Construction Safety Week 2025 Promotes Site Safety with Innovative Technologies and Caring Culture

Construction Safety Week 2025 promotes site safety

Construction Safety Week (CSW) 2025, themed "Smart and Care, Safety Beyond Compare", and co-organised by the Development Bureau and the Construction Industry Council (CIC), is being held from today (August 25) to August 29. An array of events, including the CSW Conference, an exhibition, site visits, and the award presentation ceremony of the 31st Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme, are organised to enhance the awareness of site safety among the construction industry.

Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, the Secretary for Development, MsBernadette Linn, explained the principles for promoting site safety with the three virtues of "wisdom, humanity and courage" mentioned in the Analects of Confucius. "Wisdom": the Government has been committed to promoting the application of innovative technologies and smart site safety in recent years, while vigorously driving the full adoption of the Smart Site Safety System (4S) to bring revolutionary changes to the construction industry. Over 600 public and private construction sites have been awarded the 4S label so far. "Humanity": the industry must uphold a caring spirit that is people oriented, caring for the welfare of site personnel and creating a safer working environment and better development opportunities for them to give workers and their family members peace of mind. "Courage": site safety is everyone's responsibility. Industry stakeholders should actively fulfil their safety responsibilities, and nurture a positive and strong culture of site safety, demonstrating the courage to make commitments and rectifications.

The Chairman of the CIC, Professor Thomas Ho, stressed that site safety is the cornerstone of the construction industry, based on the principle that site safety is everyone's responsibility. He reiterated that all stakeholders should play their part and jointly inherit the craftsman spirit of Master Lo Pan to build a safer, wiser and brighter future.

The CSW Conference commenced right after the kick-off ceremony. Experts and project teams shared with the audience their experiences in adopting the 4S, uplifting site safety and nurturing a caring culture. An exhibition on the 4S was also held at the venue.

CSW, launched in 2012, aims to promote zero accidents and a caring environment in the construction industry. The campaign has received support from various sectors of the community including professional groups, organisations, trade associations and labour unions. Details of this year's CSW are available at www.safetyweek.hk.

Construction Safety Week 2025 promotes site safety Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Construction Safety Week 2025 promotes site safety Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Construction Safety Week 2025 promotes site safety Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Construction Safety Week 2025 promotes site safety Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Scam alert related to banks

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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