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Occupational Safety Charter launched
A charter drawn up by the Labour Department to promote occupational safety and health in the territory was launched by the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this (Monday) morning.
The ceremony was attended by more than 300 representatives from various organisations and labour associations.
To signify their support to the implementation of the Charter, the Govemor, together with the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph Wong; the Commissioner for Labour, Miss Jacqueline Willis; the chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC), Professor Leung Ping-chung; and 24 representatives from various organisations, had signed on a board.
With the main theme "safety is a shared responsibility", the Occupational Safety Charter conveys constructive and meaningful messages to employees so that they understand their rights to enjoy a safe working environment.
It also outlines the responsibilities of employers to prevent workplace accidents and promote occupational health.
With assistance from the Government Information Services and OSHC, the Labour Department has printed more than 100,000 copies of booklets, leaflets and posters to publicise the Charter.
The leaflets, printed in Chinese and English separately, are now available for collection at the field offices of the department's Occupational Safety and Health Branch, OSHC and District Offices.
A short promotion film has also been produced for broadcast through television stations and more measures will be introduced to further publicise the Charter.
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