AUGUST 2017 H K NEWSLETTER Chairman’s message Dear members, Inside this Issue The branch has been serving IOSH members in Chairman’s message 1 Hong Kong for nearly 17 years. With the unfailing support from staff in our UK Branch Executive Committee 2 2017-18 headquarters, the branch helps more than 780 members to maintain and enhance their Visit by IOSH President & 6 Guangzhou delegation occupational safety and health (OSH) professional knowledge. Annual safety conference 2017 7 & 17th AGM cum annual dinner Each year, the branch organises and co- Mentorship training 11 organises numerous conferences, technical seminars and technical visits, and publishes regular newsletters to enable our MTR society link gathering on 12 “Exploring a world-class service” members to keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry. Meanwhile, our mentorship programme and student Work safety forum in Guangzhou 13 research project competition for accredited degree programmes are valuable for our young members and students. Network chairs meeting 14 The branch also serves as a forum for our members to exchange Visit by IOSH HQ staff 15 their views and expertise. On behalf of the committee, I would like External invitation 16 to assure all members that we will make every effort to continue Branch year plan 2017 17 providing excellent services in the coming year. Members’ benefit 2017-18 18 In the past few years, there has been increasing public awareness and concerns about health and safety, and more stringent legal Membership update 20 requirements. On the other hand, new approaches for system Editorial 21 formulation and emerging technologies are important to drive all professionals in the industry to redefine their approaches to OSH management and to equip themselves with new knowledge. As one of the leading professional institutions in the industry, IOSH Hong Kong spares no effort to help our members maintain and advance their professional status in order to meet the challenges ahead. The Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organisation (APOSHO) 33 Conference will be held in Hong Kong in 2018 and the branch is one of the key members of APOSHO to participate in this remarkable event, the success of which could not be accomplished without the full support from our members. To this end, I sincerely urge every member to render every support to the branch and the safety and health industry in Hong Kong Best regards, Chu Chun-wah Chairman 2017/18 Page 1 of 21 Branch Executive Committee 2017-2018 Name and Position Profile Chu Chun-wah Mr Chu started his career as an Assistant Factory Chairman Inspector in Labour Department and retired after his 31 years of service. He is a freelance safety consultant and the Advisor in Workplace Safety of the Contractor’s Authorised Signatory Association. He is also the Safety Advisor of the Hong Kong Waste Disposal Industry Association, an Executive Committee member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineer (Hong Kong Branch) and an Ex-Chairman of the Institution of Safety Engineer (Hong Kong). Mr Chu has been teaching OSH education in universities and non-governmental institutions for 20 years. Ng Ho-kong, Evan Mr Ng holds an MSc in Occupational and Vice Chairman Environmental Health and Safety Management. He has been working for a public utility company since 2002 as a Safety Engineer, responsible for facilitating and monitoring in-house management system, formulating & implementing regulatory and system audit, assuring regulatory compliance, conducting site SHE inspection, conducting SHE training & promotional activities and accident investigation. Ma Chi-sing Mr Ma is a chartered Fellow. He has been an IOSH Immediate Past Chairman member for more than 24 years and actively participated in the executive committee of Hong Kong Branch for many years. He was the Chairman of the Branch in 2016/17. Mr Ma has been working as a safety practitioner for many local and overseas sizable construction projects. With his over 35-year practical experience in the construction industry, he has involved in a number of safety and health initiatives in Hong Kong. Fung Chi-leung, Edmund Mr Fung has been working as a safety practitioner in Honorary Secretary the construction industry for 20 years. He devotes his time and effort in to do something that is beneficial to the safety society. He has been joining the Executive Committee of the Branch as a director of CPD development since 2014. Member’s support and appreciation are the driving forces for him to keep momentum in assisting CPD development in the coming term of office. Page 2 of 21 Branch Executive Committee 2017-2018 (con’t) Name and Position Profile Cheng Wing-cheung, Lewis Mr Cheng has been working in the construction Honorary Treasurer industry for 30 years and currently works as a Safety Manager for a tunneling project in Hong Kong of a contract value of HK$7.2 Billion. Mr Cheng holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with 1st Class