WSHE BULLETIN
December 2023
Issue #62
In the first half of 2023, the WSH National statistics indicated a total of 6347 workplace injuries. Out of these, 14 were fatal of which 12 were Non-WRTA (Work-Related Traffic Accident) and 308 were major injuries. Of these, 87 were from the Construction with 49 of it classified as Type A incidents which is identified to have a higher risk of fatality.
Through all the challenges, we did manage to get some WSH honors. A total of 8 WSHE awards were received including the maintaining of certification of such as BizSafe Star, Bizsafe Partner, BizSafe Advocate and GGBS Star.
Let us keep improving in our WSHE journey. One team, One Spirit, Zero Accident.
Welcome to 2024! The new year usually starts with plenty of plannings and meetings as you step into the opening month, let the air of excitement fill your lungs.
While the new year presents us with a fresh start, it can also be a challenging time as we kick-start new tasks for the year. Taking care of one's mental wellness at the workplace is thus crucial. A positive mental state enhances overall job satisfaction and motivation, leading to increased productivity and better work outcomes.
Here are some pointers to manage our mental wellness, reducing the risk of burnout, and ensuring a healthy work environment.
WSHE Day is an opportunity for a company to strengthen its dedication to safety and its achievements. HSB celebrated our Annual WSHE Day 2023 on the 24th Nov 2023. The theme for this year was “Teamwork Leads to Safe Work”. The event this year was different from the previous years as our own staff, Mr. Yap Wai Lei and Ms. Sarah, appeared on all of our screens during the virtual event as our emcees. The event kicked off with some fun ice-breaking games, as per the slogan for the year, the nominated participants needed to work in a team to guess the correct answer. Congratulations to our winners!
Our guest speaker, Mr. Yap Chi Ming, from Yakult Singapore, graced the event to deliver a presentation on probiotics and our gut health. Many insightful knowledge on intestinal bacteria and health were shared.
The prize presentation was a highly anticipated segment during our Annual WSHE DAY, during which monetary rewards were distributed to acknowledge the good EHS performances The Best EHS Performance award was distributed for the Individual, Workers, and Supervisors Category on their excellent work. Prizes for the Innovation and Productivity Award 2023 were also presented to recognise the individuals and groups who contributed solutions in improving workflow. The winners’ innovation demonstrated consideration for sustainability in construction, reduction in carbon footprint, and versatile design in terms of flexibility and reusability for other projects.
The event was concluded by our Managing Director, Mr. Thomas Ng, as he delivered a speech extending his congratulations to the winners, while also encouraging all to work as a team to maintain their endeavours towards creating a workplace with zero accidents.
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