WSH Approach on the Construction Sector in Singapore

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1 WSH Approach on the Construction Sector in Singapore Kevin Teoh (Director) Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate 1

2 Updates on Profile of Stop Work Orders in 2011 Outline (as of 16 th June 2011) Background & WSH Performance in Construction Sector Engagement Initiatives & Programmes Differentiated Enforcement Programmes 2

3 Background of Construction Sector Construction sector, one of the high risk industries in Singapore Need to emphasise constant efforts in enhancing WSH standards 3

4 WSH Performance in Construction General improvement over the years but limited since

5 WSH Updates Performance on Profile in Construction of Stop Work Orders in 2011 (as of 16 th June 2011) Need to improve safety management within the industry to meet our target Target Outcomes 5

6 Workplace fatality rate below 1.8 per 100,000 workers by 2018 WSH 2018 Vision Safe and Healthy Workplace for Everyone and a Country Renowned for Best Practices in Workplace Safety and Health Strategic Outcomes Reduction in Workplace Fatalities and Injury Rates WSH is an Integral Part of Business Singapore is Renowned as a Centre of Excellence for WSH A Progressive and Pervasive WSH Culture Strategies Build Strong Capabilities to Manage WSH Implement an Effective Regulatory Framework Promote the Benefits of WSH and Recognise Best Practices Develop Strong Partnerships Locally and Internationally 6

7 Engagement Initiatives & Programmes Construction & Landscape Committee Building strong capabilities to better manage WSH Developing a performance based regime Promoting the benefits of WSH & integrating WSH into business Creating and building partnerships 7

8 Industry led Taskforces Concerted effort involving various group of representatives To develop programmes and guideline materials from an industry perspective To raise capabilities and awareness to specific areas of concerns Top Contributors to Fatalities Falling from height Crane related accidents Taskforces National Work at Height Taskforce National Crane Safety Taskforce 8

9 Work at Height (WAH) Safety Taskforce Enhancing Intervention Framework for WAH Intensive WAH enforcement with 2,000 inspections over 3 months Safety Compliance Assistance Visits (SCAV) Building Strong Capabilities Develop National WAH competency standards WSH Forums and technical workshops involving WSH experts Promoting the Benefits of WAH Safety Outreach and education WAH kits, roadshow and training videos 9

10 Crane Safety Taskforce Enhancing Capability & Competency Review and enhance training curriculum for crane operators and lifting personnel Crane safety awareness workshops Raising Awareness of Key Issues Technical circulars on accident case studies and safety alerts involving crane safety Strengthening Legislation & Standards Review existing Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulation Review relevant Singapore Standards and Code of Practice 10

11 Engagement Initiatives & Programmes Codes of Practice (CoP) & WSH Technical Advisory (TA) CoP serves as guides to enhance safety and health standards of workplaces TA serves to equip stakeholders with useful practical knowledge and good practices in Singapore WSH Bulletin Free electronic newsletter to keep WSH professional and interested stakeholders updated on local and international WSH related matters and developments 11

12 Differentiated Enforcement Programmes 12

13 Enforcement Programmes 13

14 Demerit Points System (DPS) To encourage contractors to take proactive measures to improve worksite safety. Triggers Composition Fines (CF) Full/partial Stop Work Order (SWO) Prosecution of serious WSH offences Demerit Points System Consequence Eligibility to employ foreign workers will be affected 14

15 Business Under Surveillance (BUS) Poor WSH performing companies (ineffective WSH management system) will be subjected to close surveillance under BUS Objectives To engage companies through systemic interventions To improve the company s WSH management and performance To prevent accidents and occupational diseases To support good business 15

16 Business Under Surveillance (BUS) 16

17 Programme based Engagement (ProBE) Industry Level To achieve WSH outcomes through greater industry ownership, capability building efforts and increased engagement and enforcement reach on priority areas 1. Intel Phase Working closely with key partners and identifying key ground issues 2. Engagement & Communication Engaging industry through events, info toolkits and forms of compliance assistance 3. Enforcement & Monitoring Review and reinforcement for target groups and outcomes 17

18 Cluster Operations (COPs) Multiplier effect to our enforcement efforts Targeting a specific work area or industry sector based on ground intelligence Targeted area or sectors will be preannounced through the media Encourage companies to take the initiative to improve safety and health standards within their workplace prior to the inspections Findings from operations would be publicised and shared with the industry as well as stakeholders 18

19 Conclusion Outcome Early indication of success in improving WSH performance and reducing fatality rate Continue with special emphasis on the construction sector Aim To achieve WSH 2018 Vision Situation WSH performance of Construction sector can be further improved, highest number of fatalities Falling from height and crane related accidents as top contributors to the fatalities 19

20 Thank You 20