

(b)no load or plant is placed or moved near the edge of
excavation, shaft, pit or opening if it is likely to cause the side
of the excavation, shaft, pit, or opening to collapse and
thereby endanger any person.

41A. The contractor responsible for any construction site, at which
there is an excavation, shaft, tunnel, pit or opening in the ground and
where there is reason to apprehend danger to persons employed therein
from rising water or from an irruption of water or material, shall ensure
that adequate means are provided, so far as practicable, to enable such
persons to reach positions of safety in the event of emergency.

PART VII

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS

42. Where any construction work involves the grinding, clean-
ing, spraying, mixing, or working of any material which causes dust or
fumes to be given off of a character and extent likely to be injurious to
the health of workmen employed in the work, the contractor respon-
sible for the work shall take such reasonable precautions as are
necessary to prevent the inhalation of the dust or fumes by the
workmen, either by providing adequate ventilation or by the pro-
vision and use of suitable respirators or other effective means.





43. The contractor responsible for any construction site, where
there is carried on any process which results in particles of material or
dust being produced in such a manner as to be likely to enter or damage
the eyes of any workman engaged in the process, shall ensure that

(a)suitable goggles or effective screens are provided for the
protection of the workman; and

(b)the workman uses the goggles or screens, as the case may be.

44. (1) A contractor shall ensure that-

(a) every flywheel and moving part of any prime mover;

(b) every part of transmission machinery; and

(c)every dangerous part of other machinery (whether or not
driven by mechanical power),

for which he is responsible is securely fenced to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner unless it is in such a position or of such construction as
to be as safe to every workman on the construction site as it would be if
it were securely fenced.

(2) Where under paragraph (1) parts of any machinery are required
to be fenced, the contractor shall ensure that the fencing is kept in
position while the parts are in motion or in use, except where the parts
are necessarily exposed for examination or for any lubrication or
adjustment shown by the examination to be immediately necessary.

45. (1) The contractor responsible for any mechanical equipment
shall ensure that, when it is used on a construction site, it is not
operated except by a workman who is trained and competent to operate
it:

Provided that the equipment may be operated by a workman not so
qualified if he is operating it under the supervision of another worker
who is so qualified.

(2) The contractor responsible for any mechanical equipment shall
ensure that no person under 18 years of age is employed

(a) to operate the equipment; or

(b) to give signals to the operator of the equipment.

(3) In this regulation, 'mechanical equipment' includes any
bulldozer, compactor, dumper, excavator, grader, loader, locomotive,
lorry, scraper, truck and any mobile machine which is used for the
handling of any material on a construction site.

46. (1) A contractor responsible for a construction site shall ensure
that no woman or young person is permitted to clean any dangerous
part of any machinery or plant in the construction site while the
machinery or plant is in motion by the aid of any mechanical power.





(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1), a dangerous part of any
machinery or plant has the meaning assigned to 'dangerous part in the
Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Guarding and Operation of
Machinery) Regulations.

47. (1) Where workmen employed at a construction site are liable to
come into contact with any live electric cable or apparatus, the
contractor responsible for the site shall, both before the commencement
of the work at the site and during its progress, take such measures
(whether by rendering the cable or apparatus electrically dead or
otherwise) as will prevent them from being endangered by the cable or
apparatus.

(2) A contractor responsible for a construction site where there is
any electrically charged overhead cable or apparatus shall take such
precautions, by the provision of adequate and suitably placed barriers
or other means, as will prevent the cable or apparatus from being a
source of danger to workmen employed on the site (whether as a result
of a lifting appliance coming into contact with the cable or apparatus or
otherwise).

48. (1) A contractor responsible for a construction site shall---

(a)provide each workman employed on the site with a suitable
safety helmet, and

(b)take all reasonable steps to ensure that no workman remains
on the site unless he is wearing a suitable safety helmet.

(2) No person shall enter a construction site unless he is wearing a
suitable safety helmet.

49. (1) Where workmen are employed at any place on a
construction site. the contractor responsible for the site shall take such
precautions as are necessary to prevent any workman working at that
place from being struck by any falling material or object.

