Workplace safety and health

Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform in Indonesia

The intern doctor suffered from a lung infection but continued working without taking sick leave even as her condition deteriorated.

MOH realigning resources with focus on mental health, tackling tech impact on youth

Guest of Honour Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies delivering his speech at WorkWell Leaders Awards 2026 at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, on Apr 24, 2026.

In deep doo-doo: Woman in Australia trapped in waist-high waste for hours after toilet floor caves in

According to media reports, the woman was trapped for three hours “in deep sh*t” while her family sought help.

Tokyo government urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat

A Tokyo metropolitan government Bureau of Environment employee wears a short-sleeved shirt and shorts at the Tokyo metropolitan government building on April 22, 2026.

Intern doctor fatalities in Indonesia fuel concerns over heavy workload, low welfare

Some intern doctors say that limited days of leave and low salaries are adding to their stress levels.

The joys of being an accidental mentor

Mentors derive a great deal of satisfaction from seeing their charges succeed.

Worker dies at Tuas shipyard; MOM investigating incident

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.

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.

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.

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