In 2004, a number of legislative improvements were brought into effect to enhance occupational safety and health of our workforce. The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and Safety Supervisors) (Amendment) Regulation, extending coverage to the container handling industry and enhancing the qualification requirements of registered safety officers, came into full effect on January 2, 2004. The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting) Regulation was brought into full effect on March 1, 2004. The regulation requires workers engaged in gas welding and flame cutting to receive safety training.