Singapore raises maximum fines for workplace safety breaches
Maximum fines for workplace safety breaches in Singapore will increase from 20,000 SGD to 50,000 SGD (37,000 USD) from Jun 1, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on May 27.
Hanoi tightens control over labour safety at construction sites
Hanoi’s authorities will tighten control of construction activities in the city in a bid to reduce the number of work-related accidents.
Occupational diseases on the rise among workers
Diagnoses of occupational diseases are on the rise in Vietnam and several new occupations have been found to cause respiratory diseases and deafness.
Worker safety at risk, especially in fishing
Millions of fishermen are exposed to the risk of accidents because of an unsafe work environment.
Work safety awareness should be increased
An alarming increase in the number of labour related accidents has emphasised the importance of improving awareness of the responsibility of employers, employees and the public about labour safety.