SRSO NEWS
Dear member,
The Society has received below email regarding the captioned subject from Labour Department. Please refer the attachment for detail.
From: ssd-oshtc-accred@labour.gov.hk <ssd-oshtc-accred@labour.gov.hk>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 7:38 PM
Subject: 彈性處理未能及時修讀強制性安全訓練重新甄審資格課程(即重温課程)的僱員 Flexible arrangement for employees who are unable to complete Mandatory Safety Training Revalidation Courses in Time
先生/女士：
隨著第五波2019冠狀病毒病疫情爆發，對課程營辦機構所提供的強制性安全訓練課程的整體供應已產生影響。就未能及時修讀強制性安全訓練重新甄審資格課程的僱員，勞工處現作出以下彈性處理安排。
2. 根據《工廠及工業經營條例》（第59章）及其附屬規例，個別指定行業或進行指定工序的僱員，必須完成修讀相關的強制性安全訓練課程並持有有效的證明書，並須要按時修讀相關的重新甄審資格課程(即重温課程)，方能從事這些指定行業或進行指定工序。另外，相關工作地點的負責人亦須確保其僱員持有有效的訓練證明書。
3. 勞工處留意到部份課程營辦機構已暫停或縮減提供其強制性安全訓練課程，而部份持有已到期或即將到期的強制性安全訓練證明書的僱員，亦因響應政府呼籲減少參與社交活動暫不報讀相關課程，或令個別有需要續證的僱員未能在指定期限1內報讀重温課程。有見及此，勞工處為持有證明書於2022年1月1日至4月30日（包括首尾兩天）到期的僱員，作出以下特殊安排：
(i) 容許他們若未及報讀重温課程可繼續進行指定工作，有關工作的期限見下表丙欄；以及
(ii) 延長這些僱員報讀相關重温課程的期限，有關報讀的期限見下表丁欄。
[1根據現行的機制，勞工處容許僱員在證明書到期日起3至6個月(視乎不同課程)內報讀重温課程。]
特殊安排的實施期限及各類重温課程的報讀期限
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重温課程 |
證明書的到期日 |
容許未及報讀重温課程的僱員繼續進行指定工作的期限 |
可報讀重温課程的期限延期至 |
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(i) |
強制性基本安全訓練 |
2022年 |
2022年5月31日 |
2022年7月31日 |
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(ii) |
密閉空間 |
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(iii) |
氣體焊接 |
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(iv) |
負荷物 |
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(v) |
起重機 |
2022年10月31日 |
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(vi) |
吊船工作 |
4. 僱員若持有於乙欄所指期間到期的證明書，應盡快聯絡課程營辦機構，並及早報讀相關重温課程。
5. 勞工處必須強調，上述乃在疫情期間的非常特殊安排，並不應視此為先例。勞工處會密切留意情況的發展，適時檢視上述的特殊措施。
6. 若僱主透過上述特殊安排聘用未及報讀重温課程的僱員，必須繼續遵守職業安全及健康(職安健)法例的其他條文，確保這些僱員在安全及健康的環境工作，避免意外發生，並安排這些僱員省覽以下與其工作相關的“職安警示”動畫及相關資訊:
(i) “職安警示”動畫
https://www.labour.gov.hk/tc/news/work_safety_alert_video.htm
(ii) 強制性基本安全訓練課程（建築工程）輔助學習資料
https://www.labour.gov.hk/tc/osh/pdf/Tut_MBST_CW_Chi.pdf
(iii) 強制性基本安全訓練課程（貨櫃處理作業）輔助學習資料
https://www.labour.gov.hk/tc/osh/pdf/Tut_MBST_CH_Chi.pdf
7. 而僱員亦要嚴格遵守僱主的施工方案，並在工作期間落實執行相關的措施，負起保障自己及其他工友職安健的責任。
8. 上述安排並不適用於持有在本年5月1日或之後到期的證明書的僱員，他們必須按照現行要求持有有效的證明書，方能從事指定的工作。
9. 如對上述事宜有任何疑問，請致電 2940 7054 或 2940 7076 與本處職業安全及健康訓練中心聯絡。
勞工處處長
(朱恩誦 代行)
Dear Sir/Madam,
Following the outbreak of the fifth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic, the overall supply of Mandatory Safety Training (“MST”) courses provided by training course providers (“TCPs”) is affected. In respect of the employees who are unable to complete MST revalidation courses (“revalidation courses”) in time, the Labour Department (“LD”) now makes the following flexible arrangements.
