WSH Forum Logistics and Transport

The Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) & Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSH) co-organised WSH Forum for the Logistics and Transport (L&T) Industry aimed at heightening awareness on vehicular safety on 6 July 2023. The event, which was well attended by close to 200 senior managers, supervisors and safety professionals attended the Forum.

Forum focus on the WSH performance of the Transportation and Storage sector, having had one of the highest numbers and rates of fatal and major injuries, during the Heightened Safety Period. 

During the webinar, the Ministry of Manpower shared statistics and common contraventions within the industry, as well as the lessons learnt from past accident case studies. Participants also learnt that the future of the sector could include greater adoption of technology such as data analytics, automated guided vehicles, and radiofrequency identification or biometrics to ensure safer equipment and practice

The Forum also saw a presentation on the Approved Code of Practice for Chief Executives’ and Board of Directors’ WSH Duties by the WSH Council, while the WSH Council (Logistics & Transport) Committee highlighted key changes to the newly revised WSH Guidelines on Safe Loading and Unloading on Vehicles. In addition, the Ministry of Manpower shared common contraventions and good practices on vehicular safety, as well as case studies and lessons learnt. 

Animated Video on Worker Thrown off Overturned Forklift

National WSH Campaign 2023 video - Reporting Saves Lives (Employers)

WSH Guidelines - Safe Loading and Unloading on Vehicles

Approved Code of Practice for Chief Executives’ and Board of Directors’ WSH Duties

This Code of Practice aims to provide clarity on and strengthen ownership of companies’ Chief Executives’ and Board of Directors’ workplace safety and health roles and duties. (Version accurate as at 17 October 2022.) The FAQ accompanying this Code of Practice aims to answer commonly asked questions such as how the ACOP relates to the WSH Act and who has WSH responsibility.