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The amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance is now in effect (Web accessible version)

Description of visuals
 
The opening shot shows Cheng Sui Man using a tablet at home
the screen of the tablet is displaying the thematic website “The Amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance”
Then the scene switches to show a worker conducting gas welding
with flame emitted from the welding torch
Later, someone is putting on gloves and is pouring drain cleaner down the drain of a wash basin
with a small amount of smoke immediately coming out from the drain
The next scene shows Cheng Sui Man holding the drain cleaner and says:
Cheng Sui Man:  Many daily necessities
are dangerous goods
Description of visuals
The shot shows Cheng Sui Man applying lacquer to a wooden door in living room at home
She says:
Cheng Sui Man: 
We must use them with care.
Description of visuals
The shot shows Cheng Sui Man opening a storage cabinet which contains bleach and drain cleaner
The screen displays the super
“The Amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation
come into effect on March 31, 2022” at the same time
Cheng Sui Man says:
Cheng Sui Man: 
The amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance is now in effect
Description of visuals
The screen switches to show Cheng Sui Man appearing in front of a full-height big screen
which is displaying a store containing dangerous goods and a truck containing dangerous goods
Cheng Sui Man says:
Cheng Sui Man: 
A licence is required for the manufacture
storage, conveyance or use of dangerous goods
Description of visuals
The big screen displays various dangerous goods in different packings
bearing relevant marks and labels
And the screen displays the super
“Maximum fine of $100,000 and 6 months’ imprisonment” at the same time
Cheng Sui Man continues saying:
Cheng Sui Man: 
and their packing, marking and labelling should comply with the law
Offenders may be prosecuted!
Description of visuals: 
A split screen shows different situations of daily use of dangerous goods
including spraying perfume, pouring bleach for cleaning and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Then the scene switches to show Cheng Sui Man standing in front of the big screen and various dangerous goods in different packings
bearing relevant marks and labels
The screen displays the super “24-month transitional period” at the same time
Cheng Sui Man says:
Cheng Sui Man: 
Conditional exemptions and a 24-month transitional period to facilitate daily use are granted
Description of visuals: 
End shot shows the slogan “Amended Ordinance - Proper Regulation
of Dangerous Goods Better Protection for Our Home and Lives”
the logo of the Fire Services Department and the website: www.hkfsd.gov.hk/dg
Cheng Sui Man says:
Cheng Sui Man: 
Visit the Fire Services Department's website to learn more!

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