FACTORIES

THE FACTORIES ACT

RULES
(under section 5 (7))

The Factories Appeal Rules, 1950 L.N. 68/54

REGULATIONS
(under section 12)

The Factories Regulations. 1961 L.N. 176161

The Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction L.N. 214/68

(Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations. 1968 314169

The Docks (Safety. Health and Welfare) Regulations. 1968 L.N. 215168
315169

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THE FACTORIES ACT

RULES
(under section 5 (7))

(Made by the Factories Appeal Board, with the approval of the L,N.68,50
Governor, on the 17th day of August, 1970)

1. These Rules may be cited as the Factories Appeal Rules, 1950.

2.--41) The chairman of the Factories Appeal Board shall preside
over all meetings of the Board at which he is present, and in the
absence of the chairman, one of the members of the Board present
shall preside.
(2) The chairman or the member presiding at any meeting of the
Board shall have an original vote and, in the event of an equality
of votes, an additional or casting vote.

3. No member of the Board shall sit to hear an appeal in respect

of any factory in which he has personal interest.
4.-(1) The members of the Board may inspect at any time any
premises in respect of which an appeal has been made.
(2) Any person who obstructs or impedes any member of the
Board on any such inspection shall be guilty of an offence and on
summary conviction thereof before a Resident Magistrate shall be
liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty dollars and in default of payment
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
5. The Board shall have the power to summon any person to give
evidence at the hearing of any appeal; the sending by registered post
of any summons or notice to the last known address of the person
summoned shall be sufficient service on such person.
6.-(1) Every appeal against a decision of the Chief Factory Inspector
shall be commenced by notice of appeal addressed to the secretary
of the Board. Such notice shall be lodged with the secretary of the
Board at the Ministry of Labour and Employment-
(a) in an appeal from the refusal of the Chief Factory Inspector-

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(i) to register an existing factory under section 8 of the

Act;
(ii) to register a new factory under section 10 of the
Act; or
(iii) to renew registration of a factory under section 11
of the Act.
within fourteen days from the date of such refusal; and
(b) in an appeal from the refusal of the Chief Factory Inspector
to grant a permit for the erection of a new factory or a new
building appurtenant to a factory or from any condition
attached to the grant of such pennit, under section 9 of the
Act, within thirty days from the receipt of such notice.
For the purposes of this paragraph a notice shall be deemed
to be received not later than the third day succeeding the
day when it was posted.
The date of lodgement of such notice of appeal as aforesaid shall
be deemed to be the date of appeal.

(2) Every notice of appeal shall i n c l u d e

(a) the name and address of the appellant;
(b) the name and address of the factory to which the appeal
relates:
(c) particulars of the decision of the Chief Factory Inspector
against which appeal is being made;
(d) the grounds of appeal;
(e) a list of relevant correspondence or documents; and
(f) the name and address of any witness whom the appellant
wishes to have summoned to give evidence at the hearing
of the appeal.
(3) On every appeal to the Board the appellant shall deposit
with the Accountant-General the sum of two dollars and the receipt
therefor shall accompany the notice of appeal. The amount paid
by the appellant under this rule shall be refunded if the appeal
is allowed or if the Board so directs.

7.-41) Upon receipt of a notice of appeal the secretary of the Board

shall forthwith issue to the appellant an acknowledgment stating the
date of receipt of such notice.
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(2) A notice giving the date, time and place fixed for the hearing
of the appeal, signed by the secretary of the Board shall be issued
to the Chief Factory Inspector, to the appellant and to each witness.
(3) Any person who having been duly summoned to appear at
the hearing of any appeal and who has been paid or tendered his
expenses in accordance with rule 10 fails to appear without reasonable
excuse shall be guilty of an offence and on summary conviction thereof
before a Resident Magistrate shall be liable to a fine not exceeding
twenty dollars and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding thirty days.
(4) In addition to the deposit required under rule 6(3) the Board
may, in its discretion, require any appellant to deposit with the
Accountant-General, prior to the date fixed for the hearing of an
appeal such sum as the Board may direct as security for the payment
of any costs that may be awarded against the appellant. The receipt
for the payment of such deposit shall be forwarded to the secretary
of the Board at least three clear days before the date set for the
hearing.

8. The Board may refuse to hear any appeal which does not comply
with any of the provisions of these Rules.

9. The Board shall have power to award such costs, to be paid

by such party, as the Board may think fit.

10. Travelling and subsistence expenses to witnesses shall be paid

at the rates specified in the Schedule to the Witnesses Expenses Act.

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THE FACTORIES ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 12)

THE FACTORIES
REGULATIONS,
1%1
(Made by the Minister on the 1st day of September, 1961) L.N. 176/61

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Factories Regulations,

1961.
2. In these Regulations-
"air receiver" means--
(a) any vessel (other than a pipe or coil, or an accessory,
fitting or part of a compressor) for containing compressed
air and connected with an air compressing plant; or
(b) any fixed vessel for containing compressed air or com-
pressed exhaust gases and used for the purpose of starting
an internal combustion engine; or
(c) any fixed or portable vessel (not being part of a spraying
pistol) used for the purpose of spraying by means of
compressed air, any paint, varnish, lacquer or similar
material; or
(6) any vessel in which oil is stored and from which it is
forced by compressed air;
"chain, rope and lifting tackle" means such gear used for the
purpose of raising or lowering persons, goods or materials;
"competent person" means-
(a) in relation to the examination of any crane or steam
boiler in a factory, a person qualified by training and
practical experience to undertake examinations and tests
of such crane or steam boiler and to report on the
condition thereof but does not include the owner, manager
or person having control of such factory or any person
employed by such owner, manager or person having
control of such factory other than as an independent
contractor;
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(b) in relation to the examination of any other machinery

or gear in a factory, a person qualified by training and
practical experience to undertake examinations and tests
of such machinery or gear and to report on the condition
thereof but does not include the owner of such factory;
"hoist or lift" means a lifting machine or appliance with a platform
or cage, the direction of movement of which is restricted by
a guide or guides;
"lifting machine" means a crane, crab, winch, teagle, pulley block,
gin wheel, transporter or runway;
"lifting tackle" means chain slings, rope slings, rings, hooks,
shackles and swivels;
"maximum permissible working pressure" means, in the case of
a new steam boiler, that specified by the manufacturer of the
boiler or by a boiler inspecting company or association, and
in the case of an existing steam boiler, that specified in
the report of the last examination under regulation 38;
"prime mover" means every engine, motor or other appliance
which provides mechanical energy derived from steam, water,
wind, electricity, the combustion of fuel or other source;
"steam boiler" means any closed vessel in which for any purpose
steam is generated under pressure greater than atmospheric
pressure and includes any economizer used to heat water
being fed to any such vessel and any superheater used for
heating steam;
"steam container" means any vessel (other than a steam pipe or
coil) constructed with a permanent outlet into the atmosphere
or into a space where the pressure does not exceed atmospheric
pressure, and through which steam is passed at atmospheric
pressure or at approximately that pressure for the purpose
of heating, boiling, drying, evaporating or other similar
purpose;
"steam receiver" means any vessel or apparatus (other than a
steam boiler, steam container, a steam pipe or coil, or a part
of a prime mover) used for containing steam under pressure
greater than atmospheric pressure;
"transmission machinery" means every shaft, wheel, drum, pulley.
system of fast and loose pulleys, coupling, clutch, driving belt
or other device by which the motion of a prime mover is
transmitted to or received by any machine or appliance;
"woman" means a female person above the age of fifteen years.
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3.-(1) Every dangerous part of any machinery shall be securely

fenced unless it is in such a position or of such construction as to be
as safe to every worker as it would be if securely fenced.
In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
provision, the following sub-paragraphs shall apply to every factory-
(0) every flywheel directly connected to any prime mover and
every moving part of any prime mover except such prime
movers as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) shall be securely
fenced, whether the flywheel or prime mover is situated in
an engine house or not;
(b) every part of electric generators, motors and rotary converters,
and every flywheel directly connected thereto, shall be securely
fenced, unless it is in such a position or of such construction
as to be as safe to every worker as it would be if securely
fenced;
(c) efficient devices or appliances shall be provided and main-
tained in every room or place where work is carried on by
which the power can promptly be cut off from the transmission
machinery in that room or place;
(d) no driving belt when not in use shall be allowed to rest or
ride upon a revolving shaft which forms part of the trans-
mission machinery;
(e) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliances
shall be provided, maintained and used to move driving belts
to and from fast and loose pulleys;
Cf) projecting set-screws, bolts or keys on any revolving shaft,
spindle, wheel or pinion shall be securely fenced, cut off or
counter-sunk;
(g) all transmission machinery which runs at a height of less
than 64- feet from a floor or place to which persons have
access shall be securely fenced;
(h) a11 vertical and inclined belts passing through floors or plat-
forms shall be fenced to a height of at least 64 feet;
(i) every part, under which persons walk or are likely to pass,
of heavy overhead belts, ropes or chains, shall be securely
fenced;
@ all materials or articles projecting from revolving machines or
parts thereof shall be securely fenced;
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(k) no traversing part of any self-acting machine or any material

carried thereon or any material or article projecting from any
reciprocating machine shall be allowed to traverse over any
free space within a distance of 18 inches from any fixed or
rigid structure or object not being part of the machine;
(I) all fencing or other safeguards provided in pursuance of these
Regulations shall be of substantial construction, and constantly
maintained and kept in position while the parts required to
be fenced or safeguarded are in motion or use, except when
any such parts are necessarily exposed for examination or
for any lubrication or adjustment shown by such examination
to be immediately necessary :
Provided that any such examination, lubrication or adjust-
ment shall be carried out only by persons specially appointed
by the manager, and such persons shall not be allowed to
wear loose-fitting clothing or headgear.
(2) No person shall sell, let on hire, or as agent of the seller
or hirer cause or procure to be sold or let on hire, for use in a factory
in the Island any machine intended to be driven by mechanical power
which does not comply with the requirement of sub-paragraphs (a), (b)
and ( f ) of paragraph (I), or which is not provided with the appliances
specified in sub-paragraph (e) of that paragraph.
(3) Where the Chief Factory Inspector is satisfied that there
is available and suitable for use in connection with machinery of any
class, any type or description of safety device which-
(a) prevents the exposure of a dangerous part of machinery whilst
in motion: or
(b) stops a machine forthwith in case of danger,
he may direct that the type or description of device shall be provided
for use in connection with such class of machinery as he may specify
in such directions, and such device shall be provided:
Provided that, in any proceedings in respect of a contravention
of this paragraph it shall be a sufficient defence to prove that a device
at least as equally effective was being used in connection with the
machinery in respect of which the contravention occurred.
(4) Every fixed vessel, structure, sump or pit of which the edge
is less than three feet six inches above the adjoining ground or platform
shall, if it contains any scalding, corrosive or poisonous liquid, either
be securely covered or be securely fenced to at least that height, or
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where by reason of the nature of the work neither secure covering

nor secure fencing to that height is practicable, all practicable steps
shall be taken by covering, fencing or other means to prevent any
person from falling into the vessel, structure, sump or pit.
(5) The Chief Factory Inspector may exempt from the require-
ments of paragraph (4) any class of vessel, structure, sump or pit in
any case where he is satisfied that the requirements are unnecessary
or inappropriate.

4 4 1 ) Every electric motor shall be controlled by an efficient switch

or switches for starting and stopping, so placed as to be easily operated
by the person in charge of the motor and machinery connected thereto.
(2) In every place in which any machine is being driven by an
electric motor there shall be means at hand for switching off the motor
or for stopping the machine.

5.-(1) Every flexible cable for portable electrical apparatus shall

be connected to the electrical system by a properly constructed con-
nector.
(2) The metal work of all portable electrical apparatus shall be
eaciently earthed; and any flexible metallic covering of the conductors
shall be itself efficiently earthed and shall not be the only earth
connection for the metal of the apparatus. The lamp-holder of a
portable lamp shall be efficiently earthed and shall not be in metallic
contact with the guard or other metal work.
(3) Portable apparatus and its flexible supply cable shall be
controlled by efficient device suitably located and capable of cutting
off the power.

6. So far as is practicable all electrical conductors shall be enclosed

and any switchboard having bare electrical conductors normally so
exposed that they may be touched shall be suitably fenced or enclosed.

7. All electrical apparatus of a switchboard requiring handling shall

so far as practicable be so placed or arranged as to be operated from
the working platform of the switchboard, and all measuring and
indicating instruments connected therewith shall be so placed as to
be observed from the working platform.

8. At the working platform of every switchboard and in every switch-

board passageway if there are bare electrical conductors exposed or
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arranged to be exposed when live so that they may be touched, there

shall be a clear and unobstructed passage of adequate and safe width
and height with a firm and even floor. Adequate and safe means of
access shall be provided for every switchboard passageway.

9. Where necessary, proper and effective precautions shall be taken

either by earthing or by other suitable means to prevent any metal
other than a conductor from becoming electrically charged.

10. Proper and effective precautions shall be taken to prevent any

conductor or equipment from being accidentally or inadvertently
electrically charged when persons are working thereon.
In particular, all switches controlling such conductor or apparatus
shall be opened and locked out and the key kept by the person in
charge of the work until it is completed. Where it is impracticable
to lock out a switch, other effective means of preventing danger shall
be provided.

11. Portable insulating stands, screens, boots, gloves or other suitable

means of insulation shall be provided and used when necessary and
shall be periodically examined.

12. All electrical conductors and apparatus exposed to the weather,

moisture, corrosion, inflammable surroundings or explosive atmosphere,
or used in any process or for any special purpose shall be so constructed
or protected as to prevent danger to life or limb from shock, bum, or
injury to workers, or from fire; and such special precautions shall be
taken in the use of such conductors or apparatus as may be necessary
in view of such exposure or use.
In particular all electrical equipment installed in a location where
the atmosphere is likely to become inflammable or explosive shall be
of flame-proof or explosive-proof construction.

13. All conductors including earth continuity conductors between

the main switch-gear and the consuming apparatus shall be protected
against mechanical damage and shall be so placed as not to cause
obstruction. Flexible conduit when used shall not exceed 6 feet in
length.

14. In every factory in which electrical energy is generated or trans-

formed or is used for any purpose other than lighting, an adequate
number of posters giving instructions for the treatment of persons
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suffering from electric shock shall be conspicuously exhibited in loca-

tions where such instructions can be easily read by persons employed
in the factory.

15. A boy under sixteen years of age or a woman shall not be

allowed to clean any dangerous part of any machinery while the machine
is in motion by the aid of mechanical power.

16. No person shall be allowed to operate any dangerous machine

unless-
(a) he is competent to do so or is directly under the supervision
of a person competent to operate such machine; and
(b) he has been fully instructed as to the dangers attendant upon
the operation of such machine and the precautions to be
taken.

17. All floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways and other parts
of every factory shall be of sound construction and properly maintained.

18. Every ladder shall be soundly constructed and properly main-

tained, and so far as practicable be securely fixed, when in use, so
that it can move neither from its top nor from its bottom points of
rest.

19. Where necessary to prevent danger, substantial handrails shall

be provided and maintained at all stairways.

20. All openings in floors shall be securely fenced, except in so far

as the nature of the work renders such fencing impracticable.

21. Effective means shall be provided to prevent articles from falling

from elevated walkways, platforms and mezzanine floors.

22.-(1) Safe means of access shall be provided and maintained to

every place in which any person has at any time to work.
(2) Where any person is required to work at any place from
which it is possible to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches to
the floor or on to any object over which the person is, effective measures
shall be taken to prevent any person falling to the floor or on to any
object over which the person is working.
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23. The doors of every factory and, where practicable, the doors
of every room therein in which more than ten persons are employed
shall, except in the case of sliding doors, be so constructed or altered
as to open outwards.

24. At least two separate means of escape in case of fire shall be

provided on each floor of every factory and such other means of escape
in case of fire shall be provided as may reasonably be required by
the Chief Factory Inspector in each case.

25. In every factory in which an outbreak of fire is likely to cause

injury to any person working therein suitable and sufficient fire
extinguishing equipment shall be provided.

26. While any person is within a factory, for the purpose of employ-
ment or meals, the doors of the factory and of any room therein in
which the person is, shall not be locked or fastened in such a manner
that they cannot be easily and immediately opened from the inside.

27.-(1) Every window, door or other exit affording means of escape

in case of fire or giving access thereto other than the means of exit
in ordinary use, shall be distinctively and conspicuously marked by
a notice printed in red letters of an adequate size.
(2) Where in any factory more than twenty persons are employed
in the same building. or explosive or highly inflammable materials are
stored or used in any building in which persons are employed, effective
provision shall be made for giving warning clear and audible through-
out the building in case of fire.

28. Every cold storage room in every factory shall be provided with
an efficient means of giving clear and audible warning outside such
room and such means shall be capable of being operated from the
inside of the cold storage room.

29. Effective steps shall be taken to ensure that all the persons
employed in a factory are familiar with the means of escape in case
of fire and with the routine to be followed in case of fire.

30.-(1) Where any work has to be done inside any chamber, tank
or other confined space in which dangerous fumes or gases are liable
to be present-
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(a) the confined space shall be provided with adequate means

of egress; and
(b) no person shall enter the confined space for any purpose unless
the following requirements are complied with-
(i) all practicable steps shall be taken to remove any
fumes or gases which may be present and, unless it
has been ascertained by a suitable test that the space
is free from dangerous fumes or gases, the person
entering shall wear a belt to which there is securely
attached a rope of which the free end is held by a
person outside; or
(ii) the person entering shall wear a suitable breathing
apparatus.
(2) No tank, pipe or vessel which contains or has contained
any explosive or inflammable substance shall be subjected to any
welding, brazing or soldering operation, or to any other operation
which involves the application of heat, until such substance and any
fumes or gases arising therefrom have been removed or rendered
non-explosive or non-inflammable.

31.-(1) Every steam boiler whether separate or one of a range, shall

have attached to it-
(a) a suitable safety valve, which shall be so adjusted as to
prevent the boiler being worked at a pressure greater than
the maximum permissible working pressure;
(b) a suitable stop valve, connecting the boiler to the steam pipe;
(c) a correct steam pressure gauge calibrated in pounds per
square inch which shall be easily visible to the boiler attendant
and have marked upon the dial in distinctive colour the
maximum permissible working pressure; and
(6) an adequately protected water gauge to show the water level
in the boiler:
Provided that sub-paragraph (b) shall not apply with respect to
economizers, and sub-paragraphs (c) and (6)shall not apply with respect
to either economizers or superheaters.
(2) The dial of the steam pressure gauge shall be calibrated
to not less than one and one-half times the maximum permissible
working pressure.
(3) The steam pressure gauge shall be connected to the boiler
by means of a syphon or equivalent device of sufEcient capacity to
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keep the gauge tube filled with water and such syphon or other device
shall be so arranged that the gauge cannot be shut off from the
boiler except by a cock or valve placed near the gauge.

32. No person shall enter or be in any steam boiler which is one

of a range of two or more steam boilers unless-
(a) all inlets through which steam or hot water might otherwise
enter the boiler from any other part of the range are dis-
connected from that part; or
(b) all valves or taps controlling such entry are closed and securely
locked, and, where the boiler has a blow-off pipe in common
with one or more other boilers or delivering into a common
blow-off vessel or sump, the blow-off valve or tap on each
such boiler is so constructed that it can only be opened by
a key which cannot be removed until the valve or tap is
closed and is the only key in use for that set of blow-off
valves or tap.

33. No steam boiler whether or not it has been previously used

shall be taken into use in any factory for the first time in that factory,
until it has been examined and reported on, by a competent person.
Form A. A report of the result of such examination shall be in the Form A
~ i n t
in the First Schedule, be signed by the person making the examination
and be available for inspection at the factory.

34. A lever-valve, fitted to a steam boiler shall not be deemed

a suitable safety valve unless the weight is secured on the lever in
the correct position.

35. Every steam boiler shall be provided with means for attaching
a test pressure gauge.

36. Every steam boiler shall be provided with a suitable fusible

plug or an efficient low-water alarm device:
Provided that this regulation and regulation 35 shall not apply with
respect to either economizers or superheaters.

37. Every part of every steam boiler shall be of good construction,

sound material, adequate strength and free from patent defect. All
fittings and attachments shall be properly maintained.
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38.-(1) Every steam boiler and all its fittings and attachments shall
be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least once in every
period of twelve months, and also after extensive repairs.
(2) A full and accurate report of the result of every such
examination shall be made in the Form A in the First Schedule by
the person making the examination, and such person shall, within
twenty-eight days after the completion of the examination, send a
copy of the said report to the Chief Factory Inspector.
(3) The report referred to in paragraph (2) shall be kept at
the factory for inspection.

39. Every steam receiver not so constructed as to withstand with

safety the maximum permissible working pressure of the boiler or
the maximum pressure which can be contained in the pipe connecting
the receiver with any other source of supply, shall be fitted with-
(i) a suitable reducing valve or other suitable automatic
appliance to prevent the safe working pressure from
being exceeded;
(ii) a suitable safety valve;
(iii) a correct steam pressure gauge; and
(iv) a suitable stop valve.
40. Every steam receiver and its fittings shall be properly main-
tained and shall be thoroughly examined by a competent person, SO
far as the construction of the receiver permits, at least once in every
period of twelve months. A record of such examination, in the Form farm^.
B in the First Schedule, shall be kept available for inspection at the Ehule.
factory.

41. Every steam container shall be so maintained as to secure that

the outlet is at all times kept open and free from obstruction.

42. Every air receiver shall-

(a) have marked upon it so as to be plainly visible the safe
working pressure in pounds per square inch;
(b) in the case of a receiver connected with an air compressing
plant either be so constructed as to withstand with safety
the maximum pressure which can be obtained in the com-
pression, or be fitted with a suitable reducing valve or other
suitable appliance to prevent the safe working pressure of the
receiver being exceeded;
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(c) be fitted with a suitable safety valve so adjusted as to permit

the air to escape as soon as the safe working pressure is
exceeded;
(d) be fitted with a correct pressure gauge indicating the pressure
in the receiver in pounds per square inch;
(e) be fitted with a suitable appliance for draining the receiver; and
( f ) be provided with a suitable manhole, handhole, or other means
which will allow the interior to be thoroughly cleaned.

43. Every air receiver and its fittings shall be of sound construction
and properly maintained and shall be thoroughly cleaned and examined
by a competent person at least once in every period of twelve months:
Provided that in the case of a receiver of solid drawn construction
and so construced that the internal surface cannot be thoroughly
examined a suitable hydraulic test of the receiver shall be camed out
in lieu of internal examination. A record of such test and examina-
tion shall be kept available at the factory and shall be in the Form B
in the First Schedule..

44. Regulations 42 and 43 shall apply, as far as practicable, to any

vessel containing gases at pressures higher than atmospheric without
a constant outlet to open air (not being a portable vessel filled by
suppliers and delivered to a factory) as if such vessel were an air
receiver.

45. The Chief Factory Inspector may, on such conditions as he

may think fit, by certificate exempt from any of the provisions of these
Regulations any class or type of steam boiler, steam receiver, steam
container or air receiver to which he is satisfied that such provisions
cannot reasonably be applied.

46. No chain, rope or lifting tackle shall be used unless it is of good

construction, sound material, adequate strength and free from patent
defect.

47. All chains, ropes and lifting tackle in use shall be thoroughly
examined by a competent person at least once in every period of six
months, and a record of each examination shall be kept available for
inspection at the factory.

48. All parts of every lifting machine shall be of sound construction

and free from patent defect.
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49. All lifting machines shall be thoroughly examined by a com-

petent person at least once in every period of twelve months and
a register in the Form C in the First Schedule kept of such examina- First
F O ~ C .
tions. Schedule.

50. There shall be plainly marked on every lifting machine the safe
working load or loads thereof, except that in the case of a jib crane,
so constructed that the safe working load may be varied by the raising
or lowering of the jib, there shall be attached thereto either an auto-
matic indicator of safe working loads or a table indicating the safe
working loads at corresponding inclinations of the jib or corresponding
radii of the load.

51. No lifting machine shall be loaded beyond the safe working load.

52. No lifting machine shall be taken into use in any factory for
the first time in the factory unless it has been tested and examined
by a competent person and a certificate of such test and examination
specifying the safe working load or loads of the machine and signed
by the person making the test and examination has been obtained
and is kept available for inspection.

53. Every crane operated wholly or partially by a prime mover

shall be equipped with a gong or other effective audible signalling
device automatic or otherwise, installed within easy reach of the
operator for warning persons who may be endangered by any move-
ment of the crane or load.

54. Every hoist or lift shall be securely fenced and in particular-

(a) every hoist or lift shall be of good mechanical construction,
sound material and adequate strength, and be properly main-
tained;
(b) every hoist or lift shall be examined by a competent person
at least once in every period of six months and records of
such examinations shall be kept available at the factory;
(c) every hoistway or liftway shall be effectively protected by
a substantial enclosure fitted with gates, beiig such an
enclosure as to prevent, when the gates are shut, any person
from falling down the way or coming in contact with any
moving part of the hoist or lift:
Provided that if it is shown to the satisfaction of the Chief Factory
Inspector that it would be unreasonable in the special circumstances
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of the case to enforce any requirement of this regulation, he may direct

that such requirement shall not apply.

55.-(1) No hoist or lift shall be used for carrying persons unless

it is provided with a cage, which is-
(a) so constructed as to prevent, when the cage gate or gates are
shut, any person carried from falling out or from being trapped
between any part of the cage and any fixed structure or
other moving part of the hoist or lift or from being struck
by articles or materials falling down the hoistway; and
(b) fitted on each side from which access is provided to a landing
place with a gate with efficient interlocking or other device
to secure that the gate cannot be opened except when the
cage is at a landing place, and that the cage cannot be moved
away from any such place until the gate is closed.
(2) Every gate in the hoistway or liftway enclosure of a hoist
or lift used for carrying persons shall be fitted with efficient interlocking
or other devices to secure that the gate cannot be opened except
when the cage is at the landing place, and that the cage cannot be
moved away from the landing place until the gate is closed.
(3) In connection with every hoist or lift used for carrying
persons there shall be provided suitable efficient automatic devices
which will ensure that the cage comes to rest at a point above the
lowest point to which the cage can travel.

56. In the case of a hoist or lift used for carrying persons the
maximum number of persons to be carried at any one time shall be
plainly marked thereon, and a greater number of persons shall not be
carried.

