Clause 20

This section shall apply to such class or description of factories as the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, specify.(2) The occupier of any factory to which this section applies shall employ a competent person to act as a safety co-ordinator in the factory.(3) The safety co-ordinator shall promote the safe conduct of work generally within the factory.(4) The safety co-ordinator shall possess such qualifications and have received such training as the Minister may, from time to time by notification in the Gazette, prescribe.Safety management system71B.—

This section shall apply to such class or description of factories as the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, specify.(2) The occupier of any factory to which this section applies shall —

implement a safety management system for the purpose of ensuring the safety, and protecting the health and welfare, of persons employed in the factory;

appoint such number of approved auditors to audit the safety management system as the Chief Inspector may require; and

as far as is practicable, implement the recommendations of the approved auditor without undue delay.(3) The safety management system shall —

include the elements specified in the Thirteenth Schedule; and

be audited at such time and in such manner as the Chief Inspector may require.(4) The Chief Inspector may, by a certificate in writing, approve any person to be an approved auditor for the purposes of this section.Safety inspections71C.—

This section shall apply to such class or description of factories as the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, specify.(2) The occupier of a factory to which this section applies shall —

appoint a competent person to conduct periodic safety inspections to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the persons employed in the factory;

as far as is practicable, implement the recommendations of the competent person referred to in subsection (5) without undue delay; and

submit the inspection report and recommendations of the competent person referred to in subsection (5) to the Chief Inspector if the Chief Inspector so requires.(3) The periodic safety inspections under subsection (2) shall be conducted at such time and in such manner as the Chief Inspector may require.(4) A person shall not be deemed to be a competent person for the purposes of subsection (2) unless he is approved by the Chief Inspector by a certificate in writing for the purposes of conducting the periodic safety inspections.(5) A person appointed to conduct periodic safety inspections under subsection (2) shall prepare and submit a copy of his inspection report, including his recommendations, to the occupier of the factory within 7 days of the inspection.”.