Singapore legislation

Regulation 14

of Sand and Granite Quarries Regulations

Regulation 14

Safety appliances

Subregulation 1

Every licensee shall ensure that no employee shall —

(a)

descend into any bin, hopper or stockpile cavity without attaching himself to a properly secured safety rope by means of a safety belt or other appliance approved by the Licensing Officer; or

(b)

use any such appliance which he considers to be unsafe.

Subregulation 2

While in a bin, hopper or stockpile cavity, the employee shall be constantly attended by a second person who shall ensure that the safety rope is properly secured and that there is no unnecessary slack rope.

Read in full context — Sand and Granite Quarries Regulations →