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[接上页] (a) a higher diploma or higher certificate in mechanical or electrical or marine engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a technical institute or such equivalent or higher qualifications as may be acceptable to the Secretary and not less than 1 year working experience in mechanical or electrical or marine engineering; (L.N. 645 of 1994) (b) not less than 10 years practical experience in mechanical, marine or electrical engineering; or (c) such other education, training, professional experience or skill relevant to the duties of a duty technician as may be acceptable to the Secretary. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 16 Duties of duty technician A person employed as a duty technician shall- (a) assist any person employed as an engineering superintendent in carrying out the duties of an engineering superintendent under these regulations; (b) ensure that the tramway is not operated for the carriage of passengers unless the duty technician can maintain communications with the operator; (c) ensure that the tramway is not operated for the carriage of passengers at an average speed exceeding 6 m/s and a speed at any point exceeding 6.24 m/s; and (d) carry out a daily visual examination, prior to the commencement of the operation of the tramway for the carriage of passengers, of such indications, controls and safety devices as the Director may reasonably require. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 17 Employment of operator PART V EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES OF OPERATOR (1) The company shall employ persons as operators for the purposes of this Part. (2) The company shall not employ any person as an operator unless the engineering superintendent is satisfied that that person has received sufficient training relevant to the duties of an operator as may be necessary to permit the safe operation of tramway. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 18 Duties of operator A person employed as an operator shall- (a) ensure that the tramway is not operated for the carriage of passengers unless the doors of the tramcar are securely closed; (b) monitor and observe the readings of the instruments of control of the tramcar when the tramway is operated for the carriage of passengers; and (c) comply with any instructions issued under regulation 12. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 19 Tramway to be examined every year PART VI RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY The company shall at least once every 12 months cause the tramway to be examined and tested by a surveyor in accordance with regulation 4. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 20 Duty to report certain occurrences The company shall as soon as is practicable thereafter report to the Director the occurrence of any of the following- (a) the death of or injury to any person on the tramway; (b) the breakage of the hauling rope; (c) the failure of the main drive other than by reason of the failure of the main power supply; (d) the failure of any braking system; (e) any rescue operation required along the track; (f) any fire; (g) any landslide; (h) any wash-out; and (i) any other occurrence as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Director. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 21 Duty relating to number of passengers The company shall ensure that no tramcar contains more than 120 passengers. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 22 Duty not to operate tramway when passenger safety endangered The company shall ensure that the tramway is not operated for the carriage of passengers in any circumstances when it has been notified by the engineering superintendent that, in his opinion, such operation would endanger or be likely to endanger the safety of any passenger travelling or being upon the tramway. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 23 Assistance to be provided by company in relation to duties of engineering superintendent, duty technician and operator The company in relation to the duties under these regulations of any person employed as an engineering superintendent, duty technician or operator shall provide all such assistance, equipment, facilities and information as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of such duties and shall ensure that the duties of a duty technician and of an operator are carried out under the general supervision of an engineering superintendent. (Enacted 1989) Cap 265A reg 24 Company to keep operation manual and maintenance manual (1) The company shall keep- (a) an operation manual prepared by the designer or manufacturer of the tramway describing the function and operation of the components of the tramway and instructions for the safe running of the tramway; and (b) a maintenance manual prepared by the designer or manufacturer describing the recommended maintenance procedures for the tramway, including types of lubricants required and the frequency of application, definitions and measurements to determine excessive wear, the recommended frequency of servicing of specific components and the periodic inspections to be carried out.(2) Where the designer or manufacturer of the tramway amends the operation manual or maintenance manual prepared by him, the company shall notify the Director of such amendment as soon as reasonably possible after the company receives the amendment from the designer or manufacturer. |