Extension of the Workplace Safety and Health Act

The Workplace Safety and Health Council and the Ministry of Manpower announced the National Workplace Health Strategy at the National Workplace Safety and Health (NWSH) Campaign 2010 launch. Guest of Honour Minister for Manpower, Mr Gan Kim Yong, highlighted in his speech the key areas from the Workplace Health Strategy, as detailed below.

Manpower Minister announced the extension of the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSH Act) to cover all workplaces and another 140,000 establishments in Sept 2011. He also announced, for consultation, a draft Guidebook on Common Hazards and Control Measures, covering key issues such as slips and trips in workplaces as well as injuries arising from improper handling of heavy loads.

Source: WSH Alert dated 29 Apr 2010