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interest. In this respect, the Government should step up publicity efforts to educate both employers and employees of their respective roles in industrial safety.

The workers have also voiced their discontent on the

level of fines for employers and employees. As the proposed penalties are in line with those of the principal Ordinance, I understand nothing further can be done at this stage.

However,

let us bear in mind that unless the penalties set are to act as

deterrents the intended effects of the Regulations may not be

I understand later on Mr. TAM will be speaking achieved.

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this point

Sir, the Ad hoc Group is generally satisfied that the Regulations will provide safeguards for workers handling

dangerous chemicals and reduce the rate of accidents arising from the misuse of such substances. However, in view of the fact that this is only the initial stage to provide legislative controls on the safe use of chemicals, further refinements to the Regulations may be necessary at a later stage in the light of experience. is the wish of the Ad hoc group as well as the interested organisations which made representations to us that the Government will closely monitor the implementation of the

le Regulations and to introduce appropriate amendments when

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necessary by taking into account the practical experience gained after the Regulations become effective.

With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.

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