bizSAFE WSH Act and Regulations

Question 1

What is the main legislation governing workplace safety and health in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)

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Employment Act

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Building Control Act

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Environmental Protection and Management Act

Question 2

Under the WSHA, who has the primary duty to ensure workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Every employer, self-employed person, and occupier of a workplace

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Only the safety officer

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Only government inspectors

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Only the workers themselves

Question 3

What is the maximum penalty for causing death due to a reckless act under the Singapore WSHA?

Accepted Answer

Up to SGD 500,000 fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

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SGD 10,000 fine only

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SGD 1,000 fine and a warning

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No criminal penalty applies

Question 4

What duties do employees have under the Singapore WSHA?

Accepted Answer

Employees must take reasonable care of their own safety, cooperate with the employer, and not recklessly interfere with safety equipment

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Employees have no duties, only rights

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Employees only need to attend training

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Employees must purchase their own PPE

Question 5

What is an 'Approved Code of Practice' (ACOP) under the Singapore WSHA?

Accepted Answer

A document approved by the Minister providing practical guidance on complying with WSHA requirements

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A voluntary guideline with no legal standing

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A company's internal safety manual

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A training certification

Question 6

Under the WSHA, what must an employer do when a 'dangerous occurrence' takes place at the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the Ministry of Manpower within the prescribed time frame

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Nothing, unless someone is injured

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Only record it in the internal logbook

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Report it only to the company's insurer