Occupational safety and health courses open for applications
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     The Kwun Tong Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health courses in the second half of 2024. The courses aim at enhancing the working population's understanding of the occupational safety regulations and their awareness of occupational health.   
 
     The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:
 
  1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
  2. Gas Poisoning in Manholes
  3. Confined Spaces Regulations
  4. Major Safety Regulations Related to Working in Catering Trade
  5. Dangerous Substances Regulations
  6. Safety Management Regulation
  7. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
  8. Regulations Related to Safety in Hotel Industry
  9. Safety Regulations on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
  10. Major Safety Regulations Related to Accident Prevention in Office and Storage Work
  11. A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
  12. Office Workstation Setup
  13. Air Monitoring and Ventilation Systems in the Workplaces
  14. Lighting Assessment in the Workplaces
  15. Guidance Notes on Standing at Work
  16. A Brief Introduction to Noise at Work Regulation
  17. More Exercise, Smart Work
  18. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
  19. Occupational Health in Catering Industry
  20. Chemicals and Occupational Health
  21. Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
  22. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
  23. Occupational Health for Security Guards
  24. Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
  25. Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
  26. Occupational Health for Office Workers
  27. Health Hints on the Use of Computer
  28. Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
  29. Noise Hazards and Prevention of Hearing Loss
  30. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
  31. Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
  32. Occupational Contact Dermatitis
  33. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
  34. Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
  35. Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
  36. Occupational Stress
  37. Happy Workplace
  38. Work and Healthy Lifestyle
  39. Work and Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
  40. First Aid in the Workplaces
  41. Work and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
  42. Easy Tips for Healthy Eating at Work
 
     The courses will be conducted in Cantonese at the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong. Enrolment is free.
 
     Members of the public can apply via the online platform www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en or by fax. Please visit the LD's website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm) for more details and call 2361 8240 for enquiries.

Ends/Monday, June 3, 2024
Issued at HKT 11:00

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