Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme recognises exemplary construction safety performance
The 30th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme Award Presentation Ceremony, the finale of Construction Safety Week 2024 co-organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC), was held today (August 30) to commend construction contractors, site supervising teams, project leaders, frontline supervisors and workers with outstanding safety performance.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, said that a record high of 417 construction sites participated in the Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme this year, reflecting the great importance attached to site safety by the industry.
Mr Lau called on the industry to cultivate good site safety culture and strengthen safety awareness. All site staff should fulfill their responsibilities, play their roles and work together in ensuring a safe working environment for all.
He also encouraged industry stakeholders to proactively utilise innovative technologies to enhance site safety management, continue to support the installation of the Smart Site Safety System (4S) and participate in the 4S Labelling Scheme launched by the DEVB and the CIC in May this year. A total of 500 construction sites are expected to be issued with labels within this year, and nearly 150 construction sites have been issued with labels up till now. Furthermore, based on the arrangement of offering subsidies under the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) for private works projects to adopt 4S, the applicant’s eligibility for the CITF will be extended to local mobile plant and tower crane rental companies from September this year, with a view to expediting wider adoption of the 4S in the industry by subsidising them in the first place. Application details are available on the CITF’s website (www.citf.cic.hk) for reference.
Also officiating at the ceremony, the Chairman of the CIC, Mr Thomas Ho, stressed the vital role played by every member of project teams in site safety and the aim to build a site safety culture together. He encouraged the industry to proactively adopt the 4S to further enhance site safety standards and safety culture in the construction industry.
Awards were presented to a total of 66 construction sites and 19 frontline staff (including best model workers, model frontline supervisors, model subcontractor frontline supervisors and model project leaders) this year and the list of awardees of the Scheme is available on the website ofConstruction Safety Week (www.safetyweek.hk).
Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme recognises exemplary construction safety performance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme recognises exemplary construction safety performance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme recognises exemplary construction safety performance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today
The Commission on Children (CoC), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Social Welfare Department today (September 14) jointly held the"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration event under the theme of positive parenting and family bonding. Through a variety of parent-child interactive games, stress relief activities and sharing sessions, the event aimed at promoting positive parenting, enhancing family bonding and celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Over 80 participants from around 30 families with children participating in the Child Development Fund
and their family members attended the event. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Vice-chairperson of the CoC, Mr Chris Sun, together with ex-officio member of the CoC, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, and the Director of Social Welfare, Miss Charmaine Lee, joined the event to cheer on the parents and children.
Mr Sun said that a harmonious family relationship is conducive to the healthy development of children, both physically and mentally. He encouraged parents to spend more time playing with their children and share quality parent-child moments together. Mr Siu hoped that the event, with a series of diverse and challenging parent-child interactive games, would provide participants with special family time together, and could promote positive and healthy family relationships. Miss Lee said that families are the cornerstone of society and the backbone of child protection. She encouraged families to develop stronger familial bonds and enhanced care so that a loving and harmonious environment can be built for the children.
As part of the "Walk with Kids" thematic campaign of the CoC, the stakeholder engagement event was conducted in the format of a day camp at the Junior Police Call Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp at Pat Heung. Non-official members of the CoC moderated the group sharing sessions, listening to parents sharing parenting experiences, and providing suggestions for practising positive parenting and enhancing family relationships. Under the guidance of the clinical psychologist from the HKPF, parents also learned and shared relaxation techniques with an aim to assist them in facing parenting challenges with a positive mindset amid their busy daily lives. Apart from a series of parent-child adventure and experiential activities, there was a lantern-making workshop to enhance interaction and collaboration between parents and their children, riding on the vibe of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
