Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 17

Maintenance

(1) All tools, blades and cutting instruments of a woodworking  machine and
other machines operating on wood shall be-

   (a)  kept free from patent defect;

   (b)  properly maintained;

   (c)  kept clean;

   (d)  properly ground, sharpened and set.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), no saw that is
cracked shall be used in a circular saw.

(3) The guards and other appliances required under these regulations shall be-

   (a)  maintained in an efficient state;

   (b)  constantly kept in position when the machine is in motion, except
        when, owing to the nature of the work being done, the use of the
        guards or appliances is rendered impracticable;

   (c)  so adjusted as to enable the work to be carried on without unnecessary
        risk.