Legislative context in Cap.59J related to “Crane”

October 29, 2020
[Ref Cap.59J]

According to Cap.59J :

3 Interpretation
automatic safe load indicator  (安全負荷自動顯示器) means a device intended to be fitted to a crane that automatically gives an audible and visible warning to the operator thereof that the crane is approaching its safe working load and that automatically gives a further audible and visible warning when the crane has exceeded its safe working load;
指安裝於起重機的一種裝置，該裝置能在起重機趨近安全操作負荷時自動向起重機操作員發出可聽見及可看見的警告訊號，並在起重機超逾安全操作負荷時自動發出可聽見及可看見的進一步警告訊號
7B. Automatic safe load indicator required 必須裝上安全負荷自動顯示器
(1) The owner of a crane shall ensure that it is not used unless it is fitted with an automatic safe load indicator that—
  • (a)functions properly;
  • (b)has been tested by a competent examiner on each occasion that a test and thorough examination of the crane is required under regulation 5 and the competent examiner has given the owner a certificate in the approved form in which he has made a statement to the effect that the automatic safe load indicator is in good working order; and
    每次根據第5條的規定須對該起重機進行測試及徹底檢驗時，顯示器均由一名合資格檢驗員進行測試，且該名合資格檢驗員已交給擁有人一份按認可格式發出的證明書，並在證明書內述明安全負荷自動顯示器處於良好操作狀態；及
  • (c)has been inspected by a competent person and determined to be in safe working order during each inspection of the crane required under regulation 7A and the competent person has given the owner a certificate in the approved form in which he has made a statement to the effect that the automatic safe load indicator is in good working order.
    每次對該起重機進行第7A條規定的檢查時，顯示器均由一名合資格的人進行檢查並決定其處於安全操作狀態，且該名合資格的人已交給擁有人一份按認可格式發出的證明書，並在證明書內述明安全負荷自動顯示器處於良好操作狀態。
(2) This regulation does not apply to a crane with a maximum safe working load of 1 tonne or less or a crane that operates with a grab or any electro magnetic means.
本條不適用於最高安全操作負荷為1公噸或1公噸以下的起重機，亦不適用於配以抓斗或以任何電磁方式操作的起重機。
(L.N. 23 of 1994)

 

 

5 Lifting appliances to be tested and examined prior to use
(3) The owner of any crane, crab or winch shall ensure that it is not used unless during the preceding 4 years it has been tested and thoroughly examined by a competent examiner in the manner prescribed in the First Schedule, and a certificate in the approved form in which the competent examiner has made a statement to the effect that it is in safe working order has been obtained.

起重機、起重滑車或絞車的擁有人須確保其起重機、起重滑車或絞車不得使用，除非該起重機、起重滑車或絞車在過去4年內曾由一名合資格檢驗員按附表1所訂明的方式進行測試及徹底檢驗，並取得按認可格式發出的證明書，而該名合資格檢驗員在證明書內述明該起重機、起重滑車或絞車處於安全操作狀態。

 

7D. Stability of lifting appliances 起重機械的穩定性
(2) The owner of a crane shall, for the purpose of securing the stability of the crane, ensure that before use—
起重機的擁有人為保障其起重機的穩定性，須確保在使用前
  • (a) the crane is securely anchored, or adequately weighted by suitable ballast which is properly placed on the structure of the crane and secured in a manner sufficient to prevent the ballast from being accidentally displaced; and
    將該起重機穩固地錨定，或以適當的壓重物對該起重機施加足夠重量，壓重物須妥為放置在起重機的結構上並適當地穩固，以防止壓重物意外移位；及
  • (b) no part of any rail on which the crane is mounted, or any sleeper supporting such rail, is used as an anchorage.
    該起重機架置在上的軌道或支持該等軌道的軌枕的任何部分均不得用作錨樁。

 

