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Occupational safety seminar promotes OSH among ethnic minorities (with photos)
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     ​The Labour Department (LD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) jointly held an occupational safety seminar at the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre today (October 25). The seminar elaborated on safety precautions that various industries should take while working, and demonstrated the use of appropriate safety equipment for repair, maintenance, alteration and addition works to enhance occupational safety awareness among ethnic minorities.

     Speaking at the seminar, the Acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Vincent Fung, said that the ethnic minority community is vital to the city's workforce, and their occupational safety and well-being must be safeguarded. He emphasised that occupational safety and health (OSH) is a shared duty, and that employers and employees should work together to build a safety culture. The LD will continue to enhance occupational safety through inspections, enforcement, publicity and promotion, as well as education and training. He also took the opportunity to urge eligible voters to cast their ballots in the Legislative Council Elections on December 7, selecting capable and competent representatives who can contribute to Hong Kong's occupational safety standards and the city's prosperity.

     At the seminar, a representative of the LD outlined the safety legislations on OSH, while a representative of the OSHC introduced various sponsorship schemes for small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) and OSH Star Enterprise Schemes, encouraging all SMEs across Hong Kong to participate and proactively improve their OSH practices.

     A safety equipment exhibition was held at the venue, showcasing different types of equipment such as a light-duty working platform, a step platform, transportable temporary anchor devices and a full body safety harness, allowing participants to experience firsthand the effectiveness of the equipment.
 
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The Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council jointly held an occupational safety seminar at the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre today (October 25) to enhance occupational safety awareness among ethnic minorities. Photo shows the Acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Vincent Fung, delivering a speech at the seminar.
The Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) jointly held an occupational safety seminar at the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre today (October 25) to enhance occupational safety awareness among ethnic minorities. Photo shows the Acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Vincent Fung (centre); the Chairman of the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, Mr Saeed Uddin (fifth right); the Executive Director of the OSHC, Ms Bonnie Yau (fourth right), and other guests at the seminar.
The Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council jointly held an occupational safety seminar at the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre today (October 25) to enhance occupational safety awareness among ethnic minorities. Photo shows the Acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Vincent Fung (fourth right), and other guests visiting a safety equipment exhibition.
The Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council jointly held an occupational safety seminar at the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre today (October 25) to enhance occupational safety awareness among ethnic minorities. Photo shows the Acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Vincent Fung (fourth left), and other guests visiting a safety equipment exhibition.