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Hong Kong construction sites to implement smoking ban Friday

Hong Kong's construction sector is implementing a comprehensive smoking ban starting Friday, prompted by a fatal fire last year. The Hong Kong Construction Association and other industry groups have released unified guidelines to ensure consistent enforcement across all sites. These guidelines detail prohibited items, the scope of the ban, and penalties for violations, aiming to enhance safety. AI

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Hong Kong construction sites to implement smoking ban Friday

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Hong Kong builders issue smoking ban blueprint ahead of Friday adoption

    Hong Kong’s construction sector has rolled out a unified blueprint to enforce a strict, site-wide smoking ban taking effect on Friday, a major safety overhaul triggered by the deadly Tai Po fire last year. The guidelines, released by the Hong Kong Construction Association along w…