15/09/2026
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Singapore Ministry of Manpower just announced that key heat stress measures will become ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ for all outdoor workers starting ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐.
As we prepare our sites for the hotter months ahead, here is whatโs required:
๐น๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Supply cool drinking water near all work areas.
๐น๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐: Provide breathable, loose-fitting, or moisture-wicking workwear.
๐น๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ: Keep cold water, ice packs, or water sprays on standby.
๐น๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : Roll out heat stress training programs for exposed workers.
๐น๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ: Upgrade to well-ventilated, insulated, or cooled shaded rest areas. (recommended)
At HSC Pipeline Engineering, safety is a core value. We are using this three-month window to ensure our sites meet and exceed these new standards. Letโs work together as an industry to keep our crews safe! ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ
More info from CNA :
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/heat-stress-management-measures-outdoor-workers-mom-6345311?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_28082026_cna
Employers are also recommended to provide shaded rest areas that are well-ventilated and well-insulated or cooled.