Safety Measures on On-site Construction / Dismantling Work

<div>In order to maintain the site safety of events held at the Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre, with immediate effect, a new safety measure has been implemented. This new measure is in-line with the relevant regulations implemented by Labour Department and Occupational Safety &amp; Health Council. Details are as below:- </div><ol><li>If the construction/dismantling work is carried out at <span style="text-decoration: underline;">2 meters or more above the ground, contractors should use high reach equipment</span>, such as metal scaffolding. In addition, the scaffold shall not be used on a construction site unless the <a href="https://event.hktdc.com/resources/fair/0910/hkjewellery/s/200/1258715408776_CSSR-F5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Form 5</span></a> report has been made by a competent person. This form should be displayed in a prominent location of the scaffold (<a href="https://event.hktdc.com/resources/fair/0910/hkjewellery/s/200/1258715408776_CSSR-F5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;">sample of the form is attached for reference</span></a>), specifying the location, the extend of the scaffold on the site and a statement to the effect that the scaffold is in safe working order, strength and stability.</li><li>Workers are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">required to wear safety belt</span> while construction activities are carried out at 2 meters or more above the ground.</li><li>If this rule is not observed, HKCEC and HKTDC will have the right to stop the relevant construction activity immediately.</li></ol><div>You are kindly requested to comply with the above safety measure and inform your contractor accordingly. </div>

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Or visit the website at: <a title="http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8b.htm" href="http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8b.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8b.htm</a> for the Code of Practice for Metal Scaffolding Safety.

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