Occupational Safety Risk Assessment is essential for worker health and safety. It involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing controls. Through risk assessments, businesses can protect employees from accidents, injuries, and health issues, while complying with legal standards, boosting morale, and productivity.
Risk Assessment under the F&IU Ordinance in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, workplace safety is a critical concern, and the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59) requires employers to conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure the safety of their employees. The law mandates that risk assessments be carried out for various workplace risks, such as machinery, chemicals, noise, and confined spaces, to prevent accidents and injuries. Employers must take appropriate measures to control identified risks and ensure that employees are not exposed to harmful conditions. These assessments must be updated regularly, especially when there are changes in the workplace environment or processes.
Legal Requirements and Penalties
The F&IU Ordinance sets clear requirements for employers to perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to protect workers. Employers are required to assess and manage risks, provide training, and ensure the use of personal protective equipment where necessary. Failure to comply with the ordinance can result in significant penalties, including fines of up to HK$200,000 and imprisonment for up to 6 months. Non-compliance not only jeopardizes workers’ safety but also exposes employers to legal and financial consequences, highlighting the importance of adhering to the law to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
職業安全風險評估對員工健康與安全至關重要。它涉及識別危險、評估風險並實施控制措施。透過風險評估，企業可保護員工免受事故、傷害及健康問題，並符合法律要求，提升工作環境、士氣及生產力。
根據《工廠及工業經營條例》進行風險評估
在香港，工作場所安全至關重要，《工廠及工業經營條例》（第59章）要求雇主進行全面的風險評估，以識別潛在的危險並確保員工的安全。法律規定必須對工作場所中各種風險進行評估，例如機械、化學品、噪音和密閉空間，以防止事故和傷害。雇主必須採取適當的措施來控制已識別的風險，並確保員工不會暴露於有害環境中。這些評估必須定期更新，特別是在工作環境或流程發生變化時。
法律要求與處罰
《工廠及工業經營條例》對雇主進行風險評估並實施安全措施以保護工人設有明確要求。雇主需評估和管理風險，提供培訓，並在必要時確保使用個人防護裝備。若未遵守條例要求，雇主可能面臨最高 港幣200,000元 的罰款，並可被判處最多 6個月 的監禁。違規不僅會危及工人安全，還會使雇主面臨法律和財務風險，強調了遵守法律以維持安全和合規工作場所的重要性。
**Performed by Registered Safety Officer (RSO) 由註冊安全主任(RSO)執行
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