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Thursday, May 24, 1973
SMOKE INSPECTORS AWARDED DIPLOMAS
Three Assistant Smoke Inspectors of the Labour Department have
been awarded diplomas in air pollution control after passing the first
examination of its kind held locally by the Hong Kong Examination Board
of the United Kingdom Royal Society of Health.
They are Mr. Chan Mai, Mr. Chung Moon-kun and Mr. Ng Kwok-ying.
The examination included two written papers and an oral test.
Tho syllabus covered a wide range of topics, including fuel technology,
air pollution control and administration, and the general effect of air
pollution.
Mr. K. Higginson, Smoke Abatement Adviser of the Air Pollution
Control Unit of the Labour Department, said the inspectors had been
working in his unit for more than two years, during which they were given
intensive theoretical and practical training.
this year.
Another four smoke inspectors may sit for the examination later
Smoke inspectors are responsible for the monitoring work associated
with air pollution; for the giving of free and constructive advice
to fuel-users on the efficient use of fuel and the reduction of smoke
emission from their plants; and for the enforcement of the provisions of
the Clean Air Ordinance and Regulations.
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