III.
Title
Industrial Safety Legislation
Purpose
2
Reference in Annex D
Present Position
Target Date'
(a) Factories and
(i)
To ensure employees'
Para. 1(7)(g)
safety in connection
with the use of
electricity in industrial undertakings.
Industrial Undertakings (F & IU) Ordinance
(b) Boilers and
Pressure Receivers Ordinance
(ii) To amend the 19 sets of
regulations made under the F & IU Ordinance by raising the level of penalties in order to create a more effective deterrent against industrial accidents.
(iii) To legislate for the
provision of ear protectors
(iv) To amend the Ordinance
to give effect to the remaining recommendations in the Labour Adviser's Report.
To make various minor amendments and revise fines.
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Comments of power
companies on second draft of the F & IU (Electricity) Regulations awaited.
Amendments to final
14 sets of regulations approved by
legislative Council on 14.10.1981.
Legislative Council Session 1981-82.
Action complete.
First draft of F & IU (Hearing Protection) Regulations awaited.
Drafting approval given by Secretary for Social Services on 17.9.1981.
Second draft being prepared.
Legislative Council Session 1981-82.
Legislative Council Session 1981-82.
Legislative Council Session 1981-82.