5 fatal falls from heights at workplaces in 2018, most due to open sides and fragile surfaces
- October 5, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
No CommentsSINGAPORE – There have been five fatal falls from heights this year, of which four were due to open sides and fragile surfaces at the workplace, said Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad on Thursday (Oct 4). But there have been fewer injuries caused by such falls from January to July this year –
20 workplace fatalities in first half of 2018
- August 6, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – There were 20 workplace fatalities in the first half of this year, especially in sectors such as construction, manufacturing and commercial diving. Replying to questions from Mr Melvin Yong (Tanjong Pagar GRC) and Mr Desmond Choo (Tampines GRC), Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad said that the use of improper work methods
6 construction deaths in first five months of 2018: Workplace Safety and Health Council
- June 20, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – There were six workplace deaths in the construction sector in the first five months of this year, up from two in the same period last year, it was revealed on Wednesday (June 20). Mr John Ng, chairman of the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSH), also reported a total of 12 deaths in