{"id":7282,"date":"2021-12-31T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T09:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syspex.com\/?p=7282"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:48:17","slug":"tips-for-workplace-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syspex.com\/my\/tips-for-workplace-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Workplace Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Work-related injuries or illnesses can be severe or even fatal. According to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council<\/a> (WSH), there were 11,350 workplace injuries in 2020. This statistic means, among 100,000 workers, there will be 344 people who get injured, whether it is fatal, major or minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Workplace Injuries<\/strong><\/td>11,350<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Fatal<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Major<\/td>463<\/td><\/tr>
Minor<\/td>10,857<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Source: Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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In June, CNA reported three workers died in separate accidents within 5 days, one falling to death, one drowning and another pinned by toppled goods from a forklift. Additionally, in recent news, a forklift operator was jailed for two weeks because he was not supposed to drive a forklift if his vision was blocked, but he did, resulting in running over a man\u2019s legs. The victim suffered severe injuries, and his lower limbs were subsequently amputated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news has reminded us how significant it is to ensure our employee\u2019s safety. Another reason for ensuring employee safety is also to minimize consequences such as compensation or penalty charges. In 2020, the maximum compensation for death and total permanent incapacity has increased to $225,000 and $289,000. Also, employees can make claims and receive compensation for medical expenses for work-related injuries up to $45,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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