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Tuesday, February 26, 1974
MORE SUPERVISION ON WORK SITE OPERATION URGED
Three workers were killed and 305 injured last month in accidents
on Hong Kong construction sites, according to figures released today by the
Labour Department. Two of the fatal accidents involved vehicles carrying
materials or men on worksites.
The Industrial Safety Training Officer of the Labour Department,
lir. Nick Carter, said many construction site accidents involving transport
were due to bad work practices.
"Bad driving, bad loading, bad mechanical conditions, striking
against structures or overhead lines, hitting men or other vehicles, falling
into excavations and carrying unauthorised passengers are common oxemples,
he said.
Mr. Carter called on managements of construction sites to increase
supervision on site operation and to maintain machinery and vehicles in
officient working order.
"Preventive maintenance will not only keep transport running, but
also save repair costs," he said. "It helps prevent accidents and allows
Gnooth operation, avoiding unnecessary hold-ups."
Mr. Carter advised drivers on construction sites to follow job
instructions and to observe danger signals while driving.
And unless
He said: "Before moving off, a driver should check by walking around
his vehicle to ensure that no other worker is being put at risk,
the driver has a clear view around his vehicle, he should reverse only under
the direction of an attendant.
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