Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Occupational safety and health (OSH) for confined space workers" on June 18 (Friday). To enhance workers' OSH awareness in confined spaces, the talk will explain the related OSH hazards as well as their preventive measures.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist, occupational safety officer and occupational health nurse at 2.30pm in the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.

     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Occupational health for security guards", on June 21 (Monday). The talk will introduce the causes and preventive measures of lower limb and back disorders commonly found among security guards. Tips on healthy living will also be provided, with demonstration and practice of workplace exercise.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 3pm in Lecture Room 1, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin.

     Both talks will be conducted in Cantonese. Admission is free but must be pre-registered. On-site registration is not available. Infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments will be adopted at both venues. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Friday, June 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 11:00

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