20/07/2022
We continue to see a rise in workplace fatalities in Singapore, which stands at 30 as of Jul 15. Why do workplace accidents keep repeating themselves in Singapore?
In this commentary post by NUS Associate Professor Goh Yang Miang, the reasons cited were poor safety system, culture and management.
The construction industry needs to review its safety policies and adopt technologies such as video analytics and Internet of Things devices. These technologies can aid in cultivating a stronger safety culture, acting as the eyes of the upper management.
Link to Article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/workplace-accident-death-injury-report-construction-factory-2820236
Workers falling from heights, stepping onto false ceiling boards and getting struck by forklifts – accidents like these have typically occurred before, under similar circumstances. Employers are not reflecting and acting enough, says NUS Associate Professor Goh Yang Miang.