Government to ensure safety, effective management of construction sites
From 2000 to 2010, industry-wide accident rates decreased from 149.9 to 52.1 per 1,000 workers a year and in public works contracts from 46.4 to 9.8.
According to the Hong Kong Information Services Department, the Government is taking every step to ensure safety at constructioni sites. Secretary for Development Carrie Lam says that by enhancing the industry's image, the industry would be able to attract new workers.
She said that related measures include the wider application of site safety procedures and work-safe behaviour programmes, improvements in site environment and the provision of more welfare facilities at works sites and uniforms for site personnel.