Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Infection Control in the Workplace" on August 11 (Thursday). The talk, designed for employees who may come into contact with pathogenic bacteria and viruses in the workplace, will explain how micro-organisms enter the human body and affect people's health. The concept of infection control in the workplace will also be covered.
 
     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 3.30pm in the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.
 
     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries" on August 18 (Thursday). The talk will give a brief account 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.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse at 3.30pm in the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

     Both talks will be given in Cantonese. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk). On-site registration is not available. Infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments will be adopted at both venues. For enquiries, please call 2852 4040.