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LD to hold occupational health public talks

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled “Manual handling operations and prevention of back injuries” on August 22 (Wednesday). The talk will give a brief account of the structure and functions of the back, causes and preventive measures of back injuries, and proper manual handling operation. Demonstration and practice of workplace exercise will be included.
 
     The talk will be given by the LD’s occupational health nurse and occupational hygienist, and will be held at 6.30pm in Activity Room 1, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.
 
     The LD will hold another talk entitled “Occupational health of office workers series (II): Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders” on August 29 (Wednesday). Through analysing the causes and preventive measures of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as demonstration and practice of workplace exercise, the talk aims to enhance office workers’ awareness of musculoskeletal disorders of the back and upper limbs arising from prolonged repetitive movements or improper sitting posture.
      
     The talk, to be given by the LD’s occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse, will be held at 3pm in the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
 
     Both talks will be conducted in Cantonese. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040. read more

Red flags hoisted at several beaches

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 (August 15) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, South Bay Beach, Chung Hom Kok Beach, St Stephen’s Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Lo So Shing Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Pui O Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District; Clear Water Bay First Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches. read more