Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Chapter 509 of the Laws of Hong Kong)

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The Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance provides for the safety and health of employees in both industrial and non-industrial workplaces.

 

The Ordinance covers all workplaces, however, there are some exceptions:

• an aircraft or vessel in a public place;

• The driver of a land vehicle in a public place occupies a position (but employees working in the vehicle are included in the legislation);

• domestic premises where all employees are domestic servants; and

• A place where only self-employed people work.

 

Under this Ordinance, everyone has a duty to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

 

Legislative provisions: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap509!en-zh-Hant-HK?INDEX_CS=N