1971-HKRS30-16-30_Part04 — Page 1

Consent for Installation.

Plan of layout,

Limit on number of pupils.

Master switches.

Maintenance and suitability.

Presence of teacher.

Number of pupils.

Workshops,

Lighting

Storage of poisons and dangerous substance.

Appointment of

teacher in

charge of

laboratory

or store TOOIT.

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(2) The supervisor and principal shall ensure that no instruction is given in the use of tools or the operation of machines or in science experiments except by a responsible teacher.

22. No machinery or machine tools shall be installed or used in a school workshop except in accordance with the written con- sent of the Director.

23. Wherever it is desired to install any machinery or machine tools in a school workshop the supervisor shall submit to the Director a plan of the proposed layout of the workshop.

24. The Director may limit the number of pupils who may at any one time receive instruction in any school workshop or science laboratory.

25. In any school workshop in which machinery is installed there shall also be installed remote control switches whereby the teacher may stop all machines.

26. All machinery, machine tools, hand tools and other equipment in a school workshop or science laboratory shall be suitable for the courses and shall be maintained in proper work- ing order.

27. No pupil shall be permitted to enter any school workshop or science laboratory unless a teacher is present.

28. Not more than 20 pupils may be taught in a school workshop at the same time by any one teacher without the approval of the Director.

29. Every school workshop in which power machinery is installed shall contain windows on opposite sides of the workshop and the total area of such windows shall be not less than 1/8th of the floor space of the workshop.

30. Machines and work-benches shall be in such positions that they are adequately lighted.

31. No poisonous or dangerous substance shall be kept without the permission of the Director in any place in school premises except in a science laboratory or a store room that has been approved in writing for such purpose by the Director.

32. The principal of every school shall appoint a teacher to be in charge of every science laboratory and store room which bas been approved by the Director under regulation 31.

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33. A teacher who is appointed under regulation 32 to be in charge of a science laboratory or a store room shall-

(a) cause every poisonous substance and dangerous sub-

stance in such laboratory or store room-

(i) to be kept in a proper container clearly marked with the name of the substance, and with the word "Dangerous" or any word or words of similar meanings: and

(ii) to be stored in a locked room or cupboard, except when the substance is being used for the purpose of a lawful experiment in practical science which is carried out under the control of a teacher; and

(b) keep the key to such locked room or cupboard in his

control.

PART VI.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS.

34. (1) Any officer of the Fire Services Department may at all reasonable times enter and inspect any school premises.

(2) No person shall obstruct an officer of the Fire Services Department in the exercise of his powers under paragraph (1).

35. (1) Any officer of the Fire Services Department may at all reasonable times enter and inspect-

(a) any premises in or in part of which a school is operated; (b) any premises in the neighbourhood of any school

premises,

if it appears to such officer that a risk of fire to the school prem- ises may arise in such other premises.

(2) No person shall obstruct an officer of the Fire Services Department in the exercise of his powers under paragraph (1)

36. Officers of the Fire Services Department shall report to the Director on the fire precautions available and may make recommendation as to any further precaution necessary to pre- clude danger from fire.

37. The Director may by notice in writing require the installation of any apparatus or equipment necessary as a safe- guard against fire or the implementation of any other steps recommended by the officers of the Fire Services Department and within a period to be specified in such notice the management committee shall comply therewith.

Duties of teacher in charge of Iaboratory or store room.

Fire officers may inspect school premises.

Fire officers may inspect buildings in neighbourhood

of schools if fire risk suspected.

Reports thereon.

Notice requiring safety equip- ment against fire.