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Q. 47(2)

MACLEHOSE

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(b)In the hot and humid weather in Hong Kong, protective clothing would be extremely unpopular to the workers except in circumstances involving imminent risks, (Q. 6(d) & Qo 36)

(c)Cargo handling in docks in Hong Kong

ranges from simple manual operation in traditional wharves and quays to the use of sophisticated machinery in container berths. Not all employers

and workers have reached the same level of sophistication.

(Q. 6(c), Qo 7(1), (n), (p) & (q))

Please see comments under each respective question.

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OLA

HK&GD

M & GD