(2) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall take
steps to ensure that scaffolding materials, tools, other objects and
material are

(a)not thrown, tipped, or shot down from a height where they are
liable to cause injury to any person on or near the site; and

(b)where practicable. properly lowered in a safe manner by means
of a lifting appliance or lifting gear.

(3) At any construction site where proper lowering is not
practicable or where any part of a building or other structure is
being demolished or broken off the, contractor responsible for the
construction site shall take such precautions as are necessary to
protect workmen employed at the site from falling or flying debris.





50. Where at a construction site any workman is required or
authorized (whether expressly or impliedly) to-

(a) work in any place on the site;

(b) use any approach to that place;

(c)be in any part of the site where raising or lowering
operations are in progress; or

(d)be in the vicinity of any dangerous opening (whether in the
ground or in a structure),

the contractor responsible for the site shall ensure that the place,
approach, part or opening is adequately and suitably lit to the extent
necessary to secure that workman's safety.

51. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that no timber or material with projecting nails or other
sharp objects are used or left on the site if the nails or objects are a
source of danger to workmen employed there.

52. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site
shall ensure that all platforms, gangways, floors, or other places on
the site used as passageways are kept clear of any loose materials
which are not required for immediate use.

(2) The contractor responsible for any construction site where
materials are being kept or stored shall ensure that they are not-

(a) insecurely stacked in a place where they may be dangerous
1 to workmen employed at the site; or

(b)stacked in such a way as to overload and render unsafe any
floor or other part of a building or structure on the site.

52A. (1) Where a construction site is situated on, or adjacent
to, water into which a workman is liable to fall with risk of
drowning, the contractor responsible for the site shall-

(a)provide suitable rescue equipment and keep it in an
efficient state; and

(b)take measures to arrange for the prompt rescue of any such
person in danger of drowning.

(2) Where there is a special risk of such a fall from land or
from a structure adjacent to or above the water or from a floating
stage, the contractor responsible for the construction site shall
provide secure fencing to prevent such a fall.

(3) Any fencing provided under paragraph (2) may be removed
or remain unerected for the time and to the extent necessary for the
access of persons or the movement of materials.

53. (1) Where, in any construction site, any flammable liquid
or any mixture containing any such liquid or any substance or thing





which in the opinion of the Commissioner involves danger from fire is
used or intended to be used, the Commissioner may by order in writing
prohibit smoking and the use of naked lights in such construction site.

(2) The contractor responsible for a construction site in which
smoking or the use of naked lights is prohibited in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph (1) shall take such steps to enforce the
prohibition as the Commissioner may by notice direct.

54. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
maintain in good condition and free from obstruction all the means of
escape in case of fire and all fire-fighting appliances provided in such
construction site.

(2) No person shall wilfully alter, damage, obstruct or otherwise
impair any such means of escape, or fire-fighting appliance.

55. The contractor responsible for a construction site shall provide
sufficient and suitable latrine and washing conveniences on the site
and, where persons of both sexes are or are intended to be employed,
such conveniences shall afford proper separate accommodation for
persons of each sex.

PART VIII

NOTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK

56. (1) Subject to paragraph (2). a contractor who undertakes
construction work shall, within 7 days after the commencement of the
work. furnish in writing to the Commissioner the following information

(a) the contractor's name and address..

(b)if the contractor is a firm, the name under which it carries on
business and the name and address of every partner in the
firm,

(c)the name and address of every subcontractor employed on
the work;

(d) the location of the construction site..

(e) the nature of the work;

(f) the date upon which the work was commenced;

(g)whether any mechanical power is being or will be used in
connexion with the work and. if so. the nature of the
mechanical power; and

(h) the expected duration of the work.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if-

(a) at the date of commencement of the work-





(i) the contractor has reasonable grounds for believing that
the work will be completed in a period of less than 6 weeks
from that date; or

(ii) any other construction work is being undertaken at the
same construction site and the information specified in
paragraph (1) has been furnished to the Commissioner in
respect of that construction work, or

(b)not more than 10 workmen are or will be employed on the work
at any one time.

57. If requested by the Commissioner, by notice in writing, a
contractor required to furnish information under regulation 56 shall,
within 14 days from the date of the notice. furnish in writing to the
Commissioner such further information in respect of the relevant
construction work as may be specified in the notice.

