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Commissioner for Labour visits construction site (with photos)
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     ​The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, and the Deputy Commissioner (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung, visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20), emphasising that ensuring safety at construction sites is of the utmost importance and calling on contractors and workers to actively participate in the 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election.

     In view of a spate of fatal and serious work accidents in the construction industry earlier, Mr Hui said that contractors and employers should not prioritise progress over safety and shall conduct task-specific risk assessments prior to the commencement of high-risk operations, with safe work methods formulated and implemented. Employees should also co-operate with contractors and employers by following safe work methods and using appropriate personal protective equipment. They shall not neglect the importance of protecting their own and others' safety for the sake of convenience. Building a strong safety culture through industry collaboration is essential for reducing accidents.

     Mr Hui added that concerted efforts of all parties concerned, including the Government, various stakeholders and LegCo Members, are needed to formulate appropriate measures for the improvement of construction safety. He appealed to contractors, employers and workers to cast their votes in the 2025 LegCo General Election to elect new LegCo Members who are responsible, ambitious and capable. He also called on all employers in Hong Kong to provide facilitation to enable on-duty workers to exercise their voting rights and fulfil their civic responsibilities on the polling day of December 7.
 
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The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung, visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20). Photo shows representatives of the contractor briefing Mr Hui (back row, second left) and Mr Fung (back row, centre) on various occupational safety and health measures at the site.
The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung, visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20). Photo shows representatives of the contractor briefing Mr Hui (third left) and Mr Fung (second left) on relevant measures of the Smart Site Safety System at the site.
The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung, visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20), calling on contractors and workers to cast their votes in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election. Photo shows Mr Hui (first left) and Mr Fung (second left) distributing leaflets to workers.
The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui (third left), and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung (fourth left), visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20), calling on contractors and workers to cast their votes in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election.
The Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, and the Deputy Commissioner for Labour (Occupational Safety and Health), Mr Vincent Fung, visited a construction site in Southern District today (November 20), calling on contractors and workers to cast their votes in the 2025 Legislative Council General Election. Photo shows Mr Hui (first row, fourth right) and Mr Fung (first row, fourth left) with the management staff of the contractor and workers.