InvestHK and Korean Chamber hold seminar on Hong Kong's F&B business opportunities
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) held a seminar today (September 11) with the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (Korean Chamber), the Association of Korean Restaurants in Hong Kong and the Korean Food Promotion Institution, aimed at promoting Hong Kong's business advantages and opportunities in the food and beverage (F&B) sector.
The seminar, entitled Unlocking Tourism and Hospitality Potential to Capture Business Opportunities in Hong Kong 2024, was held in a hybrid format and offered updates on various aspects in the F&B industry, including latest trends and business opportunities, licensing issues, sustainability regulations and initiatives, plus employment visa and government funding schemes.
The Head of Tourism and Hospitality at InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, said, "This is our first co-operation with the Korean Chamber to hold a seminar for Korean companies and entrepreneurs, offering them the latest opportunities in the F&B business in Hong Kong. We will continue to work closely with the Korean Chamber and other stakeholders to attract more Korean companies to build footholds in the city."
The Vice Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Chairman of the Association of Korean Restaurants in Hong Kong, Mr Jongseok Lee, said, "Thanks to ongoing interest of Korean pop culture and cuisine in Hong Kong, more and more Korean F&B companies have shown an interest in setting up or expanding their business in the city. I am sure that the seminar will give Korean companies better insights into the Hong Kong market and help them become more successful in their business here."
For seminar photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720320224908.
InvestHK and Korean Chamber hold seminar on Hong Kong's F&B business opportunities 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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