Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Occupational health for professional drivers" on October 18 (Thursday). To enhance the awareness of occupational health among professional drivers, the talk will cover common occupational health hazards, preventive measures and common health issues as well as health tips for the drivers.

     The talk will be held at 3pm in the Health Education Room of the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, which is located at G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong.
 
     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders for cleansing workers" on October 22 (Monday). The talk will introduce the common causes and preventive measures of musculoskeletal disorders facing cleaning workers to enhance their awareness of occupational health.
 
     The talk will be held at 6.30pm in Activity Room 1, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay.
 
     Both talks, to be given by the LD's occupational health nurse and conducted in Cantonese, will include demonstration and practice of workplace exercise. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040.