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A Great Workforce A Great Workplace
© 2010 Government of Singapore 1
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Ng Zhihan Senior Specialist
Occupational Hygiene Branch OSH Specialist Department
Ministry of Manpower
Managing Workplace Health Hazards Strategies & Approaches
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Scope
• Background
• Safety and Health – A holistic approach
• Workplace Health Strategies
• Relevant Regulations
• In-plant Management Programmes
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2011 2005 2006 2008
New WSH Framework
Minister for Manpower sets
target: 2.5 fatalities per
100,000 by 2015
3 Key Principles
Reduce Risk at Source
Greater Industry Ownership
Higher Penalties for Poor Safety Management
WSHAC
Setting up of Workplace Safety & Health
Advisory Committee
Begin reviewing & enhancing
Strategy
Prime Minister refreshes
target:
1.8 fatalities per 100,000 by
2018
Formation Of WSH Council
Extension of WSH Act to cover New
Sectors
2009 2010
WSH Act
Embodiment of WSH
Framework in legislation
Official Launch of WSH2015
Roadmap
Official Launch of WSH Strategy
WSH 2018
2007
Official Launch of WH Strategy
and Sectoral Roadmaps
Set up of WSH Institute
Extension of WSH Act to all
workplaces
WSH
(Risk Management)
Regulations
Singapore’s WSH Journey
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Integrating Safety & Health
Personal Well-being
Health Safety
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The WSH vs WH Strategies WSH
Strategies
Build strong capabilities to manage WSH
Implement an effective
regulatory framework
Develop strong partnerships
locally & internationally
Promote the benefits of WSH & recognise best
practices
WH Strategies
Implementing targeted
intervention programmes
Monitoring & intelligence gathering
Research & Development
Promotion of good practices
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OH Hazards – The Iceberg Theory
Unknown Hazards •New chemicals
Known Hazards •Noise
•Chemicals
Emerging Hazards •Nanomaterials
•Biohazards
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Common Occupational Health Hazards
Silica
Noise
Confined spaces Visual
Display Units
Heat
Chemicals
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National Strategies for Managing OH Hazards
Establish WH Hazards Emerging Hazards Unknown Hazards
Direct Causal Link Contributing Factor
Targeted Intervention Programmes
Monitoring and Intelligence Gathering
Research and Standards Development
Promotion of Good Practices
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Multi-Pronged Approach to Managing WH hazards
Developing Standards
Compliance Assistance
Capability Building
Promotion & Engagement
Research & Development
Targeted Enforcement
Self Regulation
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WSH Act
Occupiers Employers Principals
Erectors & Installers Manufacturers & Suppliers
Employees
Duty Holders under WSH Act
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Duties of Stakeholders • The Act specifies the duties of various
stakeholders:
– Employers: ensure the health and safety of all persons at work
– Occupiers: ensure the workplace is safe and without risks to health
– Principals: ensure the health and safety of contractors and subcontractors, with the necessary expertise, engaged at work
– Persons at work: use protection provided and co-operate to comply with the provisions of the Act
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (Risk
Management) Regulations
– Conduct risk assessment for all work activities
– Take reasonably practicable steps to eliminate all foreseeable risk
– If risks cannot be eliminated, minimize the risks and develop corresponding safe work procedures
– Principles of control measures are specified in the regulations
– Train and communicate the various hazards to all workers
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (Medical Examinations)
Regulations – Pre-placement (no later than 3 months after starting work)
and periodic medical examinations (intervals specified in schedule) for workers exposed to certain workplace hazards including • the use or handling of or exposure to the liquid, fumes or vapour of
benzene, organophosphates or vinyl chloride monomer;
• the use or handling of or exposure to the dust of asbestos, raw cotton or silica;
• exposure to excessive noise
– Must be conducted by a Designated Workplace Doctor
– Designated Workplace Doctor may recommend suspension from work if is he is of the opinion that the worker is likely to be or has been injuriously affected by the person’s employment in a hazardous occupation
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (Noise)
Regulations – Take reasonably practicable measures to
reduce or control the noise from any process in the workplace, measures are specified in the regulations
– Reduce the duration of exposure if the noise levels cannot be reduced
