2024 sees increase in workplace fatalities in Singapore
(MENAFN) Singapore saw a 43 workplace deaths in 2024, a notable increase from 36 in 2023, highlighting the ongoing importance of workplace safety and health, according to the Ministry of Manpower’s report released on Wednesday.
Additionally, 587 major workplace injuries were reported last year.
While the construction and manufacturing sectors saw some progress in reducing injury rates, they still remained the primary sources of both fatal and major injuries in 2024, with 166 and 125 incidents, respectively.
The marine sector, though employing fewer workers, saw its highest fatality and injury rate since 2018, reaching 35.8 per 100,000 workers in 2024. Of the five fatalities in this sector, four were linked to vessel work at anchorage, while two involved diving operations, with systemic safety issues identified.
Even with the increase in workplace fatalities, Singapore continues to uphold a five-year average fatality rate of 1.1 per 100,000 workers, positioning the country "among the top performing countries globally," according to the ministry.
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