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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.
Singapore

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.
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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.
Singapore

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.
Singapore

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.
Singapore

Soundproofing at bicycle parts factory cut hearing woes for workers

The weather in Singapore has been erratic a number of times in 2024.
Singapore

‘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.
    Singapore

    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.
    Singapore

    32 arrested for suspected illegal employment offences

    Jobseekers cite discrimination over age and nationality
    Singapore

    Jobseekers cite discrimination over age and nationality

    Singapore-headquartered Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers on Oct 1.
    Singapore

    Dyson informed MOM of its retrenchments ‘on time'

    The worksite is understood to be for the McNair Heights HDB Build-To-Order project.
    Singapore

    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.
    Singapore

    32 arrested for suspected illegal employment offences

    Jobseekers cite discrimination over age and nationality
    Singapore

    Jobseekers cite discrimination over age and nationality

    (From left) Mr Muhammad Khair Abdullah, Mr Chen Kok Sing, and Mr Wong Kinghua at the Singapore WSH Conference 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sept 11.
    Singapore

    Workplace safety & health advocates to motivate SMEs

    Platform workers will get greater levels of contributions to the CPF savings scheme, aligned with what employees and employers pay today.
    Singapore

    New Bill recognises gig workers as distinct labour class

    The scheme pays Singaporeans and permanent residents who have lost their jobs up to $6,000 over a maximum of six months.
    Singapore

    All HDB dwellers can get job seeker support if criteria met

    The code will spell out what ride-hail and delivery platforms should do to improve worker safety and health.
    Singapore

    Public feedback sought on safety code for platform workers

    YHI Corporation and its chief operating officer Ong Chin Kiong (pictured) pleaded guilty to workplace safety offences and were fined $200,000 and $150,000 respectively.
    Singapore

    Company, COO fined for fatal fall of worker at warehouse

    The scheme, as well as stronger protections for platform workers, will kick in from Jan 1, 2025.
    Singapore

    Platform workers' higher CPF payments 100% covered in Year 1