2. Pursuant to the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59) and its subsidiary regulations, employees working in specified industries or involving in specified activities shall complete MST courses with relevant certificates attained, and take the relevant revalidation courses in time before they are allowed to work in such specified industries or perform such specified activities. In addition, the persons responsible for the relevant workplaces shall ensure that their employees possess valid certificates.
3. The LD notices that some TCPs have suspended or reduced the provision of their MST courses, and some employees whose MST certificates have expired or are about to expire have deferred their enrollment in relevant courses in response to the Government’s appeal for minimising social activities. As a result, employees who are obliged to revalidate their certificates may not be able to enrol in revalidation courses before the expiry of admission period1. To cope with the situation, the LD makes the special arrangements for the employees whose certificates with expiry dates falling within January 1 to April 30, 2022 (both dates inclusive) as follows:-
(i) allowing those who are not able to enrol in revalidation courses to continue to be engaged in the specified work (details in column C of the table below); and
(ii) extending the admission deadlines for the revalidation courses concerned for these employees (details incolumn D of the table below).
[1 According to the prevailing mechanism, employees are allowed to enrol in the relevant revalidation courses within 3 to 6 months (depending on the types of MST courses) after the expiry of their MST certificates.]
Implementation Period of Special Arrangements and
Admission Deadlines for Revalidation Courses
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Revalidation courses |
Expiry date of MST certificates |
Deadlines for employees unable to enrol in revalidation courses to continue to be engaged in the specified work |
Admission deadlines for revalidation courses |
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(i) |
Mandatory Basic Safety Training |
Jan. 1 |
May 31, 2022 |
Jul. 31, 2022 |
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(ii) |
Confined Spaces Safety Training |
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(iii) |
Gas Welding Safety Training |
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(iv) |
Training for Loadshifting Machinery Operators |
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(v) |
Training for Crane Operators |
Oct. 31, 2022 |
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(vi) |
Training for Persons Working on Suspended Working Platforms |
4. Employees holding an MST certificate with expiry date falling within the period specified in column B should approach the TCPs and apply for the relevant revalidation courses as soon as possible.
5. The LD emphasises that the above arrangements are exceptional in light of the epidemic, and should not be seen as a precedent. We will closely monitor development of the situation and review the above special measures in due course.
6. When employing employees who are not able to enrol in the relevant revalidation courses in time pursuant to the above special arrangements, employers shall continue to comply with other provisions under the occupational safety and health (“OSH”) laws, so as to ensure the work safety and health of these employees and to prevent occurrence of accidents. Such employees should also be arranged to peruse the “Work Safety Alerts” animation videos and related information relevant to their work:
(i) “Work Safety Alert” Animation
https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/work_safety_alert_video.htm
(ii) Tutorial Material for Mandatory Basic Safety Training Course (Construction Work)
https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/pdf/Tut_MBST_CW_Eng.pdf
(iii) Tutorial Material for Mandatory Basic Safety Training (Container Handling)
https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/pdf/Tut_MBST_CH_Eng.pdf
7. Employees are also reminded to strictly follow the method statements of employers and implement the relevant working procedures while at work to safeguard the OSH of themselves as well as other employees.
8. The above arrangements are not applicable to employees holding a certificate that expires on or after May 1, this year. Pursuant to the current requirement, they shall hold a valid certificate when engaged in the specified work.
9. If you have any questions on the matter, please feel free to contact the Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre at 2940 7054 or 2940 7076.