57. In all places to which these Regulations apply a person shall

be appointed to exercise supervision of the works, machinery and
plant, for the purpose of ensuring safety. It shall be the duty of the
person so appointed to see that all safeguards and other safety appli-
ances are maintained in proper order and position and to investigate
accidents. Nothing in this regulation shall relieve the owner, manager
or person having control of the factory of his duties under these
Regulations.

58.-(1) Where the Chief Factory Inspector is not satisfied as to

the competency of the person employed to make any examination under
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the foregoing regulations or as to the thoroughness of the examination

he may require a further examination to be carried out by a competent
person nominated by him and the necessary facilities for such examina-
tion shall be provided.
(2) If as a result of such re-examination it appears that the
report of the first examination was inadequate or incorrect in any
particular, the cost of the re-examination shall be recoverable at the
suit of the Attorney-General from the owner, manager or person
having control of the factory summarily as a civil debt.

PARTI11
Health and Welfare
59.-(1) Every factory shall be kept in a clean state, and free from
effluvia arising from any drain or sanitary convenience, and without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision-
(a) suitable covered receptacles shall be provided in the factory
for the disposal of dirt and refuse;
(b) accumulations of dirt and refuse shall be removed daily from
the floors and benches of workrooms, and from the staircases
and passages;
(c) the floor of every workroom shall be cleaned at least once
in every week by washing or if it is effective and suitable,
by sweeping or other method;
(4 all inside walls and partitions, and all ceilings or tops of
rooms, and all walls, sides and tops of passages and staircases
shall-
(i) where they have a smooth impervious surface, at least
once in every period of twelve months be thoroughly
cleansed;
(ii) where they are painted or varnished, be repainted or
revarnished at least once in every period of seven
years, and at least once in every period of twelve
months be thoroughly cleansed;
(iii) in other cases be kept white washed or colour washed,
and the white washing or colour washing shall be
repeated at least once in every period of twelve months :
Provided that where it appears to the Chief Factory Inspector that
any of the requirements of sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) are by reason of
special circumstances inappropriate in any factory he may, if he thinks
fit-
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(a) direct in writing that such of those requirements as he may

specify shall not apply; and
(b) substitute therefor such other requirements as he may consider
necessary.
(2) A record shall be kept of the dates of washing, white
washing or colour washing, painting or varnishing of the factory.

60. A factory shall not, while work is carried on, be so overcrowded

as to cause risk or injury to the health of the persons employed therein
and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions-
(a) a factory shall be deemed to be overcrowded, as aforesaid, if
the number of persons employed at a time in any workroom
is such that the amount of cubic space allowed for every
person employed in the room is less than 400 cubic feet;
(b) in calculating, for the purpose of this provision, the amount
of cubic space in any room, no space more than 14 feet from
the floor shall be taken into account and, where a room
contains a gallery, the gallery shall be treated for the purposes
of this provision as if it were partitioned off from the
remainder of the room and formed a separate room.

61. Effective and suitable provisions shall be made for securing

and maintaining by the circulation of fresh air in each workroom the
adequate ventilation of the room and for rendering harmless, as far
as practicable, all fumes, dust and other impurities that may be
injurious to health generated in the course of any process or work
carried out in the factory.

62. Effective provision shall be made for securing and maintaining

sufficient and suitable lighting. whether natural or artificial, in every
part of a factory in which persons are working or passing.

63.-41) The general illumination over those interior parts of a

factory where persons are regularly employed shall be not less than
six foot-candles measured in the horizontal plane at a level of three
feet above the floor.
(2) The illumination over all other interior parts of the factory
over which persons employed pass shall when and where a person
is passing be not less than two foot-candles measured at floor level.
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(3) The standards specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be

without prejudice to the provision of any additional illumination
required to render the lighting sufficient and suitable for the nature
of the work.

64.-41) Effective provision shall be made for securing and maintain-

ing a reasonable temperature in each workroom, but no method shall
be employed which results in the escape into the air of any workroom
of any fume of such a character and to such extent as to be likely
to be injurious or offensive to persons employed therein.
(2) Where humidity is artificially produced or regulated at
any factory or part of any factory in which persons are employed, the
Chief Factory Inspector shall approve the humidity which shall be
maintained therein and the owner, manager or occupier of such factory
shall keep therein such instruments and records as may be necessary
to show the humidity being maintained.

65. Where any process is carried on which renders the floor liable
to be wet to such an extent that the wet is capable of being removed
by drainage, effective means shall be provided and maintained for
draining off the wet. All drainage and effluents shall be disposed of
in a sanitary manner. In a sewered area such drainage and effluents
shall be discharged to sewers in compliance with any safeguard required
by the sewerage authority. All such arrangements shall be sanitary
and shall not create a nuisance.

66. Sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences for the persons

employed in the factory shall be provided, maintained and kept clean
and the following requirements shall have effect-
(a) in cases where females are employed there shall be at least
one suitable sanitary convenience for every 25 females;
(b) in cases where males are employed there shall be at least
one suitable sanitary convenience (not being a convenience
suitable merely as a urinal) for every 25 males;
(c) in the case of factories where the number of males employed
exceed 100 and sufficient urinal accommodation is also pro-
vided, it shall be sufficient if there is one such convenience
as aforesaid for every 25 males up to the first 100, and one
for every 50 thereafter;
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(6) in calculating the number of conveniences, any number of

persons less than 25 or 50, as the case may be, shall be
reckoned as 25 or 50;
(e) in cases where persons of both sexes are employed the sanitary
conveniences for each sex shall be separate and suitably
placed;
every sanitary convenience shall be sufficiently ventilated and
no sanitary convenience shall communicate-
(i) with any workroom; or
(ii) with any enclosed space which also communicates with
any workroom, unless such space is adequately
ventilated.

67.-(1) An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be

provided at points conveniently accessible to all persons employed in
the factory. The source of supply shall, where the Chief Factory
Inspector so requires, be approved in writing by a Medical Officer
(Health).
(2) A supply of drinking water which is not laid on shall be
contained in suitable vessels, and shall be renewed at least daily, and
all practicable steps shall be taken to preserve the water and vessels
from contamination.
68. There shall be provided and maintained for the use of persons
employed adequate and suitable facilities for washing, which shall
be separate for each sex and shall include basins, soap and clean
towels. The Chief Factory Inspector, may, if he thinks fit, owing
to the difficulty of obtaining an adequate supply of water or in such
other special circumstances, modify this requirement in respect of any
factory.
69. In every factory in which women are employed in an industrial
process, a suitable restroom shall be provided, which shall be equipped
with adequate and suitable facilities for resting and shall be placed
under the charge of a responsible person and properly maintained.
70. There shall be provided and maintained for the use of employed
persons adequate and suitable facilities for changing of clothing and
for accommodating clothing not worn during working hours. Separate
accommodation shall be provided for persons of each sex and shall,
when so required by the Chief Factory Inspector, include adequate
shower bath facilities.
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71. There shall be provided and maintained for the use of employees
a suitable and adequate lunch-room, which shall be furnished with-
(a) sufficient tables and chairs or other suitable seating accom-
modation;
( 6 ) adequate means, including hot water, for the washing of dishes.
The Chief Factory Inspector may, if he thinks fit, in any special
circumstances, modify this requirement in respect of any factory.

72.-(1) In every factory the following requirements shall have

there shall be provided and maintained so as to be readily

accessible an appropriate number of first-aid boxes or cup-
boards containing the equipment specified in the Second second
Schedule.
Schedule and nothing except appliances or requisites of first-aid
shall be kept in such boxes or cupboards;
every first-aid box or cupboard shall be placed under the
charge of a responsible person who shall be available to
render first-aid treatment whenever work is being carried on
in the factory and where thirty or more persons are at work
at any one time, the person in charge of the first-aid box
shall be a person trained in first-aid treatment including
competency to administer artificial respiration;
in every factory in which electrical energy is generated or
transformed at least one person who has been trained to
administer artificial respiration shall be present in the factory
when work is carried on;
the appropriate number of first-aid boxes or cupboards for
the purposes of this regulation shall be determined as
follows-
(i) one box or cupboard if the number of employees does
not exceed one hundred;
(ii) if the number of employees exceeds one hundred an
additional box or cupboard shall be provided for each
one hundred employees or any part of that number
in excess of the first one hundred employees;
(iii) the largest number of persons employed at the factory
at any one time shall be regarded as the number of
persons employed at that factory.
(2) If a first-aid room is provided at the factory and such
arrangements are made as to ensure the immediate treatment there of
all injuries occurring in the factory, the Chief Factory Inspector may
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exempt the factory from the requirements of paragraph (1) to such

extent and subject to such conditions as he may specify in writing.

73.-(1) Where any persons employed in a factory have in the course

of their employment reasonable opportunities for sitting without
detriment to their work, there shall be provided and maintained for
their use suitable facilities for sitting sufficient to enable them to take
advantage of those opportunities.
(2) Where a substantial proportion of any work can properly
be done sitting-
(a) there shall be provided and maintained for any person
employed in that work a seat of a design, construction and
dimensions suitable for him and the work, together with
a foot-rest on which he can readily and comfortably support
his feet if he cannot do so without a foot-rest; and
(b) the arrangements shall be such that the seat is adequately
and properly supported while in use for the purpose for
which it is provided.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, the dimensions of a
seat which is adjustable shall be taken to be its dimensions as for
the time being adjusted.

74.-(1) In every factory in which, in connection with any process

carried on, there is given off any dust or fume or other impurity of
such a character and to such extent as to be likely to be injurious or
offensive to the persons employed, or any substantial quantity of dust
of any kind, all practicable measures shall be taken to protect the
persons employed against inhalation of the dust or fume or other
impurity and to prevent its accumulating in any workroom. In parti-
cular, suitable goggles or other means of protecting the eyes, and
suitable respirators shall be provided for the use of the persons
employed, and where the nature of the process makes it practicable,
exhaust appliances shall be provided and maintained as near as possible
to the point of origin of the dust or fume or other impurity, so as to
prevent it from entering the air of any workroom.
(2) Where any process carried on in a factory gives rise to
any harmful dust or fumes, no person shall be permitted to keep
or partake of food or drink or to smoke in the workroom in which
such process is carried on.
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(3) Where steam is discharged in any workroom in which

workers are employed, steps shall be taken by means of fans or other
effective means to dissipate the steam.
(4) No stationary internal combustion engine shall be used
unless provision is made for conducting the exhaust gases from the
engine into the open air.

75. In the case of the following processes, suitable goggles or effective

screens shall be provided to protect the eyes of the persons employed
in the processes-
(a) dry grinding of metalsor articles of metals;
(b) turning (external or internal) of non-ferrous metals, or of cast
iron, or of articles of such metals or such iron, where the
work is done dry. other than precision turning where the
use of goggles or a screen would seriously interfere with
the work, or turning by means of hand tools;
(c) welding or cutting of metals by means of an electrical oxy-
acetylene or similar process;
(4 the following processes when carried on by means of hand
tools or other portable tools-
(i) fettling of metal castings involving the removal of
metal;
(ii) cutting out or cutting off (not including drilling or
punching back) of cold rivets or bolts;
(iii) chipping or scaling of boilers or ship plates;
(iv) breaking or dressing of stone, concrete or slag.

76. There shall be provided and maintained in good condition-

(a) suitable waterproof boots or dry platforms or mats for the
use of all persons employed in processes which would other-
wise necessitate their working or standing on wet surfaces;
(6) suitable protective clothing including overalls, aprons, gloves,
gauntlets, face shields and boots for the use of persons required
to handle acids or other corrosive substances in the course
of their work;
(c) suitable warm clothing, including head covering and footwear,
for the use of persons employed in rooms having a temperature
below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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77. Where it appears to the Chief Factory Inspector that in any

factory-
(a) cases of illness have occurred which he has reason to believe
may be due to the nature of a process or other conditions
of work; or
(b) by reason of any process or in the substances used in any
process, there may be risk of injury to the health of persons
employed in that process,
he may notify the Chief Medical Officer who shall thereupon appoint
a Medical Officer to investigate and report. The Medical Officer
appointed under this regulation shall have the like powers as an
Inspector under section 18 of the Act.

PARTIV
Duties
78. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, manager
or other person having the management or control of any factory
to comply with the provisions contained in Parts I1 and III of these
Regulations with the exception of regulation 77.

79. No person employed in any factory shall-

(a) wilfully interfere with or misuse any means, appliance or
other thing provided in pursuance of these Regulations for
securing the safety of the workers employed therein, and
where any means or appliance for securing safety is provided
for the use of any such person under these Regulations, he
shall use the means or appliances;
(b) wilfully and without reasonable cause do anything likely to
endanger himself or others;
(c) wilfully interfere with or misuse any means, appliance, con-
venience or other thing provided in pursuance of these
Regulations for securing the health and welfare of the persons
employed in the factory, and where any means or appliance
is provided for the use of any such person, he shall use such
means or appliance.

Fofms and Fees

80.-(1) The fees to be paid for the registration and renewal of
registration of any factory shall be determined by the number of
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employees in that factory, in accordance with the scale set out in the Third
Schedule.
Third Schedule.
(2) The fees to be paid for the registration or renewal of
registration of a factory shall be paid-
(a) in full at the time of application, for registration or renewal
of registration (as the case may be) of such factory; or
(b) in three equal annual payments, the first at the time of applica-
tion for registration or renewal of registration (as the case
may be) of such factory and the second and third before
the end of the first and second periods of twelve months
thereafter respectively :
Provided that if the second instalment is not paid before
the end of the first period of twelve months specified in
this sub-paragraph the whole amount of the unpaid fee for
the registration or renewal of registration of such factory
shall thereupon become payable.

81. The Forms of Certificate of Registration and Re-registration F O U ~

Schedule.
shall be as set out in the Fourth Schedule.

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FIRST SCHEDULE

FORMA (Regulations 33 and 38)

Report on Examination and Test of Steam Boiler
1. Name of Factory ..............................................................................
2. Address ............................................................................................
3. Name of Owner ..............................................................................
4. Name of Manager ...........................................................................
5. Description or distinctive number of boiler, and type ...........................
6. Age ................................................
7. The history should be briefly stated or reference made to record in
earlier reports ....................................................................................
8. Date of hydraulic test and pressure applied ..........................................
9. Quality and source of feed water ......................................................
10. Boiler-
(a) Was the boiler scaled, prepared, and (so
far as its construction permits) made acces-
sible, sufficiently for thorough examination
and for such tests as may be necessary
in order to complete the thorough examina-
tion? .................................
(b) What parts of seams, drums or headers
are covered by brick work? .................................
(c) Date of last exposure of such parts for
the purpose of examination. ..................................
(d) What parts (if any) other than parts
covered by brick work and mentioned
above were inaccessible? ..................................
(e) What examination and tests were made?..................................
(f) Condition-
State any defects materially affecting the 1 External ......................
permissible working pressure. ( Internal .......................
11. Mountings-
(a) Are there proper mountings, including
safety valve, water gauge and steam
gauge? .................................
(b) Are all mountings properly maintained and
in good working order? ..................................
(c) Are the water gauges protected? ..................................
(4 Is there a low water alarm device or
fusible plug fitted? Which? .................................
12. Permissible working pressure for the ensuing 12
months (subject to any conditions stated in
paragraphs 13 and 14) calculated from dimensions
and from the thickness and other data ascertained
by the present examination, due allowance being
made for conditions of working if unusual or
exceptionally severe. .................................
13. Repairs (if any) required, and period within
which they should be executed. .................................
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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

14. Other observations.. ...........................................................................

I CERTIFY THAT on .........................

......................I thoroughly
examined the boiler above described, that the above is a true report of the
result, and that I am not the owner of the boiler nor am I employed
by the owner in any capacity other than as an independent contracter.
Signature. .........................................
Qualification.. ....................................
Address.. ...........................................
Date.. ...............................................

FORM B (Regulations 40,43, 44)

Report on Examination and Test of Steam Receiver and Air Receiver
1. Name of Factory .............................................................................
2. Address ...........................................................................................
3. Name of Owner ..............................................................................
4. Name of Manager ...........................................................................
5. Description or distinguishing number or mark
(if any) of air receiver or steam receiver. .................................
6. Nature of Examination .................................
7. Hydraulic pressure applied ..................................
8. Condition-
State any defects materiaI1y affecting the 1 External .....................
permissible working pressure Internal ......................
9. Mountings-
(a) Are there proper mountings including
safety valves and pressure gauge? ..................................
(b) Are all mountings properly maintained
and in good working order7 ..................................
(c) Is the permissible working pressure marked
on the receiver7 .................................
10. Permissible working pressure for the ensuing 12
months ..................................
I CERTIFY THAT on ....................................... I thoroughly examined
the ..........................................
above described and that the above is a
(steam receiver or air receiver)
true report of the result.
Signature.. .........................................
Qualification.. ...................................
Address.. ...........................................
Date.. .............................................
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FORM C (Regulation 49)
Report on Examination and Test of Lifting Machine
I. Name of Factory ..............................................................................
2. Address ...........................................................................................
3. Name of Owner ..............................................................................
4. Name of Manager ...........................................................................
5. Distinguishing number or mark (if any) and
description sufficient to identify the crane or other
lifting machine .................................
6. Date of examination made under regulation 49
and by whom it was carried out ..................................
7. Particulars of any defect found on examination
and affecting the safe working load, and of the
steps taken to remedy such defect ..................................
8. The safe working load for the ensuing 12 months
I CENTFY THAT on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .thoroughly
.I examined
the .......................................... above described and that the above is a
(crane or other lifting machine)
true report of the result.
*(Further certificate in case of crane only).
I FURTHER CERTIFY that I am not the owner of the crane nor am I
employed by the owner in any capacity other than as an independent
contractor.
Signature. ..........................................
Qualification.. ....................................
Address.. ...........................................
Date. ................................................
Delete if not applicable.

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 72)

12 packets absorbent gauze (sterilized)
12 packets cotton wool (sterilized)
6 muslin bandages 2" x 5 yds.
6 muslin bandages 1" x 5 yds.
2 triangular bandages
I spool adhesive tape 1" x 5 yds.
1 box safety pins
1 pair scissors
1 pair dressing forceps
1 bottle (6 oz.) Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia
1 bottle (4 oz.) antiseptic
I bottle (8 oz.) iodine
6 tubes bum ointment
4 splints 2+" x 15+"
1 tourniquet
4 rolls splint padding
1 kidney tray
1 thermometer
1 bottle Rectified Spirits (6 oz.)
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THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 80)

Fees to be paid for Registration or Renewal of Registration of a Factory
Number of Employees Amount of Fees
10 and under ... ... ... ... 5 3.00
11 to 30 ... ... ... ... S 7.50

101 to 200 ... ... ... ... S 45.00

201 to 400 ... ... ... ... $ 60.00
401 to 600 ... ... ... ... S 90.00
601 to 800 ... ... ... ... 5120.00
over 800 ... ... ... ... f 150.00

FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 81)

FORMA
Certificate o f Registration
It is hereby certified that the factory known as .......................................
............................................
.and owned by.. ...........................................
at.. ......................................................................
has been registered under
the Factories Act. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Dated this ...........................day of ...........................19......
Chief Factory Inspector

FORMB
Certificate o f Re-Registration
It is hereby certified that the factory known as ....................................
and owned by ..........................................
................................................
at ..................................................................
has been re-registered under
the Factories Act. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the .....................
day of ..........................................19......
day of ........................... 19......
Dated this.. ... .....................
Chief Factory Inspector

INDEX TO THE FAC~ORIES

REGULATIONS,1961
Subjects Regulations
-
PARTI -Preliminary ... ... ... ... 1-2
PART11 -
Safe@ ... ... ... ... 3-59
PARTI11 - Health and Welfare ... ... ... 59-77
PARTIV - Duties ... ... ... ... 78-79
PARTV - Forms and Fees ... ... ... ... 80
R ~ s SCHEDULE-
r
Form A-Report on examination and test of steam boiler 33,38
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THIRD SCHEDULE. contd .

INDEXTO THE FACTORIES 1961. contd .
REGULATIONS.
Subjects Regulations
.
Form B-Report on examination and test of steam
receiver and air receiver ... ...
Form C-Report on examination and test of lifting
machine ... ... ... ...
SECONDS C H E D ~ E -
First Aid Equipment ... ... ... ...
THIRDSCHEDULE-
Fees to be paid for registration or renewal of registration
of a factory ... ... ...
FOURTHSCHEDULE-
Form A.-C ertificate of Registration ... ...
Form B - Certificate of Re-Registration ...
ACCESSTO WORK PLACE... ... ... ...
A C C I D E N T S - I ~ V ~ Sof~ ~by~ ~Safety
~ ~ O ~Supervisor ...
AIR RECEIVER(See Receiver-Air) ... ... ...

BOILERS-Steam
Chipping and scaling of-protection required ...
Construction and maintenance of ... ...
Examination and Report on ... ...
Exemption from provision of ~egulations ...
Fittings of ... ... ... ...
Safety requirements ... ... ...
BOYSUNDER SIXTEENYEARSOF AGE
Restriction re Dangerous Machinery ... ...
BREATHING APPARATUS-
Provision of in certain circumstances ... ...
CElLlNGS.~leanh'Ig. painting and washing of ... ...
CERTIFICATE^-
Examination of Lifting Machines ... ...
Examination of Steam Boilers ...
Registration and Re-Registration of ~ i c t o r y...
CHAIN-Lifting
Construction of ... ... ... ...
Examination and Record of ... ... ...

C ~ ~ A N ~ ~ e - w a s hori nPainting
g of Factory and Record thereof
CLOTHING
Facilities for Changing ... ... ... ...
Persons examining. lubricating or adjusting machinery in
motion ... ... ... ... ...
COLDSTORAGEROOM: Warning Device to be installed therein
CONCRE~-Protection when breaking or dressing ... ...
CONTAINER-Steam
Maintenance of ... ...
Exemption from prckions df ~egulaiions ... ...
Fittings of ... ... ... ... ...
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THlRD SCHEDULE. contd .

INDEXTO THE FACTORIES
REGULATIONS. 1961. conid .
Subjects Regulations

CRANES
(See Lifting Machine)
DANce~ousFUMES
Precautions necessary where work has to be done in
chamber. tank or other confined spaces ... ...
Application of heat to tank or vessel ... ... ...
DANGEROUS MACHINERY
Boy or woman not allowed to clean while in motion ...
Examination. cleaning. lubrication. adjustment of. clothing
of attendant ... ... ... ... ...
Fencing and other precautions ... ... ...
Operators to be instructed re dangers and precautionary
measures ... ... ...
DANGEROUS PROCESSES
Precautions re ... ... ...
DEFINITIONS
Air Receiver ...
Chain. Rope and cfting $&le ...
Competent Person ... ...
Hoist or Lift ... ... ...
Lifting Machine ... ...
Lifting Tackle ...
Maximum ~ermissibieworking Pressure
Prime Mover ... ... ...
Steam Boiler ... ... ...
Steam Container ... ...
Steam Receiver ... ...
Transmission Machinery ...
Woman ... ... ...
DOORS
Except sliding doors. to open outwards
To be easily opened from inside ...
DRAINAGEAND PERFUMES-D~SPOS~ of ...
DUST-Protection Against ... ...
Dun= AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner. Manager or other person having control of factory
Employees ... ... ... ... ...
ECONOMIZERS ... ... ... ... ...
ELECTRICAL A ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r n s - ( P o r t a b l e ) ... ... ...
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND APPARATUS-... ... ...
ELECTRICAL GENERATORS. MOTORS.ROTARY. CONVERTERS.
ETC-
Fencing of ... ... ... ... ...
E~ecrruc MOTORS-Control of ... ... ... ...
E ~ e c r r u cSWITCHBOARDS ... ... ... ...
EMPLOYEES-Duties and Responsibilities ... ... ...
ENGINE^-Fencing of ... ... ... ... ...
EXAMINATION. RE-EXAMINATION AND TESTINGOF EQUIPMENT ...
EXIT ... ... ... ... ... ...
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1961. conrd .
INDEXTO THE FACTORIES REGULATIONS.
Subjects Regulations
-
EXPLOSIVE OR INFLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE
Warning Device to be provided for buildings containing 27(2)
Prohibition of application of heat to vessels containing 3q2)
EYES-Protection of ... ... ... ... ... 75
FACTORY
Access to ... ... ... ... 22
Cleaning. paintihg and washing of ... ... ... 59
Lighting of ... ... ... ... ... 62
Ventilation of ... ... ... ... ... 61
FEES. REGISTI~TION ... ... ... ... ... 80 and 3rd
Schedule
FENCINGOF MACHINERY... ... ... ... ... 3
FIRE
Escape ... ... ... ... ... 24
Exits ... ... ... ... 26.27(11
~xtinguishi&gequipmint ... ... ... ... 25
Warning ... ... ... ... 27(2). 28
Workers to be familiar with means of escape and routine
to be followed ... ... ... ... ... 29
FIRST AID
Equipment of Box or Cupboard. number of boxes.
appointment and training of person in charge ... 72
FLOORS
Construction and Maintenance of ... ... ... 17
Cleaning of ... ... ... ... ... 59
Draining of ... ... ... ... ... 65
Openings in-to be fenced where practicable ... ... 20
F~ywme~-Fencing of ... ... ... ... 3(a)
FUMES AND GASES-protective requirements ... ... 30. 74
G A ~ o ~ A ~ s ~ o n s t r u c and
t i o nMaintenance of ... ... 17
GEAR. S T R I K I N G - P ~ O ~ ~ofS ~ O ...
~S ... ... ... 3(e)
GOGGLB-Provision of ... ... ... ... 740. 75
GRINDING-Dry ... ... ... ... ... 75
HANDRAILS-to be provided where necessary ... ... 19
HOISTOR L I ~
Construction. fencing. fittings. maintenance. examination
and record of ... ... ... ... ... 54.55.58
ILLNESS (due to process or conditions of work)
Notification to Chief Medical O5cer ... ... ... 77
Investigation and report by Medical Officer ... ... 77
L A D D E R S - C ~ ~ S ~ Kand
U C ~Maintenance
~OII of ... ... 18

LIFTINGMACHINE
Construction of ... ... ... ... ... 48
Examination, testing and record of ... ... ... 49.52
Safe Working Load ... ... ... ... 50
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Subjects Regulations

LIFTINGTACKLE
Construction of ... ... ... ... ...
Examination of ... ... ... ... ...

LUNCHROOM-Provision of ... ... ... ...

