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Construction sites (safety) regulations 38a 38o 38p
  • 24 Oct 2003

    WONG WING CHOW v. LEE WING HANG PATRICK t/a WING SHUN CONSTRUCTION CO AND ANOTHER

    Citation
    WONG WING CHOW v. LEE WING HANG PATRICK t/a WING SHUN CONSTRUCTION CO AND ANOTHER
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCPI244/2002

    On the facts the court found the access configuration and ladder were reasonably safe and secured; plaintiff descended improperly with his back to the ladder causing the fall; plaintiff failed to prove statutory or common law breaches by defendants and thus defendants are not liable.

    • Construction sites (safety) regulations 38a 38o 38p
    • Occupational safety and health ordinance s6
    • Employees' compensation ordinance
    • Contributory negligence
    • Quantum of damages