Section 83: Qualification of operator of lifting winches and of signalers etc

The employer shall ensure at a construction site of a building or other construction work that no person is employed to drive or operate a lifting appliance whether driven by mechanical power or otherwise or to give signals to drive or operator of such lifting appliance or to work as a operator of a rigger or derricks unless he -

(i) is above eighteen years of age ;

(ii) is sufficiently competent and reliable ;

(iii) possesses the knowledge of the inherent risks involved in the operation of lifting appliances ; and

(iv) is medically examined periodically as specified in Schedule VII annexed to these rules.

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