The Ministry of Manpower had issued the Guidelines for the Protection of Employees against the Effects of Haze at Workplaces on 17 June 2013. The objective of these guidelines is to help both employers and employees to be better prepared in minimising or mitigating the effects of haze. The PSI levels stated in these guidelines refer to the 24-hour average level issued by the National Environment Agency (NEA). Under the Workplace Safety & Health Act (WSH Act), employers have a duty to protect their employees’ safety and health at work. When PSI levels exceed 100, employees will be exposed to higher levels of safety and health risk due to poor visibility and/or ill effects of haze. Employers must carry out a proper risk assessment and implement appropriate measures, including specifying when to stop work, so as to ensure that risks identified are minimised or mitigated. Employers can also refer to the Guidelines for the Protection of Employees against the Effects of Haze at Workplaces @ mom.gov.sg/Documents/safety-health/factsheets-circulars/Workplace%20Guidelines%20During%20a%20Haze.pdf.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:38:12 +0000
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