Workplace Safety and Health Council

Glad to see Sentosa Development Corporation engaging staff, including those from their island partners and contractors, at the Sentosa Resilience Day 2024, dedicated to promoting a culture of safety awareness and building a resilient workforce.

🎮 The event featured the WSH Council’s “Look. Think. Do” game console set, a digital console comprising seven different games designed to raise WSH awareness in a fun and interactive way. 🛠️ Participants also learnt more about causes and prevention of slips, trips and falls, and measures to prevent heat stress through an insightful workshop conducted by one of our Total WSH providers. Read more about the event in Mount Faber Leisure Group's post below.

We encourage all companies to continue instilling WSH ownership amongst your employees so that we can collectively foster a culture of WSH excellence.

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Mount Faber Leisure Group on LinkedIn: #mountfaberleisuregroup #sentosaresilienceday #onesentosa #safesentosa… A resilient workplace is where everyone in the company feels supported, empowered and equipped to navigate challenges. It is a culture that fosters…

OS+H Asia 2024 will be held from 11 to 13 September at Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Held biennially in Singapore, OS+H Asia is a leading exhibition in the region for suppliers and manufacturers of safety and health products, innovative solutions, and services to meet all involved in implementing measures to build a safe and healthy workplace.

Find out more about the exhibition at www.osha-singapore.com/

Austin Energy (Asia) Pte Ltd is one of this year’s bizSAFE Enterprise Exemplary Award recipients.

Watch this video to learn more about their exemplary risk management practices that set them apart from others.

https://youtu.be/rZ_KAdf5iUs

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards for more information on WSH Awards 2024, including our recipients’ award-winning WSH practices.

bizSAFE Enterprise Exemplary Award 2024 - Austin Energy (Asia) Pte Ltd Austin Energy (Asia) Pte Ltd is one of this year’s bizSAFE Enterprise Exemplary Award recipients. Watch this video to learn more about their exemplary risk m...

We are pleased to have SBS Transit Ltd as our Platinum Sponsor for The Singapore WSH Conference 2024. 🎉

Committed to a strong safety culture, SBS Transit maintains rigorous standards and employs advanced technology to deliver safe and reliable journeys for passengers and a safe work environment for employees.

Learn more about the presentation “People Leadership. WSH Ownership” that SBS Transit will be sharing at Plenary 1 of the Conference: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

In less than two weeks, The Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Conference will bring together over 25 renowned speakers to discuss the future of WSH! Join us for Symposiums 2A and 2B to gain invaluable insights on navigating AI in the workplace and fostering age-inclusive environments.

Our line-up of expert speakers includes:

· Mr Royston Lee, Customer Success Lead, Ailytics
· Mr Yeong Wai Teck, Managing Director, Aegis Building & Engineering Pte Ltd
· Dr Maleena Suppiah, Chief, Learning and Culture, Tsao Foundation
· Dr Gan Wee Hoe, CEO, SingHealth Community Hospitals, and Senior Consultant, Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Singapore General Hospital
· Ms Tan Cheh Tian, CEO, UEMS Solutions

The symposiums will be moderated by Ms Kala Anandarajah, Head, Competition & Antitrust and Trade, and Lead Partner, Corporate Governance, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, and Ms Low Peck Kem, Chief Human Resource Officer & Advisor (Workforce Development) at Public Service Division, PMO.

Register now: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

The WSH Council is proud to be a Community Partner for the SID Directors Conference 2024!

Themed “Directorship in Transition: Redefining Roles, Risks and Results”, the Conference explores the evolving landscape of corporate governance. Whether you're a seasoned director or a newcomer to the boardroom, this one-day conference offers valuable opportunities to learn from peers, align with industry best practices and lead with confidence into the future of governance.

Visit www.sid.org.sg/communitypartner to register. Select “Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC)” from within the list of community partners to enjoy up to $150 off the public rate.

Expand Construction is a recipient of this year’s WSH Innovation Awards.

