Carrying Persons with Cranes: What the Law Says
Carrying people using cranes is one of the most sensitive and strictly regulated activities in lifting operations. While cranes are primarily designed to move materials and equipment, certain situations—such as rescue operations, temporary access to high locations, or structural inspections—may tempt contractors to consider lifting personnel using a crane. However, in Hong Kong, this practice is generally prohibited unless strict conditions are met. Under the *Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations (FIU LALG)* and related codes of practice, the use of lifting appliances for transporting persons is allowed only under very specific, controlled, and justified circumstances.
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