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Companies taking innovative steps to raise workplace safety
- May 6, 2019
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
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Work platform manufacturer Haulotte has been operating in Singapore for 14 years and is proud of its record of zero workplace casualties. With workplace safety a constant concern in industries such as construction, the company is determined to maintain this record. At an open day at its Changi premises late last month, Haulotte showcased the
Workplace death, major injury numbers for all companies to be published online
- April 6, 2019
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – Rates of workplace deaths and major injuries for every company will be published online, in a move to hit errant companies where it hurts. Clients, such as property developers, and workers will be able to compare employers’ safety records in the portal, which is expected to be ready within the next two years.
Companies should report near misses to bring down industrial accident rate: Zaqy Mohamad
- January 16, 2019
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – Companies need to report near misses at the workplace and encourage workers to highlight hazards, in order to reduce the number of injuries resulting from industrial accidents. Speaking at the launch of Safe Hands Campaign 2019 on Thursday (Jan 10), Minister of State for Manpower and National Development, Zaqy Mohamad, said such near-miss
Companies on Jurong Island form group to focus on safety and health
- November 27, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – Twenty-five companies on Jurong Island have pledged to work together to prioritise safety and health in their workplaces. Through the Jurong Island Vision Zero Cluster, these companies will share best practices and innovations with one another. About 100 companies operate on the island. Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad said at the
Workplace safety and health committee getting companies to focus on track record of contractors in…
- August 6, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – A committee tasked to chart a comprehensive 10-year blueprint in making Singapore workplaces safer and healthier is studying ways to help companies and developers better understand the track record of contractors when deciding on project tenders. Mr John Ng, chairman of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council, said this is one of
More than 300 enforcement actions taken against companies for vehicle safety violations since June
- September 14, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – More than 300 enforcement actions have been taken against errant employers for vehicular safety infringements since June, Minister of State for Manpower Sam Tan revealed on Thursday (Sept 14). Vehicular accidents have been the No. 1 cause of workplace fatalities for the past three years, with 22 workers hit and killed by moving
Two companies fined over drivers' deaths
- July 21, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
Two companies were fined for failing to take adequate safety measures under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. Two prime-mover drivers – one from each company – died due to the companies’ lapses, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in a statement yesterday. Cummins Asia Pacific was fined $ 80,000 for failing to ensure that
Local companies recognized for workplace safety
- June 25, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Last week, the state Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Oil and Gas Safety Alliance recognized several companies for their workplace safety, including a few with Campbell County connections. At the 2017 Wyoming Safety and Workforce Summit in Cheyenne, Cloud Peak Energy’s Cordero Rojo mine and Black Hills Energy’s Wyodak mine took home awards
Companies organise walkabouts to create awareness on stopping workplace falls
- May 14, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – At the Park Hotel Alexandra, all kitchen staff have tissue in their pockets, for an important reason, to help prevent falls. Mr Kenneth Cheong, 28,the hotel’s food and beverages executive, reminded them why at a daily operations briefing at The Carvery restaurant on Tuesday (April 25) . “Everyone has a piece of tissue
Local companies honored for healthy workplaces
- February 24, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Photo: Contributed Photo Image 1of/3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Grade A Markets team members John Kapoor, Jack SantaMaria, Sam Cingari, Rocky Cingari, Cora Ragaini, Chip Cingari, Dominick Cingari, Jenna Hourani, Darren Powers and Dave Roche celebrate receiving a Innovation Award at the Business Council of Fairfield County’s Workplace Wellness Program ceremony in Stamford
