1983 Ed.]

Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations

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24. (1) The contractor responsible for a lifting appliance (other than a hoist) shall, notwithstanding compliance with regulation 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 responsible 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 prescribed 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 distinguish it from other similar appliances.

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[Subsidiary] Thorough examinations of lifting appliances.

First Schedule, Form S.

First Schedule. Form S.

First Schedule. Form 5.

Defects to be notified to Commissioner.

Marking of safe working loads.

L.N. 238/83.

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