Eliminate fall hazard for air-con technicians
- December 13, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
No CommentsThere have been surprisingly few attempts to seriously deal with the plight of air-conditioner technicians, who face potential safety hazards while working in older HDB estates. By allowing bulky split air-con units to be installed in locations meant for window units, the HDB is enabling this hazard to persist. Most technicians are likely passive recipients
Protect air-con technicians working at HDB blocks
- November 3, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
Maids are not the only ones facing safety hazards when working on the facade of buildings (Maids seen doing work, balanced on scaffolding; Oct 28). Technicians who install air-conditioner condensing units on the exterior of old HDB blocks are required to climb out of the window, perch themselves on the narrow ledge and hang onto