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additional

Tam has also commented

symbols, the use of both

on the need for

chemical and common

names on labels, and the exemption of some containers.

We

will bear these points in mind when monitoring the

effectiveness of the Regulations

improvements are needed.

to see if further

Labour

I would also like to reassure Mr. Tam that the

Department will advise factory owner to put up

notices at any workplace

where

subject to chemical change.

dangerous

substances are

We will consider

the proposal for custodial

sentences in the context of a similar proposal in relation

to offences under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings

Ordinance.

se

imposing

MI, Pang and MI. Tam are worried about

penalties on employees. I do think it is important that

employees as well as employers should take their share of

responsibility for industrial safety. However I am Sure

that the Labour Department will take great care in

prosecuting employees.

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le

MI. Pang's proposals for a Central Information

Centre on Chemicals and for safety committees in individual

factories go a bit beyond the scope of the present

regulations. I will ask the Departments

consider these proposals.

concerned to

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