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Contractor fined for unsafe demolition
A registered contractor and one of its employees have recently been fined a total of $40,000 at the Western Magistracy for unsafe demolition work at a site in Bowen Road.
The charges included the failure to provide adequate safety precautions and causing danger to members of the public. Both defendants pleaded guilty.
The contractor, Willey Construction and Engineering Company, was fined $30,000, and the employee $10,000.
Commenting on the case, the Assistant Director (Legal and Management) of the Buildings Department, Mr Cheng Wei-dart, reminded registered contractors of their duties to ensure safety on building and demolition sites.
"Under the Buildings Ordinance, registered contractors have the responsibility to supervise and ensure that all building and demolition works are carried out in a safe manner and in compliance with the plans approved by the Building Authority." he said.
Mr Cheng pointed out that the Buildings Department had issued clear guidelines for demolition works. Failure to follow the advice could jeopardise public safety.
"Our Site Monitoring Section is visiting sites regularly to deter dangerous operations.
"The Buildings Department expects building professionals and contractors to observe safety rules. We will take legal action whenever these rules are violated," Mr Cheng said.
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