Prosecutor: | The defendant has seriously violated the occupational safety and health legislation, the evidence is solid. |
Defendant: | I did nothing wrong |
Prosecutor: | You employers must protect the safety and health of your employees |
Super: | The Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2023 |
Prosecutor: | The newly-amended ordinance on occupational safety and health is in effect |
Super: | The maximum penalty has been raised to a $10 million fine and two years’ imprisonment |
Prosecutor: | The maximum penalty has been raised to a $10 million fine and two years’ imprisonment |
Defendant: | Workers also have obligations |
Judge: | Employers, employees and relevant duty-holders are equally responsible |
Super: |
Labour Department Logo The Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2023 is in effect Complying with occupational safety and health legislation is a shared obligation for employers and employees |