Singapore legislation
Clause 25
Clause 25
Construction and disposal of new machinery
(1)
In the case of any machine in a factory being a machine intended to be driven by mechanical power —
every set-screw, bolt or key on any revolving shaft, spindle, wheel or pinion shall be so sunk, encased or otherwise effectively guarded as to prevent danger; and
all spur and other toothed or friction gearing, which does not require frequent adjustment while in motion, shall be completely encased unless it is so situated as to be as safe as it would be if completely encased.
(2)
Any person who sells or lets on hire, or as agent of the seller or hirer causes or procures to be sold or let on hire, for use in a factory in Singapore any machine to be driven by mechanical power which does not comply with the requirements of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars.
(3)
The Minister may by order to be published in the Gazette extend the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section to machinery or plant which does not comply with such requirements of this Act or of any regulation made thereunder as may be specified in the order, and any order made under this subsection may relate to machinery or plant in a specified process.
(4)
Nothing in this section shall apply to any machine constructed before the 1st day of June 1960.