Registered specialist contractor disciplined for offences relating to building works
The Registered Contractors' Disciplinary Board has completed disciplinary inquiries under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) on two fatal incidents at construction sites and decided that the Registered Specialist Contractor (RSC) concerned should be disciplined for having been convicted by courts of offences relating to building works.
The Board ordered the RSC to be fined $855,000 in total. Also, the RSC was ordered to pay $103,600 in total, being the costs of the Board and the Buildings Department (BD) for conducting the inquiries.
The Board's written decisions and orders issued on January 27 were published in the Gazette today (February 6). Details are available at the following links:
Case 1 : egazette.gld.gov.hk/pdf?type=egn&year=2026&volume=30&gno=06¬ice_no=789&extra=0
Case 2 : egazette.gld.gov.hk/pdf?type=egn&year=2026&volume=30&gno=06¬ice_no=788&extra=0
The first case involved a fatal incident that occurred at a construction site in the West Kowloon Cultural District on January 24, 2022. A worker, while assisting in the repair of a crawler-mounted crane, was trapped between the boom of the crane and a bored pile casing in the vicinity. The worker sustained severe injuries and passed away on the same day. The RSC was prosecuted by the Labour Department (LD) for violation of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (FIUO) and the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management) Regulation. The RSC was convicted and fined $314,000 at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts on March 10, 2023. In view of the convictions of the RSC, the BD notified the Board for its consideration of disciplinary action against the RSC under the provisions of section 13(1) of the BO. Upon completion of the disciplinary inquiry, the Board ordered the RSC to be fined $619,000 and to pay a total of $48,800 being the costs of the Board and the BD for conducting the inquiry.
The second case involved a fatal incident that occurred at a construction site in Quarry Bay on January 13, 2020. A crawler-mounted crane slewed in a lifting operation, causing a worker nearby to be trapped between the rear part of the crane and a metal railing. The worker sustained severe injuries and passed away on the same day. The RSC was prosecuted by the LD for violation of the FIUO and the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations. The RSC was convicted and fined $46,000 at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on October 25, 2021. In view of the convictions of the RSC, the BD notified the Board for its consideration of disciplinary action against the RSC under the provisions of section 13(1) of the BO. Upon completion of the disciplinary inquiry, the Board ordered the RSC to be fined $236,000 and to pay a total of $54,800 being the costs of the Board and the BD for conducting the inquiry.
A spokesperson for the BD reiterated that any registered contractor who contravenes the relevant provisions of the BO in carrying out building works, or is convicted by any court of an offence relating to building works, or has been negligent or has misconducted himself in building works, will be subject to enforcement action including criminal prosecution and disciplinary action under the BO.
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15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress convenes in Hong Kong: Chest pain treatment standards go global, joining hands to elevate care quality
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) announced today (April 3) that the 15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress (CCPCC 2026) is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre over two days (April 3 and 4), bringing together about 3 000 medical professionals from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, the Belt and Road countries and regions and around the world. This marks the first time the Congress is being held in Hong Kong, with the city serving as an important bridge in bringing national chest pain treatment standards onto the international stage, representing a significant milestone for the Congress.
This year's Congress features 16 professional forums and over 200 specialised lectures, covering cutting-edge healthcare innovations, AI-assisted clinical decision-making, intelligent emergency response systems, and international accreditation standards. The event aims to establish a platform for academic exchange, innovation, and collaboration in chest pain centre development and cardiovascular medicine, facilitating the sharing of new medical knowledge and experience, and collectively exploring the latest directions in contemporary cardiovascular healthcare services.
The Congress is jointly organised by the HA, the National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, the Guangdong Chest Pain Centers Association, and the Chinese Cardiovascular Association. The opening ceremony was held this morning, officiated by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; Second-Level Inspector of the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Mr Wu Jingzen; Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Chinese Mainland), Academician Professor Ge Junbo; Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Chinese Mainland), Professor Yong Huo; Legislative Council Member for the Medical and Health Services functional constituency, Dr Hon David Lam; the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Philip Chiu, the HA Chairman, Mr Henry Fan; and the HA Chief Executive and the Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Hong Kong), Dr Libby Lee.
Mr Fan stated that CCPCC 2026 being held in Hong Kong for the first time fully demonstrates Hong Kong's unique position as an international hub for medical exchange.
Mr Fan said "Countries and regions around the world are currently facing the severe challenge of a growing number of acute cardiac cases. Strengthening medical exchange and collaboration, and driving medical innovation, are therefore of paramount importance. I believe this Congress will bring fruitful academic achievements to all attendees and inject new momentum into the global development of cardiovascular medicine, ultimately benefiting more patients."
Dr Lee, in her opening address, stated that the HA has always been committed to enhancing the quality of acute cardiac services in public hospitals and actively collaborates closely with Chinese Mainland counterparts to promote the integration of high-quality medical services.
Dr Lee said "Hong Kong's healthcare system is renowned for its efficiency, professionalism, and excellence. The Chest Pain Centre at Queen Mary Hospital has achieved accreditation under the National Chest Pain Centre Construction Standards, and the Chest Pain Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital will also undergo accreditation in due course. Establishing chest pain centres have yielded significant results in improving chest pain treatment processes and enhancing service efficiency, benefiting patients and fully demonstrating Hong Kong's deep commitment to standardised care, multidisciplinary coordination, and timely intervention. Hong Kong's experience can also serve as an important reference for global chest pain centre development. I look forward to collaborating with the Chinese Mainland and international medical communities through this Congress to jointly promote innovation and sustainable development in cardiovascular medicine."
During the CCPCC 2026, the "Chest Pain Center Construction and Accreditation Standards (International Version)" has been officially issued. This standard provides a framework for healthcare institutions worldwide to establish high-quality chest pain centres, which aims to standardise treatment protocols, improve clinical outcomes, enhance clinical prognosis, promote the standardised development of chest pain centres internationally, and ultimately raise the overall level of global chest pain treatment.
The 15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress is being held in Hong Kong on April 3 and 4, bringing together about 3 000 medical professionals from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, the Belt and Road countries and regions and around the world. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The 15th China Chest Pain Centers Congress is being held in Hong Kong on April 3 and 4. The opening ceremony was held this morning (April 3), officiated by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (fourth left); Second-Level Inspector of the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Mr Wu Jingzen (third left); Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Chinese Mainland), Academician Professor Ge Junbo (second left); Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Chinese Mainland), Professor Yong Huo (first left); Legislative Council Member for the Medical and Health Services functional constituency, Dr Hon David Lam (fourth right); the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Philip Chiu (first right); the HA Chairman, Mr Henry Fan (third right) and the HA Chief Executive and the Chairperson of the Organising Committee (Hong Kong), Dr Libby Lee (second right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
