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Announcement of Results – PolyU OSH Excellence Award 2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all participating teams for their enthusiastic support of the PolyU OSH Excellence Award 2026. This year, we received 11 high-quality nominations that showcased a diverse range of outstanding occupational safety and health (OSH) initiatives. We are greatly encouraged by the commitment, innovation, and dedication demonstrated by all teams in fostering a safer and healthier working and learning environment at PolyU. Following the presentation session and careful deliberation by the judging panel, we are pleased to announce the award recipients:   Overall Awards Prize Winning Team Title 🥇 Gold     Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office (CFSO)  Application of Smart Site Safety System (4S) 🥈 Silver    Department of Physics and Materials (PM) Out-of-Laboratory Experiments for Safe Experimental Science Teaching 🥉 Bronze  Department of Life Sciences (LS) Technology-Driven Improvements in Safety Operations   Thematic Awards Prize Winning Team Title 💡 Best Innovation Aviation Services Research Centre (ASRC) Transforming Paint Removal into a Low-Exposure, High-Safety Process  ⚙️ Best Application          of Technology  Industrial Centre (IC) Revolutionizing Fire Safety Training: Mixed Reality (MR) Simulation in HiVE   Congratulations to all award recipients on their remarkable achievements. We would also like to express our gratitude to every participating team for sharing valuable experiences and best practices. Each nomination reflected a strong commitment to OSH excellence and made a meaningful contribution to strengthening the University's safety culture. We are pleased to share that a combined Prize Presentation Ceremony and OSH Sharing Session is tentatively scheduled for October 2026. In addition to the award-winning teams, external guest speakers will be invited to share practical insights and professional expertise with the PolyU community. All Departmental Health and Safety Officers (DHSOs) and safety personnel are warmly invited. Further details will be announced in due course. Stay tuned. Once again, thank you for your participation and continued efforts in advancing occupational safety and health at PolyU. Together, let us continue to champion a proactive safety culture and work collaboratively towards achieving excellence in occupational safety and health across the University.

Construction Safety Reminder (2026-04) - Revised Requirements for Bamboo and Metal Scaffolding Safety

Construction Safety Reminder (CSR 2026-04) about "Revised Requirements for Bamboo and Metal Scaffolding Safety" has been issued. 

Construction Safety Reminder (2026-03) - Comprehensive Smoking Ban at Construction Sites

Construction Safety Reminder (CSR 2026-03) about "Smoking Controls" has been issued. 

We-Safety Newsletter (Jun 2026)

The Jun 2026 edition of the We-Safety Newsletter has been released.

Safety Moment is now launched!

We are pleased to introduce our Safety Moment initiative—featuring one-minute, bite-sized safety tips designed to spark awareness before meetings and events.   A series of safety posters has been developed in two key areas: Laboratory Safety General Safety   New posters will be continuously updated to keep our community informed and engaged. Staff and students can access these materials via the HSO Website → Staff and Student Corner → Safety Information.   Stay informed, stay prepared, and make safety part of every moment!

We-Safety Newsletter (Mar 2026)

The Mar 2026 edition of the We-Safety Newsletter has been released.

Construction Safety Reminder (2026-02) - 2026 Chinese New Year Safety Checks

Construction Safety Reminder (CSR 2026-01) about "Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms" has been issued. 

Construction Safety Reminder (2026-01) - Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

Construction Safety Reminder (CSR 2026-01) about "Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms" has been issued. 

Campus Security Guard’s Heroic Act Saved a Life at PolyU

On 20 November 2025, the Campus Control Centre received a report of a medical emergency on campus. A team of security guards rushed to the scene, where a student had suffered cardiac arrest after class. Acting swiftly and professionally, Ms. Lau Siu Lai administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), successfully reviving the student before emergency services arrived.   To recognize her courageous and life-saving actions, a commendation ceremony was held, during which a Letter of Commendation signed by the President was presented to Ms. Lau by Ir Dr. Ben Lau, Interim Vice President (Campus and Facilities).   “This incident reminds us how critical emergency preparedness is. Ms. Lau’s professionalism and bravery exemplify the values we uphold at PolyU,” remarked Ir Dr. Ben Lau during the ceremony.   This incident underscores the vital role of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in emergencies. PolyU has installed over 20 AEDs across campus, and prompt CPR by bystanders can significantly improve survival rates.   Every member of the PolyU community can help make our campus safer.   To learn more about CPR and AED use, please visit: • Hong Kong Fire Services Department: https://www.hkfsd.gov.hk/eng/education/amb_press_to_shock.html • PolyU AED Locations: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hso/news-and-events/other-resources/automated-external-defibrillator-aed/

Fire Emergency Instructions for PolyUers

Please watch this video to learn what you should and should not do during a fire emergency at PolyU. Key Items Covered in the Video: How to report an emergency internally How to report a life-threatening risk What to do if you are caught in a fire Stay alert. Stay safe! Life-threatening risks: Call 999, then report to Campus Control Center (CCC): 2766 7999 Other emergencies: Report to CCC 2766 7999 👉 Watch the full PolyU Health, Safety & Environment Induction video here.