Labour Department to hold occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries" on February 21 (Tuesday) at 3.30pm. The talk will introduce the structure and functions of the back, causes and preventive measures of back injuries, and proper manual handling operations, with demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises.

     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (I) Health Hints on the Use of Computer" on February 27 (Monday) at 3.30pm. The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, and elaborate on the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with prolonged use of computers, so as to enhance employees' occupational health awareness. Demonstrations and practice of workplace exercises will also be included.

     Both talks will be given by the LD's occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse in Cantonese at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register online (www.oshsreg.gov.hk). On-site registration is not available. Infection control measures taking into account the latest epidemic developments will be adopted at the venue. For enquiries, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00

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