Watch this video to find out how their Dynamic Glider System helped mitigate ergonomic hazards for their workers while achieving minimal impact to a biodiversity-sensitive environment.

https://youtu.be/jFsl9kyC9WE

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards for more information on WSH Awards 2024, including our recipients’ award-winning WSH practices.

WSH Innovation Awards 2024 – Expand Construction Expand Construction is amongst this year’s WSH Innovation Awards recipients. Watch the video to find out how their Dynamic Glider System helped make their wo...

Discover how cutting-edge technology is revolutionising workplace safety and health (WSH) at Plenary 2 of The Singapore WSH Conference on 11 September 2024!

From leveraging AI and big data for smarter decisions to preventing heat injuries, our expert panel will unveil strategies to create safer, more resilient workplaces. Gain insights from thought leaders including Invigilo Technologies' Mr Vishnu Saran, FlexoSense's Ms Chia Lye Peng, and A/Prof Jason Lee from National University of Singapore, and moderator Ms Dawn Teo from Amara Holdings.

Visit our website to register and learn more: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

We are working closely with Singapore Ministry of Manpower , Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA and key industry partners in developing the WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices – Life Jackets.

These Guidelines provide guidance on the selection of life jackets for different work environments and recommend good practices on their use and maintenance.

Find out more and provide feedback on the Guidelines at: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/media/announcements/2024/public-consultation-for-wsh-guidelines-on-personal-flotation-devices

At today’s Singapore Safety@Sea Conference Opening Session, Minister of State for Transport, Mr Murali Pillai, spoke about bringing together the maritime community to enhance safety at sea. He urged everyone to submit their feedback on the draft WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices – Life Jackets, which features good practices on the use and maintenance of life jackets for different work environments.

Dr Kenneth Low, Chairman of the WSH Council (Marine Industries) Committee, spoke during the panel discussion on “All Hands on Deck for Our People’s Safety and Wellbeing”. Further to sharing the Committee’s key initiatives, he elaborated on their efforts towards building a culture of safety and health within the marine industries.

Amongst the activities being planned this week, participants attending the Harbour Craft and Pleasure Craft Safety Forums will also hear more about the draft WSH Guidelines, including the selection, inspection, use and maintenance of life jackets. Find out more about the Guidelines at:
https://www.tal.sg/wshc/media/announcements/2024/public-consultation-for-wsh-guidelines-on-personal-flotation-devices

Read more about today’s Conference from MPA’s post below: https://www.facebook.com/MPA.SG/posts/pfbid026HJotr4TD1iWvCXkK46MMgjqf99X695XMA4FuUZRLRDYThsyjYu62iF81vbfuFKgl

In 2023, there were four workplace fatalities and 19 major injuries resulting from vehicular-related accidents (excluding work-related traffic accidents). Lack of a or inadequate Traffic Management Plan (TMP), non-compliance to the TMP, and negligence by the vehicle operator and/or co-workers are common causes of vehicular-related incidents in the workplace.

Read more on what are the good workplace safety and health practices commonly adopted by companies to prevent vehicular-related incidents at: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-insights/wsh-insights-13-august-2024-vehicular-safety-in-workplaces

Companies are encouraged to establish a TMP and adopt these good practices to be well prepared for MOM’s upcoming inspections targeting vehicular safety.

Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd is amongst this year’s bizSAFE Partner Awards recipients.

Watch this video to find out what inspired the company to become a bizSAFE Partner and how this commitment has greatly benefitted the company and their business partners.

https://youtu.be/NOq2hkqaHIQ

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards for more information on WSH Awards 2024, including our recipients’ award-winning WSH practices.

bizSAFE Partner Awards 2024 - Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd Koh Brothers Building & Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd is amongst this year’s bizSAFE Partner Awards recipients. Watch this video to find out what insp...

Join us at The Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Conference 2024 for our insightful symposiums! Don’t miss out on hearing from industry experts on the financial and operational benefits of prioritising WSH, as well as strategies for building sustainable supply chains.