7E (2) & (3) 講既係 Form 2

7E. Anchoring and ballasting of cranes 起重機的錨定及壓重
(1) The owner of a crane shall ensure that all of the devices used for the anchoring or ballasting of the crane are thoroughly examined by a competent examiner on each occasion before the crane is erected.
任何起重機的擁有人須確保其起重機所用的錨定及壓重裝置，在該起重機架設前，每次均由合資格檢驗員徹底檢驗。
(2) After each erection of a crane, and after each removal of a crane to a new location, or any adjustment to any component member of a crane (being a removal or adjustment which involves changes in the arrangements for anchoring or ballasting the crane), the owner of the crane shall, before it is taken into use, cause the crane to be tested by a competent examiner, by the imposition either—
每次架設起重機後，以及每次將起重機移往新地點後，或對起重機的任何構件作出調校後(指涉及改變起重機的錨定或壓重安排的遷移或調校)，有關的起重機的擁有人須在該起重機使用前，安排由合資格檢驗員對該起重機進行測試，其方法為
  • (a) of a load of 25% above the maximum load to be lifted by the crane as erected, at the positions where there is a maximum pull on each anchorage; or
    在該起重機處於每個錨樁承受最大拉力下的各個位置，按該起重機在架設後需提起的最高負荷，施加高出該最高負荷25%的負荷；或
  • (b) of a lesser load arranged to provide an equivalent test of the anchorage or ballasting arrangements.
    施加較輕負荷，但施加負荷的安排須足以對錨定或壓重安排作出相等測試。

 

(3)The owner shall obtain a certificate of the examination and test under paragraphs (1) and (2) from the competent examiner in the approved from in which the competent examiner has made a statement to the effect that the crane is in safe working order.
擁有人須向一名合資格檢驗員取得有關第(1)及(2)款規定的檢驗及測試的證明書，該證明書須按認可格式發出，而該名合資格檢驗員在證明書內述明有關的起重機處於安全操作狀態。
(4)If the competent examiner making the test under paragraph (2) considers that the maximum load which may safely be lifted by that crane as erected is less than the safe working load of the crane he shall specify the new maximum load in his certificate and in which case, the new maximum load shall be the modified safe working load.
如根據第(2)款進行測試的合資格檢驗員認為，有關的起重機在架設後可安全提起的最高負荷，低於該起重機的安全操作負荷，則該名合資格檢驗員須在其證明書內指明新的最高負荷，而在此情況下，新的最高負荷即為經修改的安全操作負荷。
(5)Where a maximum load has been specified under paragraph (4), the owner shall cause a loading diagram—
凡有根據第(4)款指明最高負荷，擁有人須安排在起重機駕駛員易於看見的位置張貼負荷簡圖，該負荷簡圖須
  • (a)appropriate to the stability of the crane as at the time of the test (taking into account, in the case of a crane mounted on wheels, the conditions of the track); and
    合乎起重機在試驗時的穩定性(對於架置在輪上的起重機，須顧及路途的狀況)；及
  • (b)indicating the modified safe working load,
    顯示經修改的安全操作負荷。
to be affixed in a position where it can readily be seen by the crane driver.
(6)The modified safe working load referred to in paragraph (5)(b) shall, for the purpose of these regulations, be deemed to be the safe working load of the crane as erected.
就本規例而言，第(5)(b)款所提述的經修改的安全操作負荷，須當作為起重機在架設後的安全操作負荷。

 

7F. Stability of cranes secured by removable weights
Where the stability of a crane is secured by means of removable weights, the owner of the crane shall, before it is used, cause a diagram or notice indicating the position and amount of the weights, to be affixed to the crane in a place where it can easily be seen.
凡任何起重機藉可移走的定量重物予以穩定，該起重機的擁有人須在該起重機使用前，安排在該起重機的易於看見的地方張貼簡圖或告示，顯示各定量重物的位置及重量。
(L.N. 285 of 1993)

 

