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We-Safety Newsletter (Sept 2026)

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

Prevention of Mosquito-borne Diseases

Join the HSO Student Ambassador Program 2026/27 – Applications Now Open!

Do you want to sharpen leadership and communication skills, unleash your creativity, and make a real impact at PolyU? The Health and Safety Office (HSO) is now recruiting Student Ambassadors for the 2026/27 academic year. We are looking for enthusiastic students to join our team and help promote a safer and healthier campus while gaining valuable skills and experiences. Why Join? As an HSO Student Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to: Receive professional health and safety training Gain practical experience through campus projects Assist in organizing safety campaigns, workshops, inspections, and events Develop skills in graphic design, content creation, video production, event coordination, and communication Build your leadership and teamwork skills Receive an official certificate upon successful completion of the program Enjoy a flexible schedule that fits around your academic commitments No prior health and safety knowledge is required. We welcome students who are eager to learn and contribute! Program Details Duration: Oct 2026 – Apr 2027 Number of Places: 8 Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 (Wednesday) Selection Method: Shortlisted applicants will be invited via email in early October for a brief interview. Registration To apply, please complete the online registration form below: https://forms.gle/uvMCgE3qcCNGEKGGA If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Eric Chan at 3400 8381. We look forward to welcoming our first cohort of HSO Student Ambassadors!

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.