Demerit points system for construction sector

Contractors in the construction sector can be given demerit points for breaching the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The number of demerit points awarded depends on the severity of the breach.

All main and sub-contractors in the construction sector accumulate demerit points for breaches of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act.

Each demerit point lasts for 12 months.

A contractor that gets more than 18 demerit points within a 12-month period will receive a formal warning from MOM. If they continue to accumulate demerit points, they face stricter the penalties.

To learn more on:

How demerit points are given
Penalty escalation for main contractors

Visit MOM webpage

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