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[接上页] (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 10 Form and place of notice A notice in respect of a dangerous substance is displayed in accordance with this regulation if (and only if)- (a) it is in English and Chinese; (b) it identifies the container or containers holding that substance; (c) it clearly and indelibly sets out the particulars prescribed by regulation 8; (d) it is in a conspicuous place near the dangerous substance; and (e) the size of any symbol required to be shown is not less than one-tenth of the area of the notice. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 11 Safety information, training and precautions A proprietor of a specified industrial undertaking shall, so far as is reasonably practicable,- (a) make available to every person employed in the undertaking who works with or is likely to come into contact with a dangerous substance to which these regulations apply adequate information about any conditions necessary to ensure that the substance will be safe and without risk to the health of persons employed in the undertaking; (b) ensure that every person employed in the undertaking who is or may be exposed to a dangerous substance to which these regulations apply- (i) is trained in and observes safety precautions relating to that substance; (ii) is instructed in the purpose, proper use and limitations of any protective clothing or equipment provided; and (iii) is instructed in the health hazards associated with exposure to that substance;(c) make arrangements, including arrangements for adequate supervision, to prevent a dangerous substance to which these regulations apply from causing bodily injury to any person employed in the undertaking. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 12 Protective clothing and equipment A proprietor of a specified industrial undertaking shall, so far as is reasonably practicable,- (a) provide every person employed in the undertaking who works with or is likely to come into contact with a dangerous substance to which these regulations apply with such protective clothing and equipment as are appropriate to prevent that substance causing bodily injury to that person; (b) ensure that such protective clothing and equipment are fully and properly used by every such person; (c) ensure that such protective clothing and equipment are maintained in good repair and are thoroughly cleansed after each occasion when they are used and, where any goggles, spectacles, face shield, respirator or mouth piece is provided under this regulation, that it is thoroughly cleansed and disinfected after each occasion when it is used; and (d) provide suitable storage facilities for such protective clothing and equipment. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 13 Safety precautions to be taken and use of protective clothing PART III DUTIES OF PERSONS EMPLOYED Every person employed in a specified industrial undertaking where there is any dangerous substance to which these regulations apply shall, so far as is reasonably practicable,- (a) follow the safety instructions given and the procedures set by the proprietor of the industrial undertaking regarding that substance; (b) observe the safety precautions stated on the label of the container holding that substance or on the notice displayed near that substance; (c) take such other precautions as are reasonable to prevent that substance from causing bodily injury to himself or others; (d) make full and proper use of the protective clothing and equipment (if any) provided by the proprietor of the industrial undertaking; and (e) leave the protective clothing and equipment (if any) when not in use in the storage place provided. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 14 Misuse of labels, notices, and protective clothing and equipment No person employed in a specified industrial undertaking shall misuse or interfere with any label, notice, or protective clothing or equipment provided by the proprietor of that undertaking in accordance with these regulations. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 15 Prohibition against eating, drinking and smoking No person employed in a specified industrial undertaking who works with or is likely to come into contact with a dangerous substance to which these regulations apply shall eat, drink or smoke in any room in which that substance is present. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 16 Offences by proprietors PART IV OFFENCES AND PENALTIES (1) The proprietor of an industrial undertaking in respect of which regulation 5 or 6 is contravened commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $50000. (2) A proprietor who contravenes regulation 11 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $50000. (3) A proprietor who contravenes regulation 12 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $50000. (Enacted 1988. L.N. 55 of 1994) Cap 59AB reg 17 Offences by persons employed Any person who contravenes regulation 13, 14 or 15 commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $10000. (Enacted 1988) Cap 59AB reg 18 Defences In any proceedings for an offence under regulation 16(1) in respect of an alleged contravention of regulation 5 or 6 it shall be a defence for any person to prove that- |