Thunderstorm Warning
Thunderstorm Warning issued by Hong Kong Observatory is in effect. Workers should note the following precautions:
- Stay indoors.
- Leave water and seek shelter.
- Do not stand on hill tops or near any highly conductive objects, and keep away from trees and masts.
- Do not use plugged electrical appliances and stay away from faucets, wire fences and other similar metal installations when staying inside likely affected buildings.
- Do not hold long sharp objects and do not wear conductive equipment, like earphones, when stay outdoors.
- Avoid lying down on wet ground and minimize contact area with ground.
- Stay away from rivers, streams and low-lying grounds, and be alert to outbreaks of heavy rain.

Professional Drivers Occupational Health Campaign
The Council, Labour Department, and Motor Transport Workers General Union will organize a bus tour to major public transport interchanges on 30 May(Lantau Island and New Territories) and 31 May (Hong Kong and Kowloon). Visit will be organized to industrial areas and landfills on 5 June. Ambassadors will distribute free publications and OSH souvenirs. The kick off ceremony will be held at Taxi Station, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok. OSH messages will be broadcasted during the bus tour.

Construction Safety Forum and Award Presentation 2012
To enhance safety awareness and reduce work injuries in the construction industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Council continues to organize “Construction Safety Promotional Campaign 2012” with stakeholders in the industry. The organizers designate 12 July 2012 as this year’s Construction Safety Day. Highlight of the Day is the Construction Safety Forum and Award Presentation to recognize organizations and employees with outstanding OSH performance at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. You are welcome to participate.

OSH Legislation Requirement for Safety at Work in Bad Weather & the Health Hazards of Hot Environment at Work
Adverse weather may occur in Hong Kong throughout the year in particular during summer. Adverse weather such as hot weather, rainstorm, thunderstorm and landslip etc. may cause injury or even fatal accidents to employees working in outdoors and also damage to assets and facilities as well. Heat stress is generally encountered when working in summer period of Hong Kong when it is hot and humid. Those who need to work outdoor or at a workplace without sufficient ventilation are likely to feel uncomfortable or even suffer from heat stroke which could be fatal. This not only affects the productivity but may also lead to accident as a result of the distracted attention under such adverse working condition. Hence, the Occupational Safety and Health Council will hold a seminar on 29 May 2012, at which representatives from the Labour Department will address the issues and identify the health hazards and the control measures of working in hot environment as well as in bad weather. You are welcome to attend.

The 4th Outstanding Employees in OSH Award Scheme 2012

The Award Presentation Ceremony of the 4th Outstanding Employees in OSH Award Scheme was successfully held on 27 April 2012. The presentation ceremony was officiated by Mr Cheung Kin Chung, Matthew, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour & Welfare. Congratulations to all winners.

Logistics & Transport Industry – Seminar on Prevention on Heat Stroke & Musculoskeletal Disorders
A seminar on Prevention on Heat Stroke & Musculoskeletal Disorders will be organized by the Logistics & Transport Industry Safety and Health Committee on 26 June 2012 at the Lecture Theatre of Hong Kong Science Museum. Interested parties are welcome to attend. The deadline for enrolment will be 19 June 2012.

Seminar on Renovation, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition Works
A seminar on Renovation, Maintenance, Alteration and Addition Works will be co-organized by the Council, the Labour Department and the Kwun Tong District Council on 5 June 2012 (Tuesday) from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Hall of Christian Family Service Centre, Kwun Tong with speakers from the Labour Department, The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and the Council. Admission is free. You are welcome to participate. Enrolment will be closed on 30 May 2012.

"OSH Hazard Spotting Game” of Health Care Services Safety and Health Committee
The Council's Health Care Services Safety and Health Committee organizes the “OSH Hazard Spotting Game”. The game aims at promoting occupational safety and health among frontline workers of the industry. The deadline is 29 June 2012 (Friday).

Catering & Hospitality Services “OSH Hazard Spotting Game”
The Council's Catering & Hospitality Services Safety and Health Committee organizes the “OSH Hazard Spotting Game”. The game aims at promoting occupational safety and health among frontline workers of the industry. The deadline is 15 June 2012 (Friday).

Safety Quiz 2012
Safety Quiz 2012 is co-organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Council and the Labour Department. The Quiz will be in 3 categories: Enterprise, Trade Union and Student. It is now open for enrolment and the deadline is 25 May 2012.

Briefing Session on Minor Works Control System and Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme
Briefing Session on Minor Works Control System and Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme will be held at 22 May 2012. Speaker is Mr. LEUNG Kwok-to Mike, Building Surveyor and Ms WONG Nga-ling Emy, Structural Engineer, Buildings Department. You are welcome to participate.

Certification Examination for Certified Disability Management Professional in Hong Kong

In developed countries, Certified Disability Management Professionals (CDMP) have played a key role in facilitating the disability management program. Workplace-based disability management focuses on returning workers who have been injured or ill to meaningful and productive work. In doing so it reduces the human and social costs to the employee and the financial costs of lost productivity and insurance to the employer.