Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Prevention of Upper Limb Disorders" on February 5 (Wednesday). The talk will introduce the causes and preventive measures of upper limb disorders to enhance employees' awareness of the issues. Demonstrations and the practice of workplace exercises will also be included.

     The talk will be given by the LD's occupational health nurse at 3.30pm at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East.
      
     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (I) Health Hints on the Use of Computer" on February 10 (Monday). The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, and elaborate on the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with prolonged use of computers, to enhance employees' occupational health awareness. Demonstrations and the practice of workplace exercises will also be included.

     The talk will be given by the occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse at 3.30pm at the Lecture Theatre of the Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.

     Both talks will be given in Cantonese. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested parties can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en). For enquiries, please call 2852 4040.

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