Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Occupational Stress" on October 19 (Wednesday). The talk will introduce the symptoms and health impacts of occupational stress, as well as some effective stress-coping strategies.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 3.30pm in the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (I): Health Hints on the Use of Computer", on October 24 (Monday). The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, and elaborate on the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with prolonged use of computers, so as to enhance employees' occupational health awareness. Demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises will also be included.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse at 6.30pm in the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.

     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, October 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00

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