The Kwun Tong Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health courses in the second half of 2021. The courses aim to enhance the working population's awareness of occupational health and their understanding of occupational safety regulations.
The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
- Gas Poisoning in Manholes
- Confined Spaces Regulations
- Major Safety Regulations Related to Working in Catering Trade
- Dangerous Substances Regulations
- Safety Management Regulation
- Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
- Regulations Related to Safety in Hotel Industry
- Safety Regulations on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
- Major Safety Regulations Related to Accident Prevention in Office Work
- A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
- Office Workstation Setup
- Air Monitoring in the Workplaces
- Lighting Assessment in the Workplaces
- Guidance Notes on Standing at Work
- A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment and Workstation Risk Assessment
- A Brief Introduction on Occupational Health Hazards in Elderly Homes
- Risk Assessments on Manual Handling Operations in Elderly Homes
- A Brief Introduction to Noise at Work Regulation
- More Exercise, Smart Work
- Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
- Occupational Health in Catering Industry
- Chemicals and Occupational Health
- Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
- Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
- Occupational Health for Security Guards
- Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
- Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
- Occupational Health for Office Workers
- Health Hints on the Use of Computer
- Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
- Noise Hazards and Prevention of Hearing Loss
- Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
- Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
- Occupational Contact Dermatitis
- Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
- Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
- Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Occupational Stress Workshop
- Work and Healthy Lifestyle
- Work and Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
- First Aid in the Workplaces (including demonstration and practice of bandaging)
The courses will mainly be conducted in Cantonese at the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong. Enrolment is free.
Application forms are available at the centre or offices of the Occupational Health Service of the LD. They can also be downloaded from the department's website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm). For enquiries, please call 2361 8240.
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