High cadmium levels found in crayfish, scallops packed with no brand name; products being recalled
SINGAPORE - High levels of the toxic metal cadmium have been detected in crayfish and scallops from seafood supplier Song Fish Dealer, which supplies these to hotels, restaurants and markets, and…
Worker dies after falling into sea while boarding service boat
SINGAPORE: A 59-year-old local worker fell into the sea while crossing a gangway and drowned in a workplace accident that happened on May 17. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said…
Companies with poor workplace safety face stiffer penalities from Jun 14
SINGAPORE: Companies with poor workplace safety and health performance will face harsher penalties from Tuesday (Jun 14) after a rise in fatalities this year, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The…
Local start-up uses AI and cameras to detect violations to improve workplace safety
SINGAPORE - A local start-up is exploring ways in which video analytic tools may be used to improve workplace safety and prevent accidents on site. Invigilo Technologies employs cameras and…
Worker dies after falling 9.5m to factory floor; 2022 fatalities now at 24
SINGAPORE - A 49-year-old local worker died after falling 9.5m through a skylight to the factory floor while preparing to do roof cleaning work. The freelance labourer contracted by oil…
Love, Bonito fined $24,000 over 2019 data breach involving over 5,500 customers
SINGAPORE - Home-grown fashion label Love, Bonito has been fined $24,000 over a 2019 data breach which saw personal information of more than 5,500 customers compromised. It had failed to…
Burger & Lobster in Jewel Changi Airport suspended till further notice, after 17 people fall ill
SINGAPORE - The Burger & Lobster outlet in Jewel Changi Airport has been suspended from Monday (May 16) till further notice, after 17 people who consumed food prepared by the…
‘Far too many’ workplace fatalities, safety standards and practices ‘seem to have slipped’: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: There have been "far too many" workplace fatalities this year, and safety standards and practices "seem to have slipped", said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (May 9).…
16 workplace deaths in S’pore this year, more inspections to take place
SINGAPORE - More workplace safety inspections will be conducted here this quarter after 16 workplace deaths were recorded this year, with seven taking place this month alone. Speaking at the…
Almost 5,500 dengue cases reported in Singapore so far this year, exceeding last year’s total
SINGAPORE: Almost 5,500 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year, already exceeding last year's total. "This is a worrying trend as we are only in April, and…