Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Work & Healthy Lifestyle" on January 8 (Thursday). The talk will introduce methods for balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate rest and stress management to encourage employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations of workplace exercises will be included.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 3.30pm at the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.

     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Prevention of Lower Limb Disorders and Guidance Notes on Standing at Work" on January 15 (Thursday). 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".

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

     Both talks will be given in Cantonese. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en). For enquiries, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:30

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