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A Great Workforce A Great Workplace<br />
A Great Workforce A Great Workplace<br />
<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Lee</strong> <strong>Hock</strong> <strong>Siang</strong><br />
Ministry of Manpower<br />
Republic of <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
© 2010 Government of <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
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Scope of Presentation<br />
A Great Workforce A Great Workplace<br />
1. Recap of the WSH Journey (2005-2012)<br />
2. Focus on Workers’ <strong>Health</strong><br />
3. The Next Lap: “Total WSH”<br />
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Reduction in<br />
workplace fatalities<br />
and injury rates<br />
Build strong<br />
capabilities to<br />
manage WSH<br />
WSH 2018 VISION<br />
Strategic Outcomes<br />
WSH is an integral<br />
part of business<br />
Strategies<br />
A Great Workforce A Great Workplace<br />
#1 National WSH Strategy<br />
Safe and healthy workplace for everyone and<br />
a country renowned for best practices in workplace safety and health<br />
Implement an<br />
effective<br />
regulatory<br />
framework<br />
<strong>Singapore</strong> is<br />
renowned as a<br />
centre of<br />
excellence for WSH<br />
Promote the<br />
benefits of WSH<br />
and recognise<br />
best practices<br />
A progressive and<br />
pervasive WSH<br />
culture<br />
Develop strong<br />
partnerships<br />
locally and<br />
internationally<br />
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#2 Governing Structure for WSH<br />
OSHD<br />
A Great Workforce A Great Workplace<br />
Progressing WSH in <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
Occupational Safety & <strong>Health</strong> Division<br />
REGULATOR<br />
Legislation, Policies,<br />
Compliance Assistance &<br />
Enforcement<br />
WSHC<br />
Workplace Safety & <strong>Health</strong> Council<br />
INDUSTRY<br />
PARTNER<br />
Educating & Engaging<br />
Stakeholders, Promoting<br />
WSH<br />
WSHI<br />
Workplace Safety & <strong>Health</strong> Institute<br />
THINK TANK<br />
Charting New Grounds<br />
for WSH Excellence and<br />
Innovation<br />
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#3 Comprehensive Regulatory Framework<br />
providing protection to all workplaces and workers<br />
• From the Factories Act to The Workplace Safety and<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Act (WSHA), 2006<br />
– Extended in 2008 and in Sep 2011, covering all workplaces<br />
– WSH (Risk Management) regulations, 2006<br />
• From the Workmen’s Compensation Act to The Work<br />
Injury Compensation Act (WICA), 2008<br />
- June 2012, increased compensation amounts and broadened<br />
definition of occupational disease<br />
• Effective Enforcement Framework<br />
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#4 Progressive Industry Ownership<br />
leadership by the industry for the industry<br />
Build the capabilities of<br />
industry to better manage<br />
WSH<br />
Promote safety and health at<br />
work and recognise<br />
companies with good WSH<br />
records<br />
Set acceptable<br />
WSH practices<br />
WSH Council Formed in 2008 (under WSHA)<br />
20 leaders from the key industry sectors, the Government, unions<br />
and professionals from the legal, insurance and academic fields<br />
7 Industry committees, 3 functional committees, 2 task forces, 2<br />
workgroups<br />
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#5 Enhancing WSH through knowledge,<br />
Innovation, and solutions<br />
Centre for<br />
WSH Leadership Development<br />
in Asia<br />
Centre for<br />
WSH Research and Innovation<br />
in <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
Centre for<br />
WSH Knowledge and<br />
Solutions in Asia<br />
Our newly established Workplace Safety and <strong>Health</strong> Institute (WSH<br />
Institute) in 2011 will pursue our national WSH research agenda, in<br />
collaboration with international partners<br />
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Reduction in Work-related fatalities<br />
Factories Act<br />
WSH Act<br />
Workplace Fatality Rate<br />
2018<br />
Target<br />
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Good Leadership and Strong Government Support<br />
Ratification of <strong>International</strong> Labour<br />
Organisation (ILO) Convention C187 -<br />
<strong>Singapore</strong>’s Commitment to Workplace<br />
Safety and <strong>Health</strong><br />
Minister of State for Manpower and<br />
National Development, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin,<br />
Geneva, 11 June 2012<br />
“but each time somebody was maimed or killed, it<br />
was a tragedy for the worker and his family. This<br />
was on our conscience… We should aim to have<br />
one of the best workplace safety records in the<br />
world.”<br />
Prime Minister <strong>Lee</strong> Hsien Loong<br />
Launch of WSH Council in 2008<br />
“It is my hope that we push the frontiers of<br />
WSH management … to drive WSH, and the<br />
transformation of WSH into an enabler of<br />
higher productivity and better performance.”<br />
Senior Minister Prof S Jayakumar<br />