58. Whenever a material change occurs in respect of any
information furnished to the Commissioner under regulation 56 or 57,
the contractor undertaking the relevant construction work shall, within 7
days after becoming aware of it, notify the Commissioner in writing of
the change.

59. A contractor required to furnish information under regulation 56
shall, within 7 days after the date of completion of the relevant
construction work. notify the Commissioner in writing of the date of
completion.

PART IX

HEALTH AND
WEALFARE

Pro Provision of First Aid
Facilities

60. (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires-

'person trained in first aid' means a person who-

(a)holds a current certificate of competency in first aid issued by
the St. John Ambulance Association;

(b)is a registered nurse within the meaning of the Nurses
Registration Ordinance; or

(c)has otherwise completed a course of training in first aid
approved by certificate under the hand of the Commissioner.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, the number of persons employed
at a construction site shall be taken to be the number of persons
actually working there at any one time.

61. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site at which 5
or more workmen are employed shall provide and maintain so as to be
readily accessible a separate first aid box or cupboard for every 50
workmen or part thereof employed on the site.





(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a first aid box or cupboard
shall

(a)contain the items specified in the Second Schedule and any
additional items required under paragraph (3); and

(b) have a sufficient capacity to hold those items.

(3) The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the contractor,
require him to provide at the construction site any of the following
additional items

(a)two wooden splints measuring 900 millimetres long, 60
millimetres wide and 10 millimetres deep;

(b)two wooden splints measuring 600 millimetres long, 60
millimetres wide and 10 millimetres deep.

(4) The contractor shall at all times ensure that-

(a)the items in the box or cupboard are maintained in a
serviceable and sanitary condition; and

(b)all materials for dressings in the box or cupboard are those
designated in, and are of a grade not lower than the standards
specified by, the British Pharmaceutical Codex or by any
supplement to it.

(5) Nothing except appliances and requisites for first aid shall be
kept in a first aid box or cupboard.

(6) Each first aid box or cupboard shall be clearly and legibly
marked 'FIRST MW in English and in Chinese.

62. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
ensure that all first aid boxes or cupboards provided for the purposes of
regulation 61 are placed in the charge of a team of responsible persons
designated by him.

(2) The contractor shall ensure that at least one member of such
team is always readily available during working hours.

(3) A notice in English and Chinese shall be affixed to each first aid
box or cupboard specifying the names of the members of the team
designated under paragraph (1).

(4) If a first aid box or cupboard is not provided in a workroom at a
construction site, a notice in English and Chinese stating the location of
the nearest first aid box or cupboard and the names of the members of
the team designated under paragraph (1) shall be displayed in a
prominent place in such workroom.

63. At any construction site the team referred to in regulation 62
shall include

(a)where not less than 30, but less than 100 workmen are
employed, at least one person trained in first aid; and

(b)where not less than 100 workmen are employed, at least two
persons so trained.





64. The contractor responsible for a construction site at which 50
or more workmen are employed shall

(a) cause a stretcher to be provided at the site; and

(b)ensure that it is kept alongside the first aid box or cupboard
provided for the purposes of regulation 61 and is maintained
at all times in a serviceable condition.

65. (1) Where a room is provided at a construction site for the sole
purpose of providing first aid or medical treatment, and the contractor
responsible for the construction site makes arrangements so as to
ensure the treatment there of all injuries occurring at the site, the
Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the contractor, exempt the
site from the requirements of this Part to such extent and subject to such
conditions as he may specify in the notice.

(2) The contractor shall cause every such notice to be prominently
displayed in the room so provided.

Welfare

66. (1) The contractor responsible for a construction site shall
provide at the site

(a)a room or covered area where workmen can shelter during
inclement weather,

(b) a supply of wholesome drinking water, and

(c)if facilities for obtaining meals are not available in the vicinity
of the site, or if the Commissioner so directs, a room or
covered area where workmen can take meals and one or more
stoves on which hot meals can be prepared.

(2) If a room or area provided for the purposes of paragraph (1)(c)
affords shelter from inclement weather, a contractor shall not be
required to provide a separate room or area for the purposes of
paragraph (1)(a).

