LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Transport continued its duty visit in Shanghai today (September 11).
In the morning, the delegation visited Baidu's Apollo Park to gain a better understanding of the latest development of Baidu's intelligent connected vehicle ecosystem and autonomous driving technology. Members exchanged views with representatives of the Park on the strategic plan of its autonomous vehicle team, marketing initiatives and the safety of autonomous driving. During the visit, Members took a ride on Baidu's autonomous rental car to experience the relevant technology.
The delegation then visited Shanghai Electric Vehicle Public Data Collecting, Monitoring and Research Center to learn about the operation of the first real-time data monitoring platform on new energy vehicles in the country. Members noted that the Center manages data from over 1.4 million vehicles, covering new energy cars, intelligent connected vehicles, public hydrogen refuelling stations and other charging facilities, to monitor the charging situation of the cars across the city.
In the afternoon, the delegation paid a visit to the intelligent holographic intersection in Jiading District. With the installation of a smart traffic data analytics system, the intersection is a smart mobility project adopting artificial intelligence and algorithms to generate real-time traffic information such as vehicles' plate numbers, locations, speeds, travel trajectory and traffic signals, thereby enhancing the efficiency of traffic management. The system also enables autonomous vehicles to predict the direction of other vehicles to enhance road safety.
The delegation later visited NIO Delivery Center. Members noted the Center commenced services in 2023 and has provided ultra-fast charging and battery-swap services for new energy vehicles. Members also exchanged views with the company's representatives on the efficiency of electric vehicle charging and relevant technology.
The delegation will continue its duty visit in Shanghai tomorrow (September 12) and will depart for Hangzhou in the afternoon.
LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport continues duty visit in Shanghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Employers, contractors and employees should be aware of electrical safety at work during rainstorm
As the rainstorm warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and contractors that they should adopt necessary work arrangements and take suitable safety measures to protect the safety of their employees when they are carrying out electrical work or handling electrical plant.
A spokesman for the LD said today (September 17) that employers and contractors should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work (like electric arc welding work) or handle electrical plant at places affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the "Code of Practice in Times of Adverse Weather and 'Extreme Conditions'" and the "Guide on Safety at Work in times of Inclement Weather" issued by the LD.
Even if electrical work is carried out or electrical plant is handled at places not affected by the rainstorm, suitable safety measures must still be adopted to prevent electric shock as the air would be more humid. Such measures include:
(i) Ensure that all live parts of an electrical installation are isolated from the power supply source and rendered dead, and the isolation from the power supply source must be maintained as long as electrical work is being carried out;
(ii) Before carrying out any electrical work or handling any electrical plant, cut off and lock out the power supply source, then test the circuit concerned to confirm it is dead and display suitable warning notices, and issue a work permit thereafter;
(iii) Ensure that protective devices (such as suitable and adequate fuses and circuit breakers) for the electrical installations or electrical plant have been installed and maintained in good working order, and portable electric tools must be double-insulated or properly earthed;
(iv) Provide suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats for employees; and
(v) If live electrical work is unavoidable, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted by a competent person and the appropriate safety precautions should be taken to remove or properly control the electrical hazards involved before such work can proceed.
In addition, employees should co-operate with the employer or contractor to follow the safety instructions and use the safety equipment provided.
The LD has published guidebooks and leaflets on electrical work safety. These safety publications are available free from divisional offices of the department or can be downloaded from its website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/content2_8.htm).
Should there be any questions about occupational safety and health matters, please contact the Occupational Safety Officer of the LD at 2559 2297.
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