MACHINES(See Dangerous Machinery and Fencing of Machinery)
MANAGER OR PERSONHAVING CONTROLOF FACTORY
Duties and Responsibilities ...
... ... ...
METALS
Cutting, Dry Grinding, Fettling and Turning of ...
OPENINGSIN FLOORS-to be fenced where practicable ...
Ovmc~ow~mci-How determined ... ... ...
OWR OF FACTORY-Duties and Responsibilities ... ...
P~ss~~t??-Construction
and Maintenance of ... ...

Construction, maintenance, examination and record of

Fittings ... ... ... ...
Exemptions from provisions of Regulations ...
RECEIVER-STEAM
Construction, Fittings and Maintenance ...
Examination and record of ... ... ...
Exemption from provisions of Regulations ...
RECORDS
Examination of Air Receiver ... ...
Examination of Steam Receiver
Examination of Chains, Ropes and Lifting Tackle
Examination of Cranes and Lifting Machines
Examination of Hoist or Lift
Washing, Lime washing, Painting, v&shing;'ktc.
of ...
AND RE-REGISTRATION-C~T~~~~C~~~
REGISTRATION
REST ROOM-With suitable facilities
Provision of ... ... ... ...
ROPE-Lifting
Construction ... ... ... ...
Examination ... ... ... ...
ROPE-Transmission
Fencing of ... ... ... ...
ROOMS
Cleaning and washing of ...
SAFETYAPPLIANCES
Interference with or misuse of ... ...
Maintenance of ... ... ... ...
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REGULATIONS.
Subjects Regulations
SANITARY
CONVENIENCES
Number of. situation and ventilation of ... ... 66
SCREENS-for protection of eyes ... ... ... ... 75
SHAFT-Revolving
Fencing of ... ... ... ... ... 3 0

STAIRSAND STAIRWAYS
Construction and Maintenance ... ... ... 18
Handrails ... ... ... ... ... 19
Cleaning of ... ... ... ... ... 59(d)
STEAMBOILERS(See Boiler-Steam)
STEAMCONTAINER
(See Container-Steam)
STEAMRECEIVER(See Receiver-S team)
STEPS.< onstruction and Maintenance of ... ... ... 6
STONE-Breaking or Dressing of ... ... ... ... 75(iv)
STRIKINGGEAR ... ... ... ... ... 3(e)

TRANSMISSIONMACHINERY
Fencing. examination. lubrication or adjustment ... 3(g)
URINALS ... ... ... ... ... ... 66(c)
VENTILATION ... ... ... ... ... 61. 660
WALLS
Cleaning and Washing of ... ... ... ... 59
W ~ s ~ ~ ~ o F a c i l iftmi e s ... ... ... ... 68

c t i o n for ...
W ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o p r o t erequired ... ... ... 75
WOMEN
Provision of changing and rest rooms. sanitary con-
veniences and washing facilities ... ... ... 66.68. 69 & 70
Restriction re dangerous machinery ... ... ... 15

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THE FACTORIES ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 12)
THEBUILDINGOPERATIONS
AND WORKSOF ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION
AND WELFARE)
(SAFETY,HEALTH REGULATIONS,
1968
(Made by the Minister on the 27th day of May, 1968) L.N.214168
[Ist October, 1968.1 <%d \14169
PARTI-Preliminary
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Building Operations and Short title.
Works of Engineering Construction (Safety. Health and Welfare)
Regulations. 1968.
2.-(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- ,,-
"approved" means approved for the time being by certificate "on.
of the Chief Factory Inspector;
"building operation" means the construction, structural alteration,
repair or maintenance of a building (including re-pointing.
redecoration and external cleaning of the structure), the
demolition of a building and the preparation for, and laying
the foundation of, an intended building, but does not include
any operation which is a work of engineering construction
within the meaning of this regulation;
"competent person" means a person having such practical and
theoretical knowledge and actual experience of the plant or
equipment which he has to examine or inspect, as the case
may be, as will enable him to detect defects or weaknesses
which it is the purpose of the examination to discover and
to assess their importance in relation to the strength and
function of the particular plant or equipment, as the case may
be:
Provided that for the purpose of the examination of any
crane or hoist, the term "competent person" does not include
the owner or user of the crane or hoist or any person em-
ployed by the owner or user except as an independent wn-
tractor;
"contractor" means a contractor or an employer of workmen who
is undertaking any of the operations or works to which these
Regulations apply;
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"hoist" means a lifting machine, whether worked by mechanical

power or not, with a carriage, platform or cage, the movement
of which is restricted by a guide or guides;
"ladder" does not include a folding step-ladder;
"lifting appliance" means a crab, winch, pulley block or gin wheel
used for raising or lowering, and a hoist, crane, sheer legs,
excavator, drag-line, piling frame, aerial cableway, aerial rope-
way or overhead runway;
"lifting gear" means a chain sling, rope sling, or similar gear, and
a ring, link, hook, plate clamp, shackle, swivel or eyebolt;
"mobile crane" means a crane capable of travelling under its own
power, but does not include a crane which travels on a line
of rails;
"plant or equipment" includes any plant, equipment, gear.
machinery, apparatus or appliance, or any part thereof;
"raising or lowering or as a means of suspension" where that
expression occurs in regulations 56, 57, 58, 62 and 63, means
raising or lowering or as a means of suspension either of
a load on a lifting appliance or lifting gear or of a scaffold
but does not include the use of a rope or chain solely as a
means of lashing or securing together two or more rigid
members of a scaffold to form a frame or as a means of
making a lapped joint or the use of a rope or chain solely
for the movement of a load in a horizontal direction;
"safe working load" means either the relevant safe working load
required to be specified in the latest certificate of test obtained
for the purposes of regulations 51, 56, 57 or 68 or, where
no such certificate is required, the relevant safe working load
required to be marked or re-exhibited on the lifting appliance,
. lifting gear, chain, rope or other article of plant or equipment
by regulations 52 and 56;
"scaffold" means any temporarily provided structure on or from
which persons perform work in connection with operations
- or works to which these Regulations apply, any temporarily
provided structure which enables persons to obtain access to
or which enables materials to be taken to any place at which
such work is performed, and includes any working platform.
gangway, run,ladder or step-ladder (other than an independent
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ladder or step-ladder which does not form part of such 3

structure) together with any guard-rail, toe-board or other
safeguards and all fixings, but does not include a lifting
appliance or a structure used merely to support such an
appliance or to support other plant or equipment;
"site" means any place where building operations or works of
engineering construction or both such operations and such
works are being carried on;
"sloping roof" has the meaning assigned to it by regulation 30;
"suspended scaffold" means a scaffold suspended by means of
ropes or chains and capable of being raised or lowered by
such means, but does not include a boatswain's chair or
similar appliance;
"trestle scaffold" includes a scaffold in which the supports for
the platform are any of the following which are self-supporting,
that is to say, split-heads, folding step-ladders, tripod or
movable contrivances similar to any of the foregoing;
"work of engineering construction" means the construction of any
railway line or siding otherwise than upon an existing railway,
the construction, structural alteration, repair, maintenance
(including re-pointing and re-painting) or demolition of any
dock, harbour, inland navigation works, tunnel, bridge, viaduct,
water-works, reservoir, pipe-line, aqueduct, sewer, sewage
works or gasholders, and, except where carried on in a factory
within the meaning of the Act, any steel or reinforced concrete
structure other than a building, any road, airfield, sea defence
works or river works and any other civil or structural engineer-
ing works of a similar nature to any of the foregoing works.
(2) For the purpose of these Regulations the number of persons
employed at any given time shall be determined by reference to the
number at work at that time.
3.--(I) Subject to the provisions of this regulation these Regulations Application.
shall apply to-
(a) building operations undertaken by way of trade or business, or
for the purpose of any industrial or commercial undertaking,
and to any line or siding which is used in connection therewith
and for the purposes thereof;
(b) works of engineering construction undertaken by way of trade
or business, or for the purpose of any industrial or commercial
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undertaking, and to any line or siding which is used in

connection therewith and for the purposes thereof.
(2) The Chief Factory Inspector may (subject to such conditions.
if any, as may be specified therein) by certificate in writing (which he
may at his discretion revoke at any time) exempt from all or any
of the requirements of these Regulations-
(a) any particular plant or equipment or any class or description
of plant or equipment; or
(b) any particular work or any class or description of work if he
is satisfied that the requirements in respect of which the
exemption is granted are not necessary for the protection of
persons employed or are not reasonably practicable.
(3) In the case of a hoist manufactured before the 1st day of
October, 1968, if it is not reasonably practicable to comply fully with
any requirement of regulations 64(2), 64(3), 66 and 70, it shall be
sufficient if the hoist has been brought as near as is reasonably practic-
able into conformity with that requirement and a certificate that this
has been done has been obtained from a competent person.

Application 4.-41) The provisions of the Factories Regulations, 1961, specified in

of certain
provlsoons paragraph (2) shall apply to the operations and works referred to in
of the
Factories paragraph (I) of regulation 3 as if-
Regulahions,
1961. (a) any place where such operations or works are carried on
were a factory; and
(b) the person undertaking any such operations or works were
the occupier of a factory.
(2) The provisions of the Factories Regulations, 1961, referred
to in paragraph (1) are-
(a) such provisions of Part I1 of those Regulations as relate to
the generation, transformation, distribution and use of electrical
energy and to steam boilers and air receivers;
(b) regulation 79 of those Regulations,
with such adaptations and modifications as may be necessary:
Provided that no such regulations shall operate so as to interfere
with the design of any works of engineering construction or with the
adoption in the execution of those works of any method prescribed
in the specification or in any signed plans issued, or written directions
given, by the consulting engineer or the engineer in charge, being a
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method which is not inconsistent with the safety of the works or of the
persons employed.

5.-(1) It shall be the duty of every contractor and every employer Obligations
under
of workmen, who is undertaking any of the operations or works to reguIations.
which these Regulations apply-
(a) to comply with such of the requirements of the following
regulations as affect him or any workman employed by him.
that is to say. regulations 6 to 18, 21, 25 to 27, 31. 33.
regulation 64(1) in so far as it relates to the protection of the
hoistway, regulations 69, 74 to 76. 78. 81. 82. 84, 85, 92(1).
93, 94(1) and (2). 95. 97, 98, 99. 101, 102(1) and 103 to 109.
and. in so far as they relate to the falling or slipping of
persons. regulations 19. 20, 22 to 24 and 28 to 30:
Provided that the requirements of the said regulations shall
be deemed not to affect any workman if and so long as his
presence in any place is not in the course of performing any
work on behalf of his employer or is not expressly or impliedly
authorized or permitted by his employer; and
(6) to comply with such of the requirements of the following
regulations as relate to any work, act or operation performed
or about to be performed by any such contractor or employer
of workmen, that is to say regulations 32, 71(1), (2), (3), (4) and
(5). 77. 79. 80, 87 to 89. 91, 92(2), 94(3). 96 and 1 1 1 and, in
so far as they relate to the falling of materials and articles,
regulations 19. 20, 22 to 24 and 28 to 30; and it shall be
the duty of every contractor and every employer of workmen
who erects or alters any scaffold to comply with such of the
requirements of these Regulations as relate to the erection
or alteration of scaffolds having regard to the purpose or
purposes for which the scaffold is designed at the time of
erection or alteration, and of every contractor and every
employer of workmen who erects, installs, works or uses any
other plant or equipment to which any of the provisions
of regulations 6 to 33 applies, or plant or equipment being
plant or equipment to which any of the provisions of regula-
tions 34 to 68, 70. 71(6). 83, 86. 90. 98 or 110 applies. to
erect, install, work or use any such plant or equipment in
a manner which complies with those provisions.
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(2) It shall be the duty of every person employed to comply

with the requirements of such of these Regulations as relate to the
performance of, or the refraining from, an act by him and to co-operate
in complying with these Regulations, and if he discovers any defect
in the scaffolding, plant or equipment to report such defect without
unreasonable delay to his employer or foreman, or to a person appointed
by the employer under regulation 72.
PART 11-Safety o f Working Places and Means o f Access and Egress
Provisions
of scaffolds.
6.-(1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these ReguIa-
etc. tions, where work cannot safely be done on or from the ground or
from part of a building or other permanent structure there shall be
provided, placed and kept in position for use and properly maintained
either scaffolds or, where appropriate, ladders or other means of support
all of which shall be sufficient and suitable for the purpose.
(2) There shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be suitable
and sufficient safe access to and egress from every place at which any
person has at any time to work.
Supervision
of work
7. No scaffold shall be erected or be substantially added to or
and inspec-
tion of
altered or be dismantled except under the immediate supervision of
material. a competent person and so far as possible by competent workmen
possessing adequate experience of such work. All material for any
scaffold shall be inspected by a competent person on each occasion
before being taken into use.
Conslruc-
tion and
8.-(1) Every scaffold and every part thereof shall be of good
material. construction, of suitable and sound material and of adequate strength
for the purpose for which it is used.
(2) Sufficient material shall be provided for and shall be used
in the construction of scaffolds.
(3) Timber used for scaffolds shall be of suitable quality, be
in good condition, and have the bark completely stripped off.
(4) Timber used for scaffolds, trestles, ladders and folding step-
ladders shall not be so painted or treated that defects cannot easily
be seen.
(5) Metal parts used for scaffolds shall be of suitable quality
and be in good condition and free from corrosion or other patent
defect likely to affect their strength materially.
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(6) All material and parts for scaffolds shall, when not in use, be
kept under good conditions and apart from any materials or parts
unsuitable for scaffolds.
9.-(1) Every scaffold shall be properly maintained, and every part Maintenance
of scaffolds:
shall be kept so fixed, secured or placed in position as to prevent partly
dismantled
so far as is practicable accidental displacement. scaffolds.

(2) No scaffold or part of a scaffold shall be partly dismantled

and remain in such a- condition that it is capable of being used unless
either-
(a) the scaffold continues to comply and would, if used, comply
with these Regulations; or
( b ) if the scaffold or part thereof would, if used, not comply
with these Regulations, a prominent warning notice indicating
that the scaffold or part thereof is not to be used is affixed
near any point at which the scaffold or part, as the case
may be, is liable to be approached for the purpose of use.
10.--(1) Standards or uprights of scaffolds shall- Standards or
uprights,
(a) where practicable, be either vertical or slightly inclined towards F,"dgsa"d
the building or other structure; and
( b ) be fixed sufficiently close together to secure the stability of
the scaffold having regard to all the circumstances.
(2) The foot or base of any standard or upright shall be placed
on an adequate base plate in a manner to prevent slipping or sinking,
or its displacement shall be prevented in some other sdlicient way.
(3) Ledgers shall be as nearly as possible horizontal and shall
be securely fastened to the standards or uprights by efficient means.
(4) Putlogs or other supports on which a platform rests shall
be securely fastened to the ledgers or to the standards or uprights.
Where one end of a putlog is supported by a wall that end shall extend
into or onto the wall sufficiently to provide a supporting surface of
sufficient area.
(5) The distance between two consecutive putlogs and other
supports on which a platform rests shall be fixed with due regard
to the anticipated load and the nature of the platform flooring. The
distance with single planking shall not normally exceed 3 feet 3 inches
with planks of 13 inches in thickness, 5 feet with planks 1* inches in
thickness, or 8 feet 6 inches with planks 2 inches in thickness.
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Support and 11.-(1) Every scaffold shall be securely supported or suspended

stability of
scaffolds. and shall where necessary be sufficiently and properly strutted or
braced to prevent collapse, and shall be rigidly connected with the
building or other structure unless the scaffold is so designed and
constructed as to ensure stability without such connection.
(2) Every structure and appliance used as a support for a
scaffold shall be of sound construction, have a firm footing or be
firmly supported, and shall where necessary be sufficiently and properly
strutted or braced to prevent collapse and to- ensure stability.
(3) Every scaffold which can be moved on wheels or skids
(not being a suspended scaffold) shall-
(a) be constructed with due regard to stability and, if necessary
for stability, be adequately weighted at the base;
(b) be used only on a firm and even surface not so sloping
as to involve risk of instability of the scaffold or any
load thereon;
(c) be adequately secured to prevent movement when any
person is working upon it or upon any ladder or other
plant or equipment, being a ladder, plant or equipment
which is supported by the scaffold; and
(6) be moved only by the application of force at or near
the base.
(4) Loose blocks, drain pipes, chimney pots or other unsuitable
material shall not be used for the construction or support of scaffolds
save that small blocks may, if they provide a firm support, be used
to support a platform not more than 2 feet above the ground or floor.
Cantilever.
jib and
12.-(1) No cantilever scaffold or jib scaffold shall be used unless
bracket
scaffolds.
it is adequately supported, fixed and anchored, has out-riggers of
adequate length and strength and is, where necessary, suficiently and
properly strutted or braced to ensure rigidity and stability.
(2) No bracket scaffold supported or held by dogs, spikes. or
sindar fixings liable to pull out of the stone-work, or other surface
in which they are gripped or fixed, shall be used.
Scaffolds, 13. No part of a building or other structure shall be used as support
supported for a scaffold, ladder, folding step-ladder or crawling ladder, unless
by building
or structure. the part of the building or other structure is of sound material and
sufficiently stable and of sufficient strength to afford safe support.
Gutters shall not be used as such supports unless they and their
fixings are suitable and are of adequate strength.
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14.-(1) Every suspended scaffold shall be provided with adequated:;;;;;f

and suitable chains or ropes and winches or other lifting appliances
or similar devices and shall be suspended from suitable out-riggers.
joists, runways, rail tracks or other equally safe anchorage.
(2) The out-riggers for a suspended scaffold shall be of adequate
length and strength and properly installed and supported and, subject
to paragraph (12) shall be installed horizontally and provided with
adequate stops at their outer ends. The out-riggers shall be properly
spaced having regard to the construction of the scaffold and of the
runway, joist or rail track on which the scaffold is carried.
(3) Where counterweights are used with out-riggers the counter-
weights shall be securely attached to the out-riggers and shall be
not less in weight than three times the weight which would counter-
balance the weight suspended from the out-rigger including the weight
of the runway, joist or rail track, the suspended scaffold and persons
and other load thereon.
(4) The points of suspension of every suspended scaffold shall
be an adequate horizontal distance from the face of the building or
other structure.
(5)'Every runway, joist and rail track supporting a suspended
scaffold shall be of suitable and sound material, adequate strength
for the purpose for which it is used and free from patent defect, shall be
provided with adequate stops at each end and shall be properly set
to the building or other structure, or where out-riggers are used, to
the out-riggers.
(6) The suspension ropes or chains of a suspended scaffold-
(a) shall be securely attached to the out-riggers or other supports
and to the platform framework or to any lifting appliance
or other device attached thereto, as the case may be; and
(b) shall be kept in tension.
(7) Where winches are used with suspended scaffolds the
suspension ropes shall be of such length that at the lowest position at
which the scaffold is intended to be used there are not less than two
turns of rope remaining on each winch drum and the length of each
rope shall be clearly marked on its winch.
(8) Every part of a suspended scaffold and all plant and equip-
ment used for the purposes thereof shall be of good construction,
suitable and sound material, of adequate strength for the purpose
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for which it is used and shall be properly maintained, and, where

constructed of metal, shall be free from corrosion and other patent
defects, being corrosion and defects likely materially to affect its
strength. Adequate arrangements shall be made to prevent undue
tipping, tilting or swinging of a suspended scaffold and to secure it to
prevent undue horizontal movement while it is being used as a working
platform.

(9) No rope other than a wire rope shall be used for the
raising, lowering and suspension of a suspended scaffold, except that
the raising, lowering and suspension may be carried out by means
of fibre ropes and pulley blocks in the case of work to which paragraph
(12) applies.
(10) The platform of every suspended scaffold shall-
(a) except to the extent necessary for drainage, be closely boarded.
planked or plated; and, subject to paragraph (12),
(b) be of adequate width to afford adequate working space at
every working point and shall, in any event.
(i) be at least 25 inches wide if used as a footing only
and not for the deposit of any material;
(ii) be at least 34 inches wide if used for the. deposit of
material; and
(iii) not be used for the support of any higher scaffold,
and shall be so arranged or secured that at each working position
the space between the face of the building or other structure and
the platform is as small as reasonably practicable; so, however, that
where workmen sit at the edge of the platform to work there may
be a space not exceeding 12 inches.
(11) If a suspended scaffold is carried on fibre ropes and
pulley blocks, the ropes shall be spaced not more than 10 feet 6 inches
apart.
(12) Where the work to be carried out from a suspended scaffold
is of such a light nature and the material required for the work is
such that a cradle or similar light-weight suspended scaffold can be
used with safety and where such suspended scaffold is used, the
following requirements of this requlation shall not apply, that is to
say-
(a) the requirement of paragraph (2) that the out-riggers shall
be installed horizontally and that stops shall be provided;
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( 6 ) the requirements of paragraph (10) ( b ) as to the width of the

platform.
The platform of a suspended scaffold to which this paragraph applies
shall be not less than 17 inches wide.

15.-(1) No boatswain's chair, cage, skip or similar plant or equip- ,";~m&'k,

ment shall be used unless- skips, etc.

(a) it is of good construction, sound material, adequate strength,

free from patent defect and properly maintained;
(b) the chains, ropes, lifting gear or other means of suspension
used therewith are securely attached to the out-riggers or
other supports and to the chair, cage, skip or similar plant
or equipment or to any lifting appliance or other device
attached thereto, as the case may be;
(c) suitable means are provided to prevent any occupant from
falling out;
(d) it is free of materials or articles liable to interfere with the
occupant's handhold or foothold or otherwise endanger him;
(e) suitable measures are taken to prevent s p i ~ i n gor tipping in
a manner dangerous to any occupant;
(0 in the case of any skip or other receptacle it is at least 3 feet
6 inches deep; and
(g) its installation has been, and its use is, supervised by a
competent person.
(2) No boatswain's chair, cage, skip or similar plant or equip-
ment shall be used as a working place in circumstances in which
a suspended scaffold could be used unless the work is of such short
duration as to make the use of the suspended scaffold unreasonable, or
the use of a suspended scaffold is not reasonably practicable.
16.-(1) All trestles and supports used for the construction of any ,
,,
trestle scaffold shall be of good construction, suitable and sound saBO1d".
material, adequate strength for the purposes for which they are used
and free from patent defect and shall be properly maintained.
(2) A trestle scaffold shall not be used-
(a) if the scaffold is so situated that a person would be liable
to fall from its working platform a distance of more than
12 feet; or
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(b) if constructed with more than one tier where folding supports
are used;
(c) unless each trestle rests on firm and level ground or floorings.
(3) No trestle scaffold shall be erected on a scaffold platform
unless-
(a) the width of the said platform is such as to leave sufficient
clear space for the transport of materials along the platform;
and
(b) the trestles or supports are firmly attached to the said platform
and adequately braced to prevent displacement.

