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Workplace safety and health

Worker dies at Tuas shipyard; MOM investigating incident

The workplace fatality happened at a worksite occupied by Seatrium at Tuas South Boulevard.
The workplace fatality happened at a worksite occupied by Seatrium at Tuas South Boulevard.

Delivery riders say it’s natural to push ahead to earn more despite safety risks

Delivery riders made up the bulk of platform workers who had injuries in 2025.
Delivery riders made up the bulk of platform workers who had injuries in 2025.

Two delivery riders among 36 workplace deaths in 2025: MOM

The inclusion of platform workers' injuries follows the implementation of the Platform Workers Act on Jan 1, 2025.
The inclusion of platform workers' injuries follows the implementation of the Platform Workers Act on Jan 1, 2025.

AI-enabled CCTV trial ongoing at 14 construction sites in Singapore

A close-up of the SafeSite VA system notifying a safety supervisor of a worker not wearing personal protective equipment.
A close-up of the SafeSite VA system notifying a safety supervisor of a worker not wearing personal protective equipment.

At least 15 killed in Lebanon’s Tripoli building collapse

Rescue workers remove a body from under the rubble after a residential building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Azakir
Rescue workers remove a body from under the rubble after a residential building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Azakir

S. Korean teacher died ‘in line of duty’ after parent dispute, review committee decides

Mr Hyun, in his 40s, died by suicide on May 22 in a storage unit on the campus of a middle school in Jeju.
Mr Hyun, in his 40s, died by suicide on May 22 in a storage unit on the campus of a middle school in Jeju.

Why saying ‘good job’ to an employee is no longer enough

A recent Randstad survey in Singapore shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X.
A recent Randstad survey in Singapore shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X.

Top editor at German media giant Axel Springer ousted after workplace investigation

Mr Jan Philipp Burgard left Axel Springer after an investigation into inappropriate behaviour.
Mr Jan Philipp Burgard left Axel Springer after an investigation into inappropriate behaviour.

Companies urged to conduct time-out, review work safety measures ahead of CNY rush

MOM urged companies to implement a safety time-out during the seasonal rush around Chinese New Year.
MOM urged companies to implement a safety time-out during the seasonal rush around Chinese New Year.

IndiGo crisis reveals why India’s new air safety rules are vital

An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.