​​The Labour Department (LD) regularly organises courses and public health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health to raise awareness of occupational health among both employers and employees.
 
     Details of two courses on the prevention of heat stroke at work in October are as follows:
 
Topic: Safety Regulations on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment (Course Code: IW)
Dates and time: October 2 (half-day (am)); October 6 (half-day (pm))
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre of the LD, 13/F, KOLOUR·Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Enrolment method: Online registration of Occupational Safety and Health Training Courses (www.oshtc.labour.gov.hk/wpas/?lang=en)
Enquiry hotline: 2940 7057
 
     In addition, the LD will hold the following occupational health public talks in October:
 
(1)
Topic: Prevention of Lower Limb Disorders and Guidance Notes on Standing at Work
Content: The talk will introduce symptoms of common lower limb disorders such as plantar fasciitis, varicose veins of lower limbs and osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as their treatment and preventive measures. Demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises will be included. Participants will also be briefed on the content of the LD's publication "Guidance Notes on Standing at Work and Service Counter Design".
Date and time: October 2 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
 
(2)
Topic: Infection Control in the Workplace
Content: The talk will explain how micro-organisms enter the human body and affect people's health. The concept of infection control in the workplace will also be covered.
Date and time: October 6 (3.30pm to 4.45pm)
Venue: Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
 
(3)
Topic: Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (I) Health Hints on the Use of Computer
Content: 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, to enhance employees' occupational health awareness.
Date and time: October 17 (6.30pm to 8pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
 
(4)
Topic: Occupational Health in Catering Industry
Content: The talk will introduce the occupational health hazards and their preventive measures for employees working in catering industry to enhance their awareness of occupational health. Demonstrations and practices of workplace exercise are included.
Date and time: October 23 (3pm to 4.30pm)
Venue: Health Education Room of Fanling Occupational Health Clinic of the LD, 7/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
 
     All courses and public talks will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist, occupational safety officer or occupational health nurse in Cantonese. Admission is free.
 
     The LD also provides a free-of-charge outreach occupational health education service. For details, please visit the department's webpage (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content7.htm) or call 2852 4062.

Ends/Thursday, September 25, 2025
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