Hong Kong’s outdoor workers may still lack adequate rest under the revamped heat stress warning system, a lawmaker and a construction industry representative have said, adding that work breaks triggered by higher alerts are not protected by law. Their views followed a Thursday announcement by the Labour Department to revise operations behind the Heat Stress…
Hong Kong’s Heat Stress at Work warning system will be automatically upgraded when temperatures reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) across multiple districts, after labour authorities lowered its activation thresholds following criticism. Two weeks after the system — which advises outdoor workers to take measures to prevent heatstroke — drew criticism for failing to issue…
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather will remain unstable in the coming days before turning bright on Friday for the Dragon Boat Festival and into the weekend, according to the Observatory. The forecaster said that under the…
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Students at the Coder School in northwest Las Vegas are learning technology skills through robotics and coding programs designed to prepare them for future careers. The Silicon Valley-based program helps students develop creativity through hands-on technology education. Students are creating app ideas that could be used in real-world applications. Andrew Arriola,…
Midwest Fashion Week returns this November with its runway show “Journey: A Fusion of Fashion and Beauty” at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. (Image provided/Midwest Fashion Week via Website) Midwest Fashion Week returns this fall, celebrating nearly 20 years of fashion. The week of Midwest-made and inspired fashion, beauty and music will culminate in a runway show…