Singapore legislation

Section 13

of Sand and Granite Quarries Act 1970

Section 13

Safety measures

(1)

The licensee of any sand or granite quarry shall —

(a)

in the case of a sand quarry in which any open pit exits, erect and thereafter maintain such fencing and take such other precautions as may be necessary in the opinion of the Licensing Officer to prevent the occurrence of any danger or damage to life or property; and

(b)

in the case of a granite quarry —

(i)

provide such number of guards, watchmen, warning lamps and red flags at such places and times as the Licensing Officer thinks fit;

(ii)

not permit any deposit, material, machinery or any other object or thing to be scattered, dumped, placed or stationed at any place so as to hinder or obstruct access to and egress from the land adjoining or abutting any such quarry; and

(iii)

maintain the roads leading to any such quarry and crusher plant up to a standard approved by the Licensing Officer.

(2)

The Licensing Officer may give a licensee such directions as he thinks fit as to the method of quarrying and the suspension or prohibition of granite quarrying operations including blasting to ensure safety to persons or property.

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