<strong>Singapore</strong> WSH Conference 2010<br />
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Strong Partnerships<br />
National<br />
WSH<br />
Professionals<br />
Employer<br />
Government<br />
Industry &<br />
Unions<br />
Employees<br />
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<strong>International</strong> Advisory Panel ,<br />
17-18 Nov 2011, <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
OSH Meetings in <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
ASEM on OSH, Sep 2012<br />
2 nd <strong>Singapore</strong> WSH Conference, Sep 2012<br />
OS+H Asia Exhibition and Forum, Sep 2012<br />
1 st PH-OM Conference , Oct 2012<br />
2 nd Asia Pacific AIHA Conference, Nov 2012<br />
OSH Meetings in the region<br />
9 th IOHA Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Sep 2012<br />
27 th APOSHO Conference, Manila, Sep 2012<br />
6 th China Safety Conference, Sep 2012<br />
<strong>International</strong><br />
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Occupational Diseases in <strong>Singapore</strong><br />
Type of Occupational<br />
Disease<br />
2011 2010 2009<br />
Total 839 432 468<br />
Noise induced deafness 741 364 380<br />
Occupational Skin Disease 52 43 56<br />
Excessive Absorption of<br />
Chemicals<br />
10 15 16<br />
Chemical Poisoning 1 - -<br />
Compressed Air Illness 7 2 -<br />
Barotruama 2 1 1<br />
WR Musculoskeletal<br />
Disorders<br />
6 4 3<br />
Mesothelioma 3 2 3<br />
Occupational Lung Disease 10 1 3<br />
Others 7 0 6<br />
Workplace Safety and<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Guidelines<br />
Diagnosis and Management<br />
of Occupational Diseases<br />
WSH (Incident Reporting)<br />
Regulations<br />
WSH (Medical Examinations)<br />
Regulations<br />
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Targeted Intervention Programmes<br />
Developing<br />
Standards<br />
Noise-induced<br />
deafness<br />
Prevention<br />
Programme<br />
Compliance<br />
assistance<br />
Foreseeable Risk<br />
Targeted<br />
enforcement<br />
Confined Space<br />
Management<br />
Programme<br />
Building<br />
capabilities<br />
Educating<br />
employees<br />
Asbestos Control<br />
Programme<br />
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Chemical<br />
Management<br />
Programme<br />
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Known<br />
Established occupational<br />
health hazards<br />
Hazards from new<br />
technologies<br />
New Occupational<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Hazards<br />
Unknown<br />
High Risk<br />
Workplaces<br />
High Risk<br />
Workplaces<br />
not on our radar<br />
All Workplaces<br />
and workers<br />
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Reported occupational<br />
diseases<br />
Un-reported<br />
Occupational Diseases<br />
Work-related<br />
diseases<br />
Chronic Diseases<br />
which impact work or<br />
are impacted by work<br />
We have been focusing our efforts only at what is on the surface<br />
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Need to Focus on Workers’ <strong>Health</strong><br />
“As <strong>Singapore</strong>’s population ages and life expectancy increases, it becomes<br />
increasingly important to protect the health of workers even while they are<br />
young, so that they can work without impairment throughout their lives. In this<br />
regard, it is critical that <strong>Singapore</strong> increases its focus to continually improve<br />
occupational health standards and develop occupational health services.”<br />
“<strong>Singapore</strong> should also focus on building up occupational health<br />
professionals to support the identification and mitigation of occupational<br />
health risks and prevention of occupational diseases and work-related<br />
disorders. These initiatives will lead to a reduction in sickness away from<br />
work and improve worker well-being, workability and productivity.”<br />
WSH <strong>International</strong> Advisory Panel Key Recommendations 2011<br />
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Changing Landscapes, Shaping a<br />
Progressive WSH Culture<br />
Evolving economic activity<br />
Technological Advancements<br />
Aging Workforce<br />
Global Economic Slowdown<br />
“improving workplace safety and health is both the right thing to do for our<br />
people, and a way to raise employee satisfaction and productivity. It also gives<br />
older workers a meaningful choice of staying actively”....<br />
“I urge all business leaders, professionals, workers and government officials to<br />
walk together on this journey. To be a vibrant global city, we must ensure that<br />
work is safe, decent and fulfilling for all workers. Every worker must be able to<br />
trust the workplace and feel good about it; to build up their abilities over time;<br />
to remain employable as they grow older; and to enjoy retirement without<br />
work-related illnesses.”<br />
DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam at<br />
<strong>Singapore</strong> WSH Conference, 12 Sep 2012<br />
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We are currently not equipped to meet<br />
these challenges<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
