Co-organizers
Message from Construction Industry Council
As a bridge between the Government and the construction industry, Construction Industry Council (CIC) has been supporting the smoke-free policy advocated by the Government. The CIC has worked closely with COSH and supports multiple smoke-free programmes including putting up poster in its premises, and setting up a recruitment booth for the “Quit to win” contest. The CIC is glad to co-organise the “Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards" and work hand-in-hand to build health for workers and their families in order to achieve a smoke-free Hong Kong as early as possible.
Message from Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM) actively supports and works in close partnership with the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) to promote a smoke-free lifestyle and foster a healthier community. Having progressed from a supporting organisation to a co-organiser of the "Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards", HKIHRM remains dedicated to promoting a smoke-free culture and cultivating healthier workplace environments across the region.
Message from Occupational Safety & Health Council
Promoting a smoke-free Hong Kong requires the collective efforts of all sectors of society. Most employees spend one-third of their day in the workplace. It is therefore essential to create a smoke-free working environment for protecting health and preventing exposure to the harms of tobacco.
Occupational Safety and Health Council has been committed to promoting workplace safety and health. Following the full implementation of a smoking ban at construction sites this July, we are actively strengthening the promotion of smoking cessation information and support services across the construction industry and other sectors.
Quitting smoking not only protects colleagues and family members from the effects of tobacco smoke, but also significantly reduces one’s own risk of developing conditions such as hypertension and cancer. The Labour Department and the OSHC have expanded the “Heart Caring Programme” to all industries this year. Being smoke-free and quitting smoking are among the key actions that help employees protect their heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVD).
The objectives of the "Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards" are closely aligned with those of the OSHC. We encourage you to join hands to support a smoke-free culture to build healthier workplaces!