‘We need to do better’ – PAP MP calls on companies to re-examine work procedures in wake of latest worksite fatality

SINGAPORE: NTUC assistant secretary-general and director of the labour motion’s Care Division, Melvin Yong Yik Chye, has referred to as on development firms concerned in hazardous work actions to briefly droop work and re-examine work procedures to make sure that crucial security measures are in place within the wake of the newest worksite fatality that happened on Monday (Oct 9).

A 29-year-old migrant employee misplaced his life following an incident on the Solar Sails BTO worksite in Sembawang, when he was allegedly struck by a concrete bucket, inflicting him to plummet from the eighth ground of the development web site.

Disturbing on-line images depict the employee mendacity face up, seemingly unconscious, whereas a number of colleagues look on in shock. The Singapore Civil Defence Pressure, which was notified round 3 pm, conveyed the injured employee to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, the place he later succumbed to his accidents and died.

Preliminary investigations carried out by the police have dominated out any foul play.

In a Fb publish on Wednesday (Oct 11), Mr Yong additionally referred to as on all firms to ascertain acceptable reporting channels as quickly as doable for workers to report issues of safety.

The ruling occasion MP added that NTUC had lately launched a “spot, cease and report” marketing campaign to encourage workers to really feel assured reporting any office security considerations to administration with out worry of retaliation.

Asserting that “we have to do higher,” he stated: “There’s yet one more unlucky office accident that resulted in a lack of life that would have been prevented. My coronary heart goes out to the affected family members.

“This loss is a stark reminder of the significance of office security and the necessity for continued vigilance in creating and sustaining secure working environments.”

Mr Yong added: “This tragedy shouldn’t have occurred, and may very well be prevented. We should do all we will to forestall accidents from occurring on the office. Allow us to proceed to work collectively to look out for each other and make each office safer for each employee.”

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