Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), the 34th HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 4 to 6 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme "Bright Eyes • New Horizons," this year’s fair brings together more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse range of products and solutions covering smart eyewear, eye care, sports and specialist eyewear, eyeglass frames and lenses, providing global buyers with a comprehensive one-stop sourcing platform.
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair
This year’s fair will present a variety of smart eyewear products, integrating augmented reality (AR), AI voice assistants, real-time translation, 4K recording and navigation functions, expanding the application of smart eyewear across daily life, work and entertainment scenarios. At the same time, the growing silver economy is driving sustained demand for eye care and vision health. A number of exhibitors will bring progressive lenses, smart reading glasses, bone-conduction audio glasses and eye-care devices designed specifically for seniors, helping to enhance their quality of life and visual well-being. In addition, sports and functional eyewear, eye-care products, as well as sustainable materials and green manufacturing technologies, will also be highlights of the fair.
The Hong Kong International Optical Fair
A series of forums and seminars will be held during the fair period, covering hot topics such as smart eyewear, functional eyewear, and eyewear testing and certification, enabling the industry to grasp the latest trends in the optical market.
Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened in Sha Tin today
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a fatal work accident that happened on a construction site in Sha Tin this morning (November 5). While washing vehicle tyres on the vehicular lane at a site entrance, a female worker was run over by a grab lorry to death. The LD is saddened by the death of the worker and expresses its deepest sympathy to the deceased’s family members.
The LD's spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and issued suspension notices to the contractors concerned, suspending any work on the vehicular lane at the site. The contractors cannot resume the work process until the LD is satisfied that suitable measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken."
The spokesman added, "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the duty holders and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if any violations are found during the investigation."
To prevent workers from being struck by vehicles, the LD reminds employers to take adequate precautionary measures, including placing suitable barriers to segregate workers from vehicular lanes. If setting up barriers is not feasible, employers shall ensure that workers keep a safe working distance from vehicles. In addition, employers shall provide reflective vests to workers and ensure their proper use.
The general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance require employers to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant provisions are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.
In regard to today's accident, the LD will issue a Work Safety Alert through its mobile application "OSH 2.0", website and email, giving a brief account of the accident concerned to duty holders, workers' unions, professional bodies of safety practitioners and others, and reminding the industry of the importance of following safety precautionary measures to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.
The LD will also remind the employer concerned of the liability for employees' compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, assist family members of the deceased to claim employees' compensation and closely follow up on the case. For those with financial difficulties, the LD will assist them to apply for appropriate emergency funds. Subject to the needs and wishes of family members of the deceased, the LD will also liaise with the Social Welfare Department for financial or other assistance.
For the sake of securing the safety and health of employees at work, the LD appeals to employers to provide plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. Employees should also co-operate with their employers, adopt all safety measures and use personal protective equipment provided properly to avoid endangering their own work safety and that of other workers.
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