7G.Use of cranes in bad weather
(1) Every owner of a crane shall ensure that no crane of his is used under weather conditions likely to endanger its stability.
每一起重機擁有人均須確保其起重機不得在相當可能危害其起重機的穩定性的天氣情況下使用。
(2) Before a crane is taken into use after exposure to weather conditions likely to have affected the stability of the crane, the owner shall—
起重機如曾暴露於相當可能已影響其穩定性的天氣情況之下，則在再使用前，擁有人須採取以下措施
  • (a)cause the devices used for the anchoring or ballasting of the crane to be examined in the manner prescribed in regulation 7E(1) and cause the crane to be tested in the manner prescribed in regulation 7E(2), by a competent examiner as soon as practicable after such exposure and obtain a certificate in the approved form in which the competent examinerhas made a statement to the effect that it is in safe working order; and
    在該次暴露後，在切實可行範圍內盡快安排由一名合資格檢驗員按第7E(1)條所訂明的方式對用於起重機的錨定或壓重的裝置進行檢驗，及安排由一名合資格檢驗員按第7E(2)條所訂明的方式對起重機進行測試，並取得按認可格式發出的證明書，而該名合資格檢驗員在證明書內述明該等裝置及起重機處於安全操作狀態；及
    (L.N. 23 of 1994)
  • (b) in the event of the anchorage or ballast being found on such test to be unsafe, take such steps as will again ensure the crane’s stability as soon as practicable.
    如經測試後發現錨樁或壓重物不安全，在切實可行範圍內盡快採取所需步驟，以再次確保起重機的穩定性。

(L.N. 285 of 1993)

 

7H. Erection, dismantling or alteration of cranes to be under supervision of a competent person
起重機的架設、拆卸或更改須在合資格的人監督下進行
The owner of a crane shall ensure that—
起重機的擁有人須確保
  • (a) it is not erected, or dismantled; or
    不得架設或拆卸其起重機；或
  • (b) the structure thereof, as originally designed, is not altered,
    不得更改其起重機原設計的結構，
except under the supervision of a competent person.
但在合資格的人監督下進行則除外
(L.N. 285 of 1993)

 

9.Platforms for crane drivers and signallers
起重機駕駛員及訊號員的平台
(1) Where a crane has a platform for the use of the person driving or operating the crane, or for any signaller (where good safe working practice requires a signaller in connexion with the use of the crane), the owner shall ensure that it is not used unless the platform is—
凡任何起重機設有平台以供駕駛或操作該起重機的人使用，或供訊號員(如良好的安全工作方法規定使用該起重機時須有訊號員)使用，則其擁有人須確保該起重機不得使用，除非該平台
  • (a) of sufficient area for the persons employed on it;
    有足夠地方容納受僱在平台上工作的人
  • (b) either close planked or plated; and
    以木板或金屬板密鋪；及
  • (c) provided with a safe means of access.
    設有安全的進出途徑。
(2) If any such platform has a side from which a person may fall a distance of more than 2 metres, the owner shall ensure that the crane is not used unless—
如有人可從任何該等平台的一邊墮下超過2米的距離，則擁有人須確保有關起重機不得使用，除非
  • (a) there is affixed to the platform a suitable guard rail of adequate strength to a height of not less than 900 millimetres above the platform and above any raised standing place therein;
    平台上已裝有足夠強度的適當護欄，其高度到達平台之上及平台內的任何升起的站立處之上不少於900毫米；
  • (b) the side is provided with one or more toe boards placed—
    該邊設有一塊或多於一塊的底護板

    • (i) at a height not less than 200 millimetres above the level of the platform and any raised standing place on it; and
      該等底護板須置於高出平台水平面及平台上任何升起的站立處的水平面不少於200毫米之處；及
    • (ii) in a position that will prevent as far as possible the fall of persons, materials, and tools, from the platform; and
      該等底護板放置的位置可盡量防止人、物料及工具從平台上墮下；及
  • (c) the space between any toe board on the platform and the lowest guard rail above it does not exceed 700 millimetres.
    平台上的任何底護板與該底護板之上的最低的護欄之間，距離不得超逾700毫米。
(3) Notwithstanding anything in this regulation, a guard rail or toe board required under this regulation may be removed or remain unerected for such period and to such extent as is necessary for any person to gain access to and egress from the platform or for materials to be removed to it or from it.
儘管本條另有規定，本條規定須設置的護欄或底護板，可按所需的時間及程度移去或暫不架設，以供人進出平台或供物料移進或移出平台。