PART X

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

67. (1) Every contractor shall keep the certificates and reports
received by him in respect of any test, inspection or examination carried
out under these regulations on any plant, scaffold, excavation, or
earthwork

(a)at the construction site where the plant is located or the
excavating or earthworking operations are being carried on; or

(b)if the contractor has reasonble grounds for believing that the
construction work at the site will be completed within a





period of less than 6 weeks from its commencement, or if the
work at the site has been completed or the equipment or
scaffold has ceased to be located at a construction site, at his
office, or if he has more than one office, at his principal office.

(2) The contractor shall, at all reasonable times, make available for
inspection by any inspector who requests to see them all certificates
and reports required to be kept by the contractor under paragraph (1).

(3) The contractor shall, on being requested to do so by an
inspector within such period (being not less than 7 days) as may be
specified in the request, deliver to the inspector a copy of or an extract
from any certificate or report required to be kept by the contractor under
paragraph (1).

(4) Any such certificates or reports may, unless the Commissioner
has previously directed to the contrary, be destroyed or otherwise
disposed of after the expiration of 6 years from the date on which they
were received by the contractor.

68. (1) Any contractor who

(a) contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 5, 6, 7(1) or

(2). 8, 9, 10(1) or (2), 11. 12. 13(1). (2) or (5). 14. 15, 16(1),
17, 18, 19, 20, 21. 22. 23. 24(1) or (2). 26. 27. 28, 28A, 29(1),
(4) or (5), 30(1), 30A. 3 1 (1) or (3). 32, 33, 34, 35(1), (2) or
(3), 36, 37(2), 38, 38A, 38B, 38C, 38D(1) or (2), 38E, 38F,
38G, 38H, 381(1) or (2), 38J(1), (2) or (3), 38K(1). 38L.
38M(1) or (2). 38N(1), 380(1). (2) or (3), 38P(1), 38Q(1),
(2), (3). (4) or (5), 3 9( 1 or (2). 40(1), 41. 4 1 A, 42, 43. 44, 45,
46. 47. 48(1), 49, 50, 51. 52, 52A, 53(2), 54(1),55, 56(1), 57.
58. 59, 61(1), (2). (4). (5) or (6), 62. 63, 64, 65(2), 66(1) or
67(1), (2) or (3); or

(b) fails to comply with any requirement under regulation

61(3).

shall be guilty of an offence.

(2) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) shall

(a) in respect of a contravention of regulation 5, 7(1) or (2),
13(1) or (2), 15, 19, 22, 23, 24(1) or (2), 29(1), (4) or (5),
30(1),35(1),(2)or(3), 36,37(2),38A,38B,38C.38D(1)or
(2), 38E, 38F, 38G, 38H, 38I(1) or (2), 38J(1), (2) or (3),
38K(1), 38L, 38(M)(1) or (2), 38N(1), 38O(1), (2) or (3),
38P(1), 38Q(1), (2), (3), (4) or (5), 40(1), 47 or 49, be liable
to a fine of $50,000;

(b) in respect of a contravention of regulation 6, 8, 9. 10(1) or (2),
11, 12, 13(5), 14, 16(1), 17, 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 28A, 30A, 31(1)
or (3), 32, 33, 34, 38, 39(1) or (2), 41, 41A, 43, 44. 45, 46. 48(1), 50,
52. 52A, 53(2) or 54(1), be liable to a fine of $30,000;





(c)in respect of a contravention of regulation 42 or 51, be liable to
a fine of 520,000,

(d)in respect of a contravention of regulation 55, 56(1), 61(1),(2),
(3), (4), (5) or (6), 62, 63. 64, 65(2) or 66(1), be liable to a fine of
$10,000;

(e)in respect of a contravention of regulation 57, 58, 59 or 67(1),
(2) or (3), be liable to a fine of $5,000.

69. Any contractor or workman engaged in construction work who
wilfully and without reasonable cause does anything likely to endanger
himself or others shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of 510,000.

70. (1) Any competent examiner or competent person who having
carried out any test, inspection or examination required by these
regulations

(a)fails or refuses to deliver forthwith. or within a reasonable time
thereafter, to the contractor concerned a report referred to in
regulation 13(3), 24(3), 30(2), 35(4), 38K(2) or 39(3); or

(b) fails to comply with regulation 25 or 35(5),

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of
$10,000.

