A male worker in his 40s died after falling from scaffolding in Ho Man Tin on Sunday. The worker was then sent to Kwong Wah Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. According to the Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims, the Nepalese worker was the primary breadwinner for his family with two children. The Association expressed concern over recent fatal accidents involving scaffolding, urging all parties to pay attention to work-at-height safety and calling for a prompt investigation. The Labour Department has sent officers to the scene after receiving the report, and is currently investigating the cause of the accident.

Source: The Standard October 13, 2024 13:39 UTC