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Staff of the team will focus on any safety related aspects of a work site to ascertain that the provisions of the Buildings Ordinance are complied with.

The areas of concern also include any deviation from approved plans, the use of defective materials, the absence of adequate precautionary measures and the lack of supervision by qualified personnel.

Mr So pointed out that if safety-related irregularities were detected, his staff would immediately seek remedies and where appropriate, apply sanctions including prosecution and disciplinary actions.

"Our objective is to protect the public by encouraging all site personnel to adopt

a responsible working attitude and to deter dangerous operations.

"It is the duty of all parties responsible for a project to ensure safety on site. We rely on teamwork. By this, I mean teamwork among building contractors. professionals, developers and Buildings Department." Mr So said.

Members of the public are welcome to report to the Buildings Department any construction or demolition work which may threaten public safety. The 24-hour Building Safety Hotline is 2848 2222.

End/Monday, October 2, 1995

Tsing Ma Bridge, a testimony of HK's achievement: Governor

The construction of Tsing Ma Bridge stands as a testimony to what Hong Kong has achieved, the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, said today (Monday).

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the International Bridge Conference "Bridges into the 21st Century", the Governor said as the bridge, together with its sister spans over Kap Sui Mun, would provide Hong Kong with a concatenation of bridges, linking the city to the new airport and the new roads running up to China.