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The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
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- 1996 No. 1592
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Doors and gates
16.—(1) Where necessary to prevent the risk of injury to any person, any door, gate or hatch (including a temporary door, gate or hatch) shall incorporate or be fitted with suitable safety devices.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), a door, gate or hatch shall not comply with that paragraph unless—
(a)any sliding door, gate or hatch has a device to prevent it coming off its track during use;
(b)any upward opening door, gate or hatch has a device to prevent it falling back;
(c)any powered door, gate or hatch has suitable and effective features to prevent it causing injury by trapping any person;
(d)where necessary for reasons of health or safety, any powered door, gate or hatch can be operated manually unless it opens automatically if the power fails.
(3) This regulation shall not apply to any door, gate or hatch forming part of any mobile plant and equipment.
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