Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13

Scotch and guy derrick cranes

(1) The owner of a Scotch derrick crane shall ensure that it is not used-

   (a)  if the jib of the crane is erected between the crane's backstays; and

   (b)  unless appropriate measures are taken to prevent the foot of the king
        post of the crane from being lifted out of its socket or support when
        the crane is in use; or

   (c)  to move any load in the angle between the crane's backstays.

(2) Where the guys of a guy derrick crane cannot be fixed-

   (a)  at approximately equal angles to the mast of the crane; and

   (b)  so that the angles between adjacent pairs of guys are approximately
        equal, the owner of the crane shall take such other measures as will
        ensure its stability.