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     The Government gazetted today (December 1) the proposed extension of Lung Fu Road in Tuen Mun, including the construction of carriageways connecting Tsing Wun Road and Lung Fu Road viaduct northbound and southbound, to improve the traffic conditions in the district.

     Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Harbour Building, 
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
2/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices,
1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories

District Lands Office, Tuen Mun,
6/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices,
1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories

     The gazette notice, scheme, plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.

     Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via one of the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s Drop in Box No. 6 located at the 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.

     A notice of objection should describe the objector’s interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than January 30, 2024. read more

     The Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC) concluded the two-week comprehensive Crisis Negotiation Course (CNC) at the Hong Kong Police College today (December 1). This training featured a series of negotiation exercises tailored to simulate a variety of suicide intervention scenarios. In view of the recent rise in student suicides, similar scenarios were included in the exercises with an aim to strengthen the capabilities and negotiation skills of the negotiators in handling similar cases.

     The simulated exercises involved scenarios of students attempting to jump off buildings. Negotiators promptly arrived at the scene and initiated persuasion tactics. By displaying patience and empathy as well as actively listening to the students’ needs, the negotiators effectively communicated with them  and successfully convinced them to return to safe positions. Additionally, the exercises also simulated suicide attempts by non-ethnic Chinese individuals, presenting the challenge of language barriers. With the assistance of interpreters, the negotiators worked as a team to convey persuasive messages to the individuals, eventually defusing the crisis and saving lives.

     Following the exercises, the Commanding Officer of the PNC, Chief Superintendent Liauw Ka-kei, shared the design principles of the CNC. Crisis negotiation work often involves unpredictable duty hours, sometimes requiring overnight operations. The two-week intensive training places high demands on the emotional control, physical stamina and negotiation skills of the personnel. The course features a variety of exercises, closely aligning with cases that occur in daily life and taking into account the diverse development of the society. It aims at enhancing the personnel’s ability to respond to crises, improving communication and co-ordination with stakeholders, and keeping pace with the times.

     Through these training exercises, the PNC hoped to enable the public to understand from another perspective the pivotal role that Police play in preserving life. The PNC also seizes this opportunity to promote positive messages about suicide prevention and encourage citizens, especially the younger generation, to actively seek community support and assistance when facing difficulties.
 

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     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 first half of 2024. The courses aim at enhancing the working population’s understanding of the occupational safety regulations and their awareness of occupational health.   
      
     The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:
 

1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
2. Gas Poisoning in Manholes
3. Confined Spaces Regulations
4. Major Safety Regulations Related to Working in Catering Trade
5. Dangerous Substances Regulations
6. Safety Management Regulation
7. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
8. Regulations Related to Safety in Hotel Industry
9. Safety Regulations on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
10. Major Safety Regulations Related to Accident Prevention in Office Work and Storage Work
11. A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
12. Office Workstation Setup
13. Air Monitoring and Ventilation Systems in the Workplaces
14. Lighting Assessment in the Workplaces
15. Guidance Notes on Standing at Work
16. More Exercise, Smart Work
17. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
18. Occupational Health in Catering Industry
19. Chemicals and Occupational Health
20. Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
21. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
22. Occupational Health for Security Guards
23. Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
24. Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
25. Occupational Health for Office Workers
26. Health Hints on the Use of Computer
27. Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
28. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
29. Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
30. Occupational Contact Dermatitis
31. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
32. Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
33. Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
34. Occupational Stress
35. Happy Workplace
36. Work and Healthy Lifestyle
37. Work and Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
38. First Aid in the Workplaces
39. Work and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
40. Easy Tips for Healthy Eating at Work

 
     The courses will 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.
      
     Members of the public can apply via the online platform www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en or by fax. Please visit the LD’s website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm) for more details and call 2361 8240 for enquiries. read more

     The Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health training courses in the first half of 2024. The courses aim to enhance the working population’s awareness of occupational safety and health, as well as their understanding of the legal requirements and standards stipulated in occupational safety regulations.
      
     The training courses cover a wide range of topics, including:
 

1. Major Safety and Health Regulations related to Industrial Accident Prevention and Their Latest Amendments (new course)
2. Safety Management Regulation cum Safety Inspection Programme and Accident/Incident Investigation
3. Confined Spaces Regulation and other Safety Regulations related to Risk Assessment
4. Major Safety Regulations related to Accident Prevention in Logistics Industry (including Storage Work) (new course)
5. Industrial Accident Cases Analysis and Related Safety Regulations cum Major Safety and Health Regulations related to Employees’ Duties (with two classes to be conducted in English)
6. Safety Regulations on Working in times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
7. A Brief Introduction to Safety Regulations and Codes of Practice related to Working on Construction Sites (including Renovation, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition Works) 
8. Safety Regulations on Working at Height (including Truss-out Bamboo Scaffolds and Suspended Working Platforms) cum Codes of Practice on Scaffolds and Suspended Working Platforms
9. Safety Regulations related to Tower Cranes, other Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear cum Codes of Practice for Safe Use of Tower and Mobile Cranes
10. Loadshifting Machinery Regulation cum Safe Use of Power-operated Elevating Work Platform and Common Heavy Machinery
11. Major Safety Regulations related to Working in the Catering Trade
12. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulation (with two classes to be conducted in English)
13. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
14. Dangerous Substances Regulations
15. Health Hints on the Use of Computer cum More Exercise Smart Work
16. Occupational Stress cum Happy Workplace
17. First Aid in the Workplace
18. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases cum Work and Healthy Lifestyle

 
     Unless otherwise specified, the courses will mainly be conducted in Cantonese at the LD’s Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre, 13/F, KOLOUR Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan. Enrolment is free.
       
     Application forms are available at the training centre or offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Branch of the LD. They can also be downloaded from the department’s website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/form.htm). For enquiries, please call 2940 7057. read more

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the acclaimed British solo play “JARMAN” in January next year. The play is written and performed by renowned stage performer Mark Farrelly. It depicts the extraordinary life of the late British avant-garde artist Derek Jarman (1942 – 1994). The production has toured extensively in the United Kingdom (UK) in recent years, and is one of the nominees of the Best Solo Performance in the 2023 Off-West End Awards. The performance in Hong Kong will be the first time that Farrelly brings his work “JARMAN” to be staged outside the UK. 
 
     The solo feature of the play, Jarman, was an iconic British filmmaker, painter, gardener and writer. His film “Blue”, which premiered at the Venice Biennale in 1993, not long before he died, was highly acclaimed. Farrelly wrote the “JARMAN” one-man play after reading Jarman’s journals chronicling the last few years of his life. The production recounts the artistic spirit of Jarman with minimal set and props – a chair, a torch, some wrapping paper and a bedsheet. Farrelly captures the very soul of Jarman with florid script and physical movement, and employs light, darkness, silence and soundtracks to conjure up the rich visuals of Jarman’s world. He also brings improvisation elements, and sometimes even interacts with attendees during the performance to spark the audience’s imagination.
      
     Farrelly is an actor and writer. He graduated from Jesus College of the University of Cambridge, and has acted in the West End of the UK and other overseas places over the years. He is the author of two hit solo plays, “The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton” and “Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope”. His recent productions include the two-handed play “Howerd’s End” and solo play “JARMAN”.
      
      Solo Play: “JARMAN” by Mark Farrelly (UK) will be held at 8pm on January 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday) and 3pm on January 27 and 28 (Saturday and Sunday) next year at the Studio Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. It will be performed in English with Chinese surtitles. Tickets priced at $240 and $320 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7325 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/theatre/programs_1650.html. The programme contains adult content, and is recommended for people aged 14 and above.

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