Regards,
(CHU Yan-chung Julian)
for Commissioner for Labour
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SRSO NEWS
Dear member,
We forward the following email regarding the captioned subject from CIC for your information.
SRSO NEWS
Dear member,
We forward the following email regarding the captioned subject from Labor Department for your information.
Regards,
Johnny Shing
Society of Registered Safety Officers
Tel: 9520 3028
Email: srso@srso.org.hk
Website: http://www.srso.org.hk
Correspondence Address: P.O. Box 482, Fo Tan Post Office, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong.
From: eld-el-4@labour.gov.hk <eld-el-4@labour.gov.hk>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 3:06 PM
To: eld-el-4@labour.gov.hk
Subject: 最新公報的「職安警示」動畫 Newly Released Work Safety Alert Animation
先生/女士：
本處已將最新兩輯題為「被物料輸送帶的危險部件夾死」和「從設有永久護欄的露台墮下」的動畫短片上載至勞工處網頁，你可通過以下的網頁連結下載或瀏覽該些動畫短片。煩請協助把這兩輯「職安警示」動畫短片透過你的途徑廣泛傳播。
https://www.labour.gov.hk/tc/news/work_safety_alert_video.htm
如對以上訊息有任何查詢，請致電2559 2297與本處職業安全及健康部聯絡。
勞工處處長
(蔣大衞 代行)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Two newly released animation videos on "Trapped by Dangerous Part of Material Conveyor Belt" and "Fall through a balcony with permanent railings" have already been uploaded to the Labour Department's website. You may download or browse the animation videos through the hyperlink provided below. We would appreciate if you could help disseminate the Work Safety Alert animation videos through your channels.
https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/work_safety_alert_video.htm
Should you have any enquiries about this message, please contact the Occupational Safety and Health Branch of the Labour Department on 2559 2297.
Yours faithfully,
CHEUNG Tai-wai
for Commissioner for Labour
SRSO NEWS
Dear member,
We forward the following email of captioned subject from OSHC for your information.
Regards,
Johnny Shing
Society of Registered Safety Officers
Tel: 9520 3028
Email: srso@srso.org.hk
Website: http://www.srso.org.hk
Correspondence Address: P.O. Box 482, Fo Tan Post Office, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong.
From: Occupational Safety and Health Council <oshc@oshc.org.hk>
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2022 1:33 PM
Subject: 【名限有限 】立即參加免費講座 職安思危：密閉空間工作安全網上研討會
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SRSO NEWS
Dear member,
We forward the following email regarding captioned CIC safety message for your information.
Regards,
Johnny Shing
Society of Registered Safety Officers
Tel: 9520 3028
Email: srso@srso.org.hk
Website: http://www.srso.org.hk
Correspondence Address: P.O. Box 482, Fo Tan Post Office, Fo Tan, N.T., Hong Kong.
From: CSA - Andrew Lui <andrewlui@cic.hk>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:29 PM
To: CSA - Tony Lam <tonywtlam@cic.hk>
Subject: FW: CIC Safety Message 安全訊息 2022.1.24
(中文版隨英文版之後)
To: Safety Buddies,
An accident happened at a construction site at the West Kowloon Cultural District on 24 January, in which a worker while repairing a crawler-mounted crane, was trapped between the lowered jib of the crane and a bored pile casing in the vicinity. He was certified dead later in hospital.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) would like to deliver this safety message for your attention. It would be much appreciated if you could distribute the message below to your fellow members, relevant personnel or other industry stakeholders where appropriate.
Thanks & Regards,
Industry Development – Construction Safety
Construction Industry Council
致：
安全之友
於2022年1月24日下午，西九文化區一個建築地盤發生的一宗致命工作意外，意外中一名男工在維修一台履帶式起重機時，被夾於起重機吊臂及附近的一枝鑽孔樁套管之間，送院後證實不治。
建造業議會就此向各持份者發放以下安全訊息。煩請 閣下在合適情況下，將以下安全訊息轉發給 貴會會員 / 機構相關人員及業界其他持份者。
謝謝！
行業發展 – 建造安全
建造業議會
