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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.
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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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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