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The regulations also impose a duty on a quarry supervisor to
inspect anchorages, safety harnesses, ropes and helmets, and mechanical,
equipment, "A supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that no
person should use such equipment until it has been put into safe and
efficient working order," he added.
The Commissioner stressed that management of quarries must organise
their operations in such a way that workers engaged in hazardous work were
properly secured as required by the law. Quarry workers on the other
hand should take utmost precautions at all times.
APPOINTMENTS OF DISTRICT JUDGES AND MAGISTRATES
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Authority to appoint temporary District Court Judges and Magistrates
is to be delegated to the Chief Justice, by viture of two new bills published
in today's gazette.
At present, temporary appointments to the District Court are made by
the Governor, although the Chief Justice appoints Commissioners to the Supreme
Court.
The District Court (Amendment) Bill will enable the Chief Justice
to appoint temporary District Judges.
Under the Magistrates (Amendment) Bill, the Governor will be able to
delegate his authority regarding the appointment of Magistrates to the Chief
Justice. The wording of existing legislation at present precludes the delegation
of such powers.
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