The employer shall ensure at a construction site of a building of other construction work that,—
(a) all pile driving equipment is of good design, sound construction and technically suitable for the soil, taking into account the ergonomic principles;
(b) the geotechnical exploration of the soil is done, which is suitable for the design and the samples thereof are properly stored and maintained;
(c) a pile driver is firmly supported on a heavy timber sill, concrete bed or other secured foundation;
(d) in case, a pile driver is required to be erected in dangerous proximity to an electrical conductor, all necessary precautions are taken to ensure safety;
(e) the hoses of steam and air hammer are securely lashed to such hammer so as to prevent them from whipping in case of connection or break;
(f) adequate precaution is taken to prevent the pile driver from overturning;
Sections 40 (2)
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(g) all necessary precautions are taken to prevent hammer from missing the pile; and
(h) the engineer-in-charge shall inspect the pile driving equipment before taking it into use and shall take all appropriate measures as required for the safety of the building workers before commencing piling work by such equipment.