Hong Kong Regulations

CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8

Cabins for drivers

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

Subject to regulation 8A, the contractor responsible for a hoist and any
contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves
the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used unless it is provided
with a suitable cabin which- (L.N. 280 of 1978; L.N. 258 of 2003)

   (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)