Accidents - workplace

TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work

TSMC is the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier of the advanced chips powering the trend towards AI.

Elderly workers account for more than 30% of workplace accidents in Japan

Japan saw an increase in senior worker numbers, partially owing to the extension of the retirement age.

Worker dies after tree-felling accident at private property in Katong

The Ministry of Manpower said that the man was in the middle of tree-felling works when the tree toppled at its base, causing him to fall together with the tree.

No evidence of cheating or fraud found in Sumo Salad work injury claim: Police and MOM

The investigations followed claims by EatGreen owner Jane Lee that a former worker faked a fall two days before her contract ended to claim workplace injury compensation.

One person dies, one in serious condition after Greece oil refinery incident

An injured man arriving for hospital treatment on Oct 9, following an oil refinery accident in Greece.

MOM urges voluntary safety timeout for firms in construction, transportation and storage sectors

MOM will also implement enhanced enforcement measures in both industries from Oct 5 to Nov 4, 2026, to strengthen deterrence and accountability.

Scaffold netting at new worksites in Singapore must be fire-retardant from March 2027

This rule will apply to projects awarded from March 1, 2027, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.

Italy’s Colosseum closes after worker falls and dies while installing new lighting system

Visitors looking through a gate at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on Sept 23, after its closure due to the death of 22-year-old technician Andrea Moretti.

2 workers die after falling into sea at Tuas Port

PSA confirmed that two workers have died after they fell into the sea while performing stevedoring work.

Textile factory fire in southern Chinese city of Foshan kills 8

The fire was extinguished in about an hour, state television reported.

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