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The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders" on March 4 (Friday). This talk aims to enhance office workers' awareness of musculoskeletal disorders of the back and upper limbs arising from prolonged repetitive movements or improper sitting postures. The talk will analyse the causes of and measures for preventing musculoskeletal disorders. A demonstration of workplace exercises will also 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 Hygienist and Occupational Health Nurse will give the talk.
The LD will hold another talk entitled "Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders" on March 11 (Friday). The talk will introduce the structure and functions of the upper limbs. It will also discuss the main causes of and measures for preventing upper limb disorders. A demonstration of workplace exercises will be included.
The talk will be held at 2.30pm in Fanling Occupational Health Clinic, 7/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories. The LD's 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, February 26, 2016
Issued at HKT 11:00
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