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LD to hold occupational health public talks
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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders" on September 4. The talk will briefly describe the structure and function of the upper limb and discuss the main causes and preventive measures of upper limb disorders. Demonstrations of workplace exercises will be included.

     The talk will be held at 3pm in Activity Room 1, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The LD's Occupational Health Nurse will give the talk.

     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Health Hazards of Hot Environment at Work" on September 9. The talk is designed for workers working in hot environments to enhance their awareness of heat stroke prevention. Symptoms of heat stroke, first aid management and preventive measures will be discussed.

     The talk will be held at 3pm in the Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The LD's Occupational Hygienist and Occupational Health Nurse will give the talk.

     The talks will be conducted in Cantonese. Admission is free.

     For enquiry or registration, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Friday, August 28, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:02

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