The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for the Kowloon East Cluster made the following announcement today (July 8): The emergency repair and cleaning works… read more
A girl who went missing in Tseung Kwan O has been located. Li Yat-ching, aged 15, went missing after she left her residence in Hau Tak Estate on June 22 night. Her family made a report to P… read more
The Home Affairs Department (HAD) will invite members of the public who visit the 20 Home Affairs Enquiry Centres (HAECs) between July 15 and August 9 to assess the service standard of the HAEC, with a view to selecting the Best HAEC.
A spokesman for the HAD today (July 8) said, “HAECs serve as a bridge between the department and members of the public. By holding this annual activity, the department would like to give recognition to frontline staff who excel in the delivery of public enquiry service and encourage them to serve the community in a professional manner. Through our excellent frontline staff, the service standard of HAECs could be further upgraded.”
Members of the public participating in the activity will be invited to rate various key aspects of the performance of the HAEC. Awards will be determined by the scores awarded by the public.
A total of eight awards will be presented. Selection results will be announced through the department’s website. read more
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (July 8) that the department’s Kowloon Animal Management Centre (KAMC) will be relocated to G/F, Animal Management and Animal Welfare Building Complex, 16 Shing Yau Street, Kai Tak. The new KAMC will commence its operation on July 29 (Monday).
An AFCD spokesman said, “Starting from July 22 (Monday), the KAMC currently in To Kwa Wan will be closed and its dog vaccination and licensing services will be suspended. Members of the public may visit the other three Animal Management Centres of the AFCD for the services during the suspension of the KAMC (between July 22 and July 28). Details can be found on the AFCD’s thematic website (www.pets.gov.hk/english/proper_care_of_pets/dogs/dog_licence.html#tab_03).”
The relocated KAMC will be open between 9am and 1pm, and between 2pm and 4.30pm, Sundays and public holidays included.
Apart from the above website, members of the public may also call 2362 6988 or fax to 2774 6248 for enquiries on the KAMC’s services. read more
​As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.
Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.
The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.
A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work” to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees’ risk of heat stroke.
Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.
The LD issued the “Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work”, detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers’ and employees’ reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department’s thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm. read more