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Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban

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Hong Kong authorities have issued 21 fines to construction workers for smoking on site within the first six days of a new ban. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui stated that approximately 530 construction sites were inspected, with the situation deemed "not ideal" but "not severe." In addition to the fines, five improvement notices were issued, and one case is being evaluated for potential prosecution. The ban was implemented following a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in November, which was suspected to be caused by smoking during renovations. AI

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Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban

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

    Hong Kong issues 21 tickets to workers for smoking in first 6 days of site ban

    Hong 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…

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