Hong Kong's Smoke Free Crackdown: A Step Forward, but Will it Stick?
The launch of Hong Kong's citywide construction site smoking ban has sent a clear message to contractors and workers alike: no more smoke filled sites, and certainly not at the expense of public safety.
The ban is a direct response to last November's devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which claimed 168 lives. The tragedy was a stark reminder of the risks associated with smoking on construction sites.