Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP
Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong’s outdated approach to injury management is not working

The city has a compensation-focused approach to workplace injuries, and employees would be better served by rehabilitation and a timely return to work

Paul Yip
Paul Yip  and Nancy Chau

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP
Despite tireless efforts by the government and community organisations, research shows there is still poor awareness of workplace safety among employers and employees. Photo: AFP
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