For
Employees
For Employees
See anything unsafe at work? Report it immediately. You’re not just protecting yourself and your co-workers – you’re also staying safe for the sake of your loved ones who depend on you.
Reporting Saves Lives
It takes collective effort to create a safe and healthy working environment. By speaking up on unsafe situations, you could prevent an injury to yourself, a co-worker, or even save a life. Your involvement can also impact the lives of their loved ones. You can play your part with these actionable steps:
Supervisors
AWARE
Conduct training to educate your workers on potential hazards, enabling them to spot and report.
ASSESS
Dedicate regular time with your workers to review work processes and safety procedures.
ACT
Communicate regularly with your workers on the channels of reporting unsafe situations.
Guide your workers on how to pause work safely to address unsafe situations.
Ensure safety lapses are eliminated, and workers adhere to safe work procedures.
You may refer to the Guide to Near Miss Reporting to learn more about internal reporting.
Workers
AWARE
Be Aware of potential risks.
ASSESS
Assess whether to pause work, should an unsafe work activity be observed.
ACT
Act by reporting and rectifying the unsafe situation.
WAYS TO REPORT UNSAFE practices
TO YOUR BOSS
Your supervisors are responsible for ensuring your safety. Tell them if you have any concerns with safety and health, or if you spot any unsafe acts at your workplace. It will help their business run smoothly, and prevent injuries to you or your colleagues.
TO YOUR UNION LEADER
You may also choose to raise your safety and health concerns with your company’s Union leaders, who will work together with your company to resolve the issue.
to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC)
If need be, you may report unsafe work practices to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or to the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC).
The MOM takes workplace safety and health very seriously, and your feedback is valuable. Reporting any unsafe act will not only protect you, but also your co-workers. Your timely action can make a significant difference in preventing injuries. Reporting can keep the workplace safer for everyone and more importantly, it can save lives.
We will not disclose your identity to your employer or the company. It will be kept confidential and only key information regarding the incident will be shared with the company for investigation.
MINISTRY OF MANPOWER
Migrant workers can use the FWMOMCare app to report.
Migrant workers can use the
FWMOMCare app to report.
FWMOMCare app to report.
Call MOM Helpline:
6317 1111
MIGRANT WORKERs’ CENTRE (MWC)
The MWC is a non-government organisation (NGO) that champions fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore.
You may visit their website at www.mwc.org.sg or call the MWC 24-Hour Helpline: (+65) 6536 2692 to report your unsafe situation.
What to do if you are threatened or sacked after submitting a valid safety report?
What to do if you are threatened or
sacked after submitting a valid safety report?
Your employer should not threaten you or end your employment because you made a valid safety report. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will take action against such employers if they do so.
Migrant workers who are threatened or sacked after submitting a valid safety report can approach MOM for help to investigate their employer, and to change employer to continue working in Singapore, if necessary.
You may approach:
Ministry of Manpower
Call the MOM helpline at 6317 1111. Migrant workers can also use the FWMOMCare app to seek help from MOM.
Migrant Workers’ Centre
The MWC is a non-government organisation (NGO) that champions fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers. Migrant workers can call the MWC 24-Hour Helpline at 6536 2692 to seek advice on your situation.
Your Union Leader
Speak to your company’s Union leaders, who will work together with your company to resolve the issue.
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WANT TO LET YOUR FELLOW WORKERS KNOW HOW THEY CAN REPORT AN UNSAFE PRACTICE?
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STAY HEALTHIER AND SAFER AT WORK
