Introduction
During construction, careful planning is necessary to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors observe their statutory safety-related duties. The Employer also has a role to play in supervising the contractor in discharging such duties. In the event of an accident, many procedures and insurance issues must be dealt with.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the various legal issues encountered in construction claims in Hong Kong
- Be more aware of the potential resolutions to problems arise in contract claims
Target Participants
HKIE Member or engineer
Course Contents
- Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59)
- Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509)
- Construction Site (Safety) Regulations (Cap. 59I)
- Contents of Safety Audit
- Safe System of Work
- Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123)
- Prosecution Procedure
- Common law defence
- Statutory defence
- Burden of proof (Cap. 123)
- Expert evidence
- Case laws
- Personal Injury Claims
- Statutory defence
- C.A.R. Claims
Date & Time
7 November 2020 (Sat), 9:30am - 5:00pm
Fee
HK$1,500
Award
Certificate of Attendance
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese (course materials in English)
Application
Click HERE to register this course.
Enquiries
Please call us on 3400 2773 or email us at ife.cdt@polyu.edu.hk
