Organised by HKIE-
AMC, EVD and
CAD
Programme
Highlight
Following the recent spate of
high-profile industrial accidents, the employers, contractors and the public
are becoming more concerned with protection of the health and safety
("H&S") of workers in the construction industry. The Labour
Department and other law enforcement agencies have also stepped up and taken
vigorous enforcement actions to punish violation of occupational safety and
health by issuing suspension notices and initiating prosecutions.
As a result, handling H&S and other
regulatory prosecutions has become an indispensable part of those working in
Hong Kong building and construction industry.
Given the profound effect that H&S prosecutions and convictions had
on a contractor's reputation and ability to tender for new public projects,
effective measures to defend and manage these prosecutions are essential.
This CPD will provide an overview of
the Hong Kong H&S regime; the workflow from accidents to prosecutions and
the challenges commonly faced by employers and contractors in defending these
summonses. It will also provide the practical dos and don’ts in dealing with
the enforcement agencies during the investigation stage. As a construction
professional handling Hong Kong projects, you should attend this talk to
understand these summonses and their impact.
Language
Powerpoint
in English and presentation in Cantonese
Speakers
Alvin's practice focuses on the
contentious aspects of infrastructure projects and regulatory actions in the
construction sector concerning Health and Safety, Environment and Disciplinary
issues. He provides client with advices
on all aspects of investigations and proceedings commenced by the Labour
Department, ICAC and other law enforcement agencies. Alvin's extensive experience acting on
disputes arising from infrastructure projects for both contractors and
employers gives Alvin an excellent insight of what is required to defend
contractors and individuals in these regulatory proceedings.
Hinson is dual qualified as a solicitor
and a quantity surveyor. He specialises in contentious construction law and regularly
acts for contractors in major infrastructure disputes. Hinson has significant
experience in defending serious health and safety prosecutions. He regularly provides
strategic advices to both international and local contractors, from the accident
investigation stage up to the conclusion of the relevant subsequent legal
proceedings.
Registration & Enquiries
The
seminar is free of charge with maximum of participants of 80. For
registration, please complete the online enrollment form in CAI Division
website (http://www.ca.hkie.org.hk).
Successful applicants will be notified before the event. For enquiries,
please contact Mr. Benjamin Lam at bencamay1119@gmail.com . Attendance certificate will be
awarded after seminar