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The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1990

Enacted 1990Ministry of Labour & EmploymentUpdated 15 Feb 2024

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Overview

Comprehensive regulations framed under the Dock Workers Act 1986, prescribing detailed requirements for safe working conditions in docks and ports. Covers lifting appliances, cargo gear, staging, lighting, fire precautions, PPE, medical facilities, and welfare amenities.

Key Provisions

Examination and testing of lifting appliances, cranes, and cargo gear (Regulations 40–75)
Safe working loads — marking and certification of all lifting equipment
Staging, gangways, and access to ships — construction and maintenance standards
Lighting requirements for dock areas, sheds, and ship holds
Fire precautions — fire extinguishers, fire drills, and emergency procedures
Personal protective equipment — helmets, safety boots, gloves, and harnesses
Medical examination of dock workers and first-aid facilities
Handling of dangerous goods, explosives, and hazardous cargo

Applicability

All ports and docks to which the Dock Workers Act 1986 applies
Port trusts, dock companies, stevedores, and cargo handling contractors

Amendment History

2010

Revised requirements for PPE and hazardous cargo handling.

2003

Amendment to update provisions on lifting appliances and safe working loads.

1990

Original enactment

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