Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7C

Poles or beams supporting pulley blocks or gin wheels

The owner of any pulley block or gin wheel which is suspended from or
supported by a pole or beam shall ensure that the block or wheel is not used
for raising or lowering any load unless-

   (a)  it is effectively secured to the pole or beam; and

   (b)  the pole or beam is-

        (i)    of adequate strength for the purpose for which it is intended
               to be used; and

        (ii)   adequately and properly secured so as to support the block or
               wheel and the load with safety and to prevent undue movement of
               the pole or beam. (L.N. 285 of 1993)