Inspection 17. Subject to the provisions of this regulation, no scaffold (including

of scaflolds,
boatswain's any boatswain's chair, cage, skip or similar plant or equipment) and
chairs, etc.
no plant or equipment used for the purposes of any of the foregoing
shall be used unless-
(a) it has been inspected by a competent person within the
immediately preceding 7 days;
(b) it has been inspected by a competent person since exposure
to weather conditions likely to have affected its strength or
stability or to have displaced any part; and
(c) a report has been made of the results of every such inspection
Fint
in the form set out as Form No. 1 in the First Schedule
Schedule. and containing the particulars therein specified and signed
by the person making the inspection:
Provided that paragraph (a) shall not apply in the case of a scaffold
no part of which has been erected for more than 7 days, and paragraph
(c) shall not apply to a trestle scaffold or a scaffold from no part of
which a person is liable to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches.
Scafiolds
used bv
18. Where a scaffold or part of a scaffold is to be used by or on
work&n of
difierent
behalf of an employer other than the employer for whose workmen

.
employers. it was first erected, the first-mentioned employer shall, before such
use, and without prejudice to any other obligations imposed upon him
by these Regulations, take express steps, either personally or by a
competent agent, to satisfy himself that the scaffold or part thereof
is stable, that the materials used in its construction are sound and
that the safeguards required by these Regulations are in position.
Widths of 19.-(1) This regulation applies to working platforms (other than
working
platforms. working platforms of suspended scaffolds and working platforms to
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which regulation 30 applies) from which a person is liable to fall

a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches.
(2) Every working platform to which this regulation applies
(other than working platforms to which paragraph (3) applies) shall

at least 25 inches wide if used as a footing only and not for

the deposit of any material;
at least 34 inches wide if the platform is used for the deposit
of material;
at least 42 inches wide if used for the support of any higher
platform;
at least 50 inches wide if the platform is one upon which
stone is dressed or roughly shaped, and in every case shall
be of sufficient width to afford adequate working space at
every part.
(3) The following working platforms to which this regulation
applies shall be at least 17 inches wide-
(a) a platform supported directly by folding trestles or folding
step-ladders, or a platform under a roof used for work on
or in the vicinity of the roof, being a platform which is
supported by or suspended from roof members or the roof.
where in any such case the work thereon is of a light
nature and of short duration in any one position and a plat-
form less than 25 or 34 inches wide (as the case may be) can
be used with safety; and
(b) a platform which is used for work in connection with
cylindrical or spherical metal structures.
(4) Where work at the face of a building or other structure
is done from a working platform to which this regulation applies the
space between such face and the working platfom shall be as small
as practicable; so, however, that where workmen sit at the edge of
the platform to work, there may be a space not exceeding 12 inches.
20. Every working platform from which a person is liable to fall Construe-
a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches shall be closely boarded, %&
platforms.
planked or plated.
21.-(1) Every board or plank forming part of a working platform, Boards and
planks in
gangway or run shall be- working
e~~ ~ - . ~
alatform. - ~
gangway
and r u n s .
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(a) of a thickness which is such as to afford adequate security

having regard to the distance between the putlogs or other
supports;
(b) not less than 8 inches wide, or, in the case of boards or
planks exceeding 2 inches in thickness not less than 6 inches
wide.
(2) No board or plank which forms part of a working plat-
form, gangway or run shall project beyond its support to a distance
exceeding four times the thickness of the board or plank unless it
is effectively secured to prevent tipping, or to a distance which, having
regard to the thickness and strength of the plank, renders the projecting
part of the plank an unsafe support for any weight liable to be
upon it.
(3) Suitable measures shall be taken by the provisions of
adequate bevelled pieces or otherwise to reduce to a minimum the
risk of tripping and to facilitate the movement of barrows where
boards or planks which form part of a working platform, gangway
or run overlap each other or are not of reasonably uniform thickness
where they meet each other or owing to warping or for some other
reason do not provide an even surface.
(4) Every board or plank which forms part of a working
platform, gangway or run shall-
(a) rest securely and evenly on its supports; and
(b) rest on at least 3 supports unless, taking into account the
distance between the supports and the thickness of the board
or plank, the conditions are such as to prevent undue or
unequal sagging.
(5) Where work has to be done at the end of a wall or working
face the working platform at such wall or face shall, wherever practic-
able, extend at least 24 inches beyond the end of the wall or face.
Guard& 22.-41) Every side of a working platform or working place; being
and too-
boarhat a side thereof from which a person is liable to fall a distance of more
wor-
places. than 6 feet 6 inches, shall, subject to paragraphs (3) to (6) and except
as provided in paragraph (7) of this regulation, be provided with
a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails of adequate strength to a height
of at least 3 feet 6 inches above the platform or place and above
any raised standing place on the platform, and with toe-boards or
other barriers up to a sufficient height which shall in no case be
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less than 6 inches. Such guard-rails and toe-boards or other barriers

shall be so placed as to prevent so far as possible the fall of persons,
materials and articles from such platform or place.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 9 the
outward movement of guard-rails and toe-boards or barriers shall
be prevented by placing them on the inside of the uprights or by
other equally effective means.
(3) Where guard-rails are required to be provided, the distance
between any toe-board or other barrier and the lowest guard-rail
above it shall not exceed 30 inches.
(4) Guard-rails, toe-boards and barriers required by paragraph
(1) may be removed or remain unerected for the time and to the
extent necessary for the access of persons or the movement of materials
or other purposes of the work; but guard-rails, toe-boards and barriers
removed or remaining unerected for any of these purposes shall be
replaced or erected as soon as practicable.
(5) On the side of a suspended scaffold next to the wall or
working face-
(a) guard-rails where required by this regulation need not extend
to a height of more than 27 inches above the platform if the
work is impracticable with a guard-rail at a greater height;
(b) guard-rails and toe-boards or other bamers shall not be
required if the workers sit at the edge of the platform to
work and ropes or chains affording all the workers a safe
and secure handhold are provided.
(6) None of the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall
apply t o -
(a) the platform of a trestle scaffold when the platform is supported
on folding trestles, split heads or similar devices or folding
step-ladders, in so far as the provision of toe-boards or barriers
is impracticable on account of the nature or circumstances
of the work;
(b) a platform which is used only in the course of erecting any
framework forming part of a building or other permanent
structure for the purposes of jointing, bolting up, riveting or
welding work and which is used for such a short period as to
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make the provision of guard-rails and toe-boards or barriers

unreasonable if-
(i) the platform is at least 34 inches wide;
(ii) there is adequate handhold; and
(iii) the platform is not used for the deposit of materials
or articles otherwise than in boxes or receptacles suit-
able to prevent the fall of the materials or articles from
the platform;
(c) a platform under a roof being a platform which is supported
by or suspended from roof members or the roof and which
is used only for work on or in the vicinity of the roof and
which is of a light nature and of such short duration as to
make the provision of guard-rails and toe-boards or barriers
unreasonable if-
(i) there is adequate handhold at every working position,
and
(ii) the material required for the work is such that the
platform can be used with safety.
(7) Except as provided in regulation 30 the provisions of this
regulation shall not apply to working platforms and working places
being working platforms and working places to which that regulation
applies.
Constmc-
tlon and
23.-(1) Every gangway and run from any part of which a person
use of
gangways
is liable to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches shall be-
and runs. (a) at least 17 inches wide; and
(b) closely boarded, planked or plated.
(2) No gangway, run or working platform shall be used for
the passage of materials unless it affords a clear passage way which
is adequate in width for the passage of the materials without removal
of the guard-rails and toe-boards and in any case is not less than
25 inches wide.
(3) All planks forming a gangway or run shall be so fixed and
supported as to prevent undue or unequal sagging.
(4) No gangway or run shall be used the slope of which exceeds
1 vertical to 14 horizontal.
(5) Where the slope of a gangway or run renders additional
foothold necessary, and in every case where the slope is more than
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1 vertical to 4 horizontal there shall be provided proper stepping laths

which shall-

(a) be placed at suitable intervals; and

(b) be the full width oi the gangway or run except that they may
be interrupted over a width of not more than 4 inches to
facilitate the movement of barrows.

24.-(1) Except for the time and to the extent necessary for the ~uard-rah.
etc., for
access of persons or the movement of materials, stairs shall be provided gangways.
runs and
throughout their length with hand-rails or other efficient means to stairs.
prevent the fall of persons. If necessary to prevent danger to any
person the hand-rails or other means shall be continued beyond the
end of the stairs.

(2) Every side of any gangway, run or stairs from which a

person is liable to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches shall
be provided-
(a) with a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails of adequate strength
to a height of at least 3 feet 6 inches above the gangway, run
or stairs; and
(b) except in the case of stairs, with toe-boards or other barriers
up to a sufficient height which shall in no case be less than
6 inches and so placed as to prevent as far as possible the
fall of persons, materials and articles. The space between
any such toe-board or barrier and the lowest guard-rail above
it shall not exceed 30 inches:

Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to

a temporary gangway which is used only in the course of erecting any
framework forming part of a building or other permanent structure
for work of such short duration as to make the provision of a gangway
with guard-rails and toe-boards or other barriers unreasonable.
(3) Guard-rails, toe-boards and barriers required by paragraph
(2) may be removed or remain unerected for the time and to the
extent necessary for the access of persons or the movement of materials
or other purposes of the work; but guard-rails, toe-boards and barriers
removed or remaining unerected for any of those purposes shall be
replaced or erected as soon as practicable.
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Platfonns. 25. If a platform, gangway, run or stair becomes slippery appropriate

gangways.
etc. to steps shall as soon as reasonably practicable be taken by way of
afford safe
foothold. sanding, cleaning or otherwise to remedy the condition.
Construc- 26.-(1) Every ladder and folding step-ladder shall be of good
tion and
maintenance construction, of suitable and sound material and of adequate strength
of ladders
and folding for the purpose for which it is used and shall be properly maintained.
step-ladders.
(2) No ladder shall be used in which a rung is missing or
is defective.
(3) Except in the case of ladders to which regulation 30 applies.
every rung of a ladder shall be properly fixed to the stiles or sides
and no ladder shall be used in which any rung depends for its support
solely on nails, spikes or other similar fixing. Wooden stiles or sides
and wooden rungs of ladders (except as aforesaid) shall be straight
grained and have the grain running lengthwise and if the tenons are
not secured by wedges, reinforcing ties shall be used.

Use of 27.-41) This regulation shall-

ladders and
folding s t e p (a) apply to ladders and folding step-ladders being ladders and
ladders.
folding step-ladders which afford a means of access, egress,
communication or support to a person or persons employed;
and
(b) not apply to any ladder lying upon a roof or to any crawling
board or crawling ladder.
(2) No ladder standing on a base shall be used unless-
(a) except as provided in paragraph (3), it is securely fixed near
to its upper resting place, or, in the case of a vertical ladder
near to its upper end:
Provided that where such fixing is impracticable the ladder
shall be securely fixed at or near to its lower end;
(b) it has a level and firm footing and is not standing on loose
blocks or other loose packing;
(c) it is secured where necessary to prevent swaying or sagging;
and
(d) it is equally and properly supported on each stile or side.
(3) Where it is impracticable in the case of a ladder standing
on a base to comply with either of the requirements of sub-paragraph
(a) of paragraph (2), a person shall be stationed at the foot of the
ladder when in use to prevent it from slipping.
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(4) No ladder shall be used unless-

(a) either it extends to a height of at least 3 feet 6 inches above
the place of landing or the highest rung to be reached by
the feet of any person using the ladder, as the case may
be, or there is other adequate handhold; and
( 6 ) there is sufficient space at each rung to provide adequate
foothold.
(5) No folding step-ladder shall be used unless it has a level
and firm footing or while it is standing on loose blocks or other loose
packing.
(6) No ladder or run of ladders rising a vertical distance of
over 30 feet shall be used unless it is, if practicable, provided with
an intermediate landing place or intermediate landing places so that
the vertical distance between any two successive landing places shall
not exceed 30 feet. Every landing place shall be of adequate dimen-
sions, and, if a person is liable to fall therefrom a distance of more
than 6 feet 6 inches, shall, except in so far as it is not reasonably
practicable, be provided with sufficient and suitable guard-rails to
a height of at least between 3 feet 6 inches above the landing place
and with toe-boards or other barriers up to a sufficient height which
shall in no case be less than 6 inches, so placed as to prevent as far
as possible the fall of persons, materials and articles and so that the
space between any toe-board or other barrier and the lowest guard-rail
above it shall not exceed 30 inches. Where a ladder passes through
an opening in the floor of a landing place, the opening shall be as
small as is reasonably practicable.
28.-41) This regulation applies to every opening, comer, break or Openings,
corners
edge which any person employed is liable to pass near or across being breaks b d
edges.
an opening, corner, break or edge-
(a) in or of a roof, floor, wall or other part either of a building
or of any other structure whether the roof, floor, wall or
other part of the building or of the other structure is complete
or only partly complete or is in course of construction, main-
tenance, repair or demolition; or
( 6 ) in or of a working platform, gangway or run.
(2) Subject to regulation 29 in the case of any such opening,
comer, break or edge through or from which any person is liabk
to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches or to fall into any
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liquid or material so as to involve risk of drowning or serious injury

there shall be provided either-
(a) a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails of adequate strength to
a height of at least 3 feet 6 inches above the surface across
which persons are liable to pass together with toe-boards or
other barriers up to a sufficient height which shall in no
case be less than 6 inches, so placed as to prevent as far as
possible the fall of persons, materials and articles and so
that the space between any toe-board or other barrier and
the lowest guard-rail above it shall not exceed 30 inches; or
( b ) a covering so constructed as to prevent the fall of persons,
materials and articles; any such covering shall be clearly and
boldly marked to show its purpose or be securely fixed in
position.

Exceptions 29.-41) Guard-rails, toe-boards, barriers and coverings required by

from
regulation regulation 28 may be removed or remain unerected-
28.
(a) where and when this is necessary in order to proceed with
any permanent filling in, covering or enclosure; or
( b ) for the time and to the extent necessary for the access of
persons or the movement of materials or other purposes of
the work,
but guard-rails, toe-boards, barriers and coverings removed or remain-
ing unerected for any of those purposes shall be replaced or erected
as soon as practicable.

Sloping 30.-(1) In this regulation "sloping roof" means a roof or part of

roofs. a roof being a roof or part having a pitch of more than 10 degrees
which is covered either wholly or partly and-
(a) which is in the course of construction, maintenance, repair
or demolition; or
( b ) which is used as a means of access to or egress from opera-
tions or works on a roof or part of a roof being operations
or works to which these Regulations apply.
(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (6) and (7), where any
s!oping roof has-
(a) a pitch of more than 30 degrees; or
(b) a pitch of 30 degrees or less and a surface on or from which
a person is by reason of the nature or condition of the surface
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or of the weather liable to slip or fall to such an extent

that he is liable to fall from the edge of the roof,
work thereon or therefrom shall only be carried out by workmen
who are suitable for such work and the requirements of paragraphs (3)
and (4) shall be complied with.
(3) Where any sloping roof is used as a means of access to
or egress from operations or works on a roof or a part of a roof
being operations or works to which these Regulations apply, sufficient
and suitable crawling ladders or crawling boards shall be provided on
that sloping roof.
(4) Where any work is done on or from any sloping roof
sufficient and suitable crawling ladders or crawling boards shall be
provided on that sloping roof and (except where the work is not
extensive) either-
(a) a barrier shall, be provided at the lower edge of the sloping
roof of such a design and so constructed as to prevent any
person falling from that edge; or
(b) the work shall be done from a securely supported working
platform not less than 17 inches wide which complies with
the requirements of paragraphs (I), (2), (3) and (4) of regula-
tion 22.
(5) Crawling ladders and crawling boards provided in pursuance
of paragraph (3) or (4) shall be-
(a) of good construction, suitable and sufficient material, adequate
strength for the purposes for which they are used, free from
patent defect and properly maintained;
(b) properly supported; and
(c) securely fixed or anchored to the sloping surface or over the
roof ridge or securely fixed in some other effective way, so
as, in every case, to prevent slipping.
(6) The provision of crawling ladders or crawling boards shall
not be required in the case of any sloping roof where the handhold
and foothold afforded by the battens or other similar members of the
structure are such that the said sloping roof is as safe for every person
thereon as it would be if the said provision had been made.
(7) The requirements of paragraph (4) shall apply only in the
case of any sloping roof from the eaves of which a person is liable
to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches.
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(8) Suitable and sufficient means shall be provided. to prevent

the fall of materials or articles from a sloping roof.

Work ou or 31.-(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulations 28 and

near fragile
materids. 30, no person shall pass across, or work on or from material which
would be liable to fracture if his weight were to be applied to it and
so situated that if it were to be so fractured he would be liable to
fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches, unless such suitable and
sufficient ladders or crawling ladders or crawling boards or duck-boards
(which shall in any case be securely supported and, if necessary,
secured so as to prevent their slipping) as are necessary are provided
and so used that the weight of any person so passing or working
is wholly or mainly supported by such ladders or boards unless his
weight is supported by other equally safe and sufficient means.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of regulations 28 and
30 no person shall pass or work near material of the kind and situated
as specified in paragraph (1) unless provision is made by means of
such suitable guard-rails, or suitable coverings, or other suitable means
as are necessary for preventing, so far as reasonably practicable, any
person so passing or working from falling through the said material.
(3) Where any person passes across or near or works on or
near material of the kind and situated as specified in paragraph (1)
prominent warning notices shall, except where the material consists
wholly of glass, be affixed at the approaches to the place where the
material is situated.
(4) References in this regulation to a person's weight shall be
construed as references to the aggregate of his weight and that of
anything he may for the time being be supporting by his person.
(5) All plant and equipment provided in pursuance of this
regulation shall be of good construction, suitable and sound material,
adequate strength .for the purpose for which it is used, free from
patent defect and properly maintained.
Loads on 32.-41) A scaffold shall not be overloaded and so far as practicable
scaffolds.
the load thereon shall be evenly distributed.
(2) When any material is transferred on or to a scaffold it shall
be moved or deposited without imposing any violent shock. Materials
shall not be kept upon a scaffold unless needed for work within a
reasonable time.
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33. If the special nature or circumstances of any part of the work prevention
of falls and
or of the access thereto or the egress therefrom render impracticable w~t',z;f
compliance with the provisions of these Regulations designed to prevent and belts.
the fall of any persons engaged on that part of the work, then those
provisions shall be complied with so far as practicable and except
for persons for whom there is adequate handhold and foothold either
there shall be provided suitable nets or safety sheets or there shall
be available safety belts attached continuously to a suitable and securely
fixed anchorage or other contrivances which will so far as practicable
enable such persons to carry out their work without risk of serious
injury.
All safety nets, safety belts and other equipment provided in pur-
suance of this regulation shall be properly maintained.

PART111-Lifting Appliances
34.-(1) Every lifting appliance and every part thereof including all CO~W~:.
Uon mam-
working gear and all other plant or equipment used for anchoring or !en&cqand
mpecuon.
fixing such appliances shall-
(a) be of good mechanical construction, sound material, adequate
strength and free from patent defect;
(b) be properly maintained;
(c) as far as the construction permits be inspected at least once
in every week by the driver, if competent for the purpose
or some other competent person.
(2) A report of the results of every such inspection signed by
the person carrying out the inspection, shall be made forthwith in the
form set out as Form No. 2 in the First Schedule and containing the Form ~ 0 . 2 .
particulars therein specified.

35-41) Every lifting appliance shall be adequately and securely supPo*.

supported. fixing and
anchoring.
erecting.
(2) Every part of a stage, scaffold, framework or other structure,
and every mast, beam, pole or other article of plant or equipment.
supporting a lifting appliance or any part thereof shall (having regard
to the nature of the lifting appliance, its lifting and reaching capacity
and the circumstances of its use) be of good construction and adequate
strength and ,shall be of sound material and free from patent defect.
(3) Every part of the framework of every crab or winch, includ-
ing its bearers, shall be of metal.
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(4) Any anchoring or fixing arrangements provided in connection

with a lifting appliance shall be adequate and secure.
(5) In the case of a crane which is on occasion dismantled or
partially dismantled, any jib or boom which is separated from the
crane in dismantling shall be clearly marked so as to indicate the
crane of which it was a part.
(6) Every temporary attachment or connection of a rope, chain
or other plant or equipment, used in the erection or dismantling of any
lifting appliance shall be adequate and secure.

Precautions 36.-(1) On every stage, gantry or other place where a lifting appli-
where lifting
appliance ance having a travelling or slewing motion is in use, an unobstructed
has
travelling passageway not less than 2 feet wide shall be maintained between any
or slewing
motion. part of the appliance liable so to move and any guard-rails, fencing
or other nearby fixture :
Provided that if at any time it is impracticable to maintain such
a passageway at any place or point all reasonable steps shall be taken
to prevent the access of any person to such place or point, at such
time.
(2) Every such lifting appliance shall be provided with effective
means of warning persons liable to be struck by the appliance or
any load carried thereon.
Platforms 37.-(1) Where a platform is provided for the person or persons
for crane
drivers and driving or operating a crane, or for any signaller, it shall be-
signallers.
(a) of sufficient area for the persons employed thereon;
(b) close planked or plated; and
(c) provided with safe means of access,
and every side of every such platform, being a side thereof from which
a person is liable to fall a distance of more than 6 feet 6 inches shall
be provided with a suitable guard-rail or guard-rails of adequate
strength to a height of at least 3 feet 6 inches above the platform and
above any raised standing place on the platform, and with toe-boards
up to a sufficient height being in no case less than 6 inches and so
placed as to prevent as far as possible the fall of persons, materials and
tools from such platform.
(2) The space between any toe-board and the lowest guard-rail
above it on any platform for the person or persons driving or operating
a crane, or for any signaller, shall not exceed 30 inches.
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(3) Guard-rails and toe-boards required by this regulation may

be removed or remain unerected only for the time and to the extent
necessary for the access of persons or the movement of materials.
38.-41) Subject to paragraph (2) of this regulation, the driver of ;;;+:.for
every power-driven lifting appliance shall be provided with a suitable
cabin which shall-
(a) afford him adequate protection from the weather; and
(b) be so constructed as to afford ready access to such parts of
the lifting appliance as are within the cabin and need periodic
inspection of maintenance,
so, however, that no cabin shall be provided which prevents the driver
from having such clear and unrestricted view as is necessary for the
safe use of the appliance.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply-
(a) in cases where the driver is indoors or otherwise adequately
protected from the weather; or
(b) to a hoist other than a hoist operated only from one position
alongside the winch; or
(c) to lifting appliances mounted on wheels and having a maxi-
mum safe working load of one ton or less; or
(d) to any machine incorporating a lifting appliance where the
primary purpose of that machine is not that of a lifting
appliance; or
(e) to lifting appliances for occasional use or for use for only
short periods.
39. Every drum or pulley around which the chain or wire rope D-s and
of any lifting appliance is carried shall be of suitable diameter and P""eY"
construction for the chain or rope used. Every chain or rope which
terminates at the winding drum of a lifting appliance shall be properly
secured thereto and at least two turns of such chain or rope shall
remain on the drum in every operating position of the appliance.
40.-(1) Every crane, crab and winch shall be provided with an Brakw.
control,
efficient brake or brakes or other safety device which will prevent the safety
devices, etc.
fall of the load when suspended, and by which the load can be
effectively controlled whilst being lowered.
(2) Every crane, so far as reasonably practicable, shall be
provided with a suitable automatic device which will ensure that the
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point of attachment for the load comes to rest at a point below the
highest point to which the point of attachment can travel.
(3) On every lifting appliance every lever, handle, switch or
other device provided for controlling the operation of any part of the
appliance being a lever, handle, switch or other device whose accidental
movement or displacement is liable to cause danger, shall where
practicable (unless it is so placed or the appliance is so constructed
as to prevent accidental movement or displacement), be provided with
a suitable spring or other locking arrangement to prevent the accidental
movement or displacement :
Provided that in the case of a lifting appliance which at the 1st day
of October, 1968 is used, and so long thereafter as it is continued
to be used, it shall be sufficient if the requirements of paragraphs (2)
and (3) are complied with within two years from the aforesaid date.
(4) Every lever, handle, switch or other device provided for
controlling the operation of any pax? of a lifting appliance shall have
upon or adjacent to it clear markings to indicate its purpose and
mode of operation :
Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to rotating handles for
raising or lowering the load in the case of a winch or nonderricking
jib cranes not operated by mechanical power.

Safe means 41. Where any person engaged on the examination, repair or lubrica-
of access.
tion of any lifting appliance is liable to fall a distance of more than
6 feet 6 inches there shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be
provided and maintained safe means of access to and egress from
the place at which the person has to work, with (where necessary)
adequate handholds and footholds.

Polu or 42. No pulley block or gin wheel suspended from or supported by

beam
supporting a pole or beam shall be used for raising or lowering materials unless
pulley
blocks or it is effectively secured to the pole or beam and the pole or beam-
gin wheels.
(a) is of adequate strength for the purpose for which it is being
used: and
(b) is adequately and properly secured so as to support the pulley
block or gin wheel and the load with safety and so as to
prevent undue movement of the pole or beam.

Stability of 43.-41) Appropriate precautions shall be taken to ensure the stability

lifting
appliances. of lifting appliances used on a soft or uneven surface or on a slope.
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(2) No crane shall be used for raising or lowering unless, so

as to ensure stability, it is either-
(a) securely anchored; or
(b) adequately weighted by suitable ballast which shall be properly
placed on the crane structure and sufficiently secured to
prevent its being accidentally displaced.
No part of any rails on which a crane is mounted or the sleepers
supporting such rails shall be used as anchorage for this purpose.
(3) The whole of the appliances for the anchorage or ballasting
of a crane shall be examined by a competent person on each occasion
before the crane is erected.
(4) After each erection of a crane on a site of operations or
works to which these Regulations apply and after each removal of
a crane about or to such a site, or any adjustment to any member
of a crane, being a removal or adjustment which involves changes in
the arrangements for anchoring or ballasting the crane, the security
of the anchorage or the adequacy of the ballasting, as the case may
be, shall, before the crane is taken into use, be tested by a competent
person, by the imposition either-
(a) of a load of twenty-five per cent above the maximum load
to be lifted by the crane as erected at the positions where
there is the maximum pull on each anchorage; or
(b) of a less load arranged to provide an equivalent test of the
anchorage or ballasting arrangements.
A report of every such test and the results thereof, signed by the
person carrying out the test, shall be made forthwith in the form set
out as Form No. 3 in the First Schedule and containing the particulars F ~ N o . 3 ,
specified therein.
(5) Where the stability of a crane is secured by means of
removable weights a diagram or notice indicating the position and
amount of such weights shall be affixed on the crane where it can
be readily seen.
(6) No crane shall be used or erected under weather conditions
likely to endanger its stability. After exposure to weather conditions
likely to have affected the stability of a crane, the anchorage arrange-
ments and ballast shall be examined by a competent person as soon
as practicable and before the crane is used, and such steps as may
be necessary shall be taken to ensure the stability of the crane.
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Rail 4 4 4 1 ) All rails on which a crane moves shall-

mounted
cranes. (a) be supported on a surface sufficiently firm to prevent undue
movement of the rails;
(b) have an even running surface, be sufficiently supported and
of adequate section;
(c) be jointed by fish plates or double chairs;
(4 be securely fastened to sleepers or bearers;
(e) be laid in straight lines or in curves of such radii that the
crane can be moved freely and without danger of derailment;
and
(f) be provided with adequate stops of buffers on each rail at
each end of the track.
All rails and equipment referred to in this paragraph shall be
properly maintained :
Provided that sub-paragraphs (c) and (4 shall not apply in the
case of cranes on bridge rails or in the case of any crane if other
adequate steps are taken to ensure the proper junction of the rails and
to prevent any material variation in their gauge.
(2) In the case of every crane mounted on rails either-
(a) the crane shall be provided with effective brakes for the
travelling motion; or
( b ) sprags, scotches or chocks shall be available and used when
necessary.
(3) Every travelling crane on rails shall be provided with guards
to remove from the rails any loose materials likely to cause danger.
(4) Where a Scotch demck crane is mounted on more than one
bogie, trolley or wheeled carriage, the crane sleepers or land ties, and
if necessary the bogies, trolleys or wheeled camages shall be rigidly
braced and properly connected together, and the rails on which each
bogie, trolley or wheeled carriage moves shall be level. The crane
shall be moved on the track only in a manner not liable to cause
instability, rocking or distortion either of the crane structure or of the
supporting framework or track.

Cranes with 45. On every crane having a demcking jib operated through a clutch
derricking
jibs. there shall be provided and properly maintained an effective intcr-
locking arrangement between the demcking clutch and the pawl
sustaining the derricking drum which shall ensure that the clutch
cannot be disengaged unless the pawl is in effective engagement with
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the derricking drum and the pawl cannot be disengaged unless the
clutch is in effective engagement with the derricking drum:
Provided that this regulation shall not apply to any crane in which-
(a) the hoisting drum and the derricking drum are independently
driven; or
(b) the mechanism driving the derricking drum is self-locking.
46.-(1) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), the hoisting mechanism :;:CLLXI

of a crane shall not be used for any purpose other than raising or cranes.
lowering a load vertically unless no undue stress is imposed on any
part of the crane structure or mechanism, and the stability of the
crane is not thereby endangered and unless such use is supervised by
a competent person.
(2) A crane with derricking jib shall not be used with the jib
at a radius exceeding the maximum radius required to be specified
for the jib in the certificate of test and examination required by
reguIation 5 1.
47. No crane which has any timber structural member shall be useot
cranes with
used. timber
structural
member
prohibited.
48. A crane shall not be erected except under the supervision of fz;,"p;;tr
a competent person. supervision.

