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1 SEMINAR ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN HONG KONG 1 James Cheung Chairman IOSH (Hong Kong)

2 SEMINAR ON OSH IN HONG KONG IOSH (Hong Kong) Development of Workplace Safety Introduction to OSH Legislations in Hong Kong Common OSH Problems in Workplaces 2

3 IOSH (HONG KONG) 3

4 INSTITUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH The largest professional body for occupational safety and health professionals With more than 34,000 members worldwide The only Chartered institution for safety and health professionals 4

5 MEMBERS BENEFIT Technical Support Helpline SHP Magazine Local Branch Membership Specialist Group Membership MyIOSH Your own members website with forums, discussion groups support and information 5

6 IOSH (HONG KONG) An international branch of IOSH Established in 1999 Over 780 members Different activities (seminars, visits and other events) each year Free mentorship program Discount offered by supporting organizations Subsidized AGM and Annual Dinner Special discount on membership fee for OSH students 6

7 DEVELOPMENT OF WORKPLACE SAFETY 7

8 DEVELOPMENT 1955 F&IUO 1989 General Duties Provisions 1997 OSHO 2000 F&IU(SM)R Prescriptive Law Safety Management 8

9 STAKEHOLDERS Government Employee Employer Developer Architect/ Engineer 9

10 SOURCES OF INFORMATION me.htm

11 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ANDHEALTH LEGISLATIONS IN HONG KONG 11

12 Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap 59) Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap 509) Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance (Cap 56) Builders Lifts and Tower Working Platforms (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 470) Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap 295) Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap. 313) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance (Cap 548) Freight Containers (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 506) 12

13 F&IUO Covers Factories and Industrial Undertakings Only Subsidiary Legislations Address Specific Processes & Machineries 13

14 1. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance 2. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Regulations 3. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Blasting by Abrasives) Special Regulations 4. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (First Aid in Notifiable Workplaces) Regulations 5. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Notification of Occupational Diseases) Regulations 6. Quarries (Safety) Regulations 7. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Woodworking Machinery) Regulations 8. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Electrolytic Chromium Process) Regulations 9. Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations 10. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations 11. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Cargo and Container Handling) Regulations 12. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 13. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Work in Compressed Air) Regulations 14. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Spraying of Flammable Liquids) Regulations 15. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Goods Lifts) Regulations 16. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Dry Batteries) Regulations 17. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Guarding and Operation of Machinery) Regulations 18. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Cartridge Operated Fixing Tools) Regulations 19. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Protection of Eyes) Regulations 20. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Noise at Work) Regulation 21. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Fire Precautions in Notifiable Workplaces) Regulations 22. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Electricity) Regulations 23. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) Regulations 24. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Carcinogenic Substances) Regulations 25. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Dangerous Substances) Regulations 26. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Suspended Working Platforms) Regulation 27. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Asbestos) Regulation 28. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation 29. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation 30. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulation 31. Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting) Regulation 14

15 PROPRIETOR Who is the "proprietor" ( 東主 ) of an industrial undertaking? Proprietor includes the person for the time being having the management or control of the business The occupier of the industrial undertaking The agent of such occupier 15

16 GENERAL DUTIES PROVISIONS In general terms Applicable to all types of work activities and situations Encourage proprietors and persons employed to take a wider view of their roles and responsibilities In addition to other safety and health legislation 16

17 GENERAL DUTIES OF PROPRIETORS OR CONTRACTORS Plant & Systems of Work Working Environment Safety and Health Handling of Substances Working Condition Information, Instruction, Training & Supervision 17

18 GENERAL DUTIES OF PERSONS EMPLOYED Take Care of Himself & Others Cooperate with Proprietor General Duties 18

19 CONSTRUCTION SITES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS Employment of Persons Under 18 on Construction Sites (Reg. 4A) Hoist (Reg. 5 38) Safety of Places of Work (Reg. 38A 38I) Safety of Excavations (Reg A) Prevention of Inhalation of Dust and Fumes (Reg. 42) Protection of Eyes (Reg. 43) Fencing of Machinery (Reg. 44) Mechanical Equipment Operator (Reg. 45) Cleaning of Dangerous Machinery by Young Persons (Reg. 46) Use of Electricity (Reg. 47) Safety Helmet (Reg. 48) Protection from Falling Materials (Reg. 49) Lighting (Reg. 50) Projecting Nails (Reg. 51) Storage of Material (Reg. 52) Prevention of Drown (Reg. 52A) Maintenance of Fire Escapes and Fire Extinguishers (Reg. 54) Sanitary Conveniences (Reg. 55) Notification of Construction Work (Reg ) Health and Welfare (Reg ) Keeping of Records (Reg. 67) 19

20 F&IU(SAFETY MANAGEMENT)R Commencement 19 June 2000 Come into force on 1 April

21 APPLICATION Factory Construction site Shipyard Designated undertaking the generation, transformation and transmission of electricity the generation and transmission of town gas, or liquefied petroleum gas container handling 21

22 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM establish a safety management system with 8 elements (50-99) establish a safety management system with 10 elements (which will be increased to 14 elements) (100 or above or contract sum of $100 million) prepare a safety policy statement (50 or above) establish a safety committee (100 or above) carry out safety review (50-99) carry out safety audit (100 or above or contract sum of $100 million) 22

23 14 ELEMENTS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1. Safety Policy 2. Safety Organization 3. Safety Training 4. In-house Safety Rules 5. Safety Inspection program 6. Personal Protection Program 7. Accident/Incident Investigation 8. Emergency preparedness 9. Evaluation, Selection and Control of Sub-contractors 10. Safety committee 11. Job hazard analysis 12. Safety Promotion 13. Process control program 14. Health assurance program 23

24 OSHO OSHR OSH(DSE)R Embrace nonindustrial Sectors Prescribe Safety Measures Improve Safety Standard 24

25 Occupier Any Degree of Control over the Premises Maintenance of Premises Plant or substances Means of Access and Egress 25

26 OCCUPIER S LIABILITY An employee's workplace is not under the control of his employer The occupier of the premises is responsible Ensure: the premises the means of access to and egress from the premises any plant or substances kept at the premises are safe 26

27 OSH REGULATION Accident Prevention Fire Precautions Workplace Environments Hygiene at Workplaces First Aid at Workplaces Manual Handling Operations 27

28 COMMON OSH PROBLEMS IN WORKPLACES 28

29 Working at height Unsafe working platform/scaffold Unsafe workplace Improper use of ladder Protection against falling object Unsafe practice Lifting operation Unsafe operation 29

30 SAFETY IS EVERYONE S BUSINESS 30

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