Hong Kong fines 21 construction workers for smoking in first 6 days of site ban
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Hong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices to construction workers in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking at construction sites, which took effect on July 17. The Labour Commissioner, Sam Hui Chark-shum, described the situation as not ideal. About 530 sites were inspected, and five improvement notices were also issued. The ban is part of efforts to improve workplace safety.
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530 construction sites inspected in first six days
The ban took effect on July 17.
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Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum described the situation as not ideal.
South China Morning Post- 530 construction sites inspected in first six days
- 21 fixed-penalty notices issued
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Loaded language removedHong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices to workers in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking at construction sites, the labour commissioner has revealed, describing the situation as not ideal. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Saturday that about 530 construction sites had been inspected during the first six days of the ban, which took effect on July 17.
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Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum described the situation as not ideal.
South China Morning PostHong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices to workers in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking at construction sites.
South China Morning PostAbout 530 construction sites had been inspected during the first six days of the ban.
South China Morning PostThe ban took effect on July 17.
South China Morning PostAuthorities also issued five improvement notices.
South China Morning Post