HKA G&S: workshop on safety and health for working in confined spaces

Overview

The Labour Department of the Hong Kong government published the revised Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces in the Gazette on 31 May 2024. It aims to strengthen occupational safety and health for work in confined spaces and will take effect on 30 November 2024. In this six-month grace period, it is a good time to revisit the hazards, requirements, and appropriate practices for working in confined space.

In this workshop, officers from the Labour Department will provide a comprehensive overview on the occupational safety and health requirements for working in confined spaces. The essential knowledge for working in confined spaces will be covered, and the corresponding statutory or Code of Practice provisions will be highlighted. The key considerations in a risk assessment, the occupational safety and health hazards, and corresponding precautionary measures will also be discussed.

At the same time, the key revisions and updates in the Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces will also be covered. Participants can develop a more comprehensive understanding of working in confined spaces through the workshop.

• Mode: Physical
• Registration deadline: 29 September 2024 (Sunday)

Remarks:

• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE HKA G&S members. Only successful applicants will be notified.
• The event will be conducted in Cantonese.
• Attendance certificates will be provided within two weeks of the event, subject to attendees having participated for the entire duration of the event.
• Applicants with no-show records will be given lower priority in future G&S events.
• The above is subject to change without prior notice.

Adverse weather arrangement:

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a red or black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 3 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 16.30. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Disclaimer:

The Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association) shall not under any circumstances be liable or otherwise for death, any injury, any damage to, loss or destruction of property or otherwise, in any such case arising from any accident or mishap, whether during or after this event, in preparation for it, travelling to or from it or otherwise.

Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of ICE or any other organisation. ICE makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.