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Occupational safety and health courses open for applications
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     The Kwun Tong Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health courses in the second half of 2026. The courses aim at enhancing the working population's understanding of the occupational safety regulations and their awareness of occupational health.   

     The courses cover a wide range of topics, including: 
 
  1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
  2. Gas Poisoning in Manholes
  3. Confined Spaces Regulations
  4. Major Safety Legislation Related to Working in Catering Trade 
  5. Dangerous Substances Regulations
  6. Safety Management Regulation
  7. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations 
  8. Legislation Related to Safety in Hotel Industry 
  9. Safety Legislation on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
  10. Major Safety Legislation Related to Accident Prevention in Office and Storage Work
  11. A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
  12. A Brief Introduction to Noise at Work Regulation
  13. More Exercise, Smart Work
  14. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
  15. Occupational Health in Catering Industry
  16. Chemicals and Occupational Health
  17. Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
  18. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
  19. Occupational Health for Security Guards
  20. Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
  21. Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
  22. Occupational Health for Office Workers
  23. Health Hints on the Use of Computer 
  24. Noise Hazards and Prevention of Hearing Loss
  25. Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
  26. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
  27. Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
  28. Occupational Contact Dermatitis
  29. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
  30. Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
  31. Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
  32. Occupational Stress
  33. Happy Workplace 
  34. Work and Healthy Lifestyle
  35. Work and Diabetes Mellitus 
  36. First Aid in the Workplaces
  37. Work and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
  38. Easy Tips for Healthy Eating at Work

     The courses will be conducted in Cantonese at the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong. Enrolment is free. 

     Members of the public can apply via the online platform www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en. Please visit the LD's website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm) for more details and call 2361 8240 for enquiries. 
 
Ends/Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:30
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