Supplementary to LegCo Question No. 5
In LegCo on 23 January 1985
Mr. Carl Tong:- Sir, where crane is operating in such a way
its arm extends to an area beyond its own site, in the event
of an accident where the crane arm causes damage to third
parties as in the recent case in MacDonnell Road, what
safeguards are there to protect the innocent third party
who is suffering losses?
Commissioner for Labour:- I understand that most contractors
have third party insurance as a matter of course so they would
be protected by the normal safeguards under the law and also
if they have financial difficulties, they would be covered by
insurance.
Mr. Carl Tong:- Sir, I am surprised that the only department
that has a concern over the safety of cranes is the Labour
Department because as we clearly indicate in this case that
I mentioned where the arm extends way way beyond the site...
His Honour the President: -
please.
Tong, you must ask the question
Mr. Carl Tong:- Thank you, Sir. I feel that I would like to
ask a question
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are there any existing regulations to
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ensure that adequate insurance coverage exists in event of
in even
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such accident as the one I have mentioned?