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Part 1

19. Implementation of permit-to-work system

(1)

Before the carrying out of any hazardous work at height at a factory, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the factory to -

(a} appoint a competent person for the hazardous work at height at the factory to carry out the duties of an authorised manager in accordance with this Part; and

(b} appoint a competent person for the hazardous work at height at the factory to carry out the duties of a work-at-height safety assessor in accordance with this Part.

(2)

Before and during the carrying out of any hazardous work at height at a factory, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the factory to ensure that a permit-to-work system in accordance with this Part is implemented for that hazardous work at height.

(3)

The permit-to-work system referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall provide that -

{a} the hazardous work at height is carried out with due regard to the safety and health of persons carrying out the work;

(b} such persons are informed of the hazards associated with the hazardous work at height and the precautions they have to take; and 114

(c} the necessary safety precautions are taken and enforced when the hazardous work at height is being carried out.

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