49.-(1) A lifting appliance shall not be operated otherwise than

by a person trained and competent to operate that appliance except ?~y;;;;!ft-
that it shall be permissible for the appliance to be operated by a ;y~;g:,~.
person who is under the direct supervision of a qualified person ior
the purpose of training.
(2) No person under eighteen years of age shall be employed
(except under the direct supervision of a competent person for the
purpose of training) either to give signals to the operator of any
lifting appliance driven by mechanical power or to operate any such
appliance.
(3) If the person operating a lifting appliance has not a clear
and unrestricted view of the load or, where there is no load, of the
point of attachment for a load and of its vicinity, throughout the
operation, except at any place where such view is not necessary for
safe working, there shall be appointed and suitably stationed one
or more competent persons as may be necessary to give necessary
signals to the operator.
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Signals. 50.-(1) Every signal given for the movement or stopping of a

lifting appliance shall be distinctive in character and such that the
person to whom it is given is able to hear or see it easily.
(2) Devices or apparatus used for giving sounds, colour or
light signals for the purposes aforesaid shall be properly maintained
and the means of communication shall be adequately protected from
accidental interference.

~ e ~ t and
h g 51.-41) Subject to paragraph (3). no crane, crab or winch shall be
examination
ofcran,,, used after any substantial alteration or repair affecting its strength
etc. or stability until it has been tested and thoroughly examined by
a competent person and no pulley block, gin wheel or sheer legs
shall, after any substantial alteration or repair, be used in the raising
or lowering of any load weighing one ton or more until it has been
tested and thoroughly examined by a competent person.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), no lifting appliance shall be used
unless it has been thoroughly examined by a competent person within
the previous fourteen months and since it has undergone any substantial
alteration or repair.
(3) Nothing in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply to a hoist.
(4) No crane, crab, winch, pulley block or gin wheel shall be
Form No. ,. used unless there has been obtained in the form set out as Form No. 4
5. or Form No. 5 in the First Schedule, as the case may be, as respects
the kind of lifting appliance tested and examined, a certificate of any
test and examination required by paragraphs (1) and '(2) signed by
the person making or responsible for the carrying out of the test and
examination and specifying-
(a) the safe working load or loads;
(b) in the case of a crane with a variable operating radius (includ-
ing a crane with a derricking jib) the radii of the jib, trolley
or crab appropriate to the specified safe working loads; and
(c) in the cpse of a crane with a derricking jib, the maximum
radius at which the jib may be worked.
(5) A report of the results of every test or examination required
by paragraphs (1) and (2) in the form and including the particulars
Form NO. 6. set out as Form No. 6 in the First Schedule and signed by the person
carrying out the examination shall be made within 28 days:
Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to a test or examination
of which a certificate has been obtained in accordance with paragraph
(4).
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(6) The person making the report of any test or examination

required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall within 28 days of the com-
pletion of the test or examination send to the Chief Factory Inspector
a copy of the report in every case where the test or examination
shows that the plant or equipment cannot continue to be used with
safety unless certain repairs are carried out immediately or within
a specified time.
52.-41) The safe working load or safe working loads and a means z:;?
of identification shall be plainly marked- working
loads.
(a) upon every crane, crab or winch:
(b) upon every pulley block, gin wheel, sheer legs, derrick pole
or derrick mast used in the raising or lowering of any load
weighing one ton or more.
(2) Every crane of variable operating radius (including a crane
with a derricking jib) shall-
(a) have plainly marked upon it the safe working load at various
radii of the jib, trolley or crab, and in the case of a crane
with a derricking jib, the maximum radius at which the jib
may be worked; and
(b) be fitted with an accurate indicator, clearly visible to the
driver, showing the radius of the jib, trolley or crab at any
time and the safe working load corresponding to that radius.
53. None of the following appliances, nor any part of any such I,",";::;:
appliance, shall be loaded beyond the safe working load, that is to ;",",'dy
say, cranes, crabs, winches, pulley blocks, gin wheels, sheer legs, derrick
poles and derrick masts, so, however, that for the purpose of making
tests of any such appliance the safe working load may be exceeded
by such an amount as a competent person appointed to carry out the
tests may authorize.
54.-(1) Where there is lifted on a crane, crab, winch (other than Preca~!ions
a piling winch), sheer legs or aerial cableway a load which is equal ~:16"$?~e
to or slightly less than the relevant safe working load and which 'OadS*

is not already sustained wholly by the appliance, the lifting shall be

halted after the load has been raised a short distance and before the
operation is proceeded with.
(2) Where more than one lifting appliance is required to raise
or lower one load-
(a) the plant or equipment used shall be so arranged and fixed
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that no such lifting appliance shall at any time be loaded

beyond its safe working load or be rendered unstable in the
raising or lowering of the load; and
(b) a competent person shall be specially appointed to supervise
the operation.
Scotch
and guy
55.-(1) The jib of a Scotch derrick crane shall not be erected
derrick
cranes.
between the back stays of the crane.
(2) No load which lies in the angle between the back stays of
a Scotch derrick crane shall be moved by that crane.
(3) Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the font
of the king post of any Scotch derrick crane from being lifted out
of its socket of support whilst in use.
(4) Where the guys of a guy derrick crane cannot be fixed
at approximately equal inclinations to the mast and so that the angles
between adjacent pairs of guys are approximately equal such other
measures shal! be taken as will ensure the stability of the crane.
PARTIV-Chains, Ropes and Lifting Gear
C O ? S ~ N C ~ O ~ . 56.-(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2), no chain, rope
testmp.
exammation or lifting gear shall be used in raising or lowering as a means of
and safe
working suspension unless-
load.
( 4 it is of good construction, sound material, adequate strength,
suitable quality, and free from patent defect; and
(except in the case of a wire rope used before the 1st day
of October, 1968. or of a fibre rope sling) it has been tested
and examined by a competent person and there has been
Form No. 7. obtained in the form set out as Form No. 7, or in the case
Form No. 8. of wire rope, Form No. 8 in the First Schedule a certificate
of such test and examination specifying the safe working load
and signed by the person making or responsible for the
carrying out of the test and examination; and
it is marked in plain legible figures and letters with the safe
working load and means of identification.
(2) No wire rope shall be used in raising or lowering or as
a means of suspension if in any length of ten diameters the total
number of visible broken wires exceeds five per cent of the total
number of wires in the rope.
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(3) No chain, rope or lifting gear shall be loaded beyond its safe
working load except for the purpose of making tests and then only
to such extent as a competent person appointed to carry out the tests
may authorize.
57. No chain, ring, link, hook, plate clamp, shackle, swivel or eye- Testing of
bolt which has been lengthened, altered or repaired by welding shall :i","i?:2tc.,
altered or
be used in raising or lowering or as a means of suspension unless repaindby
welding.
since such lengthening, alteration or repair it has been tested and
thoroughly examined by a competent person and there has been
obtained in the form set out as Form No. 7 in the First Schedule
a certificate of such test and thorough examination signed by him
or by the person responsible for the carrying out of the test and
thorough examination and specifying the safe working load:
Provided that the requirements of this regulation as to testing and
certification shall not apply to a chain attached to the bucket of either
a dragline or an excavator.
58. Every hook used for raising or lowering or as a means of nookr.
suspension shall either-
(a) be provided with an efficient device to prevent the displace-
ment of the sling or load from the hook; or
(6) be of such shape as to reduce as far as possible the risk
of such shape displacement.
59.-41) Every sling used for raising or lowering on a lifting sh,,.
appliance shall be securely attached to the appliance, and the method
of attachment shall not be a method likely to result in damage to
any part of the sling or to any lifting gear supporting it.
(2) No double or multiple sling shall be used for raising or
lowering if-
(a) the upper ends of the sling legs are not connected by means '

of a shackle, ring or link of adequate strength; or

(b) the safe working load of any sling leg is exceeded as a result
of the angle between the sling legs.
60. Adequate steps shall be taken by the use of suitable packing Edsw of
or otherwise to prevent the edges of the load from coming into contact E:gJ
into con-
with any sling, rope or chain, where this could cause danger. tact with
sling, etc.
61.-(1) A load shall not be raised, lowered or suspended on a chain Knotted
or wire rope which has a knot tied in any part of the chain or rope chains,etc.
under direct tension.
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(2) No chain which is shortened or joined to another chain

by means of bolts and nuts inserted through the links shall be used
for raising, lowering or suspending any load.
Examination 62.-(1) No chain, rope or lifting gear shall be used for raising or
of chains.
ropes and lowering or as a means of suspension unless it has been thoroughly
lifting gear.
examined by a competent person at least once within the previous six
months.
(2) A report of the results of every such examination in the
Form No. 9. form and including the particulars set out as Form No. 9 in the First
Schedule and signed by the person carrying out the examination shall
be made forthwith.
Annealing 63. A chain or lifting gear (other than a rope sling or lifting gear
of chains
and lifting of a class or description specified in the Second Schedule, or exempted
gear.
by certificate of the Chief Factory Inspector upon the ground that
Second it is made of such material or so constructed that it c a ~ o be
t subjected
Schedule.
to heat treatment without risk of damage) shall not be used in raising
or lowering or as a means of suspension unless-
(a) it has been effectively annealed or subjected to some approp-
riate form of heat treatment under the supervision of a
competent person within the previous fourteen months or, in
the case of chains, or slings or half-inch bar or smaller
material, within the previous six months, so, however, that
chains or lifting gear not in regular use or used solely on
lifting appliances worked by hand need be annealed or
subjected to appropriate heat treatment only when necessary;
and
(6) a report has been made in the form and including the parti-
Form No. 10. culars set out as Form No. 10 in the First Schedule of every
annealing or appropriate heat treatment and signed by the
competent person under whose supervision the annealing or
heat treatment was carried out.

PARTV--Special Provisions as to Hoists

Safety of 64.-(1) The hoistway of every hoist shall at all points at which
hoistways,
platforms access to the hoistway is provided or at which persons are liable to
and cages.
be struck by any moving part of the hoist be efficiently protected by
a substantial enclosure, and the enclosure shall, where access to the
hoist is needed, be fitted with gates. Such enclosure and gates shall
where practicable extend to a height of at least 6 feet 6 inches except
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where a lesser height is sufficient to prevent any person falling down the
hoistway and there is no risk of any person coming into contact
with any moving part of the hoist, but shall in no case be less than
3 feet 6 inches. Gates so fitted shall be kept closed except at a landing
place where the platform or cage is at rest and it is for the time
being necessary for the gate to be open for the purpose of loading
or unloading goods, plant or material or to allow persons to enter
or leave the cage; and without prejudice to the obligation of every
contractor and employer of workmen under these Regulations, it shall
be the duty of every person immediately after using the gateway. to
see that the gate is closed unless it is for the time being necessary for
the gate to be open for any of the purposes aforesaid.
(2) In connection with every hoist there shall where practicable
be provided and maintained efficient devices which will support the
platform, cage, skip or bucket together with its safe working load in
the event of failure of the hoist, rope or ropes or any part of the
hoisting gear.
(3) In connection with every hoist there shall be provided and
maintained efficient automatic devices which will ensure that the plat-
form or cage does not over-run the highest point to which it is for
the time being constructed to travel.
65.-(1) The construction and the installation arrangements of every tf;;:~f
hoist shall where practicable be such that it can be operated at any
one time only from one position and a hoist shall not be operated
from the cage unless the requirements of regulation 70 are complied
with.
(2) If a person operating a hoist has not a clear and unrestricted
view of the carriage, platform or cage throughout its travel, except
at points where such a view is not necessary for safe working, then
effective arrangements shall be made for signals for operating the
hoist to be given to him from each landing place at which the hoist
is used and to enable him to stop the carriage, platform or cage at
the appropriate level.
66. Where a hoist is operated by means of a winch, the winch shall Winches.
be so constructed that the brake is applied when the control lever,
handle or switch is not held in the operating position, and the winch
shall not be a winch fitted with a pawl and ratchet gear on which
the pawl has to be disengaged before the platform or cage can be
lowered.
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Safe 67. The safe working load shall be plainly marked on every hoist
working
load and platform, cage or carriage and no load greater than that load shall
marking of
hoists. be carried except that for the purpose of carrying out a test; the safe
working load may be exceeded by such amount as a competent person
appointed to carry out the test may authorize. In the case of a hoist
used for carrying persons the maximum number of persons to be
carried at any one time shall also be so marked, and a greater number
of persons shall not be so carried. In the case of any other hoist
there shall be a readily legible notice on the platform or cage stating
that the carriage of persons is prohibited.

Test and 68.-(1) No hoist shall be used unless-

examination
of hoists. (a) in the case of a hoist manufactured or substantially altered
or substantially repaired after the 1st day of October, 1968,
it has since such manufacture, alteration or repair, as the case
may be, been tested and thoroughly examined by a com-
petent person, and there has been obtained in the form and
Form No. 11. including the particulars set out as Form No. 11 in the First
Schedule a certificate of such test and examination signed
by the person making or responsible for the carrying out
of the test and examination and specifying the safe working
load of the hoist and in the case of a hoist used for carrying
persons the maximum number of persons to be carried at
any one time;
(b) in the case of use for carrying persons, it has, since it was
last erected or the height of travel of the cage was last altered.
whichever is the later, been tested and thoroughly examined
by a competent person and a report of the results of such
test and examination in the form and including the parti-
Form No. 12. culars set out as Form No. 12 in the First Schedule and signed
by the person making or responsible for the carrying out
of the test and examination, has been made;
(c) it has been thoroughly examined by a competent person at
least once within the previous six months.
(2) A report in the form and including the particulars set out
Form No. 13. as Form No. 13 in the First Schedule of the results of every examination
required by sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (I), signed by the person
making or responsible for the carrying out of the examination, shall
be made within twenty-eight days.
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(3) The person making the report of any test or examination

required by paragraph (I), shall within twenty-eight days of the com-
pletion of the test and examination send to the Chief Factory Inspector
a copy of the report in every case where the test or examination
shows that the hoist cannot continue to be used with safety unless
certain repairs are carried out immediately or within a time specified
in the report.

PARTVI--Cflrriage of Persons and Secureness of Loads

69.-(1) No person shall be raised, lowered or camed by a power ;fc;$by
driven lifting appliance except- means of
lifting
(a) on the driver's platform of a crane; or appliances.
(b) on a hoist; or
(c) on a suspended scaffold; or
(d) as permitted by paragraph (2).
(2) A person may be raised, lowered or carried by a crane
otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraphs
(a), (b) and (c) of paragraph (1) only in circumstances where the use
of a hoist or a suspended scaffold is not reasonably practicable and
the reqyirements of paragraph (3) are complied with.
(3) No person shall be carried except-
(a) in a suitable chair or cage; or
(b) in a suitable skip or other receptacle at least 3 feet 6 inches
deep.
and any such chair, cage, skip or other receptacle shall be of good
construction, sound material, adequate strength and properly main-
tained, and shall be provided with suitable means to prevent any
occupant from falling out and shall not contain material or tools liable
to interfere with his handhold or foothold or otherwise endanger him.
Suitable measures shall be taken to prevent the chair, cage, skip
or other receptacle from spinning or tipping in a manner dangerous
to any occupant.
70.-(1) No person shall be camed by a hoist unless it is provided Hois!,
with a cage which- carr~~ng
persons.
(a) is so constructed as to prevent, when the cage gate or gates
are shut, any person carried from falling out or from being
trapped between any part of the cage and any fixed structure
or other moving part of the hoist or from being struck by
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articles or materials falling down the hoistway; and

(b) is fitted on each side from which access is provided to a land-
ing place with a gate which, so far as is reasonably practicable,
shall have efficient interlocking or other devices to secure that
the gate cannot be opened except when the cage is at a
landing place and that the cage cannot be moved away from
any such place until the gate is closed.
(2) Every gate in the hoistway enclosure of a hoist used for
carrying persons shall be fitted with efficient interlocking or other
devices to ensure that the gate cannot be opened except when the
cage is at the landing place, and that the cage cannot be moved away
from the landing place until the gate is closed.
(3) In connection with every hoist used for carrying persons
there shall be provided suitable efficient automatic devices which will
ensure that the cage comes to rest at a point above the lowest point
to which the cage can travel.
Secureness
of loads. 71.-41) Every part of a load shall be securely suspended or supported
whilst being raised or lowered and shall be adequately secured to
prevent danger from slipping or displacement.
(2) Every container or receptacle used for raising or lowering
stone, blocks, tiles or other object shall be so enclosed, constructed
or designed as to prevent the accidental fall of such objects:
Provided that this requirement shall not apply to a grab, shovel or
other similar excavating receptacle if effective steps are taken to
prevent any person being endangered by a fall of objects therefrom.
(3) Goods or loose material shall not be placed directly on
a platform of a hoist unless such platform is enclosed or other effective
precautions are taken where necessary to prevent the fall of any such
goods or material.
(4) No truck or wheelbarrow shall be carried on a hoist plat-
form unless it is efficiently scotched or secured on the platform.
(5) No loaded truck or wheelbarrow shall be carried on the
open platform of a hoist unless the truck or wheelbarrow is so loaded
that no part of the load is liable to fall off.
(6) No load shall be left suspended from a lifting appliance
unless a competent person is actually in charge of the appliance.
(7) Where by reason of the nature or position of the operation
a load is liable, whilst being moved on a lifting appliance or lifting
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gear, to come into contact with any object so that the object may
become displaced, special measures shall be adopted to prevent the
danger so far as reasonably practicable.
PARTVII-Supervision of Safe Conduct of Work
72. Every contractor, and every employer of workmen, who under- Appointment
of Safey
takes operations or works to which these Regulations apply and who Supervrsors.
normally employs more than fifty persons thereon at any one time
(whether or not all those persons are employed on the same site or
are all at work at any one time) shall specifically appoint in writing
one or more persons experienced in such operations or works and
suitably qualified for the purpose to be specially charged with the
duties-
(a) of advising the contractor or employer as to the observance
of the requirements for the safety or protection of persons
employed imposed by these Regulations and as to other safety
matters; and
(b) of exercising a general supervision of the observance of these
Regulations and other safety matters and of promoting the
safe conduct of the work generally.
73.-(1) The duties assigned to any person appointed under regula- Other
duties and
tion 72 by the contractor or employer appointing him, including any joint
duties other than those mentioned in that regulation, shall not be %"s",kyt
such as to prevent that person from discharging with reasonable
efficiency the duties assigned to him under that regulation.
(2) Nothing in these Regulations shall be construed as prevent-
ing the same person or persons being appointed for a group of sites
or as preventing two or more contractors or employers from jointly
appointing the same person or persons.

PARTVIII-Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels

7 4 4 1 ) An adequate supply of timber of suitable quality or other supply and
suitable support shall where necessary be provided and used to prevent .","d$,$",ber
so far as is reasonably practicable and as early as is practicable in ,"."li"&$Z?-
the course of the work, danger to any person employed from a fall
or dislodgement of earth, rock or other material forming a side or
the roof of or adjacent to any excavation, shaft, earthwork or tunnel.
(2) Without prejudice to the carrying out of any other examina-
tion found necessary to ensure compliance with this regulation every
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part of any excavation, shaft, earthwork or tunnel where persons are

employed, not being a part to which proviso (a) below applies, shall
be specially examined by a competent person at least once in every
period of seven days for the purpose of assisting to ensure compliance
with this regulation and in particular to see that timber and other
support are adequate and in good condition; and a report in the form
Form No. 14. and including the particulars set out as Form No. 14 in the First
Schedule of the results of every such examination and signed by the
person carrying out the examination shall be made forthwith:
Provided that this regulation shall not apply-
(a) to any excavation, shaft or earthwork where, having regard
to the nature and slope of the sides of the excavation, shaft
or earthwork and other circumstances, no fall or dislodgement
of earth or other material so as to bury or trap a person
employed or so as to strike a person employed from a height
of more than four feet is liable to occur; or
(6) in relation to a person actually engaged in timbering or other
work which is being carried out for the purpose of com-
pliance with this regulation, if appropriate precautions are
taken to ensure his safety as far as circumstances permit.

Supervision 75.--11) No timbering or other support for any part of an excavation

and execu- shaft, earthwork or tunnel shall be erected or be substantially added
tion of tim-
bering and to, altered or dismantled except under the direction of a competent
other work.
person and so far as possible by competent workmen possessing
adequate experience of such work. All material for any such work
shall be inspected by a competent person on each occasion before
being taken into use and material found defective in any respect
shall not be used.
(2) Timbering or other support for any part of an excavation
shaft, earthwork or tunnel shall be of good construction, sound
material, free from patent defect and of adequate strength for the
purpose for which it is used and shall be properly maintained.
(3) All struts and braces in any excavation, shaft, earthwork
or tunnel shall be properly and adequately secured so as to prevent
their accidental displacement or fall.

Means of
76. In any excavation, shaft or tunnel where there is reason
egress in case
of flooding.
to apprehend danger to persons employed therein from rising water
or from an eruption of water or material there shall be provided, so

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far as practicable, means to enable such persons to reach positions

of safety.
77. No excavations, shaft, earthwork or tunnel which is likely to Excavations,
reduce, so as to endanger any person employed, the security or stability ~ & $ , , ~ Y
of any part of any structure, whether temporary or permanent, shall ?$:"?:,.
be commenced or continued unless adequate steps are taken before
and during the progress of the work to prevent danger to any person
employed from collapse of the structure or the fall of any part thereof.
78. Every accessible part of an excavation, shaft, pit or opening Fenciogof
in the ground near to which employed persons are working and into Z::.avations'
or down a side of which a person is liable to fall a distance of more
than 6 feet 6 inches shall be provided with a suitable barrier placed
as close as is reasonably practicable to the edge, or shall be securely
covered :
Provided that the foregoing requirement shall not apply to any
part of an excavation, shaft, pit or opening while (and to the extent
to which) the absence of such barrier and covering is necessary for
the access of persons or for the movement of plant or equipment or
materials.
79.+1) Material shall not be placed or stacked near the edge of any safeguarding
excavation, shaft, pit or opening in the ground so as to endanger :$2::!,
etc.
persons employed below.
(2) No load or plant or equipment shall be placed or moved
near the edge of any excavation, shaft, pit or opening in the ground
where it is likely to cause a collapse of the side of the excavation,
shaft, pit or opening and thereby endanger any person.
PARTIX-Explosives
80. Explosives shall not be handled or used except by or under the ,flo,ve,
immediate control of a competent person with adequate knowledge
of the dangers connected with their use and steps shall be taken
to ensure that, when a charge is fired, persons employed are in
positions in which, so far as can reasonably be anticipated, they are
not exposed to risk of injury from the explosion or from flying
material.
PARTX-Work on or Adjacent to Water
81. When any person employed is conveyed to or from any working ,ran,,o,
place by water, proper measures shall be taken to provide for his safe bywater.
transport. Vessels used for this purpose shall be of suitable con-
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struction, shall be properly maintained, shall be in the charge of a

competent person and shall not be over-crowded or over-loaded.

Prevention 82. Where, on or adjacent to the site of any operations or works to

of drowning. which these Regulations apply, there is water into which a person
employed is, in the course of his employment, liable to fall with risk
of drowning, suitable rescue equipment shall be provided and kept
in an efficient state and ready for use and measures shall be taken
to arrange for the prompt rescue of any such person in danger of
drowning. Where there is special risk of such fall from the edge
of adjacent land or of a structure adjacent to or above water or of a
floating stage, secure fencing shall be provided near the edge to prevent
such fall, so, however, that such fencing may be removed or remain
unerected for the time and to the extent necessary for the access of
persons or the movement of materials.

PARTXI-Transport
Mechanically 83. A mechanically propelled vehicle or a mechanically drawn
propeUed
vehicles trailer-vehicle if owned or used by, or hired by and operated under
and
trailers. the control of, a contractor or employer undertaking operations or
works to which these Regulations apply and used for conveying work-
men, goods or materials for the purpose of such operations or works
shall, when being moved at a site where such operations or works
are carried on (whether or not workmen, goods or materials are actually
being conveyed on the vehicle at the time)-
(a) be in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good
repair;
(b) not be used in an improper manner;
(c) not be loaded in such a manner or to such extent as to
interfere with the safe driving or operation of the vehicle.

84. No person shall ride or be required or permitted to ride on

the buffer, running board or other insecure position on any vehicle to
on which regulation 83 applies or on any other part thereof except the
vehicles.
etc. place thereon provided for that purpose.

Remaining 85. No person shall remain or be required or permitted to remain

on
vehicles on any vehicle to which regulation 83 applies or on any truck or
during
loading. waggon during the loading of loose materials by means of a grab,
excavating or similar appliance, if he is endangered by so remaining.
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86. Where any vehicle is used for tipping material into any Vehicles,
excavation or pit or over the edge of any embankment or earthwork :Go,
adequate measures shall be taken where necessary so as to prevent ,"~~~avatiOn~
such vehicle from over-running the edge of such excavation, pit,
embankment or earthwork.
PARTXII-Demolition
87.-+1) The requirements of this Part shall apply as respects the AppYcation
demolition of the whole or any substantial part of a building or other
supervlslon.
structure.
(2) Every contractor undertaking demolition operations to which
this Part applies shall appoint a competent person experienced in
such operations to supervise the work; so, however, that where more
than one contractor takes part in such demolition operations, each
such contractor shall appoint a competent person aforesaid and either
the same person shall be jointly appointed by every contractor or each
contractor shall make arrangements to ensure that no operation is
undertaken by his workmen except after consultation between all the
persons so appointed as to the method by which and the time at
which the operation is to be carried out.
88. Before demolition is commenced and also during the progress ~ i ~ ~ ~ d
of the work all practicable steps shall be taken to prevent danger to
persons employed-
(a) from risk of b e or explosion through leakage or accumulation
of gas or vapour; and
(b) from risk of flooding.
89.-(1) No part of a building or other structure shall be so over- P , ~ U ~ ~ O ~
in
loaded with debris or materials as to render it unsafe to persons
with
employed. dernalition.
(2) The following operations shall be carried out only under
the immediate supervision of a competent foreman or charge-hand
with adequate experience of the particular kind of work or by a
workman experienced in the kind of work and under the direction of
a competent foreman or charge-hand as aforesaid, that is to say-
(a) the- actual demolition of a building or part thereof or any
other structure or part thereof except where there is no risk
of a collapse of any part of the building or the structure in
the course or as a result of the said demolition, so as to
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endanger any person employed, other than a risk which could

not reasonably have been foreseen;
(b) the actual demolition of any part of a building or other
structure where there is a special risk of collapse, whether
of that or of any other part of the building or structure, in
the course or as a result of the said demolition, so as to
endanger any person employed;
(c) the cutting of reinforced concrete, steel-work or iron-work
forming part of the building or other structure which is being
demolished,
and before any steel-work or iron-work is cut or released, precautions
shall be taken to avoid danger from any sudden twist, spring or
collapse.
(3) All practicable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger
from collapse of the building or other structure when any part of the
framing is removed from a framed or partly framed building or other
structure.
(4) Before demolition is commenced and also during the
progress of the work, precautions shall, where necessary, be taken
by adequate shoring or otherwise to prevent, as far as practicable, the
accidental collapse of any part of the building or structure, or of any
adjoining building or structure the collapse of which may endanger
any person employed :
Provided that this requirement shall not apply in relation to any
person actually engaged in erecting or placing shoring or other safe-
guards for the purpose of compliance with the requirement, if
appropriate precautions are taken to ensure his safety as far as
circumstances permit.

