People's: Putting staff at risk, fined
The mobile phone network provider, People's, has been fined HKD 2,000 for poorly positioning workers' computer keyboards and monitors, which could cause repetitive strain injuries.
The SCMP reported today, People's was prosecuted under the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance - the first time such a penalty has been imposed in Hong Kong. The government explained that People's was penalised after inspectors found the staff's workstations were unappropriate and have lots of room for improvement.
People's was not available for comment.
Last year, the Hong Kong Labour Department made 409 office-safety inspections, resulting in it issuing 144 warning letters and 24 notices telling employers to improve their work environments.
Source: "In legal first, firm fined $2,000 for exposing staff to risk of RSI", SCMP 5 March 2006.
The SCMP reported today, People's was prosecuted under the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance - the first time such a penalty has been imposed in Hong Kong. The government explained that People's was penalised after inspectors found the staff's workstations were unappropriate and have lots of room for improvement.
People's was not available for comment.
Last year, the Hong Kong Labour Department made 409 office-safety inspections, resulting in it issuing 144 warning letters and 24 notices telling employers to improve their work environments.
Source: "In legal first, firm fined $2,000 for exposing staff to risk of RSI", SCMP 5 March 2006.
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