### Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations 《建築地盤(安全)規例》

5. Construction, maintenance, and inspection of hoist
(1) The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used unless— (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) it is of good mechanical construction, made of strong and sound materials, and free from patent defect;
(b) it is properly maintained;
(c) the arrangements for fixing and anchoring the hoist are adequate to secure its safety;
(d) it is adequately and securely supported; and (L.N. 280 of 1978)
(e) every structure supporting it is of good construction and adequate strength, of sound materials and free from patent defect. (L.N. 280 of 1978; L.N. 307 of 1998)
(2) The contractor responsible for any hoist which is in use and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall— (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) cause it to be inspected at least once in each week in which it is in use—
(i) by the driver or operator; or
(ii) if the driver or operator is not competent for the purpose, by a competent person; and
(b) ensure that after any such inspection, the hoist is not used unless there has been obtained in respect of the inspection, or any further inspection that may be necessary as a result of any defect discovered in the hoist on that inspection, a report in the approved form which includes a statement to the effect that the hoist is in safe working order.
(L.N. 285 of 1993)

8. Cabins for drivers
Subject to regulation 8A, the contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used unless it is provided with a suitable cabin which— (L.N. 280 of 1978; L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) affords the driver or operator of the hoist 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 hoist safely; and
(ii) afford ready access to those parts of the hoist that are within the cabin and require periodic inspection or maintenance.
(L.N. 285 of 1993)

### Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations 《建築地盤(安全)規例》

8A. Exemption from cabin requirements
Regulation 8 shall not apply—
(a) where the driver or operator is indoors or otherwise adequately protected from the weather;
(b) to a hoist other than a hoist operated only from one position alongside the winch;
(c)-(e) (Repealed L.N. 285 of 1993)(L.N. 280 of 1978)

9. Drums and pulleys
(1) The contractor responsible for any hoist which has a drum or pulley on which a rope is carried and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that the hoist is not used unless the drum or pulley is of sufficient diameter and construction for the rope used. (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(2) If the rope terminates at the winding drum of the hoist, the contractors shall ensure that the hoist is not used unless— (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) the rope is properly secured to the drum; and
(b) at least two turns of the rope remain on the drum at every operating position of the hoist.
(L.N. 285 of 1993)

### Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations 《建築地盤(安全)規例》

10. Brakes, controls, safety devices, etc.
(1) The contractor responsible for a winch and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the winch shall ensure that it is not used unless it is fitted with one or more efficient brakes, or other similar safety devices, which will prevent a load suspended from the appliance from falling out of control or dangerously. (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that it is not used unless— (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) every lever, handle, switch, or other device used for controlling the operation of any part of the hoist (being a lever, handle, switch, or other device the accidental movement or displacement of which is liable to cause danger) is, where practicable (unless it is so placed or the hoist is so constructed as to prevent accidental movement or displacement), provided with a suitable spring or other locking arrangement to prevent any such accidental movement or displacement; and
(b) every lever, handle, switch, or other device for controlling the operation of any part of the hoist has either on or adjacent to it clear markings to indicate its purpose and the mode of operation.
(3) Where, at the date of the commencement* of these regulations, a hoist is in use and continues subsequently to be used, it shall be sufficient if the requirements of paragraph (2)(a) are complied with not later than 12 months after that date.
(L.N. 285 of 1993) Editorial Note:
* Commencement date: 21 July 1978.

20. Trained workmen to operate hoist or give signals
(1) The contractor responsible for a hoist and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that, when it is used on a construction site, it is not operated except by a workman who is trained and competent to operate it: (L.N. 258 of 2003)
Provided that the hoist may be operated by a workman not so qualified if he is operating it under the supervision of another workman who is so qualified.
(2) The contractor responsible for a hoist driven by mechanical power and any contractor who has direct control over any construction work which involves the use of the hoist shall ensure that no workman under 18 years of age is employed— (L.N. 258 of 2003)
(a) to operate the hoist; or
(b) to give signals to the driver of the hoist.
(L.N. 285 of 1993)