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Hong Kong lifts scandal sparks review of safety checks and engineer accreditation

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Following a scandal involving missing lift components in Hong Kong, calls are being made to reassess the current safety inspection and engineer accreditation processes. Lawmaker Scott Leung Man-kwong has questioned the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department's (EMSD) reliance on reports from registered engineers, suggesting increased departmental oversight due to industry manpower shortages. An expert also emphasized the need for a stronger focus on ethics within the accreditation system to prevent contractors from compromising safety standards. AI

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Hong Kong lifts scandal sparks review of safety checks and engineer accreditation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hong Kong lift scandal prompts calls to review checks and engineer accreditation

    Hong Kong authorities should look beyond reports signed off by registered engineers when assessing lift safety and review accreditation requirements to help prevent contractors from cutting corners, a lawmaker and an expert have urged, after more lifts were found missing a crucia…

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