The amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance is now in effect (Web accessible version)
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The opening shot shows Cheng Sui Man using a tablet at home
the screen of the tablet is displaying the thematic website “The Amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance” Then the scene switches to show a worker conducting gas welding with flame emitted from the welding torch Later, someone is putting on gloves and is pouring drain cleaner down the drain of a wash basin with a small amount of smoke immediately coming out from the drain The next scene shows Cheng Sui Man holding the drain cleaner and says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: | Many daily necessities
are dangerous goods |
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The shot shows Cheng Sui Man applying lacquer to a wooden door in living room at home
She says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
We must use them with care. |
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The shot shows Cheng Sui Man opening a storage cabinet which contains bleach and drain cleaner
The screen displays the super “The Amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation come into effect on March 31, 2022” at the same time Cheng Sui Man says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
The amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance is now in effect |
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The screen switches to show Cheng Sui Man appearing
in front of a full-height big screen
which is displaying a store containing dangerous goods and a truck containing dangerous goods Cheng Sui Man says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
A licence is required for the manufacture
storage, conveyance or use of dangerous goods |
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The big screen displays various dangerous goods in different packings
bearing relevant marks and labels And the screen displays the super “Maximum fine of $100,000 and 6 months’ imprisonment” at the same time Cheng Sui Man continues saying: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
and their packing, marking and labelling should comply with the law
Offenders may be prosecuted! |
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A split screen shows different situations of daily use of dangerous goods
including spraying perfume, pouring bleach for cleaning and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer Then the scene switches to show Cheng Sui Man standing in front of the big screen and various dangerous goods in different packings bearing relevant marks and labels The screen displays the super “24-month transitional period” at the same time Cheng Sui Man says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
Conditional exemptions and a 24-month transitional period to facilitate daily use are granted |
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End shot shows the slogan “Amended Ordinance - Proper Regulation
of Dangerous Goods Better Protection for Our Home and Lives” the logo of the Fire Services Department and the website: www.hkfsd.gov.hk/dg” Cheng Sui Man says: |
| Cheng Sui Man: |
Visit the Fire Services Department's website to learn more! |
