Committee focuses on database system, transportation safety

Discussions held recently by the Hazardous Substances Consultative Committee focused on implementing a new hazardous substances database system and disseminating safety awareness.

The committee’s chairman and Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, said the tasks of hazardous substance safety are long-term, and supervisory departments should focus on problems encountered in actual work, reference hazardous substance accidents in surrounding areas, and use these risk elements as training projects.

According to the official, this will strengthen the investigation of hazardous substance safety risks, intensify publicity and awareness-raising, and ensure that the measures are effective and targeted.

The vice-chairman of Transport Bureau (CB), Leong Iok Sam, presented the new database system, which improves communication and declaration of obligations between departments, strengthening safety management.

Regarding compressed bottle transport, “Guidelines for the Transportation of Compressed Bottles” were drawn up by the Fire Services Bureau, Public Security Police and CB. These guidelines will require sectors to strictly comply with responsibilities, reducing safety risks.

Wong stressed the need for continuous improvement, input of suggestions, and close attention to safety issues as Macau approaches its 25th anniversary.

He called for strengthened communication and cooperation among relevant departments to build a social safety barrier for the city. Victoria Chan