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Workplace injuries in 1H 2021 comparable to pre-Covid levels \u2022 To prevent injuries, we re-emphasise our call to the industry to prioritise workplace safety and health (WSH) for any ongoing works that are carried out.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 We urge employers to ensure that control measures are reviewed periodically and that workers follow safe work procedures.<\/p>\n Manufacturing and Construction continue to see most fatal and major injuries<\/strong> \u2022 The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) mounted \u2018Operation Roadrunner\u2019 targeting Transport & Storage, Manufacturing and Construction.<\/p>\n \u2022 Under this operation, which will last for two months commencing from 4 October, 400 workplaces will be inspected focusing on vehicular safety and traffic management plans within the workplace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Slips, Trips & Falls (STFs) remained the top cause for major injuries\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 More than one in three (36%) major injuries that occurred in 1H 2021 involved STFs.<\/p>\n \u2022 The WSH Council launched the STF Campaign in June 2021 to educate employers and workers on the prevention of STF injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 MOM will also continue to identify and promote technology solutions, such as slip meters, use of AI wearables, and vision analytics to detect and reduce STF accidents.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Download the WSH Statistic infographic\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n 12 Oct 2021<\/span>
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\n\u2022 In the first half of 2021(1H 2021), the workplace injury rate has risen to be comparable to pre-Covid levels in 2H 2019. The trend was in line with the gradual resumption of workplace activities since the second quarter of 2020.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2022 In 1H 2021, Manufacturing saw 84 fatal and major injuries while Construction contributed 68 fatal and major injuries, comparable to pre-Covid levels in 2H 2019.<\/p>\n