（香港，2025年4月17日）香港工程師學會（「學會」）關注申訴專員公署就建造業職業安全及健康的主動調查行動報告，學會一直十分重視建造業的職安健，強調所有從業員，不論職級崗位，在任何情況下，都要以確保安全為首要原則。對於報告中指出，有「合資格人士」在未有妥善檢查裝置或機械便簽署指定表格，甚至預先簽署多張表格，學會對此深表關注。這類不符合程序的行為可能對工程安全及質量構成風險，學會認為必須予以高度重視並採取措施改善。
近年，工地屢次出現嚴重意外，造成人命傷亡。學會關注相關「合資格人士」未有妥善檢查便簽署表格的做法。按照現行機制，事件如涉及學會會員，學會將嚴肅處理，如發現事件牽涉專業失當行為，學會定當根據會章、紀律及操守規章，採取適當與相應的紀律行動，以確保會員的專業操守及質素維持應有水平，並符合社會大眾的期望。
學會鼓勵工程師積極將技術創新應用於設計安全系統及風險評估中，並與建築師、技術人員等其他專業人士密切合作，同時加強對系統操作員的培訓。通過將創新科技與更完善的安全措施融入整體工程過程，致力於創造並維持更安全、更可持續的工作環境，以保障前線從業員的生命與健康，推動建造業的職業安全與健康發展。
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(Hong Kong, 19 April 2025) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (“HKIE”) expresses concern over the direct investigation report released by the Office of the Ombudsman regarding occupational safety and health (OSH) in the construction industry. The HKIE has always attached great importance to OSH in the construction sector, stressing that all practitioners, regardless of their rank or role, must prioritise safety under all circumstances. The HKIE is deeply concerned by the report’s findings that some “competent persons” have signed prescribed forms without properly inspecting the relevant equipment or machinery, and even pre-signed multiple forms in advance in some cases. Such procedural breaches may pose risks to the safety and quality of engineering projects. The HKIE believes that such issues must be addressed with high level of seriousness and improvement measures inplementated.
In recent years, serious site accidents have occurred repeatedly, resulting in tragic loss of life. The HKIE is alarmed by the reported conduct of those “competent persons” who signed certification documents without thorough inspection. Under existing mechanisms, should any such incidents involve HKIE members, the HKIE will handle the matter with due seriousness. Where professional misconduct is identified, appropriate and commensurate disciplinary actions will be taken in accordance with the Constitution, the Rules of Conduct, and Disciplinary Regulations, to uphold the professional integrity and standard rightly expected of our members, and to meet the expectations of the wider public.
The HKIE encourages engineers to actively apply technological innovations in the design of safety systems and risk assessments, and to work intimately with architects, technicians, and other professionals. In parallel, training for system operators should be strengthened. By integrating innovative technologies and enhanced safety measures into the overall project lifecycle, engineers may work towards creating and maintaining a safer and more sustainable working environment, safeguarding the lives and well-being of frontline practitioners and advancing OSH in the construction industry.
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