Hong Kong – ArchSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor’s staff

ArchSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor’s staff

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     The Director of Architectural Services, Mr Michael Li, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an incident that happened at the construction site of Kwai Chung Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment today (March 21) and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. The Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) has requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the deceased’s family.
 
     At about 5.30pm today, a male foreman aged about 30 was suspected to have fallen to the ground at the site. He was certified dead on spot.
 
     The ArchSD will render full assistance to relevant departments to investigate the cause of the incident and related works have been suspended until it has confirmed that the contractor has implemented all necessary measures to ensure construction safety. The ArchSD will also immediately issue reminders on and continue monitoring the compliance with safety requirements for sites under its purview targeting work-at-height.

Hong Kong – ArchSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor’s staff member

ArchSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor’s staff member

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     ​The Director of Architectural Services, Mr Edward Tse, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an incident that happened at the construction site of supporting operational facilities of Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station Complex at To Wah Road, Kowloon today (October 10) and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. The Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) has requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the deceased’s family.
      
     At about 2pm today, a 56-year-old male electrical worker who was responsible for conducting a cable installation work four metres above ground was found with head injury in the electrical room. He was sent by an ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and unfortunately passed away later.
      
     The ArchSD has immediately suspended the relevant works and will render full assistance to relevant department to investigate the cause of the incident. The ArchSD will also strictly monitor the implementation of adequate and appropriate safety measures by all its contractors when carrying out work above ground.
      
     The Development Bureau (DEVB) in September last year suspended the main contractor concerned from tendering for public works contracts in all categories until December 31, 2023. Regarding this incident, the DEVB will consider imposing further regulating action pursuant to the mechanism.

Canada deeply concerned by allegations of genocide in Xinjiang

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“We remain deeply disturbed by horrific reports of human rights violations in Xinjiang, including the use of arbitrary detention, political re-education, forced labour, torture and forced sterilization. The free vote in Parliament ensures each member can make a determination based on available evidence. Taken together, these views will form Parliament’s view. We welcome parliamentarians working together and debating this critical issue.

“The Government of Canada takes any allegations of genocide extremely seriously. We have the responsibility to work with others in the international community in ensuring that any such allegations are investigated by an independent international body of legal experts.

“We have condemned human rights abuses by China alongside our Five Eyes allies, the G7, and the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Prime Minister raised this issue at the G7 Leaders’ meeting last week. The Government of Canada will continue to work with international partners to defend vulnerable minorities and we once again repeat our call for transparency and a credible international investigation in response to allegations of genocide. This investigation must be conducted by an international and independent body so that impartial experts can observe and report on the situation first-hand.”