Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 10

Cabins for drivers

(1) The owner of a power-driven lifting appliance shall ensure that it is not
used unless it is provided with a suitable cabin which- (L.N. 285 of 1993)

   (a)  affords the driver or operator of the appliance 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 appliance safely; and

        (ii)   afford ready access to those parts of the appliance that are
               within the cabin and require periodic inspection or
               maintenance.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply-

   (a)  where the driver or operator is indoors or otherwise adequately
        protected from the weather;

   (b)  to a lifting appliance mounted on wheels and having a maximum
        safe working load of 1 tonne or less;

   (c)  to any machine incorporating a lifting appliance where the primary
        purpose of that machine is not that of a lifting appliance; or

   (d)  to a lifting appliance intended for occasional use or for use for only
        short periods. (L.N. 285 of 1993)