The following list of Laws is: Current English Ord. & Sub. Leg. Version Date Chapter 59 FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS ORDINANCE CAP 59 FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS ORDINANCE CAP 59A FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS REGULATIONS CAP 59B FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (CONFINED SPACES) REGULATIONS CAP 59C FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (BLASTING BY ABRASIVES) SPECIAL REGULATIONS CAP 59D FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (FIRST AID IN NOTIFIABLE WORKPLACES) REGULATIONS CAP 59E FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (NOTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES) REGULATIONS CAP 59F QUARRIES (SAFETY) REGULATIONS CAP 59G FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Cap 59G Empowering section 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 1 Citation 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 2 Application 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 3 Interpretation 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 4 Stopping and starting devices 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 5 Clear space 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 6 Floors 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 7 Lighting 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 8 Underground rooms 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 9 Training 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 10 Fencing of circular saw 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 11 Push-sticks 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 12 Guarding of swing and pendulum saws 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 13 Guarding of plain band saws 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 14 Planing machines 30/06/1997 Cap 59G reg 15 Vertical spindle moulding machine 30/06/1997
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Heading: Empowering section Version Date: 30/06/1997
(Cap 59, section 7)
[1 November 1971]
(L.N. 50 of 1971)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 1 Heading: Citation Version Date: 30/06/1997
PART I
PRELIMINARY
These regulations may be cited as the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Woodworking Machinery) Regulations.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 2 Heading: Application Version Date: 30/06/1997
These regulations shall apply to any industrial undertaking in which any woodworking machine is used.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 3 Heading: Interpretation Version Date: 30/06/1997
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "circular saw" (¶ê¿÷) means a circular saw working in a bench (including a rack bench) for the purpose of ripping, deep-cutting or crosscutting; but does not include a swing saw or other saw which is moved towards the wood; "plain band saw" (´¶³q±a¿÷) means a band saw, other than a log saw or a band re-sawing machine, the cutting portion of which runs in a vertical direction; "planing machine" (§S§É) includes a machine for overhand planing or for thicknessing or for both operations; (L.N. 171 of 1974) "swing saw" (·nÂ\¿÷) or "pendulum saw" (ÄÁÂ\¿÷) means a revolving saw mounted in a frame, column or chassis which is suspended from a pivot above the table, bench or other support on which the wood is placed and which is operated by being pulled across the table, bench or other support on which the wood is placed; "underground room" (¦a¤U«Ç) means a room any part of which is so situated that half or more of the whole height thereof measured from the floor to the ceiling is below the surface of the footway of the adjoining street or of the ground adjoining or nearest to the room; "Woodworking machine" (¤ì¤u¾÷¾¹) means any circular saw, swing saw, pendulum saw, plain band saw, planing machine, vertical spindle moulding machine or chain mortising machine that operates on wood.
(L.N. 238 of 1984)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 4 Heading: Stopping and starting Version Date: 30/06/1997 devices
PART II
DUTIES OF PROPRIETORS
A woodworking machine shall be provided with an efficient stopping and starting appliance, and the control of this appliance shall be in such a position as to be readily and conveniently operated by the person in charge of the machine.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 5 Heading: Clear space Version Date: 30/06/1997
Sufficient clear and unobstructed space shall be maintained at a woodworking machine while in motion to enable the work to be carried on without unnecessary risk.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 6 Heading: Floors Version Date: 30/06/1997
The floor surrounding a woodworking machine shall be maintained in good and level condition, and, so far as practicable, free from chips and other loose material, and shall not be allowed to become slippery.
(71 of 1989 s. 13)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 7 Heading: Lighting Version Date: 30/06/1997
(1) Adequate lighting shall be provided for a woodworking machine. (2) Artificial lighting shall be so placed or shaded as to prevent direct rays of light from impinging on the eyes of the operator while he is operating such machine. (3) No illumination will be considered adequate which provides less than 160 lux of light of working area. (L.N. 238 of 1984)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 8 Heading: Underground rooms Version Date: 30/06/1997
No woodworking machine shall be worked in any underground room which is certified by the Commissioner for Labour to be unsuitable for the purpose as regards height, construction, light, ventilation or in any other respect.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 9 Heading: Training Version Date: 30/06/1997
(1) A person while being trained to work a woodworking machine shall be fully and carefully instructed as to the dangers arising in connection with such machine and the precautions to be observed. (2) Except with the written permission of the Commissioner for Labour, no person under 16 years of age shall be employed on any woodworking machine.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 10 Heading: Fencing of circular saw Version Date: 30/06/1997
(1) The part of a circular saw below the bench table shall be protected by fencing it with 2 plates of metal or other suitable material, one on each side of the saw and such plates shall not be more than 150 millimetres apart and shall extend from the axis of the saw outwards to a distance of not less than 50 millimetres beyond the teeth of the saw. (2) If metal plates are used for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (1), the plate shall- (a) if not beaded, be of a thickness not less than 2 millimetres; (b) if beaded, be of a thickness not less than I millimetre. (3) Behind and in direct line with the circular saw there shall be a riving knife, which shall- (a) have a smooth surface; (b) be strong, rigid and easily adjustable; (c) be so positioned that the edge of the knife nearer the saw shall form an arc of a circle having a radius not exceeding the radius of the largest saw used on the bench; (d) be maintained as close as practicable to the saw, having regard to the nature of work being done at the time, and, at the level of the bench table, be so positioned that the distance between the front edge of the knife and the teeth of the saw does not exceed 15 millimetres; (e) for a circular saw of a diameter of less than 600 millimetres, extend upwards from the bench table to within 25 millimetres of the top of the saw; (f) for a circular saw of a diameter of 600 millimetres or more, extend upwards from the bench table to a height of not less than 250 millimetres. (4) The top of a circular saw shall be covered by a strong and easily adjustable guard, with a flange at the side of the saw furthest from the fence; and such guard shall- (a) be kept so adjusted that the flange shall extend below the roots of the teeth of the saw; (b) extend from the top of the riving knife to a point as low as practicable at the cutting edge of the saw.