(2) Any such competent examiner or competent person who
delivers to a contractor any certificate, or report which is to his
knowledge false as to a material particular shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to fine of 550.000 '1

71. (1) Any person who contravenes regulation 31(2), 38R or 48(2)
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of
$10,000.

(2) Any person who contravenes any order made under regulation
53(1), or who contravenes regulation 54(2), shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of 510,000.





Name or title of Employer FIRST SCHEDULE [reg. 5.]

or Contractor .................... FORM 1

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

REPORTS OF RESULTS OF WEEKLY INSPECTIONS OF

LIFTING APPLIANCES, CRABS, WINCHES, PULLEY

BLOCKS, GIN WHEELS, HOISTS, CRANES, SHEERLEGS,
Address of Site ..................... EXCAVATORS, DRAG LINES, PILE DRIVERS, PILE

EXTRACTORS, OVERHEAD RUNWAYS

Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 5 of the Construction Sites

(Safety) Regulations

Work commenced Date. ...........






Name or title of Employer FORM 2 [reg. 13(3).]
or Contractor .....

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

.......... REPORTS OF RESULTS OF ANCHORING OR BALLASTING

Address of Site ..... TESTS MADE ON CRANES

Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 13(3) of the Construction
Sites (Safety) Regulations

..........

Work commenced Date




Certificate No . .........................

FORM 3 [reg. 22.]

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY)
REGILATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION
OF CRANE

Form prescribed by the Commissioner for Labour for the purposes
of regulation 22 of the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations



1.Name and address of
contractor responsible for the
crane.



2. Name and address of maker
of the crane.

3.Type of crane and nature of
power (e.g., Scotch
derrickmanual; tower derrick-
electric rail mounted
towerelectric).

4. Date of manufacture of the
crane.







5. Identi-
fication
number.
(a) Maker's serial number.

(b) Owner's
distinguishing
mark or
number (if any).







8.Defects noted and alterations
or repairs required before
crane is put into service. (If
none enter 'None').





I hereby certify that the crane described in this certificate was tested and thoroughly

examined by me on ..........

and that the above particulars are correct.

Signature .................Qualification

Name and address of person, company, or as-
sociation by whom the person conducting the
test
and examination is employed.

Date of certificate ......


FORM 4 [regs. 22 &23.]

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION
OF CRABS AND WINCHES AND OF PULLEY BLOCKS,
GIN WHEELS, AND SHEERLEGS USED FOR A
LOAD OF 1 TONNE OR MORE

Form prescribed by the Commissioner for Labour for the purposes of
regulations 22 and 23 of the Construction Sites (Safely) Regulations






Name and address of the contractor responsible
for the he appliance tested and examined.


I hereby certify that on ...............19...... the appliances described in

this certificate were tested and thoroughly examined by me and that the above

particulars are correct.

Signature .............................................................

Qualification ........................................................



Person or firm by whom person conducting the
test and examination is employed


Date of certificate
................................................




FORM 5 [reg. 24.]


CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
LIFTING APPLIANCES (EXCEPT HOISTS)
REPORT OF RESULTS OF THOROUGH EXAMINATIONS EVERY 14 MONTHS OR
AFTER SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR
Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 24 of the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations






Certificate No . .........................


FORM 6 [reg. 29 (1).]

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION
OF
CHAINS, ROPES, AND LIFTING GEAR

Form prescribed by the Commissioner for Labour pursuant to
regulation 29(1) of the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

I hereby certify that on ....19 the gear described in


this certificate was tested and thoroughly examined by me and that the above

particulars are correct.

Signature
........................................................
..... W

Qualification ....
...................................................

Person or firm by whom the person conducting
the test and examination is employed


Date of certificate
................................................





Name or title of Employer FORM 7 [reg. 30.]
or Contractor .......

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
CHAINS, ROPES, AND LIFTING GEAR
REPORT OF RESULTS OF THOROUGH EXAMINATION AT
INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING SIX MONTHS OR
Address of Registered or WHEN OTHERWISE NECESSARY
Head Office or Address of
Site .................. Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 30 of the Construction
Sites (Safety) Regulations





FORM 8 [reg.35(1)]


CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION
OF HOIST

Form prescribed by the Commissioner for Labour pursuant to
regulation 35(1) of the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations


Name of contractor responsible for
hoist.