 

11. Marking of safe working loads
安全操作負荷的標記
(1) The owner of a lifting appliance shall ensure that the appliance is not used unless the safe working load for the time being applicable to the appliance is clearly and legibly marked on it, in English and Chinese, together with an appropriate mark to distinguish it from other similar appliances.
起重機械的擁有人須確保其起重機械不得使用，除非其上以中英文清晰易讀地標明當其時適用於該起重機械的安全操作負荷，並有一適當標記，以使其別於其他同類機械。
(2) The owner of a crane (including a crane with a derricking jib) which has a variable operating radius shall ensure that the crane is not used unless it
操作半徑可變的起重機(包括有人字吊臂的起重機)的擁有人須確保其起重機不得使用，除非 —
  • (a) has clearly and legibly marked on it the safe working load at various radii of the jib, trolley or crab, and, in the case of a crane with a derricking jib, the maximum radius at which the jib may be worked; and
    該起重機的吊臂、吊運車或起重滑車以不同半徑操作時的安全操作負荷已清晰易讀地標明於該起重機上，如屬有人字吊臂的起重機，則須標明該吊臂以最大的半徑操作時的安全操作負荷；及
  • (b) is fitted with an accurate indicator, clearly visible to the driver, which shows the radius of the jib, trolley or crab at any particular time and the safe working load applicable to that radius.
    該起重機已裝上駕駛員可清晰看見的準確顯示器，隨時顯示吊臂、吊運車或起重滑車的半徑及適用於該半徑的安全操作負荷。

 

15. Restriction on the use of cranes 使用起重機的限制
(1) Without prejudice to paragraph (2), the owner of a crane shall ensure that the crane’s hoisting mechanism is not used for any purpose other than raising or lowering a load vertically unless—
在不損害第(2)款的原則下，起重機的擁有人須確保其起重機的吊重機制只用於垂直升起或降下負荷物，而不得用作其他用途，除非
  • (a) he has taken all reasonable steps to see that no undue stress is imposed on any part of the structure or mechanism of the crane thereby endangering the stability of the crane; and (71 of 1989 s. 13)
    他已採取所有合理步驟，使該起重機的結構或機制的任何部分均不會遭施加過度的壓力，而致危害該起重機的穩定性；及
  • (b) such use is supervised by a competent person.
    作該其他用途時由合資格的人監督。
(2) The owner of a crane which has a derricking jib shall ensure that it is not used with the jib extended at a radius which exceeds the maximum radius specified for the jib in the current certificate of test and thorough examination relating to that crane.
有人字吊臂的起重機的擁有人，須確保起重機在其吊臂伸展至超逾該起重機的現行有效的測試及徹底檢驗證明書內所指明該吊臂的最大半徑時，不得使用。

 

15A. Operators of cranes and lifting appliances
起重機及起重機械的操作員
(1) The owner of a crane shall ensure that it is only operated by a person who—
起重機的擁有人須確保其起重機只由符合以下條件的人操作
  • (a)has attained the age of 18 years;
    已年滿18歲
  • (b)holds a valid certificate issued by the specified body or by any other person specified by the Commissioner; and (12 of 2006 s. 84)
    持有由指明機構或處長所指明的其他人發出的有效證明書；及
  • (c)in the opinion of the owner, is competent to operate the crane by virtue of his experience.
    擁有人認為，憑藉該人的經驗，該人有足夠能力操作其起重機。
(2) The owner of a power-driven lifting appliance, other than a crane, shall ensure that it is only operated by a person who—
起重機以外的動力推動式起重機械的擁有人須確保該其起重機械只由符合以下條件的人操作
  • (a) has attained the age of 18 years; and
    已年滿18歲；及
  • (b) in the opinion of the owner, is trained and competent to operate the appliance.
    擁有人認為，該人曾受訓練並有足夠能力操作該起重機械。
(3) This regulation does not apply where a person undergoing training is operating a lifting appliance providing he does so under the supervision of a person who meets the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) as the case may be.
凡正受訓練的人操作任何起重機械，只要他是在符合第(1)或(2)款(視屬何情況而定)各項規定的人監督下操作該起重機械，則本條並不適用。
(4) In this regulation, “specified body” (指明機構) means—
在本條中，“指明機構” (specified body)指
  • (a) the body known as the Construction Industry Training Authority before the commencement* of section 71 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587); or
    在《建造業議會條例》(第587章)第71條生效*前名為建造業訓練局的機構；或
  • (b) the Construction Industry Council established by section 4 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587). (12 of 2006 s. 84)
    由《建造業議會條例》(第587章)第4條設立的建造業議會。
(L.N. 285 of 1993)
* Commencement date : 1 January 2008.

