Events

2026 MTRI Safety Personnel Training Programme

The 2026 MTRI Safety Personnel Training Programme was successfully held on 22-23 September 2026, bringing together safety personnel across MTRI to enhance competencies and strengthen collaboration. Click here to view the event highlights.

PolyU OSH Excellence Award Ceremony and Sharing Session 2026

To foster a strong occupational safety and health (OSH) culture across the University, the PolyU OSH Excellence Award recognizes outstanding initiatives and achievements that contribute to a safer and healthier working and learning environment. At the Award Presentation Ceremony and OSH Sharing Session, the recipients of the PolyU OSH Excellence Award will share their award-winning initiatives and experiences in promoting occupational safety and health. We are also pleased to feature guest speakers who will share their professional insights on innovative OSH technologies and research safety management practices. We warmly invite you to join us to learn from the inspiring achievements of our colleagues and to explore how we can continue strengthening a positive and proactive safety culture at PolyU. Date: 7 October 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM Venue: Senate Room, M1603 Language: Cantonese / English (presentation materials in English) Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hso/system/EventForPolyU.php?eid=46 (Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to Departmental Health and Safety Officers (DHSOs) and safety personnel.) Registration Deadline: 28 September 2026 (Monday)   Rundown: 2:15 pm                            Registration 2:30 pm Opening Remarks by Ir Dr Ben Lau, Interim Vice President (Campus and Facilities), PolyU 2:40 pm Award Presentation and Group Photo 2:50 pm Invited Talk 1 Towards Smart Safety: Challenges in Innovative Occupational Safety and Health Technologies           by Dr. Winson YEUNG, Principal Consultant, Occupational Safety & Health Council 3:20 pm Invited Talk 2 A Comprehensive Project-based, PI-driven Research Safety Management System by by Dr. Sam Man Kin TUNG, Head (Chemical and Laboratory Safety), Health, Safety and Environment Office, HKUST 3:50 pm Refreshment Break 4:05 pm Sharing by PolyU OSH Excellence Award Recipients by five teams 4:05 pm Technology-Driven Improvements in Safety Operations by team members from the Department of Life Sciences (Bronze Award Recipients) 4:15 pm Out-of-Laboratory Experiments for Safe Experimental Science Teaching by team members from the Department of Physics and Materials (Silver Award Recipients) 4:25 pm Application of Smart Site Safety System (4S) by team members from the Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office (Gold Award Recipients) 4:35 pm  Revolutionizing Fire Safety Training: Mixed Reality (MR) Simulation in HiVE by team members from the Industrial Centre (Best Application of Technology Award Recipients) 4:45 pm Transforming Paint Removal into a Low-Exposure, High-Safety Process by team members from the Aviation Services Research Centre (Best Innovation Award Recipients) 4:55 pm Closing Remarks by Mr. Chris Leung, Director of Health and Safety, PolyU Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email by 30 September 2026.  

PolyU Celebrates Success at the 2nd OSH Innovation & Technology Awards

The Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC), in collaboration with the Labour Department, successfully hosted the OSH Innovation & Technology Expo (OSH INNO Expo) on 2–3 June 2026, culminating in the award presentation ceremony.  PolyU proudly participated in the competition and was awarded a Merit Award in the Open Category, in recognition of its innovative contributions to occupational safety and health. In addition, PolyU was honoured with the “Innovation Breeder Award”, acknowledging its sustained commitment in fostering innovation and advancing impactful OSH solutions. PolyU extends its sincere appreciation to the OSHC and the Labour Department for organising this meaningful event, which provides an excellent platform to promote safety innovation and strengthen collaboration across industries. For further details on the event and the winning projects, please visit the official competition website.

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder As the holidays approach, please keep these key safety measures in mind before leaving the laboratory: Update Emergency Contacts: Ensure the emergency contact information on your lab door is up-to-date. Pre-Holiday Checklist for all laboratory personnel:  Shut off and secure all gas cylinders and lines; Do not leave experiments unattended; Close fume cupboard sashes completely; Ensure backup power, gases, and water for critical equipment; Turn off and unplug non-essential equipment, if possible; and Lock doors to prevent unauthorized access to laboratory areas.

AED Hunt is ON!