Our esteemed lineup of speakers from Symposiums 1A and 1B include:

-Dr. Cameron Mustard, Professor at Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto & Former President and Senior Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health
-Ms. Jenny Katharina Ohme, Coordinator of the German Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights
-Mr. Vipul Chawla, Group CEO, FairPrice Group
-Mr. Ricky Loo, CEO, CWT Integrated Pte Ltd

The symposiums will be moderated by Dr. Kenneth Low, Senior Vice President and Head of Innovation & Sustainability, ST Engineering and Er Ho Siong Hin, Senior Director (International WSH), Singapore Ministry of Manpower

From now till 15 August, enjoy preferential rates on Conference Passes if your organisation, group or association is a supporting partner. Also, earn accreditation points upon full attendance at the Conference.

Limited spots available — sign up now: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

At the recent REDAS WSH Leadership Forum, CapitaLand Development (CLD) was one of the developers who took the pledge to adopt the WSH Guidelines on Procurement in the Construction Industry.

Beyond pledging to adopt the Guidelines, CLD also shared more about their WSH initiatives with Channel NewsAsia, inspiring more developers to prioritise WSH. Read more about their pledging and WSH initiatives below.

We encourage all developers to ensure good WSH throughout their value chain via their procurement practices and help develop a strong WSH culture within the construction industry. Learn more about the WSH Guidelines on Procurement in the Construction Industry: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/wsh-guidelines/workplace-safety-and-health-guidelines-on-procurement-in-the-construction-industry

Landscape industry professionals who attended the WSH Landscape Safety Forum learnt about the latest regulatory developments and WSH best practices for their industry.

In his Opening Address, Mr Tang Tuck Weng, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Park and Lifestyle Cluster at NParks and Chairman of the WSH Council (Landscape) Sub-Committee, highlighted the critical role of the landscape industry in transforming Singapore into a “City In Nature”, a key pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. He urged everyone to take collective responsibility to maintain WSH standards.

Read more about the WSH Landscape Safety Forum 2024: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/home/events/forum/2024/wsh-landscape-safety-forum-2024

The Forum was organised by the Landscape Industry Association (Singapore), and supported by the National Parks Board and the WSH Council.

ST Logistics Pte Ltd is amongst recipients of this year’s WSH Tech Awards.

Watch this video to find out more about the WSH technology they adopted and how it has improved WSH in their company.

We congratulate ST Logistics for also being a recipient of this year’s WSH Performance (Silver) Awards.

https://youtu.be/UmGJkWr0FYA

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards for more information on WSH Awards 2024, including our recipients’ award-winning WSH practices.

WSH Tech Awards 2024 - ST Logistics Pte Ltd ST Logistics Pte Ltd is amongst recipients of this year’s WSH Tech Awards. Watch this video to find out more about the WSH technology they adopted and how it...

Just 36 days to go until The Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference 2024!

Learn how leaders harness WSH to drive business success in our must-see Plenary 1, "The Untapped Potential: WSH for Business Sustainability”. Don’t miss this chance to glean helpful insights from our expert speakers: Accenture’s Ms Ng Wee Wei, Siemens AG's Dr Ralf Franke, SBS Transit Ltd's Mr Lim Tien Hock, and Sunway Berhad's Mr Harcharan Singh.

From now till 15 August, enjoy preferential rates on Conference Passes if your organisation, group or association is a supporting partner. Also, earn accreditation points upon full attendance at the Conference. Visit our website for more information.

Limited spots available — sign up now: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

Through our engagements with Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore (part of the HEINEKEN company), we learnt that APB maintains a safe and healthy workplace for their employees, by empowering them to “Put Safety First” as their number one company behaviour.

Their employees and workers are empowered to speak up and report safety and environmental concerns, such as unsafe conditions and environmental incidents, through their real-time reporting system. Developed in-house, the system has a user-friendly interface accessible in over 100 languages. Using the data collected, APB analyses it to better understand WSH issues and to prevent and mitigate future incidents and accidents.

