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1986 Ed.]

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Asbestos) Special Regulations

[CAP. 59

X 7

[Subsidiary]

PART V

STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

16. All loose asbestos shall, when not in use in an asbestos process, be kept in a closed receptacle which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom.

17. No loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall be-- (a) received at or despatched from any place except in a receptacle which is closed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom;

(b) distributed within a place except in a receptacle of the type referred to in paragraph (a) or in a system of conveyance which is enclosed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom.

18. A receptacle of the type referred to in regulation 17(a) which contains loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall bear on its outside face in a conspicuous place a clear and bold notice in the following form----

"DANGER-ASBESTOS

DO NOT INHALE DUST

危險——石棉

切勿吸入石棉塵埃”。

19. A proprietor of the industrial undertaking who uses an asbestos process and fails to comply with regulation 16, 17 or 18 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $30,000.

Storage.

Distribution.

Marking of receptacles.

Offences in respect of storage, distribution and marking of receptacles.

PART VI

MISCELLANEOUS

20. No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any young person-

(a) in an asbestos process;

(b) in carrying out any cleaning in connexion with an asbestos process.

21. (1) No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any person in an asbestos process unless that person, within the 4 months immediately preceding the commencement of such employment, has undergone a radiographic examination of his chest and is certified upon examination by a registered medical practitioner to be fit to do such work.

Employment of young persons.

Medical examinations.

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1986 Ed.] Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Asbestos) Special Regulations [CAP. 59 X 7 [Subsidiary] PART V STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 16. All loose asbestos shall, when not in use in an asbestos process, be kept in a closed receptacle which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom. 17. No loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall be-- (a) received at or despatched from any place except in a receptacle which is closed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom; (b) distributed within a place except in a receptacle of the type referred to in paragraph (a) or in a system of conveyance which is enclosed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom. 18. A receptacle of the type referred to in regulation 17(a) which contains loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall bear on its outside face in a conspicuous place a clear and bold notice in the following form---- "DANGER-ASBESTOS DO NOT INHALE DUST 危險——石棉切勿吸入石棉塵埃”。 19. A proprietor of the industrial undertaking who uses an asbestos process and fails to comply with regulation 16, 17 or 18 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $30,000. Storage. Distribution. Marking of receptacles. Offences in respect of storage, distribution and marking of receptacles. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS 20. No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any young person- (a) in an asbestos process; (b) in carrying out any cleaning in connexion with an asbestos process. 21. (1) No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any person in an asbestos process unless that person, within the 4 months immediately preceding the commencement of such employment, has undergone a radiographic examination of his chest and is certified upon examination by a registered medical practitioner to be fit to do such work. Employment of young persons. Medical examinations.

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1986 Ed.] Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Asbestos) Special Regulations [CAP. 59 X 7 [Subsidiary] PART V STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 16. All loose asbestos shall, when not in use in an asbestos process, be kept in a closed receptacle which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom. 17. No loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall be-- (a) received at or despatched from any place except in a receptacle which is closed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom; (b) distributed within a place except in a receptacle of the type referred to in paragraph (a) or in a system of conveyance which is enclosed in a manner which prevents the escape of asbestos dust therefrom. 18. A receptacle of the type referred to in regulation 17(a) which contains loose asbestos or asbestos waste shall bear on its outside face in a conspicuous place a clear and bold notice in the following form---- "DANGER-ASBESTOS DO NOT INHALE DUST 危險——石棉切勿吸入石棉塵埃”。 19. A proprietor of the industrial undertaking who uses an asbestos process and fails to comply with regulation 16, 17 or 18 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $30,000. Storage. Distribution. Marking of receptacles. Offences in respect of storage, distribution and marking of receptacles. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS 20. No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any young person- (a) in an asbestos process; (b) in carrying out any cleaning in connexion with an asbestos process. 21. (1) No proprietor of an industrial undertaking shall employ any person in an asbestos process unless that person, within the 4 months immediately preceding the commencement of such employment, has undergone a radiographic examination of his chest and is certified upon examination by a registered medical practi- tioner to be fit to do such work. Employment of young persons. Medical examinations.

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