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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 11) that due to inclement weather, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.
The Government announced today (August 11) that the Chief Executive has reappointed Professor William Leung Wing-cheung as the Chairman of the Legal Aid Services Council for a term of two years with effect from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2025.
A spokesman for the Administration Wing of the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office said, "Professor Leung has provided sterling leadership and valuable contribution in guiding the Council's work over the past four years. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Professor Leung and the Council members."
Established under the Legal Aid Services Council Ordinance (Cap. 489), the Council is responsible for overseeing the administration of the legal aid services provided by the Legal Aid Department and advising the Chief Executive on legal aid policy. The Council comprises a chairman and lay members who are not connected with the practice of law; barrister members and solicitor members nominated by the Hong Kong Bar Association and the Law Society of Hong Kong respectively; and the Director of Legal Aid. The membership list of the Council with effect from September 1, 2023, is attached in the Annex.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported three Hong Kong performance programmes, namely Théâtre de la Feuille, and Mui Cheuk-yin and TS Crew from performance platform "Hong Kong Soul", to stage the good stories of Hong Kong at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK).
The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience of the three performance programmes staged on August 8 and 9 (London time). He stressed that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting Hong Kong's art and cultural sector and developing Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. He also welcomed the audience to visit Hong Kong and experience the unique cultural landscape of the city.
A brief introduction of the three performance programmes is as follows:
Mui Cheuk-yin, one of the most celebrated dancers and choreographers of Hong Kong, presented a contemporary dance performance titled "Diary VII: The Story of……". With grace and emotion, Mui skilfully guided her audience through an intimate autobiographical journey, offering a heartfelt glimpse into her life. Her performance beautifully conveyed the depth of her love and connection with her feline companion, creating a touching experience for everyone in attendance.
Théâtre de la Feuille is a Hong Kong theatre group that tells stories with body movements. Its work "Fall and Flow" is a non-verbal comedy, inspired by the famous Wuxia and Kung Fu films of Hong Kong. With a captivating comedy intertwined with Kung Fu, the troupe skilfully presented the profound themes of love, hate and sorrow and left audiences with food for thought.
TS Crew, as the winner of the Asian Arts Award for Best Show of last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, astounded the audience with their innovative reinterpretation of the lion dance and Chinese Opera. They skilfully wove in elements of beatboxing, martial arts, tricking, and parkour, creating an electrifying fusion that pushed the boundaries of performance art.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 runs from August 4 to 28 in Edinburgh, UK. "Diary VII: The Story of……" by Mui Cheuk-yin, and "No Dragon No Lion" by TS Crew play at C Arts, Lauriston Halls till August 13. "Fall and Flow" by Théâtre de la Feuille plays at Underbelly, Cowgate till August 27.
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 (August 11) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (like electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in times of Typhoons and Rainstorms" 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 the rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent 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 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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Members of the public are advised to report any street flooding that comes to their notice to the Drainage Services Department by calling the 24-hour drainage hotline on 2300 1110.