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Worker found dead due to improper wear of safety belt

Minor Works Control System has been fully in effect since 31 December in 2010. According to the Building ( Minor Works) Regulation, If owners hire unregistered contractors to perform the 126 items of building works included in Minor Works Control System, owners may incur liability. Besides, owners may also be charged and bear any possible damages if any accidents arise. It is never worth doing so and hence choosing a registered contractor would just be your best choice.
A scaffolding worker who had a safety belt installed on him fell from 11th floor at the old building located at Quarry Bay. He was suspected for using the metal bracket as support and it broke off resulting to his death fall.
- Property owners are susceptible to a fine up to $100,000HKD when they hire non-licensed contractors and non-licensed contractors may be subjected to imprisonment of 18 months and a fine up to $500,000HKD.
- Citizens should find contractors who provide enough safety training regularly for employees to prevent neglectfulness and reduce the risk of incidents from occurring.
- To insure both side's benefit, no matter if its the contractor or property owner, both must purchase related insurance. The insurance will be helpful if some major incident does happen.
- Every contractor and worker must wear safety belts when doing work from high levels or outside wall. They must all ensure its secure for safety.
- Contractors and workers are the ensure the mobile crane is installed correctly and test it afterward to make sure its secure onto the cement or designated spot.
- Every worker on the field must follow the rules and regulations
Redirected on: June 26th, 2011
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