Address.





(a) Enclosure of hoistway or liftway.

(b)Landing gates and cage gate(s).

(c)Interlocks on the landing gates and cage
gate(s)

(d) Other gate fastening

(e) Cage or platform and fittings, cage
guides, buffers, interior of the hoistway.


(f)Over-running devices.

(g) Suspension ropes or chains, and their
attachments.


(h)Safety gear, i.e. arrangements for
preventing fall of platform or cage.

(i) Brakes

(j) Worm or spur gearing.

(k)Other electrical equipment.

(l) Other parts.


4. What parts (if any) were inaccessible?

5. Repairs, renewals, or alterations required to
enable the hoist or lift to be used or to
continue to be used with safety-


(a) immediately;


(b)within a specified time, the time is to be
stated.

If no such repairs, renewals, or alterations
are required enter 'NONE'.

6. Specify defects (other than those specified at
5 above) which require attention.





7.If no defects requiring attention are found
and no repairs, renewals, or alterations are
required, state that the hoist is in safe
working condition.


8.Maximum safe working load subject to
repairs, renewals, or alterations (if any)
specified at 5.

9.If the hoist is to be used for the carriage of
passengers, specify the maximum number of
passengers that may be carried safely.

10. Other observations.



[Space for continuation of
entries.]


I certify that on ......... ]

thoroughly examined this hoist or lift and that the foregoing is a correct report

of the result.

Signature
....................................................................................................................

Qualification
...............................................................................................................

Address
.......................................................................................................................

Date
............................................................................................................................

If employed by a company or association give name and address ..............................

..................................................................................





Name or title of Employer FORM 9 [reg. 35(2).]
or Contractor ..........

CONSTRRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
HOISTS USED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS
REPORTS OF RESULTS OF TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS
...................
Address of Site .... AFTER ERECTION OR ALTERATION OF HEIGHT OF TRAVEL
....................

Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 35(2) of the
Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

..........

Work commenced Date





Name or title of Employer FORM 10 [reg. 35(3).]
or Contractor ......

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
HOISTS
...................... REPORTS OF RESULTS OF SIX-MONTHLY THOROUGH
EXAMINATIONS
Address of Registered or
Head Office or Address of Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 35(3) of the
Site .................... Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

.............................





Name or title of Employer FORM 11 [reg. 39(2).]

or Contractor ......................

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
EXCAVATIONS AND EARTHWORKS

........................ REPORTS OF RESULTS OF WEEKLY THOROUGH
Address of Site ............... EXAMINATIONS

Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 39(2) of the
Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

..........

Work commenced Date
....................




Name or title of Employer FORM 12 [reg. 38K(1).]
or Contractor ..........

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
..................... SCAFFOLDS

Address of Site ....... REPORTS OF RESULTS OF MONTHLY OR OTHER INSPECTIONS
....................... Form prescribed pursuant to regulation 38K(1) of the
....................... Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations


Work commenced Date
..................
..........




SECOND SCHEDULE [reg. 61

CONTENTS OF FIRST AID BOXES OR
CUPBOARDS

(a)A copy of the leaflet issued by the Commissioner giving advice on first-aid
treatment.

(b)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 12) small sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured fingers.

(e)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 6) medium-sized
sterilized unmedicated dressings for injured hands or feet.

(d)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 6) large sterilized
unmedicated dressings for other injured parts of the body.

(e)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 24) waterproof adhesive
wound dressings of assorted sizes.

(f)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 4) triangular bandages
of unbleached calico, the longest side of each bandage measuring not less than
1300 millimetres and each of the other sides of each bandage measuring not
less than 900 millimetres.

(g)A sufficient supply (and in any event not less than 1 roll) of zinc oxide
adhesive plaster.*

(h)A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 6) 30 grams packets of
absorbent cotton wool.

(i) A pressure bandage.

(j) A sufficient number of (and in any event not less than 6) safety pins.

(k) A sufficient supply of eye baths.

