Health and Safety Measures on Campus
- Precautionary measures / preparations for adverse weather
- Our dedicated CDMO Emergency Response Team demonstrated exceptional readiness and professionalism throughout the challenging 2025 rainy season.Typhoon Wipha (20 July 2025) — With Hurricane Signal No. 10 hoisted, the team promptly secured campus facilities, cleared debris, and ensured safe conditions post-storm.
- Black Rainstorm Signal (4 to 5 August 2025) — Amid record-breaking heavy rainfall and flooding risks, the team managed drainage, monitored vulnerable areas, and minimised disruptions.
- Black Rainstorm Signal (14 August 2025) — During another intense downpour linked to tropical influences, quick interventions kept campus pathways safe and operations stable.
- Typhoon Tapah (7 to 8 September 2025) — Under Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 conditions, the team coordinated shelter checks, tree inspections, and swift cleanup.
- Typhoon Ragasa (23 to 24 September 2025) — Facing Super Typhoon conditions with Signal No. 10 again raised for the second time in 2025 (lasting over 10 hours), the team executed comprehensive precautionary measures. This included thorough inspections of campus buildings, securing windows and glass panels with protective reinforcements (e.g., adding protective blocks, tape, or shutters where needed), checking and clearing drainage outlets and channels to prevent flooding, and monitoring vulnerable areas for potential hazards.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team for their commitment to campus safety and resilience!
- Recovery work after Super Typhoon Ragasa
Following Super Typhoon Ragasa, with the No. 10 signal hoisted, the landscape team promptly righted 15 collapsed trees and cleared broken branches and leaves across campus. These swift efforts restored a safe, hazard-free environment, allowing students and staff to resume daily activities on 24 September 2025.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment
DSE Assessment has been conducted by Safety Ambassadors to the DSE users. Based on the assessment result, DSE accessories such as mouse rests, wrist rests and footrests have been provided to required colleagues.
4. Fire Drills
CDMO organized a fire drill in conjunction with the Fire Services Department to enhance awareness among colleagues and students, promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. A fire safety seminar and drill took place on 14 January 2026, at S H Ho Academic Building, Lee Shau Kee Complex, and Creative Humanities Hub, followed by another drill on 23 February 2026, for the M Building, Staff Quarters, and Old Hall.
5. Disinfection Measures
CDMO is committed to maintaining a clean and hygienic campus environment. To safeguard the well-being of our community, we will continue collaborating with service providers for regular disinfection of common areas on campus. The most recent treatment was completed in January 2026.
6. Emergency Drill Arrangement
An emergency drill for first aid was conducted on 13 October 2025, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency handling procedures, ensuring that responsible first aiders are well-equipped to manage injury cases.
7. HPV Vaccination Catch-up Programme
The second HPV Vaccination Catch-up Programme was conducted on 22 September 2025. This initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases and is considered safe. Enrollment concluded on 5 September 2025, with a total of 271 students registered.
