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Treatment for occupational injuries and diseases

Following is a question by the Hon Christine Loh Kung-wai and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Education and Manpower, Miss Jacqueline Willis, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Will the Administration provide this Council with a breakdown of the occupations and the injuries and/or diseases of persons who sought treatment at the Occupational Health Clinic in the first eight months since its opening?

Reply:

Mr President,

A total of 246 persons sought treatment at the Kwun Tong Occupational Health Clinic during the eight months from 30 November 1993 to 31 July 1994. 148 (or 60%) of them were treated for work-related injuries or illnesses. A breakdown by the type of work-related illnesses/injuries and by major occupational groups are as follows:

Type of Work-related Illnesses/Injuries

Occupational Groups

Manufacturing

Construction Industries

Service Office Total

Upper limb injuries

6

6

00

8

0

20

Lower limb injuries

4

5

8

0

17

Trunk injuries

7

14

20

2

43

Head/Neck injuries

1

1

2

0

4

Occupational lung diseases

L

4

3

0

Musculo-skeletal disorders

16

13

6

36

Occupational dermatitis

1

5

4

1

11

Lead poisoning

0

2

0

0

2

Noise-induced hearing loss

3

3

1

0

N

Total

24

56

59

9

148

End/Wednesday, May 24, 1995