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Employers, workplaces play important role in beating diabetes: Amy Khor
- November 27, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
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SINGAPORE – If the authorities want to win the war on diabetes, they must target the public in settings that are natural and convenient for them, such as the community and workplaces, Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said on Monday (Nov 26). Speaking at the Ministerial Conference on Diabetes at the Grand
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
SINGAPORE – 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 –
14 people killed in vehicle-related incidents last year, top cause for deaths at workplaces in 2017
- June 29, 2018
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – One in every three deaths at the workplace last year was caused by a vehicular incident. Fourteen people lost their lives in such incidents last year, making it the number one cause of deaths at the workplace, Minister of State for National Development and Manpower Zaqy Mohamad said on Monday (June 25). This
Boosting safety at workplaces
- September 9, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
Workplaces in Singapore look set to become less deadly for workers. On Sunday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore aims to cut workplace fatalities to fewer than one death per 100,000 workers in about 10 years’ time. It may look ambitious against last year’s 1.9 deaths per 100,000 workers, a ratio based on
Countries urged to step up efforts to make workplaces safer
- September 8, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Singapore Safety News
SINGAPORE – Countries worldwide need to step up efforts to fight the scourge of workplace deaths and injuries, said Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say. In a speech on Wednesday (Sept 6) to close a global forum on workplace safety and health, Mr Lim outlined the approach countries can take to prevent accidents and reduce fatalities
Gaps in fire safety procedures for UK workplaces revealed
- August 13, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Almost one in five (16 per cent) Brits work for a company where not a single fire drill has been carried out in the last twelve months, despite this being a UK Government requirement for workplace health and safety regulations, according to a new survey by law firm Hugh James. The survey, which polled 2,000
Law firm raises concern over serious fire safety gaps in UK workplaces
- August 9, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Posted on Aug 9, 2017 New research from law firm Hugh James has raised serious questions over health and safety in the workplace when it comes to managing fire risks. 1 in 5 haven’t had a fire drill in the last 12 months Almost one in five (16%) Brits work for a company where not
Gaps in fire safety procedures uncovered in UK workplaces
- August 2, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Article by: Mark Harvey | Published: 2 August 2017 New research from law firm Hugh James raises question over health and safety in the workplace when it comes to fire risk. Legal experts also call for more emphasis on wider health and safety training for part-time employees as disparities revealed. Comment from Mark Harvey, a
Volunteer Sudbury to give non-profit workplaces health and safety tips
- July 19, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Small non-profits and community organizations in Sudbury will have the chance to learn more about workplace health and safety this week. Volunteer Sudbury is hosting a free information session on Thursday with the help of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. It’s part of an open house event to show the community what Volunteer Sudbury does.
Ontario workplaces have become safer, claims WSIB report
- July 1, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario continues to have the lowest lost-time workplace injury rate in Canada, while the number of workers’ compensation claims in the province has steadily decreased, according to the latest annual report from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Released on June 26, By the Numbers: 2016 WSIB Statistical Report revealed that
