Hong Kong Regulations

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8

Cabins for drivers

Caution: This is a past version. See the current version here.

Subject to regulation 8A, the contractor responsible for a hoist shall ensure
that it is not used unless it is provided with a suitable cabin which- (L.N.
280 of 1978)

   (a)  affords the driver or operator of the hoist adequate protection from
        the weather; and

   (b)  is so constructed as to-

        (i)    give him a clear and unrestricted view that will enable him to
               use the hoist safely; and

        (ii)   afford ready access to those parts of the hoist that are within
               the cabin and require periodic inspection or maintenance. (L.N.
               285 of 1993)