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This was the first of two seminars aimed at helping departmental management and staff understand the Occupational Safety Charter better.
The Charter, launched in September this year, carries the theme "safety is a shared responsibility".
It conveys constructive and meaningful messages to employees so that they understand their rights to enjoy a safe working environment. The Charter also outlines the responsibilities of employers to prevent workplace accidents and promote occupational health.
The Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Lau Lai-chiu, elaborated on the role of the Civil Service Branch in the promotion of occupational health and safety in the civil service.
Participants were briefed on the Charter by the Acting Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Mr Mak Sai-yiu and Executive Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, Mr Yip Yuk-lun.
Other panel speakers included the staff side representative of the CSB Working Group on Occupational Safety and Health in the Civil Service, Mr Wong Hyo; Acting Chief Factory Inspector, Mr Wong Wai-chi and Occupational Health Officer of Labour Department, Dr Lo Tsun-yan.
The next seminar on the Charter will be held on December 17.
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BOE members visit skills opportunity school
The Board of Education Chairman, Mr Cheng Mo-chi, and three other members today (Thursday) visited CCC Nim Tsi School in To Kwa Wan. They were accompanied by the Assistant Director of Education (Services), Mr David Pun. The three members were Mr Chan Tak-hang, Mr Ronald Lau Yiu-fai and Mr Issac Tse Pak-hoi.
On arrival, they were greeted by the school head, Mr Rodney Wong. Mr Wong briefed the visitors on various aspects of the school, and accompanied the group on a tour of the classrooms and workshops.
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