Workplace safety

Memo to the CEO: Office romance is also the board’s business

Senior executives should disclose workplace relationships

Each year, less than 3% of Wica claims face objections.

Insurers responsible for 94% of workplace injury claim payouts: MOM

Investigations ongoing for alleged fraud flagged by Sumo Salad’s late owner, Jane Lee

The Tata Group-owned airline is already facing warning notices for running planes without checking emergency equipment, not changing engine parts in time and forging records, along with other lapses related to crew fatigue management.

Air India audit finds 51 safety lapses, from unapproved simulators to training gaps

A report notes seven ‘Level I’ significant breaches which need to be fixed by Jul 30

The Tesla gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Tesla was cited and fined about US$7,000 for two other workplace safety violations at its Texas plant last year, both involving violations of rules to protect workers from chemical hazards.

Tesla cited by US regulators over worker’s death

US FEDERAL regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas auto-manufacturing plant.

A Ministry of Manpower social media post showing examples of safety violations from recent enforcement actions, including haphazard storage of materials and equipment.

Construction sector fatalities trebled in second half of 2024: MOM

Ministry of Manpower points to sense of complacency as incidents were caused by lack of basic safety measures 

Enlightened employers are recognising that workplace safety and health is not just about ticking boxes, but also about safeguarding their most valuable asset: their people.

Why investing in workplace safety and health is worth the while

It pays dividends in human, financial and reputational terms, says the writer

Upgrading workers' workplace safety skills and knowledge would help minimise the risks of work-related accidents or injuries and productivity loss.

Leveraging Progressive Wage Model to enhance workplace safety

IN SEPTEMBER 2022, following a spike in workplace fatalities, the Ministry of Manpower implemented a slate of “heightened safety” measures that continued until May 2023.

Workers, especially the world’s poorest, are more vulnerable than the general population to the dangers of climate extremes.

World’s workers increasingly at risk as climate changes: ILO

As climate change accelerates, governments and employers are struggling to protect employees

An Australian gold mine collapsed, killing one miner and resulting in a major rescue operation which freed 29 workers who were trapped underground, March 13, 2024.

One dead, 29 rescued after Australian gold mine collapse

SEARCH teams pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed Australian gold mine on Thursday, after a major rescue operation earlier freed 29 workers trapped underground.