Jin yong's timeless works celebrated by london eto in historic cambridge
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the Ming-Ai (London) Institute's "The Literary Legend and Legacy of Jin Yong" seminar held at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the United Kingdom (UK), on May 21 (London time). The event was also supported by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum by the provision of expert advice.
The seminar commenced with a networking lunch reception attended by around 30 esteemed guests from the cultural and academic sectors, followed by thematic discussions led by renowned experts who delved into various aspects of Jin Yong's literary legacy.
Delivering a virtual speech at the event, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, said, "This year marks the centenary of the birth of Dr Louis Cha (Jin Yong). It is our pleasure to support the Ming-Ai (London) Institute in celebrating the achievements of Dr Cha, one of the most influential writers of our time. Dr Cha's legacy is intricately linked with Hong Kong, a city that played a crucial role in his journey of career and creativity. Hong Kong's vibrant cultural and intellectual climate enabled him to craft novels deeply rooted in Chinese traditions while appealing to a global readership."
"Dr Cha's literary legacy contributed significantly to Hong Kong's reputation as a cultural hub. The adaptations of his works into films, television series, as well as comics further underscored Hong Kong's influential role in the creative industries, forming a solid foundation for Hong Kong's role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, as supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan," he added.
âFounded in 1993, the Ming-Ai (London) Institute is a registered charity in the UK. By organising a variety of classes in Chinese arts and classical literature, alongside an array of cultural promotion activities, the Institute aims at facilitating deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture within the local community.
London ETO celebrates timeless works of Jin Yong in Cambridge Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorm
As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.
A spokesman for the LD said today (July 27) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (like electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.
Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by the rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:
(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;
(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;
(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;
(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and
(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.
In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.
The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).
Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.
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