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Hong Kong safety concerns rise after 60+ industrial accidents, 24 deaths

Hong Kong is facing increased calls for improved worksite safety following a significant rise in industrial accidents. In the first half of the year, the city recorded at least 62 industrial accidents, resulting in 24 fatalities. Labor unions are specifically highlighting concerns about heavy machinery and urging supervisors to enhance risk assessments and implement stronger precautionary measures to foster a safer work culture. AI

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Hong Kong safety concerns rise after 60+ industrial accidents, 24 deaths

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    Tighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidents

    Hong Kong labour unions have urged worksite supervisors to step up risk assessments and precautionary measures to strengthen work safety culture, as the city reported at least 62 industrial accidents, including 24 fatal cases, in the first half of this year. The calls on Wednesda…