75-27 Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme

Summary

The objectives of the Award Scheme are to raise the safety and health awareness of contractors, site personnel and workers of the construction industry; to foster a positive safety culture and encourage the adoption of safe work practices in the industry; and, through an open competition, to award contractors, site personnel and workers in recognition of their good occupational safety and health performances.

Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme

Issuer

Hong Kong

Year

2015

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Occupational Safety and Health Branch Labour Department (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Construction
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure