Hong Kong International Airport steps up heat prevention measures to protect frontline workers

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Measures include additional cooling facilities, chilled drinking water stations, ice-cream distribution, and heat-stress awareness initiatives.

The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has rolled out a series of heat prevention measures at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as part of its efforts to strengthen occupational safety and safeguard employees working during hot weather.

The initiative comes amidst a prolonged spell of hot weather in Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the city has recorded nine consecutive very hot days, with maximum temperatures exceeding 33°C.

The enhanced measures include:

• deployment of three mobile water trucks operating 24 hours a day at more than 10 apron locations across HKIA to provide chilled drinking water
• distribution of sun protection products and cooling supplies
• provision of five air-conditioned staff rest facilities within the airport's restricted area
• installation of 49 sheltered staff rest areas on the apron, with seating upgraded using materials designed to reduce heat absorption
• distribution of ice cream to airport staff
• organisation of thematic activities on heat-stroke prevention and workplace heat safety

AAHK emphasises the safety and health of the staff at HKIA remain its top priority. The authority has reminded airport departments and business partners to closely monitor the Labour Department’s “Heat Stress at Work Warning” system, and conduct ongoing assessments of heat-related risks across different work procedures.

The airport operator added that it will continue to review and strengthen workplace heat prevention measures, while organising its annual “Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work” safety campaign to enhance employees’ awareness of safe working practices in high-temperature environments.

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