Call for WSH Vigilance As End of 2024 Beckons

01 Nov 2024 Announcements

As we approach the year’s end and pre-CNY completion milestones, we call on companies to maintain your WSH vigilance and keep up your robust WSH practices, so that your workers remain safe and healthy. 
 
The Ministry of Manpower has found from investigations of recent fatal cases that the vast majority of occupiers involved did not implement their risk management system well, or follow documented safe work procedures.  Do ensure that your risk management system is implemented well, as it is the foundation to preventing workplace injuries. This includes ensuring that the workers are equipped with the necessary information and resources to carry out the work safely and are not left to their own discretion entirely.
 
Empower your workers to speak up and report any unsafe situations to their supervisors to learn and address potential risks before they result in injuries. Counsel your workers to refrain from taking short-cuts; they should follow safe work procedures instead. 
 
Strengthen your WSH capabilities by signing up for programmes, such as bizSAFE and StartSAFE.  Refer to our resources, such as guidelines and WSH articles, for more prevention tips.
 
Don’t let the upcoming festive season be marred by workplace injuries. Let's continue prioritising WSH, so that we can end the year safe and sound.