1983 Ed.] Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations
[CAP. 59
CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
(Cap. 59, section 7)
15
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 159 78. L.N. 262 78. L.N. 280 78. L.N. 118 81. L.N. 238 83.*
PART I
PRELIMINARY
[21 July 1978.]
1. These regulations may be cited as the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations.
2. (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-
"competent examiner", in relation to the carrying out of any test and examination required by these regulations, means a person who is-
(a) appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by these regulations to ensure that the test and examination is carried out; and
(b) by reason of his qualifications, training and experience, competent to carry out the test and examination;
"competent person", in relation to any duty to be performed under these regulations by a competent person, means a person who is-
(a) appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by these regulations to ensure that the duty is carried out by a competent person; and
(b) by reason of substantial training and practical experience, competent to perform the duty;
"construction site" means a place where construction work is undertaken and also any area in the immediate vicinity of any such place which is used for the storage of materials or plant used or intended to be used for the purpose of the construction work;
"crane" means any appliance equipped with mechanical means of raising and lowering a load and for transporting the load while suspended; and also all chains, ropes, swivels, or other tackle (down to and including the hook), used in the operation of a crane; but does not include-
(a) a hoist block running on a fixed rail or wire;
(b) a stacker or conveyor whereby a load is moved by means of a belt or platform; or
* In operation on 1 February 1984-L.N. 296/83.
Citation.
Interpretation.
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1983 Ed.] Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations
[CAP. 59
CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS
(Cap. 59, section 7)
15
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 159 78.
L.N. 262 78. L.N. 280 78. L.N. 118 81. L.N. 238 83.*
PART I
PRELIMINARY
[21 July 1978.]
1. These regulations may be cited as the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations.
2. (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-
"competent examiner”, in relation to the carrying out of any test and examination required by these regulations, means a person who is-
(a) appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by these regulations to ensure that the test and examination is carried out; and
(b) by reason of his qualifications, training and experience.
competent to carry out the test and examination;
"competent person”, in relation to any duty to be performed under these regulations by a competent person, means a person who is-
(a) appointed for that purpose by the contractor required by these regulations to ensure that the duty is carried out by a competent person; and
(b) by reason of substantial training and practical experience,
competent to perform the duty;
"construction site" means a place where construction work is undertaken and also any area in the immediate vicinity of any such place which is used for the storage of materials or plant used or intended to be used for the purpose of the construction work;
"crane" means any appliance equipped with mechanical means of
raising and lowering a load and for transporting the load while suspended; and also all chains, ropes, swivels, or other tackle (down to and including the hook), used in the operation of a crane; but does not include-
(a) a hoist block running on a fixed rail or wire;
(b) a stacker or conveyor whereby a load is moved by means of
a belt or platform; or
* In operation on 1 February 1984-L.N. 296/83.
Citation.
Interpretation.
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