Table 4.4 Responsibilities and Duties under RC’s Stream
		Authorized Signatory
Responsibilities	Assuming overall responsibilities  in the appointment  of his Representative and TCPs.Ensuring the full implementation of the supervision plan regarding his own stream.Ensuring that non-conformities are immediately acted on and that rectification is carried out forthwith.
Duties	Compiling his own part of the supervision plan.Devising checklists of specific tasks for his TCPs.Supervising his Representative and TCPs.Preparing plans, method statement  and/or precautionary and protective measures for temporary works categorized as Case 2 and/or Case 3 under paragraph 4.7 of this Code.Notifying the AP of any non-conformities which pose an imminent danger, or cause a material concern for safety.Carrying out site inspections as necessary.
		AS’s Representative
Responsibilities	Accountable to the AS for the implementation  of the RC’s supervision plan.Representing   the   AS    as    the   formal    point   of    contact   in communication with other functional streams.Taking up overall responsibilities in carrying out site safety measures and actions in accordance with the supervision plan.Ensuring that the line management, including sub-contractors, are conversant with the supervision plan, and that good coordination and communication exists between his TCPs.
Duties	Directing staff and sub-contractors on safety related matters.Coordinating and compiling reports on supervision activities.Dealing with non-conformities.Assisting the AS in the investigation of the causes of each non-conformity and taking measures to prevent further occurrence.

Table 4.4 Cont’d

		T4/T5
Responsibilities	Accountable to the AS, through the AS’s Representative, for the implementation of the supervision plan.Taking up relevant responsibilities as set down in the Technical Memorandum and this Code.
Duties	Checking that assumptions made in the design of temporary works and method statements are validated on site.Checking that actual site conditions and works being carried out agree with the approved plans, design requirements, method statements and precautionary and protective measures.Carrying out specific tasks as per checklist devised by AS.Dealing with non-conformities by making referral to the AS’s Representative and notifying TCPs in other streams.
		T1-T3
Responsibilities	Accountable to the AS through the AS’s Representative.Taking up relevant responsibilities as set down in the Technical Memorandum and this Code.
Duties	Checking on routine basis that site works comply with general site safety requirements.Checking specialist aspects of work to see that they comply with the submitted supervision plans. (T2 & T3 only)Checking that the works comply with the approved plans (or submitted plans for minor works), method statements, precautionary and protective measures.Checking that subordinate TCPs have carried out routine checks at the correct frequency and that records are prepared and filed on site. (T2 & T3 only)Carrying out specific tasks as per checklist devised by AS.Dealing with non-conformities by making referral to the AS’s Representative and notifying TCPs in other streams.

Division of responsibility between AP/RSE/RGE and RC for Temporary Works and Working Procedures

1. The AP/RSE/RGE/RC have the responsibility to ensure the integrity of the temporary structure itself and the associated fixing methods.

1. The division of responsibility between AP/RSE/RGE and RC for temporary works and working procedures is detailed below:

Case 1  When the prescribed plans stipulate the temporary works, and   the sequence of construction or method statements are also shown on prescribed plans, both the AP/RSE/RGE and the RC have their own responsibilities to supervise the carrying out of the works in accordance with the approved/prescribed plans and the Buildings Ordinance and Regulations.

Case 2 When the temporary works, the sequence of construction or method statements are not required to be shown on prescribed plans and have no effect on the permanent structure by way of overstressing or overloading, the RC has the sole responsibility of ensuring the integrity of temporary works and that the carrying out of temporary works should be safe and should not endanger the workers on site, the public and adjoining buildings.

Case 3 When the temporary works, the sequence of construction or method statements are not required to be shown on the prescribed plans but may have effect on the permanent structure by way of overstressing or overloading, the RC shall appoint a person whose qualification and experience are not inferior to a TCP of grade T5 to certify the plans, design information and/or method statement of the temporary works which are to be submitted to the Project RSE/RGE. The person so appointed should also certify the completion of such works. The RSE/RGE may require the RC to submit further calculations to substantiate his design of the temporary works as necessary.

Figure 4.2 illustrates the procedures for dealing with temporary works.