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He said that it was Government's intention to promote construction safety by involving the whole industry and all those who had a role to play in reducing accidents.
The Construction Safety Award Scheme is jointly organised by the Labour Department and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA), the Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union (HKCIEGU) and the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC).
Also present at today's press conference were the Executive Director of OSHC, Mr Tang Wah-shing; Secretary General of HKCA, Mr Patrick Chan; Chairman of HKCIEGU, Mr Poon To-chuen; and Head of Radio 2 of RTHK, Mr Luke Tsang.
During the promotion period from January to March this year, RTHK Radio 2 Morning Suite will broadcast short dramas and promotional messages to arouse public awareness in construction site safety.
"Invitation letters and application forms have been be sent to construction companies. Additional copies are available from the Labour Department's field offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Branch," Mr Lee said.
Completed application forms should be returned to the department on or before January 25.
The competition is divided into six award categories. Gold, silver, bronze and meritorious prizes will be presented to winners in each category.
The six award categories are:
Best Building Works Site Award;
Best Building Works Contractor Award;
Best Civil Works Site Award;
Best Civil Works Contractor Award;
Best Safety Team Award; and
Safety Workers Award.