More than 400 safety violations uncovered in June
MOM inspected 400 worksites, meted out 322 notices of non-compliance, 70 composition fines, 4 stop-work orders
Singapore
THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM) had stepped up enforcement efforts at worksites in June and uncovered more than 400 safety violations, said Minister of State for Manpower Sam Tan on Monday.
This update comes after a structure at a Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) worksite in Upper Changi Road East collapsed last Friday, killing one worker and injuring 10 others.
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