The Labour Department has completed its investigation and brought prosecutions regarding the collapsed tower crane accident on Anderson Road in Sau Mau Ping.

At the time of the fatal work accident that happened on September 7 last year at a construction site on Anderson Road, a tower crane suddenly collapsed and fell onto nearby temporary container offices, resulting in the deaths of three male workers and injuries to six male workers.

Having consulted the Department of Justice, the Labour Department has initiated a total of 67 prosecutions against the relevant duty holders, including the relevant contractor, subcontractors and individuals, under the Factories & Industrial Undertakings Ordinance and the Occupational Safety & Health Ordinance.

To further enhance the awareness of the industry towards the safe use of tower cranes, the Labour Department last year launched special inspection exercises, targeting all construction sites using tower cranes in Hong Kong and relevant construction sites under the contractor involved, to deter unsafe work practices.

It also sent advisory letters to major construction industry associations, workers' unions and professional bodies, reminding them of the crucial points in the safe use of tower cranes.

Moreover, it held a meeting with the tower cranes industry, reminding them to comply with the safety legislation and code of practice when using and carrying out erections, height alterations, and dismantling operations of tower cranes.