The roll or each of the rolls to be at least 4.5 metres BY 25 millimetres.
L.N. 159/78. L.N. 262/78. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83.* Citation. Interpretation. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. Application of regulations. Exemptions. Construction, maintenance, and inspection of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. First Schedule. Form 1. Precautions to be taken where lifting appliance has travelling or slewing motion. L.N. 238/83. Platforms for crane drivers and signallers. L.N. 238/83. Cabins for drivers. L.N. 280/78. Exemption form cabin requirements. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Drums and pulleys. Brakes, controls, safety devices, etc. Poles or beams supporting pulley blocks or gin wheels. Stability of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. Anchoring and ballasting of cranes. First Schedule. Form 2. Stability of cranes secured by removable weights. Use of cranes in bad weather. Cranes with derricking jibs. Restrictions on the use of cranes. Prohibition on use of cranes with structural members made of timber. Erection, dismantling or alteration of cranes to be under supervision of competent person. L.N. 280/78. Trained workmen to operate lifting appliance or give signals. Signals. L.N. 280/78. Testing and examination of cranes, crabs, and winches. First Schedule, Forms 3 and 4. First Schedule, Forms 3 and 4. Testing and examination of pulley blocks, gin wheels and sheerlegs. L.N. 238/83. First Schedule, Form 4. First Schedule, Form 4. Thorough examinations of lifting appliances. First Schedule, Form 5. First Schedule, Form 5. First Schedule, Form 5. Defects to be notified to Commissioner. Marking of safe working loads. L.N. 238/83. Load not to exceed the safe working load. Scotch and guy derrick cranes. Multiple lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. Construction, testing, examination, and safe working load of chains, ropes, and lifting gear. First Schedule, Form 6. Examination of chains, ropes, and lifting gear. First Schedule, Form 7. Multiple slings. L.N. 280/78. Safety of hoistways, platforms and cages. L.N. 238/83. Operation of hoists. L.N. 280/78. Winches. Safe working load and marking of hoists. Test and examination of hoists. First Schedule, Form 8. First Schedule, Form 9. First Schedule, Form 10. Hoists carrying persons. Carrying of persons by means of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Loads to be safely secured. L.N. 238/83. General. Provision of scaffolds, etc. Supervision of work and inspection of material. Construction and maintenance of scaffolds. Slung scaffolds. Cantilever, jib, figure and bracket scaffolds. Support for scaffolds, etc. Suspended scaffolds (not power operated). Boatswain's chairs (not power operated). Trestle scaffolds. Inspection of scaffolds. First Schedule, Form 12. Construction of working platforms, gangways, runs, etc. Widths of working platforms. Guard-rails at working platforms and places. Construction maintenance and use of ladders and folding step-ladders. Openings, corners, breaks and edges. (Cap. 123, sub. leg.) Prevention of falls and provision of safety nets and belts. Duty to wear safety belt. Safety of excavations, etc. First Schedule, Form 11. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Fencing of excavations, etc. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. Safe guarding the edges of excavations, etc. L.N. 280/78. Requirements for emergency escape. L.N. 280/78. Prevention of inhalation of dust and fumes. Protection of eyes. Fencing of machinery. Trained and competent workmen to operate mechanical equipment. L.N. 238/83. Cleaning of dangerous machinery by women or young persons. (Cap. 59, sub. leg.) Use of electricity on construction sites. Safety helmets. L.N. 280/78. Protection from falling materials. Lighting of working places, etc. Projecting nails. Materials kept on construction sites. Prevention of drowning. L.N. 280/78. Power to prohibit smoking. Maintenance of fire escapes and fire-fighting appliances. Sanitary conveniences, etc. Information to be furnished to Commissioner. Further information. Notification of change. Notification of completion. Interpretation. (Cap. 164.) Provision of first aid box or cupboard. Second Schedule. L.N. 238/83. Persons in charge of first aid box or cupboard. Team to include persons trained in first aid. Provision of stretchers. Exemption where first aid room provided. Shelter and facilities for meals. Keeping of records. L.N. 238/83. Offences and penalties relating to contractors. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 138/83. Offences by persons employed. L.N.118/81. Offences by competent examiners, etc. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83. Offences by other persons. L.N. 280/78. L.N 118/81. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83.

