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Wednesday, August 1, 1973
Mr. Tsui said every lifting appliance would have to be inspected
regularly, and the contractor would have to ensure its stability when it
was used on a site with a soft or uneven slope. Details of its safe working
load would have to be clearly marked on it.
There were also provisions governing the use of cranes in bad
weather, the operation of derricking jibs and general matters relating to
the safe operation of cranes,
The regulations prohibit the use of chains, ropes or lifting gear
unless the equipment has been examined and certified safe by a competent
examiner.
All hoistways must be enclosed and access gates closed when not in
Every hoist must be equipped with a device to prevent the platform or
cage from falling in case the hoist ropes failed.
use.
The regulations further specify special safety precautions for hoists
carrying persons and lay down requirements to be observed in ensuring the
secureness of loads being raised or lowered.
Mr. Tsui said the regulations also stipulated strict precautions and
inspections for excavations.
Other sections of the regulations provided for special first-aid
facilities such as trained first-aiders, first-aid boxes, stretchers and
splints.
Certain welfare matters, including shelters and facilities for
meals, were also provided for.
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