🚨 AED Hunt is ON! 🚨 Do you know where the AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are on campus? Join the challenge and test your AED‑spotting skills 🔍! Mission Details 1. Follow @polyuhso on Instagram or @香港理工大学健康及安全事务 on 小紅書. 2. Watch and Like the pinned Reel: “How to Find PolyU AED in 60 Seconds”. 3. Take a photo with any AED on the PolyU campus and tag @polyuhso on Instagram or @香港理工大学健康及安全事务 on 小紅書. 4. Leave a comment on the post — e.g.: a. “I found an AED in ______” b. “I found an AED in Block VS” 🔒 Private IG Account? Please DM us a screenshot of the tagged photo for verification. 🎁 Complete all steps for a chance to win a Mini AED Toy or HSO Exclusive Gift Pack (60 prizes). First come, first served—join now! ⏰ Deadline: 2 April 2026 (Thursday) at 11:59 PM 👉 Results: 10 April 2026 (Friday) on Instagram and 小紅書 📬 Winners will be notified via direct message Click the link to join the AED Hunt and choose your platform to play!: Instagram / 小紅書 Terms and Conditions: 1. This activity is exclusively open to staff and students of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2. Participants must complete all required steps to be considered valid participants. 3. The activity deadline is 2 April 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Hong Kong time). 4. Results will be announced on 10 April 2026 on the official Instagram and 小紅書 pages. 5. Gift redemption details will be sent to awardees via direct message. 6. Each PolyU staff member or student may participate once only. In case of repeated participation, the first submission will be considered. 7. In case of any dispute, the organizer reserves the right of final decision. 8. All personal information will only be used for event management, identity verification, winner notification, and prize distribution purposes.

PolyU OSH Excellence Award 2026 – Call for Nominations

PolyU OSH Excellence Award 2026 – Call for Nominations   Nominations are now open for the PolyU Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Excellence Award 2026, which recognises outstanding staff members who have made significant contributions to enhancing workplace safety and health at the University. Deadline for nominations: 29 May 2026   Eligibility Full-time PolyU staff (individuals or teams) with at least 12 months of service. Each Unit may submit up to two nominations. Nominations require endorsement by the Head of Unit. Award Categories Overall Gold (1) : HK$5,000 Silver (1) : HK$3,000 Bronze (1) : HK$1,000 Thematic Best Innovation Award (1): HK$3,000 Best Application of Technology Award (1): HK$3,000 Shortlisted applicants will receive a HK$25 coffee cash coupon. Nomination Form You may download the nomination form by clicking HERE.  Submit the completed form to Health & Safety Office via awards.hso@polyu.edu.hk Submission Materials Write‑up of achievements (up to 2,000 words)

DHSO Appreciation Gathering 2026

The DHSO Appreciation Gathering 2026 was held on 6 February 2026 to express our gratitude to DHSOs for their commitment and tireless efforts. Click here to view the event highlights!

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder As the holidays approach, please keep these key safety measures in mind before leaving the laboratory: Update Emergency Contacts: Ensure the emergency contact information on your lab door is up-to-date. Pre-Holiday Checklist for all laboratory personnel:  Shut off and secure all gas cylinders and lines; Do not leave experiments unattended; Close fume cupboard sashes completely; Ensure backup power, gases, and water for critical equipment; Turn off and unplug non-essential equipment, if possible; and Lock doors to prevent unauthorized access to laboratory areas.

Chemical Emergency Drill Enhances Incident Response Readiness

HSO, in collaboration with Campus Control Centre (CCC), successfully conducted a chemical emergency drill on 15 Jan 2026 to enhance emergency preparedness and strengthen inter-departmental coordination.   The drill simulated a chemical spill incident occurring in Core U, assessing response procedures including hazard identification, area control, emergency communication, and incident management. Specialists from HSO led the technical assessment, safety controls and overall response management, while CCC supported the drill through effective communication, access and crowd control and operational coordination.   Key objectives of the drill included: Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing chemical emergency response procedures Strengthen coordination between HSO and CCC during emergency situation Enhance staff readiness and situational awareness in handling chemical incidents   The exercise was carried out smoothly and demonstrated a high level of collaboration among all the participating teams. HSO would like to thank CCC and all personnel involved for their active participation and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder As the holidays approach, please keep these key safety measures in mind before leaving the laboratory: 1.  Update Emergency Contacts: Ensure the emergency contact information on your lab door is up-to-date. 2.  Pre-Holiday Checklist for all laboratory personnel:  Shut off and secure all gas cylinders and lines; Do not leave experiments unattended; Close fume cupboard sashes completely; Ensure backup power, gases, and water for critical equipment; Turn off and unplug non-essential equipment, if possible; and Lock doors to prevent unauthorized access to laboratory areas.