Construction firms agree smoking ban needed, but baulk at HK$400,000 fine

Hong Kong’s construction sector has raised concerns about fines as high as HK$400,000 (US$51,070) for contractors that fail to prevent smoking at building sites under a proposed ban, urging the government to exempt companies that have already complied with the industry’s guidelines. Contractors could face fines of up to HK$400,000 (US$51,070) for violations under the government proposal to improve safety following the deadly Tai Po fire last November. Workers could face a HK$3,000 fine for...

Source: scmp.com at 3/24/2026 2:43:33 AM.

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