The Labour Department (LD) commenced a two-week special enforcement operation (Sept. 16) that targets construction sites of new works to curb unsafe work activities and ensure the work safety of workers.
In view of the recent work accidents at construction sites, during the special enforcement operation, the LD will pay special attention to those high-risk construction sites and processes (e.g., lifting operations, work-at-height activity, and electrical work). If any violations of the occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation are detected, the LD will take stringent enforcement actions immediately, including issuing suspension notices and improvement notices and initiating prosecutions without prior warning.
The LD reiterated that safeguarding the OSH of construction workers is the top priority. The LD will continue to conduct different enforcement operations occasionally, and rigorous enforcement actions will be taken for any violations of the OSH legislation.
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