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Wednesday, April 25, 1973
These requirements do not apply if a confined space has been certified
safe for entry without breathing apparatus by the proprietor who, before making
such a certification, must take steps to test for, and to prevent, the
presence of dangerous fumes.
Proprietors are also required to keep a sufficient supply of approved
breathing apparatus, suitable reviving apparatus, vessels containing oxygen,
belts and ropes.
These items must always be maintained in a satisfactory
condition.
The regulations further stipulate that proprietors must not permit
any person to enter or remain in any boiler-furnace or boiler-flue until it
has been cooled by ventilation.
The regulations will come into effect in six months.
Mr. Tsui said this was to allow sufficient time for proprietors to
make alterations, where necessary, to ensure that manholes in their industrial
establishments were of adequate size.
Contravention of the regulations will result in fines up to $2,000
for proprietors and $500 for any person other than proprietor.
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