Assess the risk of heat stroke to employees

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

     Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force:

     The Labour Department reminds employers that as the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force, they should assess the risk of heat stroke to their employees and adopt effective preventive measures such as providing cool drinking water, setting up temporary sunshade and providing mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion of employees. Employees should drink water regularly and be mindful of their physical condition. If early heat stroke symptoms such as headache and thirst appear, they should inform their supervisors and seek medical help immediately.




Very Hot Weather Warning issued

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 prolonged activities outdoors.

     If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible.

     Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol.

     If you feel sick, consult a doctor right away.




Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long last night (May 28) in which a 48-year-old man died.

     At about 9pm last night, the 48-year-old man was riding an electrical propelled bicycle travelling along an unnamed road in Wing Ning Tsuen towards Tin Shui Wai, it reportedly hit by a light goods vehicle (LGV).
      
     After the impact, the LGV left the scene.
      
     Sustaining serious head injuries, the cyclist was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.41pm.
         
     After initial enquiry, police arrested a 55-year-old man for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
      
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
      
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800 or 3661 3858.




Missing girl in Kwun Tong located

          A girl who went missing in Kwun Tong was located.
      
          Fung Lok-yee, aged 14, went missing after she left her residence in Yau Lai Estate on April 22 afternoon. Her family made a report to Police on April 27.
      
          The girl was located in Yau Lai Estate tonight (May 28). She sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.




Government responds to MTRCL’s investigation results on incident at Shek Kong Stabling Sidings

     In response to the investigation results announced by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) today (May 28) on the incident in which some wheels of a high-speed trains shifted out of position at the running maintenance shed track 4 of the Shek Kong Stabling Sidings on April 3 this year, a spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau said that the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) together with the Highways Department (HyD) are examining in detail the relevant report. They requested the MTRCL to implement rectification works at the track concerned as soon as possible, and would closely monitor the condition of the track.
 
     Before commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in September 2018, the HyD will continue to monitor the implementation of the remaining works of the project by the MTRCL. Besides, the EMSD and other relevant government departments will also verify whether the MTRCL has properly completed all railway safety-related tests to ensure safe operations before approving the operation of the trains.