Legislative Council Delegation Concludes Insightful Visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, Focuses on Smart Mobility and Transport Innovation.

LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Transport concluded its duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou today (September 13) and will arrive in Hong Kong in late afternoon.

This morning, the delegation visited the City Brain Operation Command Center (Command Center) in Hangzhou to gain insights into how the City Brain system utilizes artificial intelligence analytic technology to improve traffic management, as well as enhancing road safety and efficiency through real-time road monitoring. Members received a briefing by representatives of the Command Center and learned that the applications of the City Brain system in Hangzhou have now been extended to various key areas, including urban governance, culture and tourism, as well as health and hygiene to advance smart city management.

The delegation then toured the headquarters of Geely Auto Group to observe the latest developments in different types of new energy vehicles, intelligent driving technology, the research and development and the battery swapping technology of electric vehicles.

The delegation then met with representatives of the Hangzhou Transportation Bureau to share views on issues including the development of smart mobility and electric and new energy vehicles.

In summing up the four-day visit, the delegation leader Dr Chan Hang-pan described the visit as fruitful and meaningful. "The information obtained through onsite observations of the developments of smart mobility infrastructure, new energy vehicles and autonomous driving enabled Members to better understand the opportunities and challenges in transport planning and the implementation of smart mobility in Shanghai and Hangzhou. The use of intelligent sensing technologies to collect real-time data enhances the resilience of the traffic system against extreme weather in the two cities, which can also serve as a valuable reference for Hong Kong and assist Members in liaising with the government to expedite policies regarding the new energy transport industry and improving transport network planning."

The delegation, consisting of 10 Members, visited Shanghai and Hangzhou from September 10 to 13. It was led by the Chairman of the Panel, Dr Chan Hang-pan. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, also led the government delegation and joined the duty visit.

LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou 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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