(L.N. 238 of 1984)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 11 Heading: Push-sticks Version Date: 30/06/1997
A suitable push-stick shall be kept available for use at the bench of a circular saw that is fed by hand so as to enable the work to be carried on without unnecessary risk.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 12 Heading: Guarding of swing and Version Date: 30/06/1997 pendulum saws
(1) A swing saw or pendulum saw shall be guarded so far as practicable and shall be so designed and maintained that it automatically returns to the back position when released at any point of its travel. (71 of 1989 s. 13) (2) A swing saw or pendulum saw shall be provided with limit chains or other effective devices to prevent the front edge of the saw being pulled out in front of the work table; and such chains or devices shall be maintained in good working order.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 13 Heading: Guarding of plain band Version Date: 30/06/1997 saws
A plain band saw shall have- (a) both sides of the bottom pulley completely encased by sheet metal or other suitable material; (b) the front of the top pulley covered with sheet metal or other suitable material; (c) all portions of the blade enclosed or securely guarded, except the portion of the blade between the bench table and the top guide.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 14 Heading: Planing machines Version Date: 30/06/1997
(1) No planing machine, which is not mechanically fed, shall be used for overhand planing unless it is fitted with a cylindrical cutter block. (2) A planing machine used for overhand planing shall be provided with a "bridge" guard capable of covering the full length and breadth of the cutting slot in the bench, and shall be so constructed as to be easily adjusted both in a vertical and horizontal direction. (3) The feed roller of a planing machine used for thicknessing, except a machine used both for overhand planing and thicknessing, shall be provided with an efficient guard.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 15 Heading: Vertical spindle Version Date: 30/06/1997 moulding machine
(1) The cutter of a vertical spindle moulding machine shall, where practicable, be provided with the most efficient guard having regard to the nature of the work being performed. (71 of 1989 s. 13) (2) For such work as cannot be performed with an efficient guard for the cutter, the wood being moulded at a vertical spindle moulding machine shall, where practicable, be held in a jig or holder of such construction as to reduce as far as possible the risk of accident to the person working the machine, (71 of 1989 s. 13) (3) A suitable "spike" or push-stick shall be kept available for use at the bench of a vertical spindle moulding machine.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 16 Heading: Chain mortising Version Date: 30/06/1997 machine
The chain of a chain mortising machine shall be provided with a guard that shall enclose the cutters so far as practicable.
(71 of 1989 s. 13)
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 17 Heading: Maintenance Version Date: 30/06/1997
(1) All tools, blades and cutting instruments of a woodworking machine and other machines operating on wood shall be- (a) kept free from patent defect; (b) properly maintained; (c) kept clean; (d) properly ground, sharpened and set. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), no saw that is cracked shall be used in a circular saw. (3) The guards and other appliances required under these regulations shall be- (a) maintained in an efficient state; (b) constantly kept in position when the machine is in motion, except when, owing to the nature of the work being done, the use of the guards or appliances is rendered impracticable; (c) so adjusted as to enable the work to be carried on without unnecessary risk.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 18 Heading: Exclusion of certain Version Date: 30/06/1997 regulations
Regulations 10, 13, and 14(2) and (3) shall not apply to a woodworking machine in respect of which it can be shown that other safeguards are provided and maintained, which render the machine equally safe as it would be if guarded in the manner specified in these regulations.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 19 Heading: Woodworking machine Version Date: 30/06/1997
PART III
DUTIES OF PERSONS EMPLOYED
A person employed on a woodworking machine shall- (a) use and maintain in proper adjustment the guards provided in accordance with these regulations; (b) use the "spikes" or push-sticks and jigs or holders provided in compliance with regulations 11 and 15(2) and (3), except when, owing to the nature of the work being done, the use of the guards or appliances is rendered impracticable.
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Chapter: 59G Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (WOODWORKING MACHINERY) REGULATIONS Regulation: 20 Heading: Offences and penalties Version Date: 30/06/1997
PART IV
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
(1) If regulation 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17 is contravened, the proprietor shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $50000. (L.N. 17 of 1994) (2) If regulation 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 11 is contravened, the proprietor shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $50000. (L.N. 17 of 1994) (3) Any person employed on a woodworking machine who contravenes regulation 19 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of $10000.
(L.N. 319 of 1981)
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Chapter: 59H Title: FACTORIES AND Gazette INDUSTRIAL Number: UNDERTAKINGS (ELECTROLYTIC CHROMIUM PROCESS) REGULATIONS Heading: Empowering section Version Date: 30/06/1997
(Cap 59, section 7)
[1 September 1972]
(L.N. 50 of 1972)
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