Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Strategies for the prevention of occupational diseases" on February 20 (Wednesday) at 3pm. The talk will introduce some common hazards causing occupational diseases and a hierarchy of control measures to enhance employees' and employers' awareness of strategies for the prevention of occupational diseases. The LD's occupational health nurse will give the talk.
      
     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Occupational health series for office workers (I): Health hints on the use of computer" on February 22 (Friday) at 6.30pm. The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, as well as the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with the prolonged use of computers, so as to enhance employees' occupational health awareness. The talk, given by the LD's occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse, will include demonstrations and practice of workplace exercise.
      
     Both talks will be conducted in Cantonese at Activity Room 1, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040.