Hong Kong Regulations

FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 28

Radiographic examinations

(1) Every person employed in compressed air at a pressure exceeding 14 pounds
per square inch shall undergo a radiographic examination of his major joints
within 4 weeks after such employment, unless the person has had such an
examination during the 12 months immediately preceding such employment. (L.N.
162 of 1982)

(2) Every person who continues to be employed in compressed air at a pressure
exceeding 14 pounds per square inch shall undergo the examination referred to
in paragraph (1) at intervals of about, but not less than, 12 months. (L.N.
162 of 1982)

(3) Any radiographic examination required under this regulation shall be
arranged by the appointed medical practitioner with the approval of the
employer and the cost of the examination shall be borne by the employer.

(4) The appointed medical practitioner shall enter the particulars of a
radiographic examination under this regulation in the compressed air worker's
medical card in Form 3 of the Fourth Schedule.