– Engage competent persons to assess workplace noise levels (using suitable calibrated equipments) and to advise on proper noise control measures
– Ensure that manufacturer or supplier of noisy machines has a proper label stating the noise levels and the requirement of hearing protection warning signs
– Provide and ensure the proper use and care of hearing protectors
– Provide proper training annually and proper hazard communications of noise hazards to workers
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (General Provisions)
Regulations – Assess workplace airborne contaminants levels of
hazardous chemicals by a competent persons – Control hazardous emissions at workplace, measures are
specified in the regulations – Provide and ensure the proper use and care of personal
protective equipments – Obtain, assess and make available the information from
the Safety Data Sheets provided by seller or agent – Proper training and communication of hazards to workers – Provide proper labelling of containers in accordance with
GHS standards – Keep, store, use, handle or dispose of hazardous chemicals
in a manner so as not to pose a risk to any person at work – Protection against excessive heat and any bio-hazardous
materials
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (First-
Aid) Regulations – Provide sufficient, adequate, properly
maintained and properly equipped first aid boxes at workplace
– Appoint trained first-aiders
– Provide for the emergency treatment of workers who are exposed to corrosive and toxic substances
– If the eyes or body of any person may come into contact with toxic or corrosive substances, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided and properly maintained
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Relevant Regulations • Key requirements of the WSH (Incident
Reporting) Regulations
– Report any workplace incidents, including deaths, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases to the Commissioner
– 35 notifiable occupational diseases are specified in the law, including noise induced deafness, occupational skin diseases and or cancers, musculoskeletal disorders, diseases caused by excessive heat, etc.
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Multi-Pronged Approach to Managing WH hazards
Developing Standards
Compliance Assistance
Capability Building
Promotion & Engagement
Research & Development
Targeted Enforcement
Self Regulation
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Targeted Workplace Programmes Noise Induced Deafness Prevention Programme
Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
Confined Space Management Programme
National Asbestos Control Programme
Workplace Ergonomics
Thermal Stress
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Key Elements of Workplace HCP
Planning
Identify Noise Hazard and
Evaluate Risk
Noise Control Provision of
PPEs Training & Education
Audiometric
Examinations
Records Keeping
Programme Review
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Key Elements of Workplace MHCP
Planning
Identify Hazard and Evaluate
Risk
Implementation of Control Measures
Provision of PPEs
Training & Hazard
Communication
Statutory Medical
Examinations
Records Keeping
Programme Review
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Planning & Commitment
Identify Hazard and Evaluate Risk
Implementation of Control Measures
Employee Involvement
Training & Education
Workplace Monitoring,
Reporting and Medical Mgmt
Records Keeping
Programme Review
Key Elements of Workplace Ergonomics Programme
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In-Plant Programmes • Critical elements for the success of any
programme includes
– Strong commitment and endorsement by management
– Active involvement by all employees
– Single administrator who co-ordinates all aspects of programme
– Objectives to be measureable, achievable, realistic and specific
– Programme should be regularly monitored, reviewed and continually improved
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Costs of Workplace Health Problems • Top 3 common Workplace Health Problems
– Noise Induced Deafness
– Occupational Skin Diseases
– Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Summary • All stakeholders play an important role in
managing WH hazards – Employers – Occupiers – Principals
• Different strategies for different WH hazards
• Multi-pronged approach to manage WH hazards
– Standards setting and targeted enforcement – Self regulation by employers by implementing
sustainable programmes – Others
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Useful Resources • Factsheet on “Management of Occupational
Health Hazards”
• Ministry of Manpower Website – www.mom.gov.sg
• WSH Council’s Webpage – http://www.wshc.sg
• Singapore Standards e-shop – http://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/Product/Ho
me.aspx
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