LD holds occupational health public talks

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     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Health Hazards of Hot Environment at Work" on August 4 (Thursday). The talk is designed for workers working in hot environments to enhance their awareness of heat stroke prevention. Symptoms of heat stroke, first aid management and preventive measures will be discussed.

     The talk will be held at 6.30pm in Activity Room 1, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The LD's Occupational Hygienist and Occupational Health Nurse will give the talk.

     The LD will hold another talk, entitled "Occupational Health of Office Workers Series (II): Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders" on August 10 (Wednesday). This talk aims to enhance office workers' awareness of musculoskeletal disorders of back and upper limbs arising from prolonged repetitive movements or improper sitting postures. The talk will analyse the causes and preventive measures of musculoskeletal disorders. Demonstration of workplace exercise will also be included.

     The talk will be held at 3pm in the Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The LD's Occupational Hygienist and Occupational Health Nurse will give the talk.

     The talks will be conducted in Cantonese. Admission is free.

     For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040.

Ends/Thursday, July 28, 2016
Issued at HKT 11:00

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