Workplace safety and health: 7,000 lapses uncovered, with S$1.4m in fines issued to errant firms
More than S$1.4 million in fines were issued to errant firms in the first half of this year, after about 7,000 breaches under workplace safety and health laws. The top contributing sectors - construction, as well as transportation and storage - recorded fewer injuries compared to the same period last year. Injuries in the manufacturing industry fell by more than a third. Eugene Chow finds out more.
More than S$1.4 million in fines were issued to errant firms in the first half of this year, after about 7,000 breaches under workplace safety and health laws. The top contributing sectors - construction, as well as transportation and storage - recorded fewer injuries compared to the same period last year. Injuries in the manufacturing industry fell by more than a third. Eugene Chow finds out more.
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