Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health
The Labour Department (LD) regularly organises courses and public health talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health to raise awareness of occupational health among both employers and employees.
Details of five courses and health talks on the prevention of heat stroke at work in May are as follows:
(1)
Dates and time: May 23 (Half-day (am)); May 9 and 27 (Half-day (pm))
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre of the LD, 13/F, KOLOUR·Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Enrolment method: Download the application form (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/form.htm)
Enquiry hotline: 2940 7057
(2)
Date and time: May 14 (Half-day (am))
Venue: Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the LD, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration of courses in Occupational Safety and Health Centre (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2361 8240
(3)
Date and time: May 21 (6.30pm to 8pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Enrolment method: Online registration for public talks on occupational health (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
In addition, the LD will hold the following occupational health public talks in May:
(1)
Topic: Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders
Content: The talk will introduce the causes and preventive measures of upper limb disorders to enhance employees' awareness of the issues, with demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises.
Date and time: May 6 (3.30pm to 4.45pm)
Venue:Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
(2)
Topic: Work & Healthy Lifestyle
Content: The talk will introduce a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate rest and stress management to encourage employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Date and time: May 14 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue: Health Education Room, Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the LD, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
(3)
Topic: Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
Content: The talk will introduce the structure and functions of the back, causes and preventive measures of back injuries, and proper manual handling operations, with demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises.
Date and time: May 26 (3.30pm to 5pm)
Venue:Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Enrolment method: Online registration (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en)
Enquiry hotline: 2852 4040
All courses and public talks will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist or occupational health nurse in Cantonese. Admission is free.
The LD also provides a free-of-charge outreach occupational health education service. For details, please visit the department's webpage (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content7.htm) or call 2852 4062.
