Workplace Safety

This site is dedicated for workplace safety and health issues in Singapore. I will try to keep updated laws and applicable news on workplace safety and health in Singapore. I have simplified some of the arrangements for simplicity. Please refer to the actual Regulations for original context.

Saturday, January 02, 2021

Workplace Safety and Health (Approved Codes of Practice) Notification 2020

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Spill Response Training | 7 Steps to Spill Cleanup

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How to Operate Fire Extinguisher - Fire Safety Training

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Thursday, April 07, 2016

Safety Time Out

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Safety Time Out (STO) is a planned event where companies take time off from their routine operations to take stock and review particular wo...

Friday, June 05, 2015

Demerit points system for construction sector

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Contractors in the construction sector can be given demerit points for breaching the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The number of demeri...

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Bukit Ho Swee Fire

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--> Telecast on Channel News Asia: As Singapore's greatest ever fire engulfs Bukit Ho Swee in 1961, it sends thousands fleeing. I...

Spyros Explosion

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Telecast on Channel News Asia: 12 October 1978, oil tanker ST Spyros exploded with more than a hundred workers onboard. It was an unpreced...

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Work at Height

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--> Below is an example of where the contractor provides a proper lifeline, but the worker just could not be bothered to secure his harn...

Friday, October 10, 2014

Road roller on fire

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--> A road roller was on fire at a construction site near Causeway point. The workers just standing around. This shows the importance ...

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Gaffor: I am a Workplace Safety & Health Professional with varied interests in investments, travel & religion. We provide EHS consultancy & training.

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