Remarks by SLW at media session
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, at a media session after attending a radio programme today morning (June 27):
Reporter: In light of the latest death at Kowloon Bay, what measures need to be put in place to prevent more industrial accidents from happening? And how do you see the role of smart site safety system technology preventing incidents like this? And what more can be done to ensure these systems are protecting every worker on every site?
Secretary for Labour and Welfare: We are very concerned about the fatal industrial accident in Kowloon Bay. We are investigating the accident. There is not much detail we can provide right now. But of course, the direction we are looking at includes whether or not those involved in the works were operating in accordance with the code of practice and all the safety requirements that are necessary for that kind of work. We are looking at that. You can all rest assured that we will look into it seriously, and if there is anyone who will be held responsible for causing the accident, we will take action in accordance with the law.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Source: AI-found images
FEHD announces list of first batch of permitted food premises for dog entry
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (June 26) announced that, as of yesterday (June 25), among the successful food premises allocated quotas for allowing dogs to enter according to the ballot result, 833 have completed the procedures and dogs will be allowed to enter their premises starting from July 9. The list has been uploaded to the FEHD's dedicated webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/dog_restaurants/index.html).
A spokesman for the FEHD said, "As some successful food premises withdrew their applications or did not complete the procedures due to various reasons, the FEHD will arrange applicants on the waiting list to fill the vacancies according to the sequential order from the earlier ballot results. The department has gradually notified those waitlisted applicants via SMS, and deployed dedicated officers to visit the food premises concerned in batches to deliver Approval Letters to the operators starting from today. Waitlisted applicants allocated a quota must, on or before July 7, bring along the Approval Letter and the existing original copy of the restaurant licence, to any Licence Issuing Offices listed in the Approval Letter, and pay a fee of $140 to amend the licence to include the permission."
The FEHD, apart from notified applicants the ballot results via SMS earlier after the open ballot, has also deployed dedicated officers to visit successful food premises applicants to deliver Approval Letters, and brief their operators on the statutory requirements, licence conditions and other compliance arrangements, including reminding the applicants again to voluntarily verify whether the location of the food premises permits the entry of dogs.
The spokesman said, the new measure aims to respond to the aspirations of members of the public, create new business opportunities for the catering industry, and promote harmony between people and pets. Apart from hotpot restaurants, barbecue restaurants, and restaurants with an area less than 20 square metres, all restaurants with a full licence may apply for the dog-admission permission.
The FEHD advises that permitted food premises should make adequate preparations for allowing dogs to enter, including planning dining areas, installing facilities, training staff, and contacting insurance companies. In addition, co-operation among customers bringing dogs and other members of the public is also crucial. The FEHD has earlier released the Guidelines on Good Practices and Behaviour, covering points to note for restaurant operators, and both customers bringing dogs and those without dogs. The FEHD encourages different parties to refer to the Guidelines, fulfil their responsibilities, and respect one another, thereby promoting pet inclusivity.
Source: AI-found images
