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Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning.      To prevent heat stroke, avoid pro… read more

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled “Occupational health of office workers series (II): Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders” on August 22 (Thursday) at 3pm. Through analysing the causes and preventive measures of musculoskeletal disorders, the talk aims to enhance office workers’ awareness of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs, waist and back arising from prolonged repetitive movements or improper sitting posture. Demonstration and practice of workplace exercise will be included.
           
     The LD will hold another talk entitled “Health hazards of hot environment at work” on August 26 (Monday) at 3pm. The talk, designed for workers in hot environments to enhance their awareness of heat stroke prevention, will cover symptoms of heat stroke, its first aid treatment and preventive measures.
      
     Both talks will be given by the LD’s occupational health nurse and occupational hygienist in Cantonese at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040. read more

     To support the employment of persons with disabilities, the Social Welfare Department launched the Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities (SPED) in June 2013 to provide employers of persons with disabilities wit… read more

Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (Au… read more

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a briefing on the employment of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) on September 21 (Saturday) at 7.30pm at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Enrolment is now open.
      
     The employment rights and obligations of employers of FDHs will be introduced. Ms Astrid Chan, a locally renowned master of ceremonies and trainer, has been invited to talk about her experience in getting along with FDHs, including how to deal with conflicts with them. Employers of FDHs, especially first-time employers, are welcome to attend.
      
     The briefing will be conducted in Cantonese and admission is free. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The enrolment deadline is September 19 (Thursday). The enrolment form can be downloaded from the department’s website (www.labour.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call the LD at 2852 4000. read more