Last Friday (8th) a bamboo scaffolding collapsed on Lowood Road in Happy Valley resulted in the death of a female worker. The tropical cyclone compass came as fierce as Lion Rock 2.0.
The Labour Department today (11th) urged contractors on construction sites to be vigilant in inclement weather and immediately adopt appropriate work arrangements and necessary safety measures to ensure the safety of workers at work.
The spokesman pointed out that the contractor should refer to the "Code of Practice in Typhoon and Heavy Rain" and the "Guide to Work Safety in Inclement Weather", and try to avoid appointing workers to carry out outdoor construction works in places affected by bad weather, especially scaffolding works and Crane operation.
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Contractors need to protect workers from strong winds, lightning or heavy rain
The Labour Department stated that when the Observatory announces that a severe weather warning will be issued, the contractor should assess the risks of working in severe weather as soon as possible before starting work to identify and analyze the relevant hazards; and for those who still have to work on construction sites. For workers, formulate a safe and non-hazardous work system, including safety plans and emergency response plans, and provide personal protective equipment, and safe shelters or structures for shelter to protect workers from strong winds, lightning or rainstorms.
▼NWFB Bus No. 9 is driving in flood ▼
▼Tropical Storm Lion Rock hit Hong Kong on October 9.
The Observatory issues typhoon signal No. 8▼
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The prescription also reminded the contractor to pay attention to the special weather reminders and warnings issued by the Observatory, monitor the changes in weather conditions at all times, so as to make appropriate work arrangements and take appropriate contingency measures.
The spokesman said that when severe weather warnings are issued during working hours, the contractor should make appropriate arrangements in accordance with established safety procedures.
When construction workers may be exposed to severe weather when working outdoors, such as heavy rains, thunderstorms and typhoons, they must immediately stop working and take shelter in a safe shelter. They will not resume work until the weather permits.
According to relevant occupational safety and health laws, contractors must ensure that their cranes are not used in weather conditions that are likely to endanger their stability.
When the severe weather warning signal is lowered, the contractor should immediately conduct a safety inspection to assess the impact of severe weather on the workplace, prohibit anyone from entering dangerous workplaces, and take appropriate safety measures before arranging workers to return to work Place.
The contractor shall instruct the qualified person/qualified inspector to conduct detailed inspections of outdoor equipment such as scaffolds, temporary supports, lifting appliances, gondolas, electrical equipment and other installations after resuming work. Can only resume operation or use.
▼October 9th Tropical Cyclone Lion Rock No. 8 Typhoon Citizens Chasing the Wind▼
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Contractors should also pay attention to weather reports and be highly vigilant. If thunderstorms, rainstorms and typhoons strike again after lowering or changing to a lower warning signal, they must immediately take corresponding safety measures.
A spokesperson for the Labour Department pointed out that the General Liability Clause of the Factory and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance stipulates that contractors and proprietors must provide their employees with a safe working environment, work equipment and work systems.
Violation of relevant regulations, once convicted, can be fined up to 500,000 yuan and imprisoned for six months.
Lohas Road collapsed scaffolding｜Severe weather should avoid outdoor work Scaffold collapsed | The family of the 55-year-old deceased woman admitted to the dead body of her husband and her son was sad and crying. The scaffolding collapsed on Lohas Road |
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