Workplace Safety and Health Council

15/09/2026

🚚🚧 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸.

Whether it involves forklifts, lorries, excavators or loaders, a moment's distraction can have life-changing consequences.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗦𝗛 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 offers practical measures to help employers and workers:

✅ Identify common vehicular hazards
✅ Improve traffic flow and worksite safety
✅ Prevent vehicle-pedestrian collisions
✅ Keep everyone at the workplace safe

Take a few minutes to learn how you can better protect yourself and your co-workers.

📘 Download the guidelines:
https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/wsh-guidelines/wsh-guidelines-on-workplace-traffic-safety-management

15/09/2026

Sustainable growth for Singapore’s SMEs starts with a resilient, high-performing workforce. If you haven't secured your place yet, here is your chance to reshape your business strategy.

Join us at Tripartite Connect (TC) 2026, where SME founders, business leaders, senior management, and tripartite partners come together to explore how fair, progressive and safe workplace practices can help businesses build trust, strengthen workplace relationships, and navigate workforce challenges.

Organised by TAFEP and the WSH Council, TC 2026 brings you an action-packed programme designed to turn workplace culture into your strongest growth and retention engine:

What you will gain:
✅ Keynote & Panel Dialogue: Learn real leadership decisions on fair employment, grievance handling, and employee confidence.
✅High-Impact Networking: Connect directly with fellow SME bosses, union partners, and industry advisors.
✅Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Practical tracks on workplace grievances, mental well-being, and WSH culture.
✅Actionable C-Suite Labs: Get live advisory on workplace challenges and build your 90-day AI ex*****on roadmap.

Claim your seat before registration closes!

Register now!

14/09/2026

❤️‍🩹 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘆.

The new 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝘁𝗼-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗥𝗧𝗪) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 resource helps healthcare workers understand how the RTW programme can support them throughout their recovery, return and reintegration at work.

By learning what to expect and how the process works, employees can feel better prepared to discuss their needs, participate in planning their return and seek the appropriate support along the way. This can help them return to work safely and with greater confidence.

Launched at the Healthcare Leaders Dialogue 2026, the resource is a reminder that asking for support is a sign of strength, and that a successful return to work is a team effort.

📖 Download the resource at:
https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/guides-and-handbooks/return-to-work-rtw-for-healthcare-employees-helping-you-recover-return-and-reintegrate-at-work

14/09/2026

🤝 Returning to work after an injury, illness or health condition can be challenging. The right support can make all the difference.

Launched at the Healthcare Leaders Dialogue 2026, the Employers' Guide to Return-to-Work for the Healthcare Industry offers practical guidance to help healthcare organisations support employees in their recovery, return to work and continued employment.

A well-managed return-to-work process benefits everyone - the employee, their team and the organisation. By caring for our people, we build stronger and more resilient workplaces.

📖 Download the guide at:
https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/guides-and-handbooks/employers-guide-to-return-to-work-for-the-healthcare-industry

14/09/2026

🚨 Do people feel safe enough to speak up at work?

A safe workplace is not only one that prevents physical harm. It is also one where people feel respected, valued and able to raise concerns without fear.

In this excerpt from Part 2 of “Let's Talk: Safety, Trust and Speaking Up with Candace Carnahan”, Candace explains why psychological safety matters. When people hesitate to speak up, opportunities to address risks and prevent harm may be missed.

Building a strong WSH culture starts with trust, respect and open communication. When people feel heard, they are more likely to speak up and help create safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.

▶️ Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/2bNG73kfcJg
🎧 Listen on Spotify: sptfy.in/wshcxcandace2

10/09/2026

🚶‍♀️📦 𝗔 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

Join Ah Seng, Ah Huay and Uncle Lim in Part 2 of our kitchen safety video series presented in a lively mix of Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese.

From cluttered walkways and poor housekeeping to unsafe shortcuts, discover how everyday hazards can lead to slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Learn practical safety tips to keep kitchens organised, work areas hazard-free and workers safe. 💪

📹 Watch Part 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ8OuTNCH2s

Learn more about preventing slips, trips and falls and good ergonomics practices:

🔗 https://www.tal.sg/wshc/topics/slips-trips-and-falls/preventing-slips-trips-and-falls

🔗 https://www.tal.sg/wshc/topics/ergonomics

09/09/2026

🩺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?

At the Healthcare Leaders Dialogue 2026, healthcare leaders, government agencies and industry stakeholders came together to discuss how the sector can better protect and support its workforce.

Adj Prof Tang Kong Choong, Chairman of the WSH Council (Healthcare) Committee, emphasised that workplace safety and health goes beyond compliance - "how we care for our staff affects how our staff care for our patients". He called on leaders to champion workplace safety, staff well-being and psychological safety.

Participants also heard from Ms Heidi Tan of Tan Tock Seng Hospital on supporting employees returning to work after an injury or illness, and from the Ministry of Health on adopting Healthier SG within the healthcare workforce.

Healthcare institutions were recognised for their efforts under the CARE Challenge, before the event concluded with a panel discussion on workplace safety and health and well-being, moderated by WSH Council General Manager Mr Christopher Koh.

Together, we can create safer, healthier and more supportive workplaces for those who care for others. 💚

09/09/2026

📃 𝗪𝗦𝗛 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The WSH Council has prepared a WSH Advisory based on 12 fatal accidents that occurred in the first half of 2026, grouped into four incident categories.

The advisory highlights the risks involved and provides recommendations to strengthen risk controls and prevent similar incidents.

We urge employers, supervisors, and workers to download the advisory, share and discuss the lessons with your teams, and put the recommendations into practice

https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-advisory/wsh-advisory-8-september-2026-wsh-advisory-for-fatal-accidents-in-first-half-of-2026

07/09/2026

🎙️ 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐

Why do people sometimes stay silent when they see something unsafe, even when they know it does not feel right?

In Part 2 of our latest podcast, internationally recognised safety speaker Candace Carnahan explores how fear, self-doubt and workplace culture can hold people back from raising safety concerns. She explains why speaking up is a skill that can be developed, and how having the courage to care can help protect ourselves and those around us.

Candace also discusses how leaders can build trust by listening and following through when concerns are raised, creating workplaces where everyone feels respected, supported and safe to speak up.

▶️ Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/2bNG73kfcJg
🎧 Listen on Spotify: sptfy.in/wshcxcandace2

In Part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with Candac...

04/09/2026

🥵 Working outdoors? Know these four ways to stay safe in the heat!

From 1 December 2026, employers must implement enhanced measures to protect workers exposed to heat. If you work outdoors:

✅ Attend training so you can spot the signs of heat stress and know what to do.
✅ Drink cool water regularly to stay hydrated.
✅ Look out for your co-workers and alert your supervisor if someone feels unwell.
✅ Wear suitable clothing that is loose-fitting, breathable and moisture-wicking.

Stay alert, look out for one another and act early to prevent heat stress.

Find out more about the enhanced heat stress measures for outdoor work:
https://www.tal.sg/wshc/media/announcements/2026/enhanced-heat-stress-measures-for-outdoor-work