Labour Department completes special inspection exercise targeting contractor with unsatisfactory safety performance
A spokesman for the Labour Department (LD) said today (June 5) that the LD completed a two-week surprise special inspection exercise in May, targeting construction sites managed by a contractor with persistently unsatisfactory occupational safety and health (OSH) performance to deter unsafe work practices and protect the work safety of workers.
During the special inspection exercise, the LD inspected 62 construction sites, with 75 written warnings and 154 improvement notices issued; as well as 41 prosecutions initiated, which mainly involved violations such as unsafe lifting operations, unsafe working at height, and failure to provide personal protective equipment.
The LD will continue to follow up on the improvement progress of the construction sites with violations and will deal with unsafe working conditions in accordance with the law.
The LD reiterated that contractors must strictly implement all site safety measures to ensure the OSH of employees. Under the general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509), employers are obligated to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant legislation are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.
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Distinctive arts on offer at LCSD parks
Members of the public are invited to visit the new phase of the Arts Fun Fair to be launched by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) at Kowloon Park from this Sunday (June 7). Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park while appreciating a wide range of handicrafts and artworks.
The 28th phase of the Arts Fun Fair at Kowloon Park runs from June 7 until May 30 next year, and will be open from 1pm to 7pm on Sundays and public holidays at the park's Loggia. There will be 11 stalls displaying and selling craftworks including floral artworks and ornaments, as well as art services including painting and calligraphy.
The Arts Fun Fair aims at enhancing public interest in the arts and enriching the arts atmosphere in Hong Kong. It will also make the park more appealing and enjoyable for park visitors, a spokesman for the LCSD said.
"The Arts Fun Fair at Kowloon Park has been well received by the general public. In addition to the fair, other specialised facilities in the park, such as the Sculpture Walk, the Water Garden and the Maze Garden, also win the hearts of visitors enjoying fun-filled weekends," the spokesman said.
In addition to the fun fair at Kowloon Park, the Arts Corner at Hong Kong Park has also commenced.
The 26th phase of the Hong Kong Park's Arts Corner is now open from noon to 6pm every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. It will continue until December 31 at the outdoor area near the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware inside the park. There are 10 stalls in operation featuring fabric crafts, handcrafted knitting and ornaments, as well as stalls providing arts services including painting, calligraphy and portrait sketching.
For enquiries, please call 2724 3344 (Kowloon Park) or 2521 5041 (Hong Kong Park).
Distinctive arts on offer at LCSD parks Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
