Hospital Authority Celebrates 77th Anniversary of Founding of People's Republic of China with Flag-Raising Ceremony

Hospital Authority flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 77th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China today (October 1).

The ceremony was held in the HA Building. The national flag was hoisted alongside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag to a rendition of the national anthem, symbolising wishes for the enduring prosperity, peace and stability of the motherland.

About 200 guests attended the ceremony, including the Deputy Director-General of the Social Development Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Ye Shuiqiu; the Chairman of the HA, Mr Henry Fan; the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Libby Lee; members of the HA Board and Hospital Governing Committees, as well as senior executives of HA Head Office, clusters and hospitals.

Mr Fan said, "This year holds exceptional significance for our country's development. It marks not only the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, but also the commencement of the National 15th Five-Year Plan period. All staffs of the HA are profoundly proud of our country's robust strength and world-renowned development achievements. With the unique strengths under 'one country, two systems' and Hong Kong's role as a bridge linking the country and the world, Hong Kong has maintained its prosperity, stability and development. Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan proactively aligns with national development strategies, so as to better integrate into and serve the national development. As the major provider of public healthcare services in Hong Kong, the HA will continue to fully support the HKSAR Government's administration to safeguard the health of the community, deepen cross-boundary medical collaboration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and accelerate the development of Hong Kong into an international health and medical innovation hub, thereby contributing to the key national strategy of 'Healthy China'."

The Hospital Authority held a flag-raising ceremony today (October 1) in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony today (October 1) in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. About 200 guests attended the ceremony and they expressed their wishes for the enduring prosperity, peace and stability of the motherland. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony today (October 1) in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The national flag was hoisted alongside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flag to a rendition of the national anthem. Participants expressed their wishes for the enduring prosperity, peace and stability of the motherland. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony today (October 1) in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. About 200 guests attended the ceremony, including the Deputy Director-General of the Social Development Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Ye Shuiqiu (fifth right); the Chairman of the HA, Mr Henry Fan (fourth right); the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Libby Lee (sixth right); members of the HA Board and Hospital Governing Committees, as well as senior executives of HA Head Office, clusters and hospitals. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hospital Authority held a flag-raising ceremony today (October 1) in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorms

As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.

A spokesman for the LD said today (October 3) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (such as electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.

Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by a rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent an electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:

(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;

(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm that it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;

(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;

(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and

(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.

In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.

The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).

Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.

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