have any regulation in
requiring
the importers of chemicals
will have to provide such safety data sheets. It is
totally voluntary on the part of the importer. I hope
that the legislative procedure can be completed as soon as
possible.
these
Second, this regulations are under the Factories and
that which
and
Industrial Undertakings Ordinance that /means/employees of
non-industrial undertakings will not be protected.
though the relevant authority has indicated that in Hong
there are
Kong that different legislations to deal with work related
to dangerous substances,
professionals have
le.
pointed out for us that there are gaps in these Ordinances.
and therefore people working in warehouses
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workers are not protected.
Moreover Besides the
and transport
ambit of
Heel
this
le. Ørdinances are quite different. So it seems we need to
consider a comprehensive manner ways to control the
use, conveyance and storage of such chemicals.
repeatly
I have just now onde again explained in detail, worries and
suggestions of myself and the labour sector. My aim is to
remind the Administration that the regulation still has
much to be desired. And I hope that the Administration
amendments will be moule will truly keep its promise, that is,
is, as soon as
the Sound
imperfection and
inadequancy
in
the
I hope that review
regulations. amendments
will be conducted as quickly as possible.
With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.