Hong Kong group urges rigorous investigation into worker’s death at barracks
Woman reportedly only found dead in industrial accident at Shek Kong Barracks after daughter declared her missing
A workers’ rights concern group in Hong Kong has urged the government to be rigorous in its investigation into a fatal industrial accident involving a labourer who was found on the roof of a building at Shek Kong Barracks.
Fay Siu Sin-man, chief executive of the Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims, said on Wednesday the employer and the venue bore responsibility.
She also called for better communication between companies and their staff. The female worker, 67, was reportedly only found on Tuesday after her daughter declared her missing.
“Why can’t there be closer communication between employers and employees?” Siu said. “It is far from ideal to have family members involved in searching for fellow family members.”
The Labour Department has said it is aware of the case and has launched an investigation.
Siu urged authorities to be thorough in their investigation and to disclose more information about the case.
