Hong Kong launches labelling scheme to recognise construction sites using smart safety system
- Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn announces Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme, expects 60 per cent of sites to join by year’s end
- ‘Without the label, relevant government departments will naturally pay more attention during routine inspection,’ Linn says
Hong Kong’s development authorities have launched a labelling scheme to recognise construction sites adopting smart safety technology and expect more than 60 per cent of existing sites to have joined by year’s end.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho on Monday announced the launch of the Smart Site Safety System Labelling Scheme and invited sites that enhanced work safety through implementing the centralised monitoring system to join the scheme.
These sites would have their names added to a publicly available online list and be given a plaque to be displayed on the site.
“Without the label, relevant government departments will naturally pay more attention during routine inspection,” Linn said. “The construction industry will also be aware of the companies and sites that have yet to use the system. I believe this will put some pressure on the sector [to use the technology].”
She added that sites with labels would still be subject to regular inspection and face losing recognition if any lapses in using the smart system were detected.
