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The importance of maintaining a safe workplace

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) calls on all employers to step up their vigilance to ensure workplace safety. Our preliminary investigations into recent workplace fatalities revealed that deficient risk control measures and individual negligence were the primary causes. MOM will not hesitate to hold responsible employers and individuals accountable, including through prosecution. For example, the lack of control measures at a demolition...

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Spike in number of workers developing occupational diseases

There was a spike in workers developing occupational diseases in 2022, including 624 cases involving noise-induced deafness. Figures released on Tuesday show that there were 1,052 cases of workers developing certain ailments in the course of their work, a 60 per cent increase over the 659 cases seen the previous year. There were 494 occupational disease cases in 2020 and 517 in...

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Singapore coordinating action plans amid higher haze risk

Members of the public are also advised to make preparations such as ensuring that they have sufficient N95 face masks and air purifiers in good working condition,” said the national authority on weather and climate.

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Why is fall protection equipment important?

Fall protection equipment is essential for ensuring worker safety in the workplace. Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, accounting for nearly 38% of fatalities in the construction industry in 20191. Fall protection equipment is designed to prevent falls and reduce the number of workers that get injured on the job. What are the different types of...

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How to choose the right safety boots?

Why are safety boots important? Safety boots are an essential part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction workers. They are designed to protect your feet from injuries and hazards that can occur on a construction site. Safety boots are required to meet Australian Standards for safety footwear. How to choose the right safety boots? When choosing safety boots, you should consider...

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