Honors in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health as well as a Diploma in Safety Auditing. He has been a full member of IOSH since 2004 and a Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner since 2007. Mr Cheng has joined the EC of IOSH Hong Kong since 2014 and served as the Honorary Secretary for three years. He is elected as the Honorary Treasurer for the term of office in 2017/18. Apart from joining IOSH Hong Kong, he is also actively involved in public and community services and currently serves several professional and voluntary organisations in relation to the safety profession. Chan Wai-yan, Felix Ms Chan has joined IOSH as member since 2005 and EC Member - as a chartered member in 2007. She has been working Communications in the construction industry for over 14 years with corporate and project level experiences. Now, she works as a Resident Safety manager in one of the Hong Kong’s property development companies and monitors the implementation of safety management system in building projects. Cheung Ho-ming, Duane Mr Cheung is a Chartered Civil Engineer. He has been EC Member - Technical a Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Supports Health since 1996. He has over 25 years of experience on Project Management and Safety Management on Mega-Sized Projects, including the Tsing Ma Suspension Bridge and Rail Projects in Hong Kong, and Casino Projects in Macau. Cheung Ka-fu Ir Dr Cheung is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered EC Member - Mentorship Physicist, Chartered Scientist, Chartered Programme Environmentalist, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Project Management Surveyor, Chartered Builder, Chartered Quality Professional, Chartered Water and Environmental Manager in U.K. as well as a Registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor in Hong Kong. He is also a fellow of various professional institutions in engineering, construction, management, quantity surveying, quality assurance, safety and health. He is currently a professional review assessor of various professional institutions and community services, and an independent consultant serving various clients in Hong Kong and Great China Region. Page 3 of 21 Branch Executive Committee 2017-2018 (con’t) Name and Position Profile Kong Tze-man, Stephen Dr Kong holds a PhD in Construction Site Safety from EC Member - Professional the University of Hong Kong. He works for a Public Development Works Department first as a civil engineer and, subsequently, became an engineer in Safety and Environmental Advisory. His major work is to vet tender documents to ensure Public Works Construction Site Safety policies prevail and to monitoring the works contracts site safety performance. Lam Chi-sing Ir Lam has joined IOSH as a member since 2001. He EC Member - Mainland has been an IOSH Council Member since Sept 2011. China Affairs He is a Chartered Fellow. He has served the executive committee of the Hong Kong Branch in different posts including Honorary Secretary over 10 years during which he was active in promoting safety and health and organized many technical seminars and technical visits for the benefits of IOSH members and safety practitioners for their continuing professional development. Ir Lam has worked in construction industry over 43 years in piling foundation, building construction, site formation, road work, slope work, site investigation work and building refurbishment work. Lam Kai-wing, Ivan With engineering background, Mr Lam has been EC Member - Publications working in construction field as an OSH practitioner over 30 years. He practises in a role of safety consultant to provide his expertise and professional services to the industry. Leung Yuk-ching, Annisa Ms Leung obtained her Bachelor Degree in Laws in the EC Member - Public University of Hong Kong. She got a Master Degree in Relationship Language and Law and a Master Degree in Applied Science in Safety Management. Ms Leung started her career in the OSH in a listed construction company and subsequently worked for various construction projects and other disciplines as a safety personnel. She was a firewoman of the first batch in Hong Kong. She is a Safety Manager in a construction company, the director of a safety consultant firm and a part-time lecturer in various universities and quasi-governmental institutions. She devotes to the branch activities with a view to promote occupational safety and health. Page 4 of 21 Branch Executive Committee 2017-2018 (con’t) Name and Position Profile So Kin-hoi Mr So is a CMIOSH. He has been joining the Executive EC Member - Membership Committee of the Branch as a director of publications and a director of technical supports since April 2014. He holds a BSc in health and safety and is a Registered Safety Officer and a Registered Safety Auditor. He has worked for a local transport utility for over 35 years in disciplines of maintenance, quality assurance, IMS audit and occupational safety and health.