Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Chemical and Occupational Health" on September 14 (Wednesday). The talk will discuss how chemicals enter the human body and their impact on health, as well as the prevention of chemical hazards.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 7.15pm in the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.

     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for Confined Space Workers", on September 20 (Tuesday). 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 3.30pm in the Lecture Hall of the Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan.

     Both talks will be given in Cantonese. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk). On-site registration is not available. Infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments will be adopted at both venues. For enquiries, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00

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