LD reminds employers and employees to take heat stroke preventive measures in times of Heat Stress at Work Warning
As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.
Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.
The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.
A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work" to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees' risk of heat stroke.
Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.
The LD issued the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work", detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers' and employees' reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department's thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm.
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Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students
The Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Mr Leo Yu, officiated at the prize presentation ceremony of the 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition (SPC) for Secondary School Students co-organised by the Hong Kong Statistical Society and the Education Bureau today (June 20). Principal Assistant Secretary for Education Ms Edith Tse also attended as an officiating guest. The President of the Hong Kong Statistical Society, Professor Chan Ngai-hang; the Chief Adjudicator of the competition, Professor Cheung Ka-chun; Department of Biostatistics of City University of Hong Kong (sponsor of the competition) representative Professor Xu Jinfeng; Department of Decision Analytics and Operations of City University of Hong Kong (sponsor of the thematic prize) representative Professor Du Lilun; and Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies of the College of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (sponsor of the thematic prize) representative Dr Anthony Loh also presented prizes to the winning teams and extended their congratulations to every team member.
Addressing the prize presentation ceremony, Mr Yu emphasised that statistics is a practical, cross-disciplinary science that provides a profound reflection of social and economic conditions, serving as a vital basis for decision-making. In the era of big data and AI, data science skills have become increasingly essential. This competition not only reinforces students' statistical knowledge but also cultivates their problem-solving abilities. He said that under the dedicated guidance of principals and teachers, the entries have grown increasingly diverse in theme and continue to improve in quality, reflecting the education sector's growing emphasis on practical statistics and students' deepening interest and enthusiasm for the subject. He commended the award-winning students for accurately identifying the core of each issue, making extensive use of statistical data to support their research, and presenting their findings through concise, vivid charts that fully demonstrate strong capabilities in both data analysis and visual communication.
This edition of the competition received an encouraging response of 220 statistical projects from about 830 secondary school students, covering a broad spectrum of topics. Participating students were able to utilise official statistics as the main source of data to analyse and interpret social and economic issues in Hong Kong.
The 2025/26 SPC is the 40th edition of the competition. Mr Yu and Deputy Secretary for Education Dr Gloria Chan are the patrons of the competition. Over the past years, many statistician-grade staff members of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) have actively participated in the organisation and professional adjudication of the SPC in the capacity of members of the Hong Kong Statistical Society, with the aim of improving statistical literacy among secondary school students and promoting the application and importance of statistics in society. This fully demonstrates that the C&SD attaches great importance and commitment to nurturing young talent.
The key objectives of the competition are to promote the interest of secondary school students in research methods, statistics and statistical techniques; encourage students to understand the local community in a scientific and objective manner through the proper use of statistics; and promote a sense of civic awareness.
Members of the public are welcome to visit the webpage of the competition for the list of winners this year (www.hkss.org.hk/index.php/spc$en).
Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner for Census and Statistics officiates at prize presentation ceremony of 2025/26 Statistical Project Competition for Secondary School Students Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
