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Under the Platform Workers Act, it will be mandatory for younger platform workers born on, or after, Jan 1, 1995, to contribute more to their CPF accounts.
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Over 8,000 platform workers opt in for higher CPF contributions

Safety lapses, which put workers at risk of being struck by falling objects, were found during one of the Ministry of Manpower's checks at a worksite.
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Workplace deaths in construction sector triple to 15 in 2024 H2

Resident employment - of Singaporeans and permanent residents - grew strongly in higher-skilled and higher-paying jobs.
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Job vacancies fell over Q3 but year-end may see more demand

Both MOM and BCA are investigating for possible offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Building Control Act, respectively.
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Fatal construction accident at Jurong Island power station

A view of the Jurong Region Line construction site taken on Jan 13, 2023, during its groundbreaking ceremony. 
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Worker injured in 9m fall at Jurong Region Line site

An MOM spokesperson said it is investigating ABC Nasi Kandar and its personnel for possible illegal employment offences.
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Popular eatery ABC Nasi Kandar probed for illegal employment

The Ministry of Manpower defines minor injuries as non-severe injuries with any instance of medical leave or light duties.
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Firm stripped of workplace safety and health award for lying about injury

Mr Sumun Biswas, 44, hydraulic operator, taking a photo of the sample dormitory unit at MOM's purpose-built dormitory at Tukang Innovation Lane on Nov 17.
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MOM unveils new designs for migrant worker dormitories

The Ministry of Manpower's Occupational Safety and Health Division officers conducting a safety inspection in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 on Nov 7.
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Construction firms urged to take safety timeout Nov 8-22

    (From left) Mr Karunanithi Prabhakaran guiding Mr Ganapathi Kaliyamoorthy on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Mr Mohan Satheesh Kumar in a demonstration.
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    More migrant workers learning CPR via SCDF and MOM

    In its statement, MOM said that enforcement actions will be taken against such transgressions.
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    2 job agencies allegedly collected fees before clients got jobs

    The incident on Oct 30 brings the total number of workplace deaths in 2024 to at least 26 so far.
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    Worker dies after hit by concrete mixer truck in Marina East

    The Ministry of Manpower's Occupational Safety and Health Division officers conducting a safety inspection in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 on Nov 7.
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    Construction firms urged to take safety timeout Nov 8-22

    (From left) Mr Karunanithi Prabhakaran guiding Mr Ganapathi Kaliyamoorthy on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Mr Mohan Satheesh Kumar in a demonstration.
    Singapore

    More migrant workers learning CPR via SCDF and MOM

    In its statement, MOM said that enforcement actions will be taken against such transgressions.
    Singapore

    2 job agencies allegedly collected fees before clients got jobs

    The incident on Oct 30 brings the total number of workplace deaths in 2024 to at least 26 so far.
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    Worker dies after hit by concrete mixer truck in Marina East

    The accident took place at 3.05am on Oct 18 at the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant worksite.
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    Worker dies from head injuries in accident at Tuas site

    Floor supervisors attaching a sound shield with material which absorbs noise onto a metal stamping machine for bicycle components at Nakano Metal Press on Oct 17.
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    Soundproofing at bicycle parts factory cut hearing woes for workers

    The weather in Singapore has been erratic a number of times in 2024.
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    ‘Not practical’ for MOM to rule when to stop work in bad weather

    Singapore-headquartered Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers on Oct 1.
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    Dyson informed MOM of its retrenchments ‘on time'

    The worksite is understood to be for the McNair Heights HDB Build-To-Order project.
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    Construction worker struck by precast concrete dies

    MOM officers arrested a 33-year-old man suspected to be part of a syndicate that operated 28 shell public entertainment outlets that hired work permit holders as performers.
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    32 arrested for suspected illegal employment offences