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(Cap 311 section 43(1)) [1 May 1996] L.N. 166 of 1996 (L.N. 128 of 1996) Cap 311P s 1 (Omitted as spent) PART I PRELIMINARY (Omitted as spent) (Enacted 1996) Cap 311P s 2 Interpretation In this Regulation, unless the context otherwise requires- "any register" (任何注册纪录册) means any register kept and maintained by the Authority under section 51 of the Ordinance; "mutual recognition agreement" (相互承认协议) means any agreement whereby the parties thereto have agreed to provide for the mutual recognition of testing laboratories which are accredited under the laboratory accreditation system administered by such parties; "qualified professional" (具资格专业人士) means- (a) a person whose name is on the register of registered architects established and maintained under the Architects Registration Ordinance (Cap 408); (b) a person whose name is on the register of registered professional engineers established and maintained under the Engineers Registration Ordinance (Cap 409) and is within a recognized discipline; or (c) a person whose name is on the register of registered professional surveyors established and maintained under the Surveyors Registration Ordinance (Cap 417) and is within a recognized division;"recognized" (承认) means recognized by the Authority for the purposes of this Regulation. (Enacted 1996) Cap 311P s 3 Registered asbestos consultants PART II QUALIFICATIONS The Authority shall not register a natural person as a registered asbestos consultant unless the Authority is satisfied that the person- (a) (i) (A) has a recognized bachelor degree in science, engineering, architecture, building or building surveying or other recognized qualification; and (B) has had not less than 12 months recognized working experience in asbestos abatement and management work since obtaining a qualification referred to in sub-subparagraph (A); (ii) is an authorized person within the meaning of the Buildings Ordinance (Cap 123) or a public officer certified in writing by his head of department as having a qualification and experience which is equally acceptable; or (iii) is a qualified professional; and(b) has completed a recognized course of training in asbestos investigation, management planning and project design, or recognized equivalent training. (Enacted 1996) Cap 311P s 4 Registered asbestos contractors The Authority shall not register a natural person, company or other body corporate as a registered asbestos contractor unless the Authority is satisfied that the natural person, company or body corporate- (a) has at least one registered asbestos supervisor under his or its employment at any one time; (b) possesses high efficiency particulate air filtered appliances, personal protective gear and other tools and equipment in such number and type and with such specifications as to be able to perform effectively asbestos abatement work in a negative gauge pressure environment; (c) possesses such managerial and technical skills as to be able to support effective maintenance of equipment and facilities and provision of materials necessary for execution of asbestos management plans, asbestos abatement plans or works involving the use and handling of asbestos containing material on site; and (d) provides continued and professional in-house training to workers for maintenance of a high standard of work. (Enacted 1996) Cap 311P s 5 Registered asbestos laboratories The Authority shall not register a laboratory as a registered asbestos laboratory unless the laboratory is accredited for the relevant asbestos tests by the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) managed by the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology on behalf of the Government or by a scheme with which HOKLAS has a mutual recognition agreement. (Enacted 1996. L.N. 190 of 2000) Cap 311P s 6 Registered asbestos supervisors The Authority shall not register a natural person as a registered asbestos supervisor unless the Authority is satisfied that he- (a) has a recognized academic qualification; (b) has had not less than 12 months recognized working experience in asbestos abatement work; and (c) has completed a recognized course of training comprising lectures and practical sessions in the nature and use of asbestos, legislation and codes of practice relating to asbestos, personal protection, abatement methods and the use and maintenance of equipment relating to asbestos. (Enacted 1996) Cap 311P s 7 Application for registration (1) The information given in an application for registration as an asbestos consultant, asbestos contractor, asbestos laboratory or asbestos supervisor shall include the following particulars, supported by copies of documentary proof- (a) identity, business and company registration certificates; (b) academic and professional qualifications; (c) training and experience in asbestos abatement work; and (d) in the case of an application for registration as- (i) a registered asbestos consultant or registered asbestos laboratory, disclosure of any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any person who is, or who has made an application for registration as, a registered asbestos contractor or registered asbestos supervisor; |