Singapore Workplace Fatality

SINGAPORE- Two fatal workplace accidents were reported in Singapore in July 2023, which brings the country’s workplace death tally to at least 16 in 2023

Here are the details:

10 July 2023 - Worker dies after being hit by reversing vehicle at Jurong West worksite

A 33-year-old Indian worker was killed on Monday 10 July 2023 after being struck by a reversing vehicle at a worksite in Jurong West.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) told The Straits Times on Wednesday that the man was preparing his tipper truck for unloading when he was hit by a reversing wheel loader, which is used to lift materials at construction sites.

13 July 2023 - Worker Killed in Changi East Construction Site

A 30-year-old construction worker died in a workplace accident on Thursday 13 July 2023 at the site of the Changi East project, which includes the construction of Terminal 5 (T5) and a new runway for Changi Airport.

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) spokesman said the accident happened at about 4.45pm, in the area within Changi Airport, at the Changi East Perimeter Roadway.

The spokesman said: “MOM is investigating the incident and has instructed the occupier to stop all machinery operations at the worksite.”

He added that, as a general safety measure, all machinery and equipment must be used and maintained in line with the manufacturer’s recommendation.