PARTXIII-Miscellaneous
Fencing of 90.-41) Every flywheel and every moving part of any prime mover,
, every part of transmission machinery and every dangerous part of
new other machinery (whether or not driven by mechanical power) shall
machinery.
be securely fenced unless it is in such a position or of such construction
as to be as safe to every person employed or working on the site
of the operations or works as it would be if it were securely fenced.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph (I), every
prime mover and other machine intended to be driven by mechanical
power (being a prime mover or machine used in operations or works
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to which these Regulations apply) shall, unless constructed before the

1st day of October. 1968, be so constructed that the following parts
of such prime mover or machine are securely fenced or are in such
a position or of such construction as to be as safe as they would
be if they were securely fenced that is to say, all revolving shafts, fly-
wheels, couplings, toothed gearing, friction gearing. belt and pulley
drives, chain and sprocket drives and all projecting screws, bolts or
keys on any revolving shaft, wheel or pinion:
Provided that where a prime mover provides energy for another
machine the foregoing requirements of this regulation shall not apply
to parts which transmit energy from the prime mover to that other
machine unless the prime mover and that machine are constructed
as a unit.
(3) No person shall sell or let or hire, or as agent of the seller
or hirer cause or procure to be sold or let or hired, for use on any
building operation or work of engineering construction any prime
mover or machine which does not comply with the requirements of
paragraph (2).

91.-(1) All electrical equipment and conductors shall be so designed, Electricity.

constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained as to prevent
danger so far as is reasonably practicable.
(2) Before any operations or works to which these Regulations
apply are commenced, and also during the progress thereof, all practic-
able steps shall be taken to prevent danger to persons employed from
any live electric cable or apparatus which is liable to be a source
of such danger, either by rendering such cable or apparatus electrically
dead or otherwise.
(3) Where any electrically charged overhead cable or apparatus
is liable to be a source of danger to persons employed during the course
of any operations or works to which these Regulations apply, whether
from the operation of a lifting appliance or otherwise, all practicable
precautions shall be taken to prevent such danger either by the
provision of adequate and suitably placed barriers or otherwise.

92.-(1) At any place on the site of the operations or works where Protection
from falling
any person is habitually employed steps shall be taken to prevent any ,,,,,id.
person who is working in that place from being struck by any falling
material or article.
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(2) Scaffold materials, tools, other objects and material (includ-

ing waste material) shall not be thrown, tipped or shot down from
a height where they are liable to cause injury, but where practicable
shall be properly lowered. In any place where proper lowering is not
practicable and also where any part of a building or other structure
is being demolished or broken off adequate steps shall be taken to
protect persons employed from falling or flying debris.

Lighting of 93.-(1) Every working place and approach thereto, every place
working where raising or lowering operations with the use of a lifting appliance
places, etc.
are in progress, and all openings dangerous to persons employed, shall
be adequately and suitably lighted.
(2) Measures shall be taken to prevent, so far as practicable,
steam, smoke or other vapour generated on the site from obscuring
any part of the work, scaffolding machinery, or other plant or equip-
ment where any person is employed.

Projecting 94.-.(I) No timber or material with projecting nails shall be used

nails and in any work in which they are a source of danger to persons employed
loose
materials:
wet paint or
or be allowed to remain in any place where they are a source of
cement wash
on urn-
danger to such persons.
work or
steel-work. (2) Loose materials where not required for use shall not be
placed or left so as to restrict unduly the passage of persons upon
platforms, gangways, floors or other place on the site used for such
passage, but shall be removed, stacked or stored so as to leave an
unobstructed passage. Materials shall not be insecurely stacked in
a place where they may be dangerous to persons employed, or so
stacked as to overload and render unsafe any floor, roof or other
part of a building or other structure.
(3) No iron-work or steel-work which has been painted or
cement-washed shall be moved or manipulated on the site of the
operations or works unless all the paint or wash on it (other than
paint for the purpose of jointing) is dry and no person shall walk
or work or be required or permitted to walk or work on erected
iron-work or steel-work on which the paint (other than paint for the
purpose of jointing) or cement wash is wet:
Provided that the requirement of this regulation as to moving or
manipulating shall not apply to moving or manipulating in connection
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with the painting or cement-washing of iron-work or steel-work on

the site.

95. Any temporary structure erected for the purpose of operations $::&;;:
or works to which these Regulations apply, not being a scaffold or structures.
other structure to which regulation 35 applies, shall, (having regard
to the purpose for which it is used) be of good construction and
adequate strength and stability and shall be of sound material, free
from patent defect and properly maintained.

%.-(I) All practicable precautions shall be taken by the use of ,";d","n","$

temporary guys, stays, supports and fixings or otherwise where necessary r~;;; 21-
to prevent danger to any person employed through the collapse of any structure.
part of a building or other structure during any temporary state of
weakness or instability of the building or structure or part thereof
before the building or structure is completed.
(2) Where any work is carried on which is likely to reduce, so
as to endanger any person employed, the security or stability of any
part of an existing building or structure, or of a building or structure
in course of construction, all practicable precautions shall be taken
by shoring or otherwise to prevent danger to any person employed
from the collapse of the building or structure or the fall of any part
thereof.

97. Where there is carried on any process specified in the Third p,r,oe;fpn of
Schedule suitable goggles or effective screens shall be provided to Third
Schedule.
protect the eyes of persons employed in the process, and no person
so employed, shall carry on, or be required or permitted to carry
on, any such process, without utilizing such goggles or screens.

98. Every helmet or crown used in connection with pile driving %',"so
shall be of good construction. of sound and suitable material, of piledriving.
adequate strength and free from patent defect.
PARTXIV-Health and Welfare
99.-(1) In the case of a site where more than five persons are p&;of
employed in operations to which these Regulations apply, there shall boxes or
cases.
be provided and kept clean and in good repair a sufficient number
of suitable first-aid boxes or cases, which shall, while work is going
on, be reasonably accessible to all positions on the site where persons
are working.
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(2) Every first-aid box or case provided in pursuance of this

regulation shall be distinctively marked "FIRST-AID" and placed
under the charge of a responsible person wh+
(a) while in charge of the box or case shall be readily available
while persons for whom it is provided are working on the
site and whose name shall be plainly indicated in a prominent
place on or near the box or case; and
(b) in the case of a site where more than 25 persons are employed
shall be a person trained in first-aid treatment, including
competence to administer artificial respiration.

~ht- id 100.-(1) Nothing except appliances or requisites for first-aid shall

boxes or
cases. be kept in a first-aid box or case.
(2) Each first-aid box or case provided in pursuance of these
Regulations shall contain the equipment and materials specified in
the appropriate Part of the Fourth Schedule.
(3) All materials for dressings contained in first-aid boxes or
cases shall be those designated in, and of a grade or quality not lower
than the standard specified bv the British Pharmaceutical Codex and
any supplement thereto, being the British Pharmaceutical Codex and
any supplement current at the 1st day of October, 1968.

Ambulances. 101. In the case of a site where more than 50 persons are employed
in operations to which these Regulations apply, there shall be provided
and maintained at or in the immediate vicinity of the site so as to be
readily available during working hours-
(a) suitable and suiticient stretchers;
(b) a motor vehicle constructed or adapted so as to be able to
carry a person or persons on the stretcher or stretchers
provided under this regulation :
Provided that sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) shall not apply if specific
arrangements have been made for obtaining an ambulance and stretcher
promptly, when required, from a hospital or other place to which
telephonic communication from the site or from a place in the
immediate vicinity of the site, is readily obtained.

First-Aid 102.-41) In the case of a site where the number of persons employed
rooms.
exceeds 250 there shall be provided and maintained in good order
and in a clean condition a properly constructed and suitable first-aid
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room with smooth interior surfaces. The first-aid room shall be used
only for purposes of treatment and rest and shall be in the charge
of a suitably qualified person who shall always be readily available
during working hours, and a record shall be kept of all cases of
accident or sickness treated at the room.
(2) Every first-aid room provided in pursuance of this regula-
tion shall contain at least the following equipment, namely-
(a) a sink having smooth impervious surface with hot and cold
water always available;
(b) a table with a smooth impervious top;
(c) means of sterilizing instruments;
(d) a supply of suitable dressings, bandages and splints;
(e) a couch;
(f) suitable and sufficient stretchers including a sling stretcher;
(g) sufficient blankets and hot water bottles; and a foot bath or
basin or bowl suitable for use as a foot bath.
103.-(1) There shall be provided at or in the immediate vicinity A ~ ~ ~ ~
of every site for the use of the persons employed and conveniently ~ l ~ ~ ~ n ~ ~ n d
for taking
accessible to them- meals.

(a) adequate and suitable accommodation for clothing not worn

during working hours. Where persons of both sexes are
employed proper separate accommodation shall be provided
for persons of each sex;
(b) adequate and suitable accommodation, affording protection
from the weather and including sufficient tables and seats or
benches for taking meals, with facilities for boiling water and.
where a contractor has more than 10 persons in his employ-
ment on a site and heated food is not otherwise available on
the site, adequate facilities for heating food.
(2) The accommodation provided in pursuance of paragraph
(1) shall be kept in a clean and orderly condition.
(3) No building or part of a building or structure provided
for the use of paragraph (1) shall be used for the deposit or storage
of materials or plant.
104. An adequate supply of wholesome cool drinking water shall g:zr?
be provided and maintained at a convenient point or convenient points
and shall be clearly marked "Drinking Water" or be patently intended
to be used as such.
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A supply of drinking water which is not laid on shall be contained

in suitable vessels (provided with a cover and tap or spout), which
shall be renewed at least daily, and all practicable steps shall be taken
to preserve the water and vessels from contamination.
Washing 105.-(1) Where a contractor has more than 20 persons in his
and
bathing employment on a site or has reasonable grounds for believing that the
facilities.
operations or works to be undertaken by him will not be completed
within 6 weeks, he shall provide for the persons employed adequate
and suitable facilities for washing which shall include-
(a) troughs, basins or buckets having in every case a smooth,
impervious, internal surface;
(b) a sufficient supply of clean water, which, where reasonably
practicable, shall be running water.
(2) In any other case, there shall, where practicable, be
provided for the use of persons employed on a site adequate and
suitable facilities for washing.
(3) In any case where persons are employed on a site in a
process in which a lead compound or other poisonous substance is used
(whether or not the case is one to which paragraph (1) applies) facilities
shall be provided in accordance with that paragraph and shall include
soap and clean towels or other suitable means of cleaning or drying, on
the scale of one for every 5 persons employed.
(4) There shall be provided, where reasonably practicable,
adequate and suitable facilities for taking shower baths; with suitable
arrangements for privacy including, in close proximity to such facilities,
suitable accommodation for dressing and undressing. Where persons
of both sexes are employed, the facilities provided shall afford proper
separation for persons of each sex.
(5) Washing facilities provided in pursuance of this regulation
shall be conveniently accessible from the accommodation for taking
meals provided in pursuance of regulation 103 and shall be kept in
a clean and orderly condition.

of S
N U ~ ~ W 106.-(1) A contractor shall provide at least one suitable sanitary
samyry con-
vemences. convenience (not being a convenience suitable only as a urinal) for
every 25 persons in his employment on a site.
(2) In calculating the number of conveniences required by
this regulation any number of persons less than 25 or in excess of
a multiple of 25 shall be reckoned as 25.
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107.-+1) Every sanitary convenience shall be sufficiently ventilated, Other re-

quirements
and shall not communicate with any workroom or messroom except
through the open air or through an intervening ventilated space. vemences.
san~tarycon-

(2) Every sanitary convenience (other than a convenience suit-

able merely as a urinal) shall be under cover and so partitioned off
as to secure privacy and shall have a proper door fastening. Urinals
shall be so placed or so screened as to ensure privacy.
(3) The sanitary conveniences shall be so arranged as to be
conveniently accessible to the persons employed at all times while
they are on the site.
(4) The sanitary conveniences shall be maintained and kept
clean and effective provision shall be made where necessary for lighting
the conveniences. Where persons of both sexes are, or are intended
to be employed, the conveniences shall afford proper separate accom-
modation for persons of each sex.
108. Where in connection with any grinding, cleaning, spraying or ~nhrlation
of dust
manipulation of any material, there is given off any dust or fume andfumes
of such a character and to such extent as to be likely to be injurious Keknted.
to the health of persons employed, all reasonably practicable measures
shall be taken either by securing adequate ventilation or by the provi-
sion and use of suitable respirators or otherwise to prevent inhalation
of such dust or fume.

109.-(1) Effective steps shall be taken to secure and maintain the ventilation
of excava-
adequate ventilation of every working place in any excavation, pit, tions,etc.
hole, adit, tunnel, shaft, caisson or other enclosed or conlined space
and of every approach to any such working place so as-
(a) to maintain an atmosphere which is fit for respiration: and
(b) to render harmless, so far as is reasonably practicable, all
fumes, dust or other impurities which may be dangerous or
injurious to health, and which are generated, produced or
released by explosives or by any other means in such working
place or approach thereto.
(2) Where there is reason to apprehend that the atmosphere
in any of the working places or approaches thereto mentioned in
paragraph (1) is poisonous or asphyxiating, then, without prejudice
to the requirements of the said paragraph, no person shall be employed
in or allowed to enter such working place or approach-
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until the atmosphere has been suitably tested by or under

the immediate supervision of a competent person and he
is satisfied that the working place or approach is, for the
time being. free from the danger of a person being overcome
by poisoning asphyxiation; or
unless the person employed is wearing a suitable breathing
apparatus and has been authorized by a responsible person
to enter, and where practicable, is wearing a belt with a rope
securely attached and a person keeping watch outside and
capable of pulling him out is holding the free end of the
rope.

Internal 110. No stationary internal combustion engine shall be used in any

combustion
engmes. enclosed or confined place unless specific provision is made for conduct-
ing the exhaust gases from the engine into the open air or the place
is adequately ventilated so as to prevent danger to health from such
exhaust gases.

PARTXV-Keeping of Records
Reports and 111.--(I) The reports required by regulations 17, 34, 43 (4). 68 (1)
arti6cates.
(b) and 74 (2) shall be kept on the site of the operations or works, and
when there are no relevant operations or works shall be kept at an
office of the contractor or employer for whom the examination was
carried out:
Provided that in the case of a site where the contractor or employer
has reasonable grounds for believing that the operations or works will
be completed in a period of less than six weeks the contractor or
employer may keep the reports required by regulations 17, 34 and
74 (2) at his office.
(2) All other reports and every certificate or other document
required for the purposes of these Regulations shall be kept either
on the site of the relevant operations or works or at an office of the
contractor or employer for whom the report was made or the certificate
or document was obtained or of the owner of the plant or equipment
to which the certificate relates.
(3) All reports, certificates and other documents required for
the purposes of these Regulations shall at all reasonable times be
open to inspection by a Factory Inspector, and the persons keeping
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any such report, certificate or other document shall send to any such
Inspector such extracts therefrom, or copies thereof, as that Inspector
may from time to time require for the purpose of the execution of his
duties under the Act.
112. A printed copy of these Regulations shall be kept posted on phted
copy of
the site of every operation or works to which these Regulations R egulations
apply, in such a position as to be conveniently read by the persons :,"Ed.
employed at the site.

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83 THEFACTORIES
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5 &3
k SCAFFOLDS
22 Form o f Reports of Results of Inspections under regulation I7 of Scaflolding, including Boatswain's Chairs, Cages,
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022
Skips and '
Similar Plant or Equipment (and Plant or Equipment used for the Purposes Thereof)
& a. .-
T '/J Name or Title of Employer or Contractor ......................................................................................................................
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2 z' o*
Address of Site............................................................................................................................................................
Sf-4
0 2a Work Commenced (Date) ...............................................................................................................................................
2- c2u2e
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4 Z Location and Description of Scaffold, etc., and other Plant
I
Date of
I
Result of Inspection
I Signature of person
8 or Equipment Inspected Inspection
State whether in
good order
who made the
Inspection
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8$ (1) (2) (3)

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LIFTINGAPPLIANCES

Cranes, Crabs, Hoists, Pulley-Blocks, Winches, Gin Wheels, Sheer Legs, Excavators, Draglines, Overhead Runways, Aerial Cable-
ways, Aenal Ropeways, Pil~ngFrames.

Form of Reports of Results of Weekly Inspections

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor.......................................................................................................................

Address of Site ............................................................................................................................................................

Work Commenced (Date) ...........................................................................

Description of Lifting Date of Result of Inspection (including all working gear and Signature of person
Appliance and Means anchoring or fixing plant or gear, and where required whomade the
of Identification Inspections the derricking interlock), automatic safe load indicator and Inspection
the state, whether in good order
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CRAW-ANCHOFUNGOR BALLASITNO
TESTS
Form o f Report

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor.. .....................................................................................................................

Address of Site.. ..........................................................................................................................................................

Work Commenced (Date)...........................................................................

Description of Crane and I Date of I Tests Applied

(3)
Safe Working Loads
as Ballasted
Signature of
person who made
means of Identification (4) the Test
Load Im- Radius of Load
(1) Jib (Feet)
(Tons)
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(Regulation 51 (4))
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The Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction (Safety,
Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1968
Form of Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination

I . Name and address of owner of crane

2. Name and address of maker of crane

3. Type of crane and nature of power (e.g.

Scotch derrick-manual; Tower derrick-electric;
RaiI mounted tower-electric)

4. Date of manufacture of crane

5. Identification (a) Maker's serial number

number

( 6 ) Owner's distinguishing
mark or number (if
any)

6. Make and type of denicking interlock, if

required (see regulation 45)

7. Make and type of automatic safe load

indicator (if any)

8. Date of last previous test of crane

9. Date of last previous thorough examination

of crane
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10. Safe working load or loads. In the

case of a crane with a variable
operating radius (including a crane
with a derricking jib or with inter-
changeable jibs of different lengths)
the safe working loads at various
radii of the jib, jibs, trolley or crab
must be given. Test loads at various
radii should be given in column (3)

--

11. In the case of a crane with a

derricking jib or jibs the maximum
radius at which the jib or jibs may
be worked (in feet).

12. Defects noted and alterations or

repairs required before crane is put
into service. (If none enter "None")

I hereby certify that the crane described in this certificate was tested and
thoroughly examined on ........................ and that the above particulars are
correct, and that I am not the owrler or user of the crane, nor employed by
the owner or user other than as an independent contractor.

Signature.. ................................. Qualification.. ..................................

Name and address of persons, company ....................................................

or association by whom the person con-
ducting the test and examination IS
employed. .....................................................
.....................................................
Date of Certificate ..............................

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(a) Crabs and Winches

(b) Pulley Blocks and Gin Wheels used for a Load of one ton or more

Form of Certificate and thorough Examination

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor ........................................................................................................................

Address of Site ............................................................................................................................................................

Work Commenced (Date)...........................................................................

I I
Description of Appliance@) type and Test Load applied Safe Working Load Defects noted, alterations or
Distinguishing Mark (tons) (tons) repairs required (if none,
enter "None")
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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

I hereby certify that on ..............................the appliances described in this

Certificate were tested and thoroughly examined and that the above particulars
are correct.

Signature.. ......................................................

Qualification. ........................................................

Person or Firm by whom the person

conducting the test and examination
is employed. 1
Date of Certificate ..........................................

NOTES-A crab or winch must NOT be used unless a certificate of test and
thorough examination by a competent person has been obtained in
this form within the previous four years and since any substantial
alteration or repair arfecting its strength or stability.
A pulley block or gin wheel must NOT be used for a load of one
ton or more unless a certificate of test and thorough exammation by
a competent person has been obtained in this form previously and
since any substantial alteration or repair.

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Form o f Reports of Results o f Thorough Examinations

(i) every Fourteen Months;
(ii) after Substantial Alteration or Repair.

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor .......................................................................................................................

Address of Registered or Head Office or Address of Site...................................................................................................

Date of last previous Defects noted and alterations or repairs Signature of person
Thorough required to the Lifting Appliance and the Making Examination
Identification Examination Automatic Safe Load Indicator on a and date of
Crane, if any, before the Lifting Appliance Examination
is put into Service
(2) (3)

Maker and Type :

Maker's Number :
Owner's Name :
Owner's Number :

Maker and Type :

Maker's Number :
Owner's Name :
Owner's Number :
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regulation 57)
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Certificate No ............................................................ 2h
CHAINS,C H ASLINGS,
~ ROPE SLINGS(except a fibre rope sling) OR SIMILARGEAR,RINGS, LINKS, HOOKS, PLATE CLAMPS, 0 b
SHACKLES. SWIVELSAND EYE-BOLTS 0 c
5G
Form of Certificate of Test and Examination ag
20
Distinguishing Description of Item. This should Number Tested Date of Test Proof Load Safe Working
include size, material and particular and Applied Load
No. or Mark of any heat treatment. and Examined Examination (specify units) (specify units)
(9 (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
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(2) Name and address of maker, supplier or repairer.

(3) Name and address of firm, company, association, or person undertaking

the test and examination.

(4) Name, position and qualification of person who carried out the test and
examination.

( 5 ) I certify on behalf of the firm, company, association or person named

in (3) and (4) above that the items described herein were tested and
thoroughly examined and were found to be free from cracks, flaws or
other defects.

Signature.. ...........................................

Date.. ...........................................

(6) Name and address of owner or occupier..........................................

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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM NO. 8
(Regulation 56 (1) (6))

The Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction (Safety,

Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1968
WIRE ROPES
Form of Certificate of Test and Examination of Wire Rope

Test Certificate No ....................................

(1) Name and address of the maker or supplier of the rope ........................

(2) (a) Size of rope in inches (state whether diameter or circumference) .........

(6) Number of strands ........................................................................

(c) Number of wires per strand .........................................................

(d) Lay ...........................................................................................

(3) Tensile strength of wire (tons per sq. inch) ..........................................

(4) (a) Date of test of sample of the rope ................................................

(6) Load at which this sample broke ...................................................

(c) Safe working *load subject to any stated qualifying conditions, such
as minimum pulley diameter, direct tensile load, etc...........................

(5) Name and address of public service, association, company, firm or person

making the test ...............................................................................

(6) POSI'I~ONin public service, association, company or firm named above of
person who made the test, or
QUALIFICATIONif he is working on his own account.

I certify on behalf of the firm or persons named in (1) above that the above
particulars are correct.
Signature.. .................................................
Date.. ..............................................
* 1 Ton = 2,24018.
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 F I R S SCHEDULE, contd. FORMNO. 9
(Regulation 62)
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CHAXNS, Ropes AND LIFTINGGEAR

Form of Reports o f Results of Thorough Examimtions at Intervals not Exceeding Six Months or when Otherwise Necessary

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor .......................................................................................................................

Address of Registered or Head O5ce or Address of Site............................................................................................

Date of Thorough Result of Examination. Signature of Date of

Description of chain, rope or gear Enter details of repairs Persons making
e.g. type, size and Identification Examination required or defects. If Examination Examination
Mark none enter "in good order"
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
 FIRST SCHEDULE, contd. FORMNO. 10
(Regulation 63 (b)1

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Cmms ANI) L r m a Gmt
Form of Reports of Annealing or Approved Heat Treatment

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor........................................................................................... .....

Address of Registered or Head Office or Address of Site..................................................................................................

Description of chain or Date and Signature of person under Date and Signature of Date Signature of
lifting gear, e.g. type, size whose supervision the person under and person under
and Identification Treatment annealing or heat treat- Treatment whose super- Treat- whose super-
ment was carried out vision the ment vision the
annealing or annealing or
heat treatment heat treatment
was carried out was carried out
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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM NO. 11
(Regulation 68 (I) ( a ) )
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Horsn
Form of Certificate of Test and Thorough Examination

A certificate in this form is required for every hoist manufactured or sub-

stantially altered or substantially repaired after the 1st day of October, 1968.
Certificate No ....................................
1. Name and address of owner of hoist.
2. Name and address of maker of hoist.
3. Type of hoist, nature of power and ty& of drive (e.g. friction, worn,
etc.).
4.. Date of manufacture of hoist, or date of completion of substantial alteration
or substantial repair.
5. Identification number or mark:
(a) Maker's
(b) Owner's
6. (a) Test load applied (cwt)
(b) Safe working load (cwt)
7. In the case of a passenger hoist, maximum number of persons to be
camed at one time.
8. I hereby certify that on ..................the hoist described in this certificate
was tested and thoroughly examined and that the above particulars are
correct, and that I am not the owner or user of the hoist nor employed
by the owner or user other than as an independent contractor.

Signature.. ..........................................................

Qualification.. ....................................................
Person or firm by whom person con-)
ducting the test and examination is
employed.

Date of Certificate ...................................................

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HOISTS USED FOR C A R R Y ~ GPERSONS

Form o f Reports o f Results o f Tests and Examinaions after Erection or Alteration o f Height of Travel

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor .......................................................................................................................

Address of Site............................................................................................................................................................

Work Commenced, Date.. .........................................................................-

Description of Hoist and Maximum height Date when last Date of Result of Test Signature of Person
Means of Identification of Travel of the Erected or Height Test and and Examination. who made or who was
Cage as Tested of Travel last Examination State whether in responsible for carrying
Altered good order out the Test and
Examination
(6)
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(Regulation 68 (2) )
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HOISTS

Form of Reports of Six-monthly Thorough Examinations

Name or Title of Employer or Contractor .......................................................................................................................

Address of Registered or Head Office or Address of Site..................................................................................................