L.N. 159/78. L.N. 262/78. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83.* Citation. Interpretation. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. Application of regulations. Exemptions. Construction, maintenance, and inspection of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. First Schedule. Form 1. Precautions to be taken where lifting appliance has travelling or slewing motion. L.N. 238/83. Platforms for crane drivers and signallers. L.N. 238/83. Cabins for drivers. L.N. 280/78. Exemption form cabin requirements. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Drums and pulleys. Brakes, controls, safety devices, etc. Poles or beams supporting pulley blocks or gin wheels. Stability of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. Anchoring and ballasting of cranes. First Schedule. Form 2. Stability of cranes secured by removable weights. Use of cranes in bad weather. Cranes with derricking jibs. Restrictions on the use of cranes. Prohibition on use of cranes with structural members made of timber. Erection, dismantling or alteration of cranes to be under supervision of competent person. L.N. 280/78. Trained workmen to operate lifting appliance or give signals. Signals. L.N. 280/78. Testing and examination of cranes, crabs, and winches. First Schedule, Forms 3 and 4. First Schedule, Forms 3 and 4. Testing and examination of pulley blocks, gin wheels and sheerlegs. L.N. 238/83. First Schedule, Form 4. First Schedule, Form 4. Thorough examinations of lifting appliances. First Schedule, Form 5. First Schedule, Form 5. First Schedule, Form 5. Defects to be notified to Commissioner. Marking of safe working loads. L.N. 238/83. Load not to exceed the safe working load. Scotch and guy derrick cranes. Multiple lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. Construction, testing, examination, and safe working load of chains, ropes, and lifting gear. First Schedule, Form 6. Examination of chains, ropes, and lifting gear. First Schedule, Form 7. Multiple slings. L.N. 280/78. Safety of hoistways, platforms and cages. L.N. 238/83. Operation of hoists. L.N. 280/78. Winches. Safe working load and marking of hoists. Test and examination of hoists. First Schedule, Form 8. First Schedule, Form 9. First Schedule, Form 10. Hoists carrying persons. Carrying of persons by means of lifting appliances. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Loads to be safely secured. L.N. 238/83. General. Provision of scaffolds, etc. Supervision of work and inspection of material. Construction and maintenance of scaffolds. Slung scaffolds. Cantilever, jib, figure and bracket scaffolds. Support for scaffolds, etc. Suspended scaffolds (not power operated). Boatswain's chairs (not power operated). Trestle scaffolds. Inspection of scaffolds. First Schedule, Form 12. Construction of working platforms, gangways, runs, etc. Widths of working platforms. Guard-rails at working platforms and places. Construction maintenance and use of ladders and folding step-ladders. Openings, corners, breaks and edges. (Cap. 123, sub. leg.) Prevention of falls and provision of safety nets and belts. Duty to wear safety belt. Safety of excavations, etc. First Schedule, Form 11. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. Fencing of excavations, etc. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. Safe guarding the edges of excavations, etc. L.N. 280/78. Requirements for emergency escape. L.N. 280/78. Prevention of inhalation of dust and fumes. Protection of eyes. Fencing of machinery. Trained and competent workmen to operate mechanical equipment. L.N. 238/83. Cleaning of dangerous machinery by women or young persons. (Cap. 59, sub. leg.) Use of electricity on construction sites. Safety helmets. L.N. 280/78. Protection from falling materials. Lighting of working places, etc. Projecting nails. Materials kept on construction sites. Prevention of drowning. L.N. 280/78. Power to prohibit smoking. Maintenance of fire escapes and fire-fighting appliances. Sanitary conveniences, etc. Information to be furnished to Commissioner. Further information. Notification of change. Notification of completion. Interpretation. (Cap. 164.) Provision of first aid box or cupboard. Second Schedule. L.N. 238/83. Persons in charge of first aid box or cupboard. Team to include persons trained in first aid. Provision of stretchers. Exemption where first aid room provided. Shelter and facilities for meals. Keeping of records. L.N. 238/83. Offences and penalties relating to contractors. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 138/83. Offences by persons employed. L.N.118/81. Offences by competent examiners, etc. L.N. 118/81. L.N. 238/83. Offences by other persons. L.N. 280/78. L.N 118/81. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 238/83. L.N. 280/78. L.N. 238/83.

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