During the inspection, MOM observed multiple workplace safety and health lapses at the worksite. Apart from the unsafe acts and conditions of the worksite, there was also poor management of work activities. Essential documents such as Risk Assessment, Safe Work Procedures, Fall Prevention Plan, and Scaffold Register were all unavailable.
As the lapses posed an imminent danger to workers, MOM instructed the Occupier, J & C Renovation Enterprise to stop all work activities at the worksite. They were also issued fines amounting to $8,000.
“It was clear from our inspection that the safety of the workers was not a priority for J & C Renovation Enterprise. Thankfully, a member of public alerted MOM on an unsafe act at the worksite, and we were able to intervene swiftly and take immediate actions. Reporting saves lives, and we are grateful to the member of public for being observant and proactively taking action. When everyone plays their part in looking out for the safety and health of workers, we can collectively raise Singapore’s workplace safety and health standards and prevent workplace incidents from happening.” Mr Sebastian Tan, Director, Occupational safety and Health Inspectorate, Ministry of Manpower
If you observe any unsafe situations at workplaces, please report them via SnapSafe (www.go.gov.sg/snapsafe) so that we can save lives together.
source: Ministery of Manpower (Facebook post)
