Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (CARGO AND CONTAINER HANDLING) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6

Electrical equipment

(1) A proprietor shall ensure that at every dock, quay or wharf which is used
for cargo handling-

   (a)  electrical equipment and circuits are of such design, construction and
        so installed, protected and maintained as to prevent danger from
        contact and fire;

   (b)  electrical equipment and circuits are efficient, and suitably located
        means are provided for cutting off all pressure from every part of the
        system in case of accident or to prevent danger;

   (c)  electrical equipment for use in places where there is an explosion
        risk is of a suitable flameproof type for the atmosphere in question;

   (d)  electrical equipment exposed to the weather is adequately protected
        against wet or corrosion;

   (e)  portable electrical equipment is inspected by a competent  person at
        least once in every day of use;

   (f)  portable or flexible electric conductors are kept clear of loads,
        running gear and moving equipment;

   (g)  portable electric lamps are used only-

        (i)    where adequate permanent fixed lighting cannot be provided; and

        (ii)   at a pressure safe in the particular conditions of work.

(2) A proprietor shall not use, or cause or permit the use of, any electrical
equipment which does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) or
which is defective or otherwise unsafe.

(3) In paragraph (1)-

"competent person" (合資格的人) means a person who is-

   (a)  appointed in writing by the proprietor to inspect portable electrical
        equipment; and

   (b)  by reason of training and practical experience, competent to perform
        the inspection;

"pressure" (電壓) means the difference of electrical potential between any 2
conductors through which a supply of energy is given, or between any part of
either conductor and the earth. (80 of 1997 s. 102)

"competent person" (合資格的人)

"pressure" (電壓)