The Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Mr Leo Yu, officiated at the prize presentation ceremony of the 2023/24 Statistical Project Competition (SPC) for Secondary School Students of the Hong Kong Statistical Society today (June… read more
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) and Saint Francis University (SFU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today (June 22) to officially launch a series of academic collaborations and programmes regarding youth nurturing and development. The co-operation will allow youths to put their knowledge into practice and serve the community through education and activities such as medical and healthcare training, volunteer service, and life planning that promote a diversified development path, as well as academic collaborations which include research, sharing of information and data, and seminars.
Witnessed by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, and the Vice-Chairperson of SFU’s Council, Reverend Joseph Yim, the MOU was signed by the Chief Staff Officer of the AMS, Mr Wong Ying-keung, and the Acting President of SFU, Professor Lo Tit-wing.
Addressing the ceremony, Mr Cheuk expressed his hope that the AMS and SFU will further foster collaboration in different academic aspects. By enriching members’ knowledge in the healthcare profession and raising their interest to join the public health sector in the future, the AMS Cadet Corps will become a cradle to nurture more healthcare professionals with quality.
Reverend Yim said he hoped that through the partnership between the two parties, young people will have more opportunities to access information about different professional industries and explore various possibilities. He also encouraged students from different backgrounds to continuously equip themselves to join professional industries in the future, realise better opportunities for upward mobility, and use their talent to contribute to society and the country.
The Executive Committee Chairman of the Community Chest of Hong Kong, Dr Kwok Siu-ming, inspected the passing-out parade for 21 probationary inspectors and 157 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College today (Ju… read more
Police today (June 22) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tsuen Wan. Chen Guoxiong, aged 38, went missing after he was last seen outside a hotel on Castle P… 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