Safety Measures on On-site Construction / Dismantling Work
In order to maintain the site safety of events held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibitons Centre (HKCEC) , with immediate effect, a new safety measure has been implemented. This new measure is in-line with the relevant regulations implemented by Labour Department and Occupational Safety & Health Council. Details are as below:-
- If the construction/dismantling work is carried out at 2 meters or more above the ground, contractors should use high reach equipment, such as metal scaffolding. In addition, the scaffold shall not be used on a construction site unless the Form 5 report has been made by a competent person. This form should be displayed in a prominent location of the scaffold (sample of the form is attached for reference), specifying the location, the extend of the scaffold on the site and a statement to the effect that the scaffold is in safe working order, strength and stability.
- Workers are required to wear safety belt while construction activities are carried out at 2 meters or more above the ground.
- If this rule is not observed, HKCEC and HKTDC will have the right to stop the relevant construction activity immediately.
You are kindly requested to comply with the above safety measure and inform your contractor accordingly. If you need further information, please feel free to contact Miss Rita Ho at (852) 2584-4351 or visit the website at: http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8b.htm for the Code of Practice for Metal Scaffolding Safety.
