The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Health hazards of hot environment at work" at 2.30pm on May 24 (Monday). The talk, designed for workers in hot environments to enhance their awareness of heat stroke prevention, will cover symptoms of heat stroke, its first aid treatment and preventive measures.
The LD will hold another talk entitled "Manual handling operations and prevention of back injuries" at 6.30pm on May 31 (Monday). The talk will include an introduction of the structure and functions of the back, causes and preventive measures of back injuries, and proper manual handling operations. Demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises will be included.
Both talks will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse and occupational hygienist in Cantonese at the Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040. Appropriate infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic development will be adopted at the venue.
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