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Special
Safety Reminder
In order
to maintain the site safety of events held at the Hong Kong Convention
& Exhibition Center, with immediate effect, a new safety measure has
been implemented. This new measure is in-line with the relevant regulations
implemented by Labour Department and Occupational Safety &
Health Council; Details as below:-
1) If the construction/dismantling
work is carried out at a level over 2 meter or more above the ground,
contractors should use high reach equipment, such as, metal scaffolding.
In addition, the scaffold shall not be used on a construction site unless
the Form 5 report has been made
by a competent person. This form should be displayed in a prominent location
of the scaffold, specifying the location, the extend of the scaffold on
the site and a statement to the effect that the scaffold is in safe working
order, strength and stability.
2) Workers are required to wear safety belt while construction
activities are carried out over 2 metres or above the ground.
3) If this rule is not observed, HKCEC and HKTDC/MMI will have the right
to stop the relevant construction activity immediately.
You are kindly requested
to comply with the above safety measure and inform your contractor accordingly.
If you need further information, please feel free to contact Ms. Karen
Law on tel (852) 2584-4214 / Ms. Eva Law on tel (852) 2584-4427 or visit
the website at: http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8b.htm
for the Code of Practice for Metal Scaffolding Safety.
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