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[接上页] (a) unless the winch is so constructed that the brake is applied when the control lever, handle or switch is not held in the operating position; or (b) if the winch is fitted with a pawl and ratchet gear on which the pawl has to be disengaged, before the platform or cage can be lowered. Cap 59I reg 34 Safe working load and marking of hoists (1) The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall- (L.N. 258 of 2003) (a) cause the safe working load applicable to the hoist to be clearly and legibly marked on its platform or cage; and (b) ensure that it is not used to carry any load greater than that safe working load, except that for the purpose of carrying out a test under regulation 35 the safe working load may be exceeded by such amount as a competent examiner carrying out the test may authorize.(2) In addition to paragraph (1), every such contractor shall ensure that- (a) (Repealed L.N. 552 of 1995) (b) the hoist has marked or affixed to its platform or cage a clear and legible notice stating that the carriage of persons is prohibited. (L.N. 552 of 1995) Cap 59I reg 35 Test and examination of hoists (1) The contractor responsible for any hoist which is manufactured or substantially altered or substantially repaired after the commencement of these regulations and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used unless, since the date of its manufacture or of the alteration or repair, as the case may be- (L.N. 258 of 2003) (a) it has been tested and thoroughly examined by a competent examiner; and (b) there has been obtained from him in respect of the test and examination a certificate in the approved form, which includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is in a safe working condition.(2) (Repealed L.N. 552 of 1995) (3) The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used, whether for carrying goods, or otherwise, unless, during the preceding 6 months- (L.N. 258 of 2003) (a) it has been thoroughly examined by a competent examiner; and (b) there has been obtained from him a report in the approved form which includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is in a safe working condition:Provided that a hoist may be used without obtaining a report under this paragraph if within the preceding 6 months there has been obtained under paragraph (1) a certificate which includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is in a safe working condition. (L.N. 552 of 1995) (4) A report under this regulation of a test or examination and the results thereof, signed by the person making or responsible for the carrying out of the test or examination, shall be- (a) made in the approved form and contain the prescribed particulars; and (b) delivered forthwith to the contractors concerned. (L.N. 258 of 2003)(5) The person making the report of any examination required by paragraph (3) shall, within 28 days of the completion of the examination, send to the Commissioner a copy of the report in every case where the examination shows that the hoist cannot continue to be used with safety unless certain repairs are carried out immediately or within a specified time. (L.N. 552 of 1995) (L.N. 285 of 1993) Cap 59I reg 36 Carrying of persons prohibited PART V CARRYING OF PERSONS AND SECURING OF LOADS ON HOISTS The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used for carrying persons at any time. (L.N. 552 of 1995; L.N. 258 of 2003) Cap 59I reg 37 (Repealed L.N. 285 of 1993) (Repealed L.N. 285 of 1993) Cap 59I reg 38 Loads to be safely secured (1) The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall, before it is used, ensure that every part of any load to be raised or lowered by the hoist is- (L.N. 258 of 2003) (a) securely suspended or supported when being raised or lowered; and (b) adequately secured so as to prevent danger arising to persons or property as a result of the slipping or displacement of any part of the load.(2) Where, by reason of the nature or position of the operation the load is liable, while being moved on a hoist or on lifting gear, to come into contact with any object so that the object may become displaced, the contractors shall take all reasonable steps as will ensure that no person lawfully on or near the construction sites where the hoist or gear is being used is endangered by the displacement of the object. (71 of 1989 s. 13) (3) Where, in connexion with the hoist, or lifting gear a receptacle is used for raising or lowering stone, bricks, tiles, slates, or other objects, the contractors shall cause the receptacle to be enclosed, or to be constructed or designed so as to prevent the accidental fall of any of such objects. |