Air Pollution Index
Announcement on Air Pollution Index (API) by the Environmental Protection Department at 14:40, Wednesday, 21 Aug 2013
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CURRENT CONDITION AT 14:00
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Air Pollution
API* Level Advice
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General Stn 47 to 116(116) Medium to Very High
Central/Western (Urban) 69 High ---
Eastern (Urban) 58 High ---
Kwai Chung (Urban) 80 High ---
Kwun Tong (Urban) 70 High ---
Sha Tin (New town) 101 Very High [A]
Sham Shui Po (Urban) 76 High ---
Tai Po (New town) 47 Medium ---
Tap Mun (Rural) 81 High ---
Tsuen Wan (Urban) 59 High ---
Tung Chung (New town) 116 Very High [A]
Yuen Long (New town) 84 High ---
Roadside Stn 119 to 137(137) Very High
Causeway Bay (Urban Roadside) 137 Very High [C]
Central (Urban Roadside) 131 Very High [C]
Mong Kok (Urban Roadside) 119 Very High [C]
*Past 24-hour highest API is in ( )
FORECAST FOR TODAY'S HIGHEST
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Air Pollution
API Level Advice
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General Station 40 to 120 Medium to Very High [A]
Roadside Station 110 to 140 Very High [C]
ADVICE
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[A] When the general index lies between 101 and 200, persons
with existing heart or respiratory illnesses, children
and the elderly are advised to reduce physical exertion
and outdoor activities. Besides, persons with abovementioned
illnesses are also advised to seek advice from a medical
doctor before participating in sport activities and take
more breaks during the activities.
[B] When the general index exceeds 200, persons with existing
heart or respiratory illnesses, children and the elderly
are advised to avoid physical exertion and outdoor
activities. The general public is advised to reduce physical
exertion and outdoor activities, seek advice from a medical
doctor before participating in sport activities and take more
breaks during the activities.
[C] When the roadside index lies between 101 and 200, persons
with existing heart or respiratory illnesses, children and the
elderly are advised to avoid prolonged stay at roadsides with
heavy traffic and surrounded by tall buildings in urban areas
and new towns, and reduce physical exertion in such areas as
far as possible.
[D] When the roadside index exceeds 200, persons with existing
heart or respiratory illnesses, children and the elderly are
advised to avoid prolonged stay at roadsides with heavy
traffic and surrounded by tall buildings in urban areas and
new towns. The general public is advised to avoid prolonged
stay at roadsides with heavy traffic and surrounded by tall
buildings in urban areas and new towns, and reduce physical
exertion in such areas as far as possible.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE TO OUTDOOR WORKERS
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[A][C] When the general or roadside index lies between 101 and
200, employers are advised to assess the risk of outdoor
work involving heavy manual work and take appropriate
preventive measures to protect the health of their
employees, e.g. reducing physical exertion with the use
of mechanical aids and scheduling suitable rest breaks.
Outdoor workers with existing heart or respiratory
illnesses are advised to seek advice from a medical doctor
if they are in doubt of their health condition or suffer
discomfort, and inform their employers of the medical
advice for suitable work arrangements to be worked out.
[B][D] When the general or roadside index exceeds 200, employers
are advised to assess the risk of outdoor work and take
appropriate preventive measures to protect the health of
their employees, e.g. reducing physical exertion with the
use of mechanical aids and scheduling suitable rest
breaks. Outdoor workers are advised to seek advice from a
medical doctor if they are in doubt of their health
condition or suffer discomfort, and inform their employers
of the medical advice for suitable work arrangements to be
worked out.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE TO SCHOOLS
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When the general or roadside index exceeds 100, the Education
Bureau (EDB) urges all schools to make reference to the relevant
EDB Circular on API, and adopt appropriate measures.
Ends/
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 14:49
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