Description. of Hoist e.g., Type, Date of last Previous Result of Examination. Enter Signature of Person Date of
Idenhfication Mark, Capaclty Thorough details of repairs or defects. making or responsible Examination
Examination If none enter "In good order" for Examination
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

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(Regulation 74 (2))
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EXCAVATIONS
Form of Reports o f Special Weekly Examinalions of Excavations

Date of Signature of Person Date of

Description of Excavation Results of Examination
Examination Making Examination Examination

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SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 63)

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Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1968
Chains and Lifting Gear Excepted under regulation 63 (as to Heat Treatment)
(1) Chains made of malleable cast-iron.
(2) Plate link chains.
(3) The following when made of steel or of any non-ferrous metal, namely
chains, rings, links, hooks, plate clamps, switches, swivels and eye-bolts.
(4) Pitched chains working on sprocket or pocketed wheels.
(5) The following when permanently attached to pitched chains, pulley blocks
or weighing machines, namely, rings, links, hooks, shackles and swivels.
(6) The following when having screw-threaded parts or ball-bearings or other
case-hardened parts, namely, hooks, eye-bolts and swivels.
(7) Socket shackles secured to wire ropes by white metal cappings.
(8) Bordeaux connections.

THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 97)

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Processes to which regulation 97 applies
(1) Dry grinding of surfaces of metal, stone, concrete or similar materials by
means of a wheel or disc driven by mechanical power.
(2) Breaking, cutting, dressing or carving of stone, concrete, slag or similar
materials by means of a hand tool (other than a trowel) or a portable
tool driven by mechanical power.
(3) Clipping or scaling of painted or corroded metal surfaces or wire-brushing
of such surfaces by mechanical power.
(4) Cutting out or cutting off of cold rivets or bolts from any structure or
part thereof.
(5) Welding or cutting of metals by means of an electrical, oxyacetylene or
similar process.
FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 100)
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PARTI
Contents o f First-Aid Boxes or Cases where the number of persons employed
exceeds 5 but does not exceed 25
(i) A copy of a leaflet giving advice on first-aid treatment issued by
the Minister.
(ii) -4 sufficient number (not less than six) of small sterilized unmedicated
dressings for injured fingers.
(iii) A sufficient number (not less than three) of medium sized sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured hands or feet.
(iv) A sufficient number (not less than three) of large sterilized unmedi-
cated dressings for other injured parts.
(v) A sufficient number (not less than twelve) of adhesive wound dressings
of a suitable type and of assorted sizes.
(vi) A sufficient number (not less than two) of triangular bandages, of
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PARTI, contd.
unbleached calico, the longest side of which measures not less than
fifty-one inches and each of the other sides not less than thirty-six
inches.
A sufficient supply of absorbent sterilized cotton wool in half-ounce
packets.
A sufficient supply of adhesive bandages.
A sufficient supply of suitable eye ointment in a container of a
suitable type and size.
A sufficient number (not less than two) of sterilized eye-pads in
separate sealed packets.
A rubber bandage or pressure bandage.
Safety pins.
A pair of scissors.
A sufficient supply of antiseptic solution.

Contents o f First-Aid Boxes or Cases where the number of persons employed

exceeds 25
(i) A copy of the leaflet giving advice on first-aid treatment issued by
the Minister.
(ii) A sufficient number (not less than twenty-four) of small sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured fingers.
(iii) A sufficient number (not less than twelve) of medium-sized sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured hands or feet.
(iv) A sufficient number (not less h a n twelve) of large sterilized unmedi-
cated dressings for other injured parts.
(v) A sufficient number (not less than thirty-six) of adhesive wound
dressings of a suitable type and of assorted sizes.
(vi) A sufficient number (not less than eight) of triangular bandages
of unbleached calico, the longest side of which. measures not less
than fifty-one inches, and each of the other s~desnot less than
thirty-six inches.
(vii) A sufficient supply of adhesive bandages.
(viii) A sufficient supply of absorbent sterilized cotton wool in half-ounce
packets.
(ix) A sufficient supply of suitable eye ointment in a container of a
suitable size and type.
(x) A sufficient number (not less than eight) of sterilized eye-pads in
separate sealed packets.
(xi) A rubber bandage or pressure bandage.
(xi!) Safety pins.
(xiu) A sufficient supply of suitable splints.
(xiv) A pair of scissors.
(XV) A pair of forceps.
(xvi) A sufficient supply of antiseptic solution.

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 FACTORIES

THE FACTORIES ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 12)

(Made by the Minister on the 27th day of May, 1968) L.N. 215168
Amd:
[lst October, 1968.1 L.N. 315169

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Docks (Safety, Health Shor&title.

and Welfare) Regulations, 1968.

2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- Inter~reta-

"competent person" means a person having such practical and 'On'

theoretical knowledge and actual experience of the lifting

machinery or lifting gear which he has to examine or inspect.
as the case may be, as will enable him to detect defects or
weaknesses which it is the purpose of the examination to
discover and to assess their importance in relation to the
strength and function of the particular lifting machinery or
gear, as the case may be;
"employed" means employed in the processes;
"fibre rope" includes synthetic fibre rope;
"hatch" means an opening in a deck used for the purpose of the
processes or for trimming, or for ventilation;
"hatchway" means the whole space within the square of the hatches
from the top deck to the bottom of the hold;
"lifting machinery" means any crane, winch, hoist, demck boom,
derrick and mast bands, goose neck, eyebolt, and any other
permanent attachment to the demcks, masts and decks, used
in hoisting or lowering in connection with the processes;
"plant" includes any gang-way, ladder, cargo stage, deck stage.
hatch covering or hatch beam;
"processes" means the processes referred to in subparagraph (b)
of paragraph (1) of regulation 3;
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"pulley block" means pulley block gin, and similar gear, other
than a crane block specially constructed for use with a crane
to which it is permanently attached;
"raising or lowering" means the raising, lowering or carrying, tiy
a lifting machine, of a load consisting of any person, goods,
material or plant of any description;
"ship" includes every description of vessel used in navigation not
propelled by oars;
"union purchase rig" means a method of raising or lowering by
the simultaneous use of two ships' derricks in such manner
that the load is supported by the hoist rope of each derrick.

3.-41) Subject to the provisions of this regulation these Regulations

shall apply to-
(a) every dock, wharf or quay (including any warehouse belonging
to the owner of any such dock, wharf or quay and any
line or siding used in connection with and for the purposes
of any such dock, wharf or quay and not forming part of
a railway) and every other warehouse (not forming part of
a factory) in or for the purposes of which mechanical power
is used; and
(b) the processes of loading, unloading, moving and handling goods
in, on or at, any dock, wharf or quay, and the processes
of loading, unloading and fuelling any ship in any dock or
harbour.
(2) Nothing in Parts 111 to VII shall apply to the unloading
of fish from a ship or boat employed in the catching of fish.
(3) Nothing in regulations 19, 20. 21. 22. 23, 25, 26, 46(1) and
65 shall apply to a barge or lighter.
(4) Regulations 28(2), 29(1), 30(1) and 32(1) shall not, so far
as regards the tests and examinations required under those regulations,
apply to machinery chains, or other gear taken into use, or wire rope
purchased, before the 1st day of October, 1968.
(5) Nothing in these Regulations shall apply to the loading.
unloading or fuelling of naval ships when any such process is under-
taken solely by members of the armed forces.
(6) The Chief Factory Inspector may, subject to such conditions
as he may think fit, in writing exempt from all or any of the provisions
of these Regulations-
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(a) any harbour, dock, wharf or quay at which the processes are
only occasionally carried on or the traffic is small and confined
to small ships; or
(b) any specified ship or class of ship.
4.-41) The provisions of the Factories Regulations specified in Applica-
paragraph (2) shall apply to the places and processes referred to in ,"PZ:
provisions of
paragraph (1) of regulation 3 and to any machinery and plant used Fact,+
Regulat~onr.
in such places and processes as if-
(a) such places were factories;
(b) such process were wried on in a factory;
(c) the person who carries on such process were the occupier
of a factory; and
(d) such machinery and plant were machinery and plant in a
factory.
(2) The provisions of the Factories Regulations referred to in
paragraph (1) are-
(a) such provisions of Part I1 of those Regulations as relate to
the generation, transformation, distribution and use of electrical
energy and to steam boilers and air receivers, so however,
that this sub-paragraph shall not apply in relation to any
machinery or plant which is on board a ship and is the
property of the shipowner;
(b) such provisions of Part I11 of those Regulations as relate to
sanitary conveniences;
(c) regulation 79 of those Regulations, with such adaptations and
modifications as may be necessary.
5.-(1) It shall be the duty of the person having the general manage-
ment and control of a dock, wharf or quay, to comply with Part IV:
Provided that-
(i) if any other person has the exclusive right to occupation of
any part of the dock, wharf or quay, and has the general
management and control of such part, the duty in respect
of that part shall devolve upon that other person; and
(ii) it shall be the duty of the employer of the persons employed
to comply with the provisions of regulation 16 of these
Regulations in so far as they apply to persons employed on
board a ship not lying at a wharf or quay.
(2) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or officer in charge
of a ship to comply with Part III.
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(3) It shall be the duty of the owner of machinery or plant

used in the processes, and in the case of machinery or plant carried
on board a ship not being a ship registered in Jamaica, it shall also
be the duty of the master of such ship, to comply with Part IV:
Provided that it shall be. the duty of the person who by himself, his
agents, or workmen, carries on the processes to comply with the
provisions of regulation 38(3) so far as they relate to the stability
, of any mobile crane used by him and under his control.
(4) It shall be the duty of every person who by himself, his
agents, or workmen carries on the processes, and of all agents, work-
men, and persons employed by him in the processes, to comply with
Part V :
Provided that, where the processes are carried on by a stevedore or
other person other than the owner of the ship, it shall be the duty
of the owner, master, or officer in charge of the ship to comply with
regulation 46 so far as it concerns-
(a) any hatch not taken over by the said stevedore or other person
for the purpose of the processes;
(b) any hatch which, after having been taken over by the said
stevedore or other person for the purpose of the processes.
being a hatch at which the processes have been completed or
completed for the time being, has been left by the said
stevedore or other person fenced or covered as required by
regulation 46, or has been taken into use by or on behalf
of the owner of the ship;
(c) the covering of any hatch fitted with a mechanically operated
cover the control of which is solely within the responsibility
of the owner, master or officer in charge of the ship.
(5) It shall be the duty of all persons, whether owners, occupiers,
or persons employed, to comply with Part VII.
(6) Part MI shall be complied with by the persons on whom
the duty is placed in that Part.

PART11-Requirements on Shore
Means of 6.--(I) Every regular approach over a dock, wharf or quay which
approach. persons employed have to use for going to or from a working place
and fire
P'Dcau"O'. at which the processes are carried on and every such working place
on shore shall be maintained with due regard to the safety of the
persons employed.
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In particular the following parts shall, so far as is practicable having

regard to the traffic and working, be securely fenced so that the height
of the fence shall be in no place less than three feet six inches, and
the fencing shall be maintained in good condition ready for use-
(a) all breaks, dangerous comers, and other dangerous parts c;r
edges of a dock, wharf or quay;
(b) the edges of all ditches, pits, dangerous openings and excava-
tions, provided that such fencing shall not be required if
secure covering is provided and maintained.
(2) Where any mobile crane or power-driven road vehicle is
regularly employed at or in the immediate vicinity of the edge of a
dock, that edge shall be protected by a permanent sill or coping of
adequate strength to a height of not less than one foot.
(3) Adequate means of escape in case of fire shall be provided
and maintained in every building in use for the processes in which
persons are employed, and the contents shall be so arranged or stacked
that there is a free passageway to a means of escape for all persons
employed.
(4) Where necessary, effective means, capable of being operated
without exposing any worker to undue risk, shall be provided and
maintained in any such building for giving audible warning in case
of fire.
(5) Where an outbreak of fire is likely to cause injury to any
person employed there shall be provided and maintained appropriate
means for fighting fire, which shall be so placed as to be readily
available for use.

7. All places on shore in which persons are employed and any Lighting,
dangerous parts of the regular road or way over a dock, wharf or
quay, forming the approach to any such place from the nearest high-
way. shall be efficiently lighted.

8. Provision for the rescue from drowning of persons employed shall M eans of
rescue from
be made and maintained, and shall include- drowning.

(a) a sufficient number of lifebuoys kept in readiness on the dock,

wharf or quay and spaced at intervals not exceeding two
hundred feet. Each such lifebuoy shall be fitted with not
less than 90 feet of suitable heaving line and shall be
adequately protected from the weather;
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(b) effective means at or near the surface of the water, at reason-

able intervals, for enabling a person immersed to support
himself or escape from the water, which shall be reasonably
adequate having regard to all the circumstances:
(c) suitable vertical ladders extending from the water to the edge
or coping of the dock, wharf or quay, and spaced at intervals
of not more than 200 feet, to enable a person to escape from
the water.

Provision of 9.-(1) A sufficient number of first-aid boxes or cases shall be

kt-aid
boxes or provided at every working place, and, if more than one is provided, at
cases.
reasonable distances from each other.
(2) Every first-aid box or case provided in pursuance of this
regulation shall be distinctively marked "FIRST-AID".
(3) Every first-aid box or case shall be kept stocked and in
good order and shall be placed under the charge of a responsible
person, who shall always be readily available during working hours.
Such person shall, except at docks, wharves or quays at which the
total number of persons employed at any time does not exceed fifty, be
a person trained in first-aid, including competence to administer
artificial respiration.

Contents of 10.-41) Nothing except appliances or requisites for first-aid shall

first-aid
boxes or be kept in first-aid boxes or cases.
cases.
(2) Each first-aid box or case at any working place shall contain
the equipment and materials specified in relation to that working place
First
Schedule.
in the First Schedule.
(3) All materials for dressings contained in first-aid boxes or
cases shall be those designated in, and of a grade or quality not lower
than the standards specified by, the British Pharmaceutical Codex
including any supplement thereto.

Stretchers.
11.--(1) There shall be provided and maintained at every dock,
wharf or quay and so as to be readily accessible, a sufficient number
of stretchers so constructed as to enable injured persons to be raised
from a hold in a safe manner and further transported upon them.
(2) Two clean blankets shall be provided for each stretcher.

Provision of 12. There shall be provided and maintained in good condition for
ambulances.
use at every dock, wharf or quay at which the total number of persons
employed at any time exceeds fifty-
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(a) a motor vehicle so constructed or adapted as to be able to

carry sick or injured persons on the stretchers referred to in
regulation 1 1 ; or
(b) where such persons have to be carried by water, a suitably
equipped boat propelled by mechanical power,
unless arrangements have been made for obtaining such a vehicle or
boat when required from a hospital or other place situated not more
than two miles from such dock, wharf or quay and in telephonic
communication therewith.

13.-41) There shall be provided and maintained in good order and ~i~st-aid
rooms.
in a clean condition for use at every dock, wharf or quay at which
the total number of persons employed at any time exceeds 100 a
properly constructed and suitable first-aid room with smooth interior
surfaces. The first-aid room shall be used only for purposes cf
treatment and rest and shall be in the charge of a person trained
in first-aid treatment who shall always be readily available during
working hours.
(2) Every first-aid room provided in pursuance of this regula-
tion shall contain at least the following equipment, namely-
(a) a sink having smooth impervious internal surfaces with hot
and cold water always available;
(b) a table with a smooth impervious top;
(c) means of sterilizing instruments;
(d) a supply of suitable dressings, bandages and splints;
(e) a couch;
(0 suitable and sufficient stretchers including a sling stretcher;
(g) sufficient blankets and hot water bottles; and
(h) a foot bath, or basin or bowl suitable for use as a foot bath.
14. Notices shall be exhibited in prominent positions at every dock, ti^^^^
to first-aid
wharf or quay stating- appliances.
(a) the position of each first-aid box and the place where the
person in charge thereof can be found;
(b) the position of stretchers or other appliances;
(c) the position of the ambulance vehicle or boat or, where such
is not provided, the position of the nearest telephone and
the name and telephone number of the hospital or other
place at which such vehicle or boat may be obtained.

15.-(1) There shall be provided and maintained for the other

persons employed adequate and suitable facilities for washing, which ;:$:?
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shall include a supply of clean running water. If workers of both

sexes are employed the wash places shall be separate for each sex.
(2) Where persons employed are exposed to skin contamination
by poisonous, infectious or irritating substances or oil, grease or dust, at
least one shower bath supplied with hot and cold water and with
suitable arrangement for privacy, shall be provided for every six
workers regularly employed who are exposed to such contamination
and cease work at the same time.

Drinking 1 6 4 1 ) An adequate supply of wholesome, cool drinking water shall

water.
be provided and maintained at suitable points conveniently accessiblc
to all persons employed.
(2) A supply of drinking water which is not laid on shall be
contained in suitable vessels (provided with cover and tap or spout)
and shall be renewed at least daily, and all practicable steps shall
be taken to preserve the water and vessels from contamination.

A C C O ~ ~ O - 17.-(1) There shall be provided for the use of persons employed

dation for
clothing, and conveniently accessible to them-
and takmg
meals. (a) adequate and suitable accommodation for the changing of
clothing and for accommodating clothing not worn during
working hours. Where persons of both sexes are employed
separate clothing accommodation shall be provided for
persons of each sex;
(b) adequate and suitable accommodation, including sufficient
tables and seats or benches, for taking meals, with facilities
for boiling water, heating food, and washing dishes.
(2) In determining whether accommodation of any kind provided
at any time and place is adequate, regard shall be had to the number
of persons likely to use such accommodation at that time and place.
(3) All accommodation provided in pursuance of sub-paragraph
(a) and (b) of paragraph (1) shall be kept in a clean and orderly
condition.
(4) No building or part of a building provided for the purposes
of sub-paragraphs (a) and ( b ) of paragraph (1) shall be used for the
deposit or storage of materials or plant.
Sanitary 18.-41) Sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences for the persons
conveni-
ences. employed at every dock, wharf or quay, so arranged as to be con-
veniently accessible, shall be provided, maintained and kept clean.
Where persons of both sexes are employed, the conveniences shall be
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separate for each sex and the number of conveniences, not including
urinals, shall be not less than one for every twenty-five persons.
(2) Every sanitary convenience shall be under cover and shall
have a proper door fastening.
(3) Effective provision shall be made for lighting the sanitary
conveniences.
(4) Every sanitary convenience shall be sufficiently ventilated
and shall not communicate with any workroom or messroom except
through the open air or through an intervening ventilated space.

PART111-Safety Provisions on Board Ship

19. When a ship is lying at a dock, wharf or quay for the purpose Means of
access from
of loading or unloading or fuelling, there shall be safe means of access ship to shore
and shore
for the use of persons employed at such times as they have to pass to
from the ship to the shore or from the shore to the ship and such
means of access shall be-
(a) where reasonably practicable the ship's accommodation ladder
or gangway or a similar construction not less than twenty-two
inches wide, properly secured, and fenced throughout on each
side to a height of at least two feet nine inches by means
of upper and lower rails, taut ropes or chains or by other
equally safe means;
(b) in other cases one or more rigid ladders of sound material
and adequate length which shall be properly secured to prevent
slipping :
Provided that-
(i) Nothing in this regulation shall apply to cargo stages
or cargo gangways, if other safe means of access is
provided in conformity with these Regulations; and
(ii) as regards any ship not exceeding 200 tons net
registered tonnage this regulation shall not apply if
and while the conditions are such that it is possible
without undue risk to pass to and from the ship without
the aid of any special appliance.

20. If a ship is alongside any other ship, and persons employed Means of
access from
have to pass from one to the other, safe means of access shall be ship to
ship.
provided for their use, unless conditions are such that it is possible
to pass from one to the other without undue risk without the aid
of any special appliance.
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If one of such ships is a ship of relatively low freeboard the means

of access shall be provided by the ship which has the higher freeboard.

Means ot 21.-41) If the depth from the level of the deck to the bottom
access to
holds, etc. of the hold exceeds five feet, there shall be maintained safe means
of access from the deck to the hold in which work is being carried
on.
(2) Save as hereinafter provided, such access shall be afforded
by ladder and by ladder cleats or cups on the wamings, and shall
not be deemed to be safe-
(a) unless the ladders between the lower decks are in the same
line as the ladder from the top deck, and that arrangement
is practicable having regard to the position of the lower hatch
or hatches;
(b) unless the ladders provide a foothold of a depth, including
any space behind the ladder, of not less than 43 inches for
a width of 10 inches and a 6rm handhold;
(c) unless the cleats or cups provided on the coamings-
(i) provide a foothold of a depth, including any space
behind the cleats or cups, of not less than 4+ inches
for a width of 10 inches and a firm handhold;
(ii) are so constructed as to prevent a man's foot from
slipping off the side;
(iii) are placed vertically one above the other and in the
same line as the ladders to which they give access;
(4 unless the cargo is stowed sufficiently far from the ladder to
leave at each rung of the ladder foothold of a depth, including
any space behind the ladder, of not less than 43 inches for
a width of 10 inches and a firm handhold;
(e) unless there is room to pass between a winch or other obstruc-
tion and the warnings at the place where the ladder leaves
the deck;
(f) if the ladder is recessed under the deck more than is reason-
ably necessary to keep the ladder clear of the hatchway:
Provided that such access may be afforded-
(i) where the provisions of a ladder on a bulkhead or in a trunk
hatchway can be shown to be reasonably impracticable, by
cleats or cups complying with the requirements of sub-
paragraph ( 4 ;
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(ii) by ladders or steps, separate from any hatchway or sloping

from deck to deck, if such ladders or steps comply with the
requirements of sub-paragraphs (b), (4 and (e).
(3) Shaft tunnels shall be equipped with adequate handhold and
foothold on each side.

22. All hatch beams used for hatch covering shall have suitable Lifriw
gear for
gear for lifting them on and off without it being necessary for any hatch
beams.
person to go upon them to adjust such gear.

23. All hatch coverings shall be kept plainly marked to indicate ths Marking of
hatch
deck and hatch to which they belong and their position therein : coverings
and hatch
Provided that this regulation shall not apply in cases where all the beams.
hatch coverings of a ship are interchangeable, or in respect of marking
of position, where all hatch coverings of a hatch are interchangeable.
This regulation shall apply to hatch beams as it applies to hatch
coverings.

24. All hatch beams used for hatch coverings and all hatch coverings Mainten-
ance of
shall be maintained in good condition. hatch beams
and hatch
covenngs.
25. All hatch coverings shall be provided with suitable means for Provision
of hand
lifting them off and on and such means shall be- grips, etc.,
on ha,tch
(a) adequate hand grips; or covermgs.

(b) if the size, weight or construction of the hatch coverings is

such as to render them incapable of being lifted into and
out of position by two men, consist of adequate provision
for the attachment of a sling.

26. Where the working space around a hatch is less than two feet Working
wide, such provision shall be made as will enable persons employed %%end
hatches.
to remove and replace in safety all hatch beams used for hatch
covering and all hatch coverings.

27. When the processes are being carried on- Lighting

of ships.
(a) the places in the hold and on the decks where work is being
carried on;
(b) the means of access provided in pursuance of regulations 19
and 20; and
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(c) all parts of the ship to which persons employed may be

required to proceed in the course of their employment,
shall be efficiently lighted, due regard being had to the safety of the
ship and cargo, of all persons employed and of the navigation of other
vessels.
PARTIV-Lifting Machinery, Plant and Lifting Gear
Lifting 28.-(1) All parts and working gear (including anchoring appliances)
machinery.
of lifting machinery shall be of good construction, sound material,
adequate strength and free from patent defect and shall be properly
maintained.
(2) All lifting machinery shall have been tested and examined
Second by a competent person in the manner set out in the Second Schedule
Schedule.
before being taken into use; or taken into use for the first time
after it has undergone any substantial alteration or repair.
(3) All derricks and permanent attachments, including bridle
chains to the derricks, mast and deck, used in hoisting or lowering
shall be inspected by a competent person once in every twelve months
and shall be thoroughly examined by a competent person once at
least in every four years.
(4) All other lifting machinery shall be thoroughly examined
by a competent person once at least in every twelve months.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation thorough examination
means a visual examination, supplemented if necessary by other means
such as a hammer test, carried out as carefully as the conditions
permit, in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the safety
of the parts examined, and if necessary for the purpose, parts of the
machine and gear must be dismantled.

Lifting 29.-31) No chain, ring, hook, shackle, swivil or pulley block shall
gear.
be used in hoisting or lowering unless-
(a) it is of good construction, sound material, adequate strength
and free from patent defect; and
(b) it has been tested and examined by a competent person in
the manner set out in the Second Schedule.
(2) All chains, rings, hooks, shackles and swivels other than
bridle chains attached to derricks or masts, chains, rings, hooks, shackles
Third and swivels of a class or description specified in the Third Schedule,
Schedule.
or exempted by certificate of the Chief Factory Inspector upon the
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ground that they are made of such material or so constructed that

they cannot be subjected to heat treatment without risk of damage, shall,
be effectively annealed or subjected to some appropriate form of heat
treatment, under the supervision of a competent person and at the
following intervals-
(i) half inch and smaller chains, rings, hooks, shackles and swivels
in general use, once at least in every six months;
(ii) all other chains, rings, hooks, shackles, swivels in general
use once at least in every twelve months:
Provided that in the case of such gear used solely on cranes and
other hoisting appliances worked by hand, twelve months shall be
substituted for six months in sub-paragraph (i) and two years for
twelve months in sub-paragraph (ii).
(3) All chains, other than bridle chains attached to derricks or
masts and all rings, hooks, shackles, swivels and pulley blocks, cargo
trays and similar gear shall be inspected by a competent person
immediately before each occasion on which they are used in hoisting
or lowering unless they have been inspected within the preceding
three months.

(4) All chains, rings, hooks, shackles or swivels used in hoisting

or lowering which have been lengthened, altered or repaired by welding
shall before being again taken into use be tested and re-examined
by a competent person in the manner set forth in the Second Schedule.

30.-(1) No rope shall be used in hoisting or lowering unless- Ropes.

(a) it is of suitable quality and free from patent defect; and

(b) in the case of wire rope, it has been examined and tested by
a competent person in the manner set out in the Second
Schedule.
(2) Every wire rope in general use for hoisting or lowering shall
be inspected by a competent person once at least in every three months,
provided that after any wire has broken in such rope it shall be
inspected at least once in every month.
(3) No wire rope shall be used in hoisting or lowering if in
any length of ten diameters the total number of visible broken wires
exceeds five per cent of the total number of individual wires or the
rope shows signs of excessive wear, corrosion or other defect which, in
the opinion of the person who inspects it, renders it unfit for use.
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(4) A thimble or loop splice made ill any wire rope shall have
at least three tucks with a whole strand of the rope and two tucks
with one-half of the wires cut out of each strand. The strands in
all cases shall be tucked against the lay of the rope:
Provided that this regulation shall not operate to prevent the use
of another form of splice or fastening which can be shown to be as
efficient as that laid down in this regulation.
(5) Every fibre rope sling shall be inspected by a responsible
person before being taken into use for the first time on each day that it
is used.

