Workplace safety is a key concern in Hong Kong. Under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (F&IU) Ordinance, employers are required to carry out regular safety inspections to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and protect workers’ health. Routine inspections help ensure that workplaces comply with legal requirements and that employees work in a safe environment. Employers must take corrective action whenever unsafe conditions or practices are found.
Who Needs to Conduct Safety Inspections
The F&IU Ordinance requires employers in factories, construction sites, industrial workplaces, and other high-risk environments to conduct regular safety inspections. This applies to any workplace where there are potential hazards, such as unsafe machinery, poor housekeeping, inadequate safety measures, or dangerous work practices.
Safety inspections help employers:
- Detect risks before they cause accidents or injuries
- Ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations
- Promote a culture of safety and health in the workplace
By identifying hazards early, employers can take corrective actions promptly, protecting both workers and business operations.
Reference:
– Labour Department – Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance, Chapter 59
– FIUNR.pdf (labour.gov.hk)
工作安全是香港職場的重要課題。《工廠及工業經營條例》(F&IU) 規定僱主必須定期進行安全檢查，以識別潛在危害、預防意外事故並保障僱員健康。例行檢查有助於確保工作環境符合法例要求，並為僱員提供一個安全的工作場所。僱主一旦發現不安全情況或做法，必須立即採取糾正措施。
誰需要進行安全檢查
《工廠及工業經營條例》規定，工廠、建築地盤、工業場所及其他高風險工作環境的僱主，必須定期進行安全檢查。這適用於任何存在潛在危害的工作場所，例如：
- 機械設備不安全
- 工作環境凌亂或欠缺整理
- 安全措施不足
- 危險的工作行為
透過安全檢查，僱主能：
- 及早發現風險，避免事故或傷害
- 確保符合職業安全法規
- 推廣安全與健康的工作文化
及早識別隱患並採取糾正措施，能有效保障僱員安全，並維持業務正常運作。
Reference:
– 勞工處 – 工廠及工業經營條例（香港法例第 59 章） (labour.gov.hk)
– FIUNR.pdf (labour.gov.hk)