ACTION TO BE TAKEN
PRESENT POSITION
5.
6.
a.
b.
7.
C.
a.
a.
Workmen's Compensation
Provision for replacement of surgical appliances made necessary by industrial accidents
Widening the applicability of the Ordinance to include more employees Compensation scheme for silicosis (and asbestosis)
Protection of Wages
Liability to be imposed on contractors in the building and construction industry for wages and severance pay
Priority to be given for wages and severance pay in bankruptcy
Industrial Safety Legislation
Guarding of machinery
b. Goods Lifts
Legislation being drafted.
Estimated date of
completion - last quarter 1977
The wage ceiling for non-manual workers to be raised from $2,000 to $5,000 per month probably in last quarter of 1977
Scheduled for the end of 1977
In force
In force
C.
Dry Batteries
d.
Cartridge Operated Fixing Tools
e.
Protection of the Eyes
f.
Factory Codes
g.
Electrical Safety
In force
Safety measures for single user lifts not covered by the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance, Chapter 327, are included in the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Goods Lifts) Regulations 1976 (to come into effect on a day appointed by the Commissioner for Labour)
In force
In force
In force
Legislation being prepared to enable the Commissioner for Labour to make codes of practice, scheduled for last quarter of 1977
Scheduled for end of 1978