Competent 31. For the purposes of regulations 28, 29 and 30 a person shall
persons.
not be deemed to be a competent person if and in so far as the Chief
Factory Inspector has given notice in writing that such person is in
his opinion not technically qualified to carry out the tests, examination
or heat treatment required by these Regulations:
Provided that any person whom the Chief Factory Inspector may
then declare not to be competent shall have the right to appeal against
such declaration to the Factories Appeal Board, whose decision shall
be final.

Registration 32.-(1) Certificates in the form prescribed in the Fourth Schedule

of lifting
machinery and containing the prescribed particulars with regard to the tests,
and gear.
examinations, inspections or annealing required under regulations 28,
29(1) and (2) and 30(1) shall be obtained, and entered in, or attached
Fourth to the register prescribed in the abovementioned Fourth Schedule before
Schedule.
the machinery, chain, rope or other gear to which the certificate refers
is subsequently taken into use in connection with the processes:
Provided that in the case of any test, examination, inspection or
heat treatment not carried out in Jamaica, the requirements of this
regulation shall be deemed to have been complied with if a register
or a certificate prescribed under the Docks Regulations, 1934 of Great
Britain, or a register or certificate conforming to the standard inter-
national register or certificate approved by the International Labour
Organization, or containing substantially the same particulars, is entered
in or attached to the register.
(2) The prescribed register with the certificates required to be
attached to it shall be kept on the premises unless some other place
has been approved in writing by the Chief Factory Inspector.
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33. No pulley block shall be used in hoisting or lowering unless the Marking of
safe work-
safe working load is clearly stamped upon it. ing loads on
pdey
blocks.

34.-31) Means shall be provided to enable any person using a chain ;;&ii;~f

or rope sling to ascertain the safe working load for such chain or ing loads
on slings.
sling in relation to the conditions in which it may be used.
(2) As regards chain slings such means shall consist of marking
the safe working load in plain figures or letters upon the sling or
upon a tablet or ring of durable material attached securely thereto.
(3) As regards wire rope slings and fibre rope or slings such
means shall consist of either the means specified in paragraph (2) or
a notice or notices, so exhibited as to be easily read by any person
concerned, stating the safe working loads for the various sizes of wire
rope and fibre rope and slings used.
(4) Before any fibre rope or sling or any wire rope sling is
taken into use for the first time, the safe working load of that rope
or sling shall be assessed by a competent person.

35. Every crane and derrick shall have the safe working load plainly Marking of
safe work-
marked upon it and every shore crane if so constructed that the safe ing loads on
cranes and
working load may be varied by the raising or lowering of the jib or derricks.
otherwise shall have attached to it an automatic indicator of safe
working loads provided that, in cases where the jib may be raised
or lowered, provision on the crane of a table showing the safe working
loads at corresponding inclinations of the jib or corresponding radii
of the load shall be considered sufficient compliance.

%--(I) All motors, cog wheels, chain and friction gearing, shafting, Fencing O,
machinery
live electric conductors and steam pipes shall (unless it can be shown and pa-.
that by their position or construction they are equally safe to every
person employed as they would be if securely fenced) be securely
fenced so far as is practicable without impeding the safe working
of the ship.
(2) The intakes within reach between the belts and drums of
every belt conveyor shall be securely fenced.
(3) All fencing provided in pursuance of the provisions of
paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be of substantial construction, and con-
stantly maintained and kept in position while the parts required to
be fenced are in motion or in use.
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Special 37.41) Every conveyor, including roller conveyors and chutes used
provisions
regarding in the processes shall be of good construction, sound material, adequate
conveyors.
strength and free from patent defect.
(2) Every conveyor driven by mechanical power shall be
provided with efficient means for cutting off the power in an emergency;
such means shall be provided at loading and unloading points and.
where necessary, at a sufficient number of other convenient positions.
(3) Where a conveyor passes over any place where persons
are employed adequate guards or screens shall be provided to prevent
any such person from being struck by any falling material or article.

Stability 33-31) Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the foot

of lifting
appliances. of a derrick being accidentally lifted out of its socket or support.
(2) Every mobile crane shall be adequately counterbalanced
in order to reduce to a minimum the risk of overloading.
(3) No mobile crane shall be used on a soft or uneven surface
or on a slope in circumstances in which the stability of the appliance
is likely to be affected unless adequate precautions are taken to ensure
its stability.

Cranes and 39.41) Every crane or winch shall be so constructed, or shall be

winches-
prevention provided with such means, as will reduce to a minimum the risk of
of acciden-
tal descent the accidental descent of a load while being raised or lowered. In
of load.
particular the lever controlling the reversing gear shall be provided
with a suitable spring or other locking arrangement, unless the construc-
tion of the crane or winch is such as to render the provision of such
device unnecessary.
(2) Every crane or winch shall be provided with an efficient
brake, or brakes, or other safety device, which will prevent the fall
of the load when suspended, and by which the load can be effectively
controlled whist being lowered.

Access to 40. The drivers' platforms on every crane or tip driven by mechanical
and fenaing
of crane power shall be securely fenced and provided with safe means of
platforms.
access.
In particular, where access is by a ladder-
(a) the sides of the ladder shall extend to a reasonable distance
beyond the platform or some other suitable handhold shall
be provided;
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(b) the landing place on the platform shall be maintained free

from obstruction;
(c) in cases where the ladder is vertical and exceeds thirty feet
in height, a resting place properly fenced shall be provided
approximately midway between the platform and the foot
of the ladder;
(d) every ladder exceeding 20 feet in height shall be fitted with
guard hoops of adequate strength spaced at intervals at not
more than 4 feet.

41. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent exhaust steam steam

cranes
from, and so far as practicable live steam to, any crane or winch and winches.
obscuring any part of the decks, gangways, stages, wharf or quay
where any person is employed m the processes.

42.-41) Chains shall not be shortened by tying knots in them. Precautions

with respect
(2) Suitable packing shall be provided to prevent wire ropes, s;kE
fibre ropes and the links of chains from coming into contact with Bndropes.
sharp edges of loads of hard material.

43. Every pallet and cargo tray or similar appliances used in raising Pauets and
cargo trays.
or lowering goods shall be of good construction, sound material,
adequate strength and free from patent defect; shall be suitable for
the purpose for which it is used and shall be properly maintained.
PARTV-Precautions when Loading, Unloading or Fuelling
44. Where goods are placed on a wharf or quay- Placing
goods on
(a) a clear passage leading to the means of access to the ship a wharf or
required by regulation 19 shall be maintained on the wharf
or quay; and
(b) if any space is left along the edge of the wharf or quay, it
shall be at least three feet wide and clear of all obstructions
other than fixed structures, plant and appliances in regular
use.

45.--(I) No deck-stage or cargo stage shall be used in the processes u s e or

deck-stapes
unless it is soundly constructed and adequately supported, and, where and hand
trucks.
necessary, securely fastened.
(2) No truck shall be used for carrying cargo between ship
and shore on a stage so steep as to be unsafe.
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(3) Any stage which is slippery shall be made safe by the use
of sand or otherwise.
Fencing or 46.-41) If any hatch of a hold accessible to any person employed
covering
ofhatches. and exceeding five feet in depth, measured from the level of the deck
in which the hatch is situated to the bottom of the hold, is not in
use for the passage of goods or other material or for trimming, and
the coamings are less than two feet six inches in kight such hatch
shall either be fenced to a height of three feet or be securely covered:
Provided that this requirement s h d not apply-
(a) to ships not exceeding 200 tons net registered tonnage which
have only one hatchway;
(b) to any ship during mealtimes or other short interruptions of
work during the period of employment.
(2) Hatch coverings shall not be used in the construction of
deck or cargo stages, or for any other purpose which may expose them
to damage.
(3) Hatch coverings shall be replaced on the hatches in the
positions indicated by the markings made thereon in pursuance of
regulation 23.
(4) Where a section of bulwalk or deck railing has necessarily
to be removed for the purpose of loading or unloading, the section
of the bulwalk or deck railing shall be replaced and properly secured
as soon as practicable.

~ c c u of
h 47.-(1) The beam of any hatch in use for the processes shall,
bat& beam.
if not removed, be adequately secured to prevent its displacement, or
the displacement of any hatch coverings supported by it.
No hatch beam or hatch cover shall be removed or replaced while
any person is in the hold beneath the square of that hatch.
(2) Hatch beams and hatch coverings shall, when they are
removed from a hatch, be so stacked or secured as not to cause
danger to persons passing along the deck, working in the hold, or
overside; in particular, if the construction of the ship so allows, a clear
working space at least three feet wide shall be maintained between
hatch coverings and hatch beams which have been so removed and
the side of the hatch coming.
(3) Roller or hinged hatch covers when stowed in the vertical
position shall be adequately secured by lashings or other effective
means.
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48. No cargo shall be loaded or unloaded by a fall or sling at any Work at

mterrnediate
intermediate deck unless either the hatch at that deck is securely decks.
covered or a secure landing platform of a width not less than that
of one section of hatch coverings has been placed across it:
Provided that this regulation shall not apply to any process of
unloading the whole of which will be completed within a period of
half an hour.

49. When work is proceeding on any skeleton deck, adequate staging Work on
skeleton
shall be provided unless the space beneath the deck is filled with decks.
cargo to within a distance of two feet of such deck.

50. Where stacking, unstacking, stowing or unstowing of cargo or ;:?of

handling in connection therewith cannot be safely carried out unaided.
reasonable measures to guard against accident shall be taken by
shoring or otherwise.

51. Precautions shall be taken to facilitate the escape of persons Meansof

escape from
employed or working in a hold or on between decks dealing with holdsetc.
bulk cargo.

52. When the working space in a hold is confined to the square ,";-y
of the hatch, hooks shall not be made fast in the bands or fastenings hooks.
of bales of cotton, jute, sisal, gunny bags or other similar goods; nor
shall can-hooks be used for raising or lowering a barrel or drum
when owing to the construction or condition of the barrel or drum
or the hooks, their use is likely to be unsafe.
Nothing in this regulation shall apply to breaking out or making
up slings.

53. When cargo is being loaded or unloaded by a fall at a hatch- useof

signallen.
way, a signaller shall be employed, and where more than one fall is
being worked at a hatchway, a separate signaller shall be employed
to attend to each fall :
Provided that this regulation shall not apply in cases where a barge
or lighter or other similar vessel is being loaded or unloaded if the
driver of the crane or winch working the fall has a clear and unrestricted
view of those parts of the hold where work is being camed on.

5 4 - 4 1 ) No lifting machinery, chains or other lifting appliance shall Ovedoad-

be loaded beyond the safe working load, except that a crane may be ZPAery
and use of
loaded beyond the safe working load in exceptional cases to such extent umon
purchase rig.
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and subject to such conditions as may be approved by the engineer

in charge or other competent person, if on each occasion-
(a) the written permission of the owner or his responsible agent
has been obtained; and
(b) a record of the overload is kept:
Provided also that, where the load upon a single sheave pulley block
is attached to the pulley block instead of to the chain or rope passing
around the sheave, the load on the pulley block shall be deemed for
the purpose of this regulation to be half of the actual load.
(2) No load shall be left suspended from a crane, winch, or
other machine unless there is a responsible person actually in charge
of the machine while the load is so left.
(3) Where a union purchase rig is used for the purpose of
hoisting or lowering-
(a) the load shall not exceed one-half of the safe working load
of the derrick having the lower lifting capacity; and
(6) there shall be used, in addition to the outer guy of each
of the two derricks so coupled and as nearly parallel to such
outer guy as possible, a wire rope preventer guy which shall
be of adequate strength and securely attached to the head
of the derrick and to a suitable deck fastening.

Driven of 55. No person under 18 years of age and no person who is not
cranes or
winches and sufficiently competent and reliable shall be employed as driver of a
signallers. crane or winch, whether driven by mechanical power or otherwise, or
to give signals to a driver or to attend to cargo falls on winch-ends
or winch-bodies.

Ventilation. 56. In every hold or compartment in which cargo is being worked

effective and suitable provision shall be made for securing and
maintaining by the circulation of fresh air the adequate ventilation
of the hold or compartment.

Precautions
57.-(1) No employed person shall enter or remain or be required
where to enter or remain in any hold or compartment being a hold or
dangerous
fumes are compartment in which there is reason to apprehend the presence
liable to
be present. of dangerous fumes to such extent, or that the proportion of oxygen
in the air is so low, as to involve risk of persons being overcome
thereby, unless-
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(a) he is wearing suitable breathing apparatus and a belt with

a rope securely attached thereto and a person keeping watch
outside and capable of pulling him out is holding the free
end of the rope; or
(b) a responsible person has certified the space as being for
a specified period, safe for entering without breathing
apparatus, and the period so specified has not expired; but
no employed person shall enter or remain in the space without
breathing apparatus unless he has been warned when the
period so specified will expire.
(2) There shall be provided and kept readily available
a sufficient supply of breathing apparatus of a suitable type, of belts
and ropes and of suitable reviving apparatus and oxygen, and the
apparatus, belts and ropes shall be maintained and thoroughly
examined at least once a month by a competent person.
(3) A sufficient number of the persons employed shall be trained
and practised in the use of the apparatus mentioned in this regulation
and in the method of restoring respiration.

58.-41) Where the processes give rise to any substantial quantity Protection
of dust of any kind, or to dust of such a character or to such extent ~ ~ ~ t
as to be likely to be injurious to the persons employed, all reasonably :,"s8
practicable measures shall be taken to protect the persons employed radiations.
against the inhalation of such dust, by the provision and use of suitable
respirators or otherwise.
(2) In connection with the handling, transporting or storage
of any radioactive substance, adequate precautions shall be taken to
safeguard persons employed from such exposure to ionizing radiations
as may be injurious to their health.
Suitable provisions shall be made, where necessary, for the storage
of radioactive substances and where any source of ionizing radiation
is liable to release a radioactive gas, its place of storage shall be
efficiently ventilated to the open air by mechanical means for not
less than two minutes before that place is opened.
A radioactive source shall be removed from its place of storage
only by or under the supervision of an authorized person.

59. No internal combustion engine shall be used in any hold or Internal

compartment in use for the processes unless specific provision is made =&!'On

for conducting the exhaust gases from the engine into the open air
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or the space is adequately ventilated so as to prevent danger to

health from such exhaust gases. If adequate ventilation is not ensured
by natural ventilation or the ventilation equipment of the ship, suitable
additional mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
Provision of
protective
60. Suitable protective clothing and appliances, including where
clothing. necessary suitable gloves, footwear, goggles and head coverings, shall
be provided and maintained for the use of persons employed-
(a) when engaged in handling any injurious or offensive sub-
stances; and
(b) when working in a refrigerated space.
Transpoa
to or from
61.-(1) When any person employed has to proceed to or from
a ship by
water.
a ship by water for the purpose of carrying on the processes, proper
measures shall be taken for his safe transport. Vessels used for this
purpose shall be in the charge of a competent person, shall not be
overcrowded or overloaded and shall be properly equipped for safe
navigation and maintained in good condition.
(2) Suitable and adequate life saving appliances shall be
provided and properly placed and maintained.
(3) The number of persons, including the crew that the vessel
is authorized to carry shall be clearly shown aboard that vessel.
(4) The foregoing provisions shall be without prejudice to any
bye-laws governing the conveyance of passengers by boat, whether
mechanically propelled or not, that have been made by any harbour
or dock authority.

PARTVI-Duties as to Use and Maintenance of Safety Appliances

Prohibition
of removal 62. No person shall, unless duly authorized or in case of necessity.
or interfer- remove or interfere with any fencing, gangway, gear, ladder, hatch
ence with
safety covering, We-saving means or appliances, lights, marks, stages, or
appliances.
other things whatsoever required by these Regulations to be provided.
If removed, such things shall be restored at the end of the period
during which their removal was necessary by the persons last engaged
in the work that necessitated such removal.
Prohibition
of removal
63. The fencing required by regulation 6 shall not be removed
of fencing. except to the extent and for the period reasonably necessary for carrying
on the work of the dock or ship, or for repairing fencing. If removed
it shall be restored forthwith at the end of that period by the person
engaged in the work that necessitated its removal.
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64. Without prejudice to the other provisions of these Regulations ;z;,"zf

there shall be provided safe access to every place at which any person =fe access.
has at any time to work which access shall be su5cient having regard
to the number of persons employed and shall, so far as is reasonably
practicable, be kept clear of substances likely to make foothold or
handhold insecure and of any obstruction.
Every person employed shall use the means of access provided in
accordance with these Regulations and no person shall authorize or
order another to use means of access other than those provided in
accordance with these Regulations.

65. No person shall go upon the fore and aft beams or thwartship Prohibition
as to BOlIlg
beams for the purpose of adjusting the gear, for lifting them on and on beams.
off or for any other purpose in connection with the processes, nor
shall any person authorize or order another to do so.

66. No person employed shall ride upon conveyor nor shall as

Prohibition
to riding
any person authorize or order another to do SO. on conveyors.

PARTVII-Additional Duties

67. The master, or 05cer in charge of a ship shall not allow any D U ~ Y of
hold or compartment to be taken into use for the purpose of the ?g,"i$
processes for the first time subsequent to such hold or compartment charse.,hi,
of
lath
respect to
having been fumigated, unless a certificate, signed by a qualified person O I ~ etc.
S

and stating that such hold or compartment is free from dangerous which b,,
have

fumes and is safe to enter, has been obtained and is kept available
for inspection.

68. No employer of persons in the processes shall allow machinery Duty of

or gear to be used by such persons if he knows or has reason to ","SF Of

believe that such machinery or gear does not comply with Part N. %f%&t
to use of
machinery.
69. If the persons whose duty it is to comply with regulations 19, 20 DU~Y

and 27 fail to do so, then it shall also be the duty of the employers Z'Pgf,";
of the persons for whose use the means of access and the lights are 2g'::,"&t
required, to comply with the said regulations within- the shortest time 2."2:and
liuhting.
reasonably practicable after such failure.

70. The prescribed register shall, on the application of any Factory Prescribed
Inspector be produced by the person in charge thereof; if it relates to 'cuister'
the lifting machinery and other gear of a ship and is kept on the
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ship, it shall be produced together with the certificate of the ship's

register, by the person for the time being in charge of the ship.

Printed 71. The person having the general management and control of any
eoay of the
Regulations dock, wharf or quay shall keep a printed copy of these Regulations
to be
exhibited. exhibited in such a position as to be conveniently read by the persons
employed on or about the dock, wharf or quay.

FlRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 10)

PART1-Contents of First-Aid Boxes or Cases
Working places at which the number of persons working at any one time
does not exceed fifty.

A copy of the leaflet giving advice on first-aid treatment issued

by the M.nister.
A sufficient number (not less than six) of small sterilized unmedicated
dressings for injured fingers.
A sufficient number (not less than three) of medium-sized sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured hands or feet.
A sufficient number (not less than three) of large sterilized unmedi-
cated dressings for other injured parts.
A sufficient number (not less than twelve) of adhesive wound dressings
of a suitable type and of assorted sizes.
A sufficient number (not less than two) of triangular bandages of
unbleached calico, the longest side of which measures not less than
fifty-one inches and each of the other sides not less than thirty-SIX
inches.
(vii) A sufficient supply of adhesive plaster.
(viii) A sufficient supply of absorbent sterilized cotton-wool in half-ounce
packets.
A sufficient supply of suitable eye ointment in a container of a
suitable type and size.
A sufficient number (not less than two) of sterilized eye-pads in
separate sealed packets.
(xi) A rubber bandage or pressure bandage.
(xi9
(xm)
Safety pins.
A bottle of suitable antiseptic solution.
(xiv) A supply of suitable splints.

PARTII-Contents of First-Aid Boxes or Cases

Working places in which the number of persons working at any one time
exceeds fifty.

(i) A copy of the leaflet giving advice on first-aid treatment issued

by the Minister.
(ii) A sufficient number (not less than twenty-four) of small sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured fingers:
(iii) A sufficient number (not less than twelve) of medium-sized sterilized
unmedicated dressings for injured hands or feet.
(iv) A sufficient number (not less than twelve) of large sterilized unmedi-
cated dressings for other injured parts.
(v) A sufficient number (not less than thirty-six) of adhesive wound
dressings of a suitable type and of assorted sizes.
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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

P m r 11, contd.
(vi) A sufficient number (not less than eight) of triangular bandages of
unbleached calico, the longest side of which measures not less than
fifty-one inches and each of the other sides not less than thirty-six
inches.
(vii) A sufficient supply of adhesive plaster.
(viii) A sufficient supply of absorbent sterlllzed cotton-wool in half~ounce
packets.
(ix) A sufficient supply of suitable eye ointment in a container of suitable
type and size.
(x) A sufficient number (not less than eight) of sterilized eye-pads in
separate sealed packets.
(xi) A rubber bandage or pressure bandage.
(xii) Safety pins.
(xiii) A bottle of suitable antiseptic solution.
(xiv) A supply of suitable splints.

SECOND SCHEDULE (Reguhtions 28,29,30)

Manner of Test and Examination before Takblg Liftimg Machinery
and Gear into Use

1. Every winch with the whole of the gear accessory thereto (including
derricks, goose necks, eye-plates, eye-bolts or other attachments) shall be tested
with a proof load which shall exceed the safe working load as follows:-
Safe Working Load Proof Load
p-

Under 20 tons ... ... ... 25 per cent in excess

20-50 tons ... ... ... 5 tons in excess
Over 50 tons ... ... ... 10 per cent in excess
The proof load shall be applied either (i) by hoisting movable weights or
(ii) by means of a spring or hydraulic balance or similar appliance, with the
derrick at an angle to the horizontal which shall be stated in the certificate
of the test. In the former case, after the movable weights have heen hoisted.
the derrick shall be swung as far as possible in both directions.
In the latter case, the proof load shall be applied with the derrick swung
as far as practicable first in one direction and then in the other.
2. Every crane and other hoisting machine with its accessory gear shall be
tested with a proof load which shall exceed the safe working load as follows:-

Safe Working Load Proof Load

Under 20 tons ... ... ... 25 per cent in excess
20-50 tons ... ... ... 5 tons in excess
Over 50 tons ... ... ... 10 per cent in excess
The said proof load shall bc hoisted and swung as far as possible in both
directions.
In the case of a jib-crane, if the jib has a variable radius, it shall be tested
with a proof load as defined above at the maximum and minimum radii of the
jib. In the case of hydraulic cranes or hoists, where, owing to the limitation
of pressure, it is impossible to hoist a load 25 per cent in excess of the safe
working load, it shall be sufficient to hoist the greatest possible load.
3. Every article of loose gear (whether it is accessory to a machine or not)
shall be tested with a proof load at least equal to that shown against the
article in the following table:-
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SECOND SCHEDULE, contd.

Article of Gear Proof Load

Chain
Ring
Hook
Shackle
Swivel
1 ... ... ... Twice the safe working
load.

Pulley Blocks :
Single Sheave Block ... ... ... Four times the safe
working load.
Multiple Sheave Block
with safe load up to ... ... ... Twice the safe work.
and including 20 tons J ing load.
Multiple Sheave Block '
with safe working
load over 20 tons up ... ... 20 tons in excess of
to and includieg 40 tons the safe working
load.
Multiple Sheave Block ... ... One and a half times
with safe working the safe working
load over 40 tons . load.
Provided that where the Chief Factory Inspector is of the opinion that
owing to the size, design, construction, material, or use of any such loose gear
or class of such gear any of the above requirements are not necessary for
the protection of persons employed, he may by certificate in writing (which
he may at his discretion revoke) exempt such gear or class of gear from such
requirement; subject to such conditions as may be stated in the certificate.
4. After being tested as aforesaid, all machines with the whole of the gear
accessory thereto and all loose gear shall be examined, the sheaves and the
pins of the pulley blocks being removed for the purpose, to see that no part
is injured or permanently deformed by the test.
5. In the case of wire ropes, a sample shall be tested to destruction and
the safe working load shall not exceed one-fifth of the breaking load of the
sample tested.

THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 29)

Chains and Lifting Gear Exempted under regulation 29(2)
(as to Heat Treatment)
(1) Chains made of malleable cast iron;
(2) Plate link chains;
(3) Chains, rings, hooks, shackles and swivels made of steel;
(4) Pitched chains;
(5) Rings, hooks, shackles and swivels permanently attached to pitched
chains, pulley blocks or weighing machines;
(6) Hooks and swivels having screw-threaded parts or ball bearings or
other case-hardened parts;
(7) Bordeaux connections :
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THIRD SCHEDULE, contd.

subject to the conditions that such gear shall be thoroughly examined by
a competent person once at least in every twelve months, and certificates in
the prescribed particulars with regard to such examinations shall be obtained
and entered in or attached to the prescribed register before the gear to which
the certificate refers is subsequently taken into use in connection with the
processes.
For the purpose of this exemption thorough examination means* visual
examination, supplemented if necessary by other means, carried out as carefully
as the conditions permit, in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the
safety of the parts examined, and if necessary for the purpose, parts of the
gear must be dismantled.

FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 32)

Register and Forms
The register shall be in the form of the register printed and published by
the Government Printer entitled "Register of Machinery, chains, etc., and Wire
Ropes" and bearing the reference "D.R.I.".
The certificate of every test, examination or annealing shall be in the form
of, and, contain the particulars specified in, forms printed and published by
the Government Printer, being forms bearing the reference "D.R." followed
by the numbers respectively set out below in relation thereto, that is to say-
(a) for the test and examination of winches, derricks and their
accessory gear, before being taken into use ... ... D.R.2
(b) for the test and examination of cranes or hoists, and their
accessory gear, before being taken into use ... ... ... D.R.3
( c ) for the test and examination of chains, rings, hooks, shackles
and swivels before being taken into use ... ... ... D.R.4
(d) for the test and examination of pulley blocks before being taken
into use ... ... ... ... ... ... D.R.5
( e ) for the test and examination of wire rope before being taken
into use ... ... ... ... ... ... D.R.6
(f) for the annealing of chains, rings, hooks, shackles and swivels
which require such treatment ... ... ... ... D.R.7
(g) for the annual thorough examination of gear exempted from
annealing ... ... ... ... ... ... D.R.8.

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