WORKER<br />
SAFETY ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES<br />
Occupational<br />
Diseases<br />
<strong>Dr</strong>iven by different Ministries/Departments<br />
SAFETY ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES<br />
Occupational<br />
Diseases<br />
Safe work environment<br />
Still primarily driven by legislation<br />
SAFETY ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES<br />
Occupational<br />
Diseases<br />
Safety culture rather than WSH culture<br />
Still primarily management driven<br />
General<br />
Diseases<br />
General<br />
Diseases<br />
General<br />
Diseases<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Promotion<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Promotion<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Promotion<br />
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Total Workplace Safety and <strong>Health</strong><br />
(Total WSH)<br />
A comprehensive and integrated approach to managing<br />
workplace safety and health:<br />
•to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working<br />
environment for all employees.<br />
•It identifies and addresses WSH risks in a proactive and<br />
integrated way with the active participation of employees.<br />
•The development of holistic WSH services will help<br />
companies in their journey towards a Total WSH approach<br />
and culture<br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
WORKER<br />
SAFETY ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES<br />
Occupational<br />
Diseases<br />
General<br />
Diseases<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Promotion<br />
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• Key WSH Risks<br />
– Fire and explosion<br />
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Total WSH Approach:<br />
An example in a Shipyard<br />
– Confined space work<br />
– Chemical handling<br />
– Noise<br />
– Heavy lifting<br />
– Obesity<br />
– Smoking<br />
– Fatigue<br />
– Stress<br />
• Traditional WSH<br />
– Accident and fire prevention<br />
– Management of chemicals<br />
– Confined space program<br />
– Hearing conservation program<br />
• Total WSH<br />
– Ergonomics program<br />
– Nutrition program<br />
– Smoking cessation<br />
– Fatigue and stress management<br />
– Return to work following<br />
injury/illness<br />
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Total WSH System in a Company<br />
Management System<br />
Policies, Structures, Processes,<br />
Programmes<br />
Modular WSH & WHP<br />
Programmes<br />
According to the specific risks<br />
Professionals and<br />
Personnel<br />
e.g. WSHO, DWD, OHN, Hygienists,<br />
WHP Coordinators, etc<br />
Fall Prevention Ergonomics<br />
Top<br />
Management<br />
Multi-disciplinary<br />
Committee /<br />
Business Unit<br />
Weight Loss<br />
Programme<br />
Professionals and Personnel supporting modular<br />
programmes may be in-house, out-sourced or<br />
combination of both (hybrid)<br />
Chronic<br />
Disease<br />
Management<br />
Large companies can afford to have in-house WSH services, while SMEs can be<br />
served by outsourced WSH services. A group or cluster of companies can also<br />
subscribe to a single WSH service provider. Service providers can provide a one-stop<br />
service provided by a multi-disciplinary team for the convenience of companies.<br />
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Benefits of Total WSH<br />
Enhanced<br />
Productivity<br />
Corporate<br />
Image<br />
<strong>International</strong><br />
Best Practice<br />
Enhanced<br />
WSH Culture<br />
Key<br />
Benefits<br />
Attract &<br />
retain<br />
employees<br />
Sustainable<br />
WSH gains<br />
Lengthen<br />
productive<br />
working life<br />
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What is significant about Total WSH?<br />
1. Preventive Medicine (PH-OM) in the Workplace<br />
2. The holistic nature of “health” requiring an integrated<br />
and comprehensive approach<br />
3. New perspective: Work as a means to promote<br />
health, well-being and safety culture<br />
4. New scope: Workplace safety, health and well-being<br />
5. Introduction of new workplace programmes<br />
6. Multidisciplinary approach to managing health, wellbeing<br />
and safety<br />
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Challenges in Implementation –<br />
What will it take?<br />
1. Research to establishing a business case for Industry<br />
2. Resources: Sustainable funding model<br />
3. New capabilities: managing workplace health issues<br />
4. Culture change: Industry buy-in and mindset changes<br />
5. Worker participation and support<br />
6. Suitable Indicators to measure progress and<br />
effectiveness<br />
7. Committed Inter-agency collaboration<br />
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WHO Global Framework of <strong>Health</strong>y<br />
Workplaces<br />
Safe and healthy<br />
workplace for<br />
everyone and<br />
a country renowned<br />
for best practices in<br />
workplace safety and<br />
health<br />
Well being, health<br />
and safety through<br />
work<br />
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