In 2005, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) unveiled a new Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) framework to improve safety and health at work. The new requirement came into effect on 1st Sept 2006. The underpinning principle of this new framework is to eliminate or minimise risks at source.

Before starting any work, factory occupiers and employers must conduct risk assessments to determine risk levels and then reduce them.

1. Identify safety and health hazards associated with work activities
2. Determine severity or consequences, and likelihood of occurrence of accident or ill health from these hazards
3. Determine likelihood of occurrence of accident or ill health from these hazards
4. Take measures to prevent or control these hazards

Occupational Safety and Health Division has published risk assessment guides to assist you. They are available on MOM website. Please contact MOM if you require further clarification.

Occupational Safety and Health Division
18 Havelock Road
#03-02 Singapore 059764
Telephone: 64385122
Email: mom_oshd@mom.gov.sg

Jaime Lim
Specialist (Risk Management)
OSH Specialist Department
Occupational Safety and Health Division, MOM
DID: 63171118
Fax: 63171140
Email: mom_oshd@mom.gov.sg