Hong Kong Regulations

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 52A

Prevention of drowning

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Where a construction site is situated on, or adjacent to, water into which
a workman is liable to fall with risk of drowning, the contractor responsible
for the site shall-

   (a)  provide suitable rescue equipment and keep it in an efficient state;
        and

   (b)  take measures to arrange for the prompt rescue of any such person in
        danger of drowning.

(1A) Where any construction work is carried out on a place situated on, or
adjacent to, water into which a workman is liable to fall with risk of
drowning, any contractor who has direct control over the construction work
shall-

   (a)  provide suitable rescue equipment and keep it in an efficient state;
        and

   (b)  take measures to arrange for the prompt rescue of any such person in
        danger of drowning. (L.N. 258 of 2003)

(2) Where there is a special risk of such a fall from land or from a structure
adjacent to or above the water or from a floating stage, the contractor
responsible for the construction site and any contractor who has
direct control over any construction work on the land, structure or floating
stage shall provide secure fencing to prevent such a fall. (L.N. 258 of 2003)

(3) Any fencing provided under 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. (L.N. 280 of 1978)