Thanks to this reporting system, APB is able to promptly follow up and resolve any incidents, assuring staff that their concerns are heard. From 2022 to 2023, they have reduced the time taken to address these concerns by 31.4%. In addition, the company also does mandatory safety training for all employees and rewards those whose contributions have made exceptional difference to health and safety in the workplace. Nominated by workers and assessed by their Management and Safety Committee, the winners are rewarded with gift incentives and recognised in APB’s quarterly townhalls. In their recent Climate Survey, 95% of APB’s employees have also indicated that they will take action should they spot a safety risk or an unsafe situation.

👏 The WSH Council encourages all companies to empower your workers to report unsafe conditions as doing so might save a life.

In his Opening Address at the WSH Awards 2024 Ceremony, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Minister of State for Manpower, congratulated the award recipients and urged them to continue to reinforce the culture of WSH excellence to develop collective WSH ownership.

Read more from his post below.

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards to find out more.

Congratulations to Lum Chang Interior. Pte Ltd, a recipient of this year’s WSH Performance (Gold) Awards. Watch the video to hear from their Managing Director how the directors demonstrate leadership in improving WSH performance and management.

https://youtu.be/yAp_hAo0mck

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards for more information on WSH Awards 2024, including our recipients’ award-winning WSH practices.

WSH Performance (Gold) Awards 2024 – Lum Chang Congratulations to Lum Chang Interior. Ltd, a recipient of this year’s WSH Performance (Gold) Awards. Watch the video to hear from their Managing Director ho...

This evening, we congratulate all 323 recipients of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Awards 2024. Your dedication to WSH has helped shape Singapore’s culture of WSH excellence.

This year’s WSH Awards saw a few firsts for us – the number of applications received surpassed 700 this year – to 727 to be exact.

Our award ceremony this evening also saw a record turnout of more than 2,000 guests from the business and WSH communities, gathered to celebrate our recipients’ achievements.

Once again, our heartiest congratulations to all our WSH Awards recipients!

Visit www.wshc.sg/wshawards to find out more and view the full list of award recipients.

Watch this space as we feature our recipients’ award-winning practices in the coming days!

Calling all WSH Coordinators to attend the WSH Coordinator Refresher Training.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requires WSH Coordinators in the Construction industry to attend the WSH Coordinator Refresher Training every two years. Doing so helps them build up their WSH capabilities to better manage workplace risks and hazards.

Similarly, WSH Coordinators from other industries are also encouraged to undergo the training. To date, more than 9,000 WSH Coordinators have already attended the course. Watch the video below to find out what past participants think about the training at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbyh7dZ1KMg

Read more about the WSH Coordinator Refresher Training and reach out to the training providers at https://www.tal.sg/wshc/-/media/tal/wshc/media/pdf/faq-wsh-coordinator-refresher-training-202407.ashx

WSH Coordinator Refresher Training The WSH Coordinator Refresher Training, started in Dec 2022, helps WSH Coordinators to better understand their roles and responsibilities, and provide useful...

A recipient of the Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects (SHARP) in 2023, Gammon Pte. Limited sets a good example of implementing robust WSH practices to foster a strong WSH culture.

The company ensured a safe work environment for their employees while supporting their physical health and mental well-being.

Read more about their WSH practices from MOM’s post below.

Stay tuned as we share more stories of WSH excellence, showcased by recipients of this year’s WSH Awards!

Join us at The Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference on 11 September 2024 and gain insights from local and overseas experts on the future of WSH! Swipe through to explore our symposiums, covering topics from sustainable supply chains to strategies for inclusive workplaces.

From now till 15 August, enjoy preferential rates on Conference Passes if your organisation, group or association is a supporting partner. Also, earn accreditation points upon full attendance at the Conference.

Secure your spot today! Visit the Conference website to register and learn more: https://singaporewshconference.sg/

At the REDAS WSH Leadership Forum 2024, Senior Minister of State Mr Zaqy Mohamad, WSH Council Chairman Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, industry leaders and participants witnessed the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) Management Committee pledge to adopt key recommendations from the WSH Guidelines for Procurement in the Construction Industry.

At least 14 private developers committed to adopt similar WSH enhancements in tender evaluation criteria, which MOM and BCA have mandated for public developers from April 2024.

