Summary of the Notification of the Ministry of Interior Re: Safety of Work in Construction: Construction Sites

1. Intention of the Law
   To ensure safety in the installation and maintenance of cranes.



2. Framework and Enforcement of the Law
   To have effect on work involving the use of cranes.
   
   

   This Notification shall not apply to: Central Administration Provincial Administration Local Administration Other business as stated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare




3. Main Points of the Law
   
   
   1. Cranes are characterized into two types, namely:
      
      1.1 Those that are non-movable.
      1.2 Those that are movable
      
      Non-movable cranes are cranes that consist of control mechanism and power mechanism set on a high tower, a stand or on wheels.
      
      Movable cranes are cranes that consist of control mechanism
      and power mechanism set on a vehicle of self-mobility.
      
      
   2. Employers concerned in the use, assembly, testing, maintenance and checking of cranes are to follow the producer's guidelines specified in the manual. If no manual exists, one is to be drawn up in writing by an engineer.
      
      
   3. A sign specifying the crane's capacity must be affixed to the crane.
      
      
   4. In cases where hand signals are used, a sign signifying such use must be posted at the crane and the work area.
      
      
   5. The crane is to be checked every 3 months.
      
      
   6. The use of defective steel cables or other cables specified as unfit is prohibited.
      
      
   7. When the crane is to be employed in areas near electric lines, a distance of no less than that specified by law is to be kept.
      
      
   8. The base of the crane must be sturdy, strong and approved by an engineer.
      
      
   9. When the arm of the crane is in movement, sound and light warning signals must be given.
      
      
   10. It is mandatory that there be a user's manual written in Thai.