Supplementary to Question No. 2
in LegCo Meeting on 20.11.85
Mr. Yeung Po-kwan:- Sir, in the light of the amendment made in the
Construction Site Safety Regulations in 1983 to make more specific
provision for persons working at height, does the Government make
enough provision of manpower to ensure that the amended regulations
are effectively and efficiently enforced?
Secretary for Education and Manpower:- Yes, Sir, I should perhaps
make clear that although the amendments to the Construction Site
Safety Regulations were actually made in 1983, they were based on a
safe practice code which was drawn up with the Building Contractors'
Association and others, so in fact the operation of the type of
safety measures go back considerably before the amendments were
brought in. As regards the question of manpower, I think in most
safety matters all departments probably do with more than they
actually have, but I am satisfied that within the resources available
that the factory inspectorate is doing a good job in this area.
Mr. Lee Yu-tai:- Sir, will the Secretary for Education and Manpower
informed this Council whether or not Government considers current
requirements are adequate for insurance on workmen exposed to the
danger of falling from great height?
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