During the Forum, SMS Zaqy recognised the pivotal role which developers play in fostering a culture of WSH excellence. Beyond procurement guidelines, he also called on developers to implement Design-for-Safety (DfS) processes to ensure that safety is integrated within the planning stages of projects. Read more from SMS Zaqy’s post below.

Find out more about the REDAS WSH Leadership Forum 2024 at https://www.tal.sg/wshc/events/forum/2024/redas-wsh-leadership-forum-2024

In our first episode of WSH Council’s Let’s Talk Podcast, "Is Stronger WSH in Procurement the Key to a Safer Construction Industry?", we explored how the construction industry can further strengthen its workplace safety and health (WSH) performance with enhancements to its procurement processes.

Our guests, Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS), and Mr Lee Kay Chai, President of The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd - SCAL, shared their insights on how private developers can integrate WSH principles into the procurement process for construction projects and the benefits that both private developers and contractors can enjoy from it.

Hear how private developers can enhance their projects by demonstrating strong WSH ownership, and how contractors can increase their chances of winning contracts and earning safety bonuses through a proven track record of WSH excellence.

Watch our podcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be updated on future episodes:
https://youtu.be/ZIkyXr_FeK0

Let’s Talk: Is Stronger WSH in Procurement the Key to a Safer Construction Industry? In this episode of "Let’s Talk: Is Stronger WSH in Procurement the Key to a Safer Construction Industry?", we explore how the construction industry can furth...

Over the past two months, a project group comprising professionals working in public, private, and Intermediate and Long-Term Care healthcare organisations has been hard at work, to look deeper into preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (STFs) in the healthcare industry. Tasked by the WSH Council (Healthcare) Committee to co-create solutions, the group has conducted ground observations and interviews to better understand STF scenarios in the industry.

Recently, a co-creation workshop was organised to brainstorm solutions to prevent STFs. Facilitated by the Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI)’s Kaizen Team and the Committee's Secretariat, the workshop was attended by stakeholders from the public healthcare institutions, private healthcare institutions, community hospitals and nursing homes, as well as union leaders from the Healthcare Services Employees’ Union (HSEU). Dr Eugene Soh, Chairman of the WSH Council (Healthcare) Committee and Ms K. Thanaletchimi, President of the National Trades Union Congress’ Central Committee and HSEU were also present to lend their views in addressing this safety hazard.

Through exploring and learning from each other’s perspectives, the session showcased collective ownership and efforts in fostering WSH excellence within the healthcare industry. The proposed solutions will be developed into recommendations for sharing with the industry.

Slips, trips and falls (STFs) can happen at any workplace. In 2023, three workers died and more than 6,000 workers were injured due to STF accidents, accounting for more than 25% of all workplace injuries in Singapore.

Slips can happen when walking on slopes or surfaces where there is too little friction between footwear and the floor; for example, when stepping on a wet or oily surface. Trips occur when one’s foot collides with an object while walking on uneven ground, or due to a misstep while on stairs or steps.

The Ministry of Manpower is conducting inspections targeting STF hazards in multiple sectors including the construction, manufacturing, transport and storage, marine, and services sectors. To assist companies to be well prepared for MOM’s inspections, the WSH Council has compiled good practices adopted by companies to prevent STF incidents in this issue of WSH Insights: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-insights/wsh-insights-17-july-2024-preventing-slips-trips-and-falls

At the Jurong Island Vision Zero (JIVZ) Cluster’s learning journey to Singapore Refining Company Pte. Ltd. (SRC), Er. Lucas Ng, Chairman of the JIVZ Workgroup, emphasised the importance of companies coming together to learn and share industry best practices to build up WSH capabilities and knowledge to prevent incidents.

The learning journey, which included a tour of SRC’s facilities, covered the company’s human performance journey and contractor management to drive WSH ownership. SRC also shared with participants ways in which they raised their workers’ awareness about using high-pressure water jets safely, and risks related to falling hazards during scaffold dismantling.

Companies in Jurong Island which are keen to join the JIVZ Cluster can sign up at https://www.tal.sg/wshc/about-us/jurong-island-vision-zero