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A construction site in Choi Hung. The guidelines also recommend rewards for workers who quit the habit and regular smoking-cessation talks. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong builders issue smoking ban blueprint ahead of Friday adoption

2 hours ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s construction sector has rolled out a unified blueprint to enforce a strict, site-wide smoking ban taking effect on Friday, a major safety overhaul triggered by the deadly Tai Po fire last year. The guidelines, released by the Hong Kong Construction Association along with eight other industry groups on Thursday, are aimed at creating…

Scaffolding worker pay likely to rise in Hong Kong amid roll-out of new mesh

7 months ago02 mins

The wages of scaffolding workers in Hong Kong are likely to increase as plastic meshes that have passed a new mandatory fire safety test are expected to be installed at more than 200 buildings from next month, according to a construction industry representative. But another construction industry leader said on Friday that the cost of…