Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 16) — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) died after falling from a window while cleaning, according to the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong.
Reports showed the OFW died on Monday, May 15.
“Isa po itong kalunos lunos na trahedya at kami po ay nakikiramay sa pamilya ng ating kababayan, at makakaasa po sila ng mga pagtulong ng ating gobyerno mula trahedyang ito,” Consul General Raly Tejada said in a video released on Tuesday.
[Translation: This is a tragedy and we sympathize with the victim’s family. They can expect help from the government.]
“Ang konsulado ngayon ay nakikipag-ugnayan sa gobyerno ng Hong kong upang ito ay magawan ng lunas at ma-ibestigahan,” he added.
[Translate: The consulate is coordinating with the Hong Kong government to find a solution and to conduct an investigation.]
The consulate also reminded OFWs in Hong Kong to do away with cleaning windows on upper floors to prevent similar accidents.
According to a public advisory released by the consulate, helpers can clean windows on upper floors that are adjacent to a balcony or common corridor.
It also said exterior window cleaning can only be done under the following conditions:
i) the window being cleaned is fitted with a grille which is locked or secured in a manner that prevents the grille from being opened; and
ii) no part of the Helper’s body extends beyond the window ledge except the arms.
