WSH Guidelines - General Waste Management

New WSH Guidelines for General Waste Management

The Guidelines, launched during the WSH Forum for Waste Management Industry, provides practical WSH guidance for waste collectors and enhances their WSH knowledge to carry out waste collection safely.

Waste Management (WM) consists of collection, transport, recovery and disposal of waste, including the supervision of such operations and after-care of disposal sites. In the course of work, Waste Management workers are exposed to various risks relating to hazardous materials, slips, trips and falls as well as injuries from machinery use and heavy lifting.

Waste management workers are exposed to a wide range of hazards during their work, such as physical and mechanical risks that come with operating vehicles and machinery, to exposure to biological and environmental risks from waste collected from post-consumer, commercial and industrial activities.  

To assist the industry, the “WSH Guidelines for General Waste Management” was launched at the event. Developed by WMRAS in partnership with the WSH Council and supported by tripartite partners, the Guidelines provides practical WSH guidance for waste collectors and enhances their WSH knowledge to carry out waste collection safely.   

Companies to implement the necessary safety precautions and measures to safeguard workers’ physical and mental well-being. Risks assessments should be done, and proper safe work procedures established. Workers should be provided with adequate WSH training and appropriate personal protective equipment. There should also be an internal system for reporting safety lapses so that rectifications can be carried out promptly. Doing so can build a culture of safety and instil a greater sense of safety ownership for workers.  

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WSH Guidelines - Lifting Plan Development

What is WSH Guideline 

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program 

Check out the free WSH Guidelines --WSH Guidelines Lifting Plan Development to improve your organization WSH practices. For the latest WSH Guidelines update, refer to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council Website.

WSH Guideline --WSH Guidelines Lifting Plan Development

This guidelines aims to provide guidance and practical considerations when developing a lifting plan, and explains the essential components and factors needed when preparing a lifting plan, so as to ensure a safe lifting operation.

This guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice (CP) on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces. The CP is the main guiding document on safe lifting operations and safe use of lifting equipment.

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Workplace Traffic Safety Management

Understand the importance of workplace traffic management. And learn how you can manage traffic at the workplace to minimise risks and hazards.

About Workplace Traffic Management

Workplace traffic management is a key part of operations for many industry sectors, which include construction, marine and logistics. Poor management of workplace traffic can result in vehicle collision, or injuries to employees or visitors, and downtime to business. It is therefore crucial for companies to have proper and effective onsite traffic management.

Workplace Traffic Safety Management Plan

An effective workplace traffic safety management plan is necessary to ensure the smooth traffic and safe operation of vehicles at the workplace.

As an employer, you must conduct proper risk assessments to identify all potential hazards and risks.

The plan should take the following into consideration:

• Transport activities taking place on site;
• Workplace traffic conditions;
• Types of vehicles operating in the premises;
• Traffic rules and regulations;
• Environmental conditions such as road and weather;
• Vehicle safety devices and available technologies;
• Work schedules;
• Drivers' behaviours and habits;
• Training and competency of drivers; and
• Health and fitness status of drivers.

Employer's Role

You should:

• Develop a workplace traffic safety management plan.
• Ensure the plan is implemented and communicated to all employees.
• Ensure that employees follow the traffic safety rules and safe work procedures.
• Ensure there is proper demarcation of pedestrian walkways from vehicular roads.
• Ensure employees are trained and competent to perform their roles.
• Familiarise employees with emergency response plans and procedures.
• Keep records of workplace traffic incidents and take timely interventions.
• Establish a vehicle maintenance regime.

Employee's Role

You should:

• Obey workplace traffic rules and observe traffic warning signs.
• Attend necessary training courses to be competent for the job.
• Drive only vehicles that you are licensed to operate.
• Operate vehicles with care and use them only for their intended purposes.
• Refrain from tampering with vehicle's safety devices.
• Wear all PPE provided properly.
• Report any damage to vehicle, safety device or PPE to your supervisor.
• Report all road accidents and near-miss incidents to your supervisor.

For More Information

WSH Guidelines on Workplace Traffic Safety Management (PDF)

Notebook for Vocational Driver (Are You a Safe Driver?) (PDF)

WSH Guidelines -Healthcare Industry

What is WSH Guidelines 

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program .

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WSH Guidelines -Healthcare

It was developed to share and promulgate good industry practices among the various healthcare settings in Singapore. The guidelines provide information on common WSH hazards faced by healthcare employees in their work and practicable measures to mitigate the associated risks. The guidelines also highlight the importance of a robust healthcare management system, which has become critical and essential especially in the dawn of Covid-19 and possible future pandemics.

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WSH Guidelines -Transport of Goods Services

WSH Guidelines -Service Allied to the Transport of goods

What is WSH Guidelines

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program 

Check out the free WSH Guideline -Service Allied to the Transport of goods to improve your organization WSH practices. For the latest WSH Guidelines update, refer to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council Website.

Introduction

Logistics (service relating to the transportation of goods) is a sector that involves the moving of goods or cargo from point to point via a variety of transportation vehicles. This may range from picking of goods using forklift, stacker and other suitable equipment to palletizing, loading, unloading and depalletizing. The supply chain management method of handling goods has heightened the need for more safety and health awareness among various stakeholders.

The logistics industry contributes significantly to our country’s economy and supports many other economic activities. Logistics industry employees such as warehouse assistants, deliverymen, container drivers, cargo handlers, packers, freight forwarding and crating services employees, can be exposed to a variety of safety and health hazards at work depending on their specific tasks. Musculoskeletal disorders and injuries can arise from manual handling activities. Workers may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and thermal stress. The type of accidents that may occur include falls, being hit by falling objects, crushing injuries, electrocution as well as fire and explosion.

Work-related injuries and diseases can happen as a result of unsafe acts and conditions. Unsafe acts occur when employees are unaware of the hazards and the proper work practices, for example, not adopting the proper lifting methods. Unsafe conditions arise out of ignorance or lack of diligence in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, for example, a slippery floor. Work related accidents and diseases can be prevented by identifying the hazards and taking appropriate preventive measures.

These guidelines provide information and guidance on the identification of work hazards and their prevention. Employers should work together with employees to establish a safe and healthy work environment

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