 

15C. Steam not to obscure workplace
水蒸汽不得使工場變得矇矓
The owner of a crane or winch shall ensure that the exhaust steam from and, so far as practicable, live steam to any crane or winch does not obscure any workplace at which a workman is employed.
起重機或絞車的擁有人須確保其起重機或絞車所排出的廢汽，及在切實可行範圍內盡量確保輸給其起重機或絞車的新汽，不會使任何有工人受僱的工場變得矇矓不清。
(L.N. 191 of 1978)

 

16. Brakes, controls, safety devices, etc.
制動器、控制器、安全裝置等
(1) The owner of a crab, crane or 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 uncontrollably or dangerously.
起重滑車、起重機或絞車的擁有人須確保其起重滑車、起重機或絞車不得使用，除非該起重滑車、起重機或絞車已裝上一個或多於一個有效制動器或其他同類安全裝置，以防止該機械懸吊着的負荷物失控墮下或危險地墮下。
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the owner of a lifting appliance shall ensure that it is not used unless—
除第(3)款另有規定外，起重機械的擁有人須確保其起重機械不得使用，除非
  • (a) every lever, handle, switch or other device used for controlling the operation of any part of the appliance (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 appliance 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
    用以控制該起重機械任何部分的操作的每一控制桿、手掣、開關掣或其他裝置(指如意外移動或移位會造成危險的控制桿、手掣、開關掣或其他裝置)，在切實可行範圍內(除非其位置或該起重機械的構造能防止意外移動或移位)均已設有適當的彈簧或其他鎖緊裝置，以防止意外移動或移位；及
  • (b) every lever, handle, switch or other device for controlling the operation of any part of the appliance has either on or adjacent to it clear markings to indicate its purpose and the mode of operation.
    用以控制該起重機械任何部分的操作的每一控制桿、手掣、開關掣或其他裝置本身或其毗鄰位置，已有清晰標記顯示其用途及操作方式。
(3) Paragraph (2)(b) shall not apply to rotating handles for raising or lowering a load in the case of a winch or non-derricking jib crane operated by manual power.
如屬手動操作的絞車或非人字吊臂起重機，則第(2)(b)款不適用於用以升起或降下負荷物的旋臂。
(4) If any person is employed or working on or near the wheel track of an overhead travelling crane in a place where he would be liable to be struck by the crane, the owner shall take effective measures, by warning the driver of the crane or otherwise, to ensure that the crane does not approach within 6 metres of that place. (L.N. 238 of 1984)
任何人受僱工作或進行工作的地點，如位於或接近高架活動式起重機的輪軌，而該人可能會被該起重機擊中，則擁有人須採取有效措施，藉警告起重機駕駛員或其他方式，以確保該起重機不會趨近該地點6米範圍之內。

(5) If any person is employed or working otherwise than mentioned in paragraph (4) but in a place above floor level where he would be liable to be struck by an overhead travelling crane, or by any load carried by such a crane, the owner of the crane shall take effective measures to ensure that such person is warned of the approach of the crane, unless his work is so connected with or dependent on the movements of the crane as to make a warning unnecessary.
任何人受僱或進行工作的地點，如屬第(4)款所述以外但高於樓面者，而該人可能會被高架活動式起重機或其所運載的負荷物擊中，則除非該人的工作與起重機的移動相關或端賴起重機的移動，因而使警告並不需要，否則起重機的擁有人須採取有效措施，以確保該人獲得有關起重機趨近的警告。

 

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