Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding
and Flame Cutting) Regulation
The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting)
Regulation has come into full operation on 1 March 2004. The main provisions
of the Regulation are:
- proprietor shall ensure that gas welding and flame cutting work is
only performed by a person who has attained the age of 18 years and
holds a valid certificate; or is performed by a person who is undergoing
training in gas welding and flame cutting work and the performance of
such work is under the supervision of a certificate holder;
- proprietor shall provide his employees with recognized training courses
designed to ensure that his employees are adequately trained and competent
to perform gas welding and flame cutting work; and
- employees shall attend the training courses provided by the proprietor.
From now on, any person who performs gas welding and flame cutting work
must hold a valid certificate obtained after completing a recognized training
course.
Related Publications:
For further information please contact the Labour Department at telephone
number 2559 2297.
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