MOM punishes 174 companies for workplace safety violations

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The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has taken action against 174 companies for 353 workplace safety violations uncovered during a month-long Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) enforcement operation earlier this year.

Surprise inspections were carried out at 250 worksites in high-risk sectors, including the construction and marine industries.

Among these worksites, 60 were issued with fines ranging from S$1,000 to S$13,000 per inspection, leading to a total of 108 fines being meted out.

The ministry also issued Stop-Work Orders (SWOs) to the occupiers of four worksites with severe WSH lapses. The occupiers of the worksites are expected to fully rectify the unsafe conditions.