Enhancements to the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations outlining the implementation of the Lifting Plan and appointment of a "Responsible Person" will take effect on 1 September 2011.
A new Code of Practice for Safe Lifting Operations to guide on the implementation of Lifting Plans and different checklists as references before any lifting operation is carried out. A Safe Lifting Operation info-kit and new training courses for lifting supervisors, riggers and signalmen to help improve their capabilities in performing lifting operations safely.
(Extract from e-mail from WSH Council, dated 20 July 2011)
Saturday, July 23, 2011
WSH (Noise) Regulations
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH (NOISE)REGULATIONS 2011
These Regulations shall come into operation on 1st September 2011.
PART I - PRELIMINARY
Regulation
1. Citation and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Application
PART II - NOISE CONTROL
4. Measures to reduce or control noise
5. Appointment of competent person to advise on noise control
6. Duty of manufacturers and suppliers of noisy machinery or equipment
PART III - NOISE MONITORING, HEARING PROTECTORS AND TRAINING
7. Noise monitoring
8. Hearing protectors
9. Training programme
PART IV - MISCELLANEOUS
10. Revocation
The Schedule
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