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Housing Authority utilises technology to enhance site safety (with photos)
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     To cope with the substantial increase of housing production, the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) will apply more smart technologies which will facilitate the strengthening of site safety supervision and collection of data for continuous enhancement of safety measures, the Permanent Secretary for Housing, Miss Rosanna Law, said today (September 28) at the opening of the Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services 2023.

     "The HA is committed to maintaining site safety as well as occupational safety and health to the highest standards with a view to safeguarding the safety of the work personnel. Apart from incorporating advanced construction technologies, we also extensively adopt the Modular Integrated Construction approach, implement the 'Design-and-Build' procurement model to leverage resources from the private sector, and optimise the entire construction process," Miss Law said.

     In all its works contracts, the HA has incorporated safety requirements with a target to achieve "zero fatal accidents". In spite of the increase in production volume and expedition of the construction process, the HA strives to make every effort to enhance the site management standards, ensuring that all work is carried out in good quality and at a high safety standard.

     The theme for the Safety Forum 2023 is "Do Your Best for Safety and Health of Workplace". Industry professionals were invited to share best practices and their valuable experiences in enhancing site safety. This year, the forum was held physically along with an online broadcast through which the safety information was widely disseminated to industry practitioners. On-site and online participants included works contractors, property services agents, cleaning and security service providers, representatives of supporting organisations, industry practitioners, the academia, and the works and estate management staff of the HA.   

     The annual Safety Forum, jointly organised by the HA, the Occupational Safety and Health Council and the Construction Industry Council, provides a regular platform for members of the industry to share experiences and best practices for safety. Over the years, the Forum has successfully enhanced safety awareness at all levels, from management to frontline staff, and fostered a culture of safety.
 
Ends/Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Housing Authority, the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the annual Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services was held today (September 28) to disseminate the latest information of site safety to industry practitioners. The Permanent Secretary for Housing, Miss Rosanna Law (front row, 10th right); the Executive Director of the OSHC, Ms Bonnie Yau (front row, 10th left); and the Chairman of the CIC, Mr Thomas Ho (front row, ninth right), are pictured with representatives of supporting organisations and forum speakers.
The Permanent Secretary for Housing, Miss Rosanna Law (centre), joined forces with the Executive Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, Ms Bonnie Yau (second left); the Chairman of the Counstruction Industry Council, Mr Thomas Ho (second right); the Deputy Director of Housing (Development and Construction), Mr Stephen Leung (first left); and the Deputy Director of Housing (Estate Management), Mr Ricky Yeung (first right) to promote site safety messages at the Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services 2023 today (September 28).
The Permanent Secretary for Housing, Miss Rosanna Law, said at the Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services 2023 today (September 28) that the Hong Kong Housing Authority will apply more smart technologies which will facilitate the strengthening of site safety supervision and collection of data for continuous enhancement of safety measures.
The Deputy Director of Housing (Development and Construction), Mr Stephen Leung, encouraged the industry at the Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services 2023 held today (September 28) to utilise innovative methods to address various challenges and leverage technology to enhance construction site safety management.
The Assistant Director of Housing (Estate Management)3, Mr Michael Hong, encouraged all stakeholders at the Safety Forum for Works and Property Management Services 2023 held today (September 28) to make concerted efforts to create a safe working environment for employees.