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Under the provisions provided in sections 6A and 6B of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (FIUO), an employer will be liable to a fine of $200,000 and to imprisonment for six months if he or she fails to ensure workplace safety. The maximum fine for an offending worker is $50,000 and six months in jail.
A total of 94 summonses have successfully secured a conviction under the General Duties Provisions of FIUO since its enactment at the end of 1990.
"Human lives are precious. Employers and employees should adopt fully all necessary safety practices as required by law to prevent accidents. Implementing a safety practice is not costly, but failing to do so may cause serious consequences," Mr Tse said.
Copies of the booklet are available at all offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Branch's Operations Division throughout the territory. Enquiries on provisions can be made through the Labour Department's industrial safety hotline 2815 0678.
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Summer Youth Programme starts today
A wide range of summer programmes specially catered for youth has kicked off today (Saturday).
Speaking at the Souvenir Presentation Ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai, the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, said the territory-wide programme will benefit thousands of youngsters.
She said this year's budget - $39.2 million - was the largest amount ever allocated with the Hong Kong Jockey Club being the largest sponsor.
The Summer Youth Programme (SYP), the 28th anniversary this year, has been extremely popular among youngsters aged between six and 25.
"The idea of the programme is to enable them to share the fun, develop their civic awareness and social service spirit through participating in different social and recreational activities," said Mrs Lau.
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