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The Labour Department's new publications give safety advice to workers engaged in glass reinforced plastics fabrication and provide guidance on medical examinations for those working in hazardous occupations in industrial undertakings.

"Guidance Notes on Chemical Safety in Glass Reinforced Plastics Fabrication" is one of the series in "Chemical Safety in the Workplace". It contains advice for employers and managers on risk assessment in chemical processes and offers practical guidance on safe working procedures, precautionary measures and training plans to ensure employees' work safety.

"Guidance Notes on Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings" introduces the concept of health surveillance to employers and employees. Regular medical examination of workers who are exposed to particular health hazards at work can detect abnormalities or diseases early, and thus help prevent workers from developing occupational diseases. The booklet provides practical guidance on medical examinations, including the statutory requirements for workers engaged in certain hazardous occupations in industrial undertakings and recommendations for those involved in other industrial processes. Leaflets on the topic are also available.

The free guidance notes and leaflets can be picked up at the department's Occupational Safety and Health Branch offices, or downloaded from www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content.htm. For enquiries, call 2559 2297 for the guidance notes on chemical safety or 2852 4041 for the guidance notes on medical examinations, or email to enquiry@labour.gov.hk.

Ends/Sunday, December 14, 2003

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