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Let's Talk 🗣️🎤 #WorkplaceSafety #WSH #Singapore

Let's Talk 🗣️🎤 #WorkplaceSafety #WSH #Singapore

by Workplace Safety and Health Council 🇸🇬

Business Mental Health

Season 1

Let’s Talk: Changing Skies, Changing Risks at Work [Part 2]

In Part 2 of this episode on weather-related workplace risks, let’s take a closer look at heat stress and why early action matters. Hear from Ms Jaime Lim, Director, Major Hazards Department and OSH Specialist Department, Occupational Safety and Health Division, Ministry of Manpower; Dr Jason Lee Kai Wei, Director, Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore; and Mr Lee Sai Yin, Deputy General Manager, VICO Construction Pte Ltd, as they discuss early warning signs, worker education, peer intervention and practical ways to manage heat risks at work. The conversation looks at how heat can affect workers’ health, concentration, productivity and safety, why rest breaks and hydration matter, and how employers can create a supportive environment where workers feel empowered to stop when they feel unwell. Watch the episode to learn how workplaces can identify heat risks early and take practical steps to protect workers. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 Part 1 of this episode at https://youtu.be/YGL-JiX8TKc 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀: 00:30 – Recognising early warning signs 03:27 – Long-term health effects of heat exposure 09:00 – Spotting behavioural changes before heat stress worsens 10:25 – Turning plans into practical heat stress measures 12:17 – Strengthening heat resilience through layered protection 15:06 – Managing heat risks beyond working hours 18:50 – H.O.T.: Horizontal, Operationalise, Transformative For more resources on heat stress management, visit: https://tal.sg/wshc/topics/heat-stress/heat-stress-management Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/wshcouncil LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/workplace-safety-and-health-council TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wshcouncilsg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShineAtWork #LetsTalkWSH #WSH #IChooseSafety

Let’s Talk: Changing Skies, Changing Risks at Work [Part 1]

As Singapore prepares for warmer weather and a potentially more intense dry season, Part 1 of this episode on weather-related workplace risks discusses how conditions such as rising temperatures, heavy rain, lightning, strong winds and haze are becoming a growing workplace safety and health concern. Hear from Ms Jaime Lim, Director, Major Hazards Department and OSH Specialist Department, Occupational Safety and Health Division, Ministry of Manpower; Dr Jason Lee Kai Wei, Director, Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore; and Mr Lee Sai Yin, Deputy General Manager, VICO Construction Pte Ltd, on how workplaces can better prepare for adverse weather risks. They share why heat stress should not be seen as “just hot weather”, how thermal discomfort can affect productivity and safety, and what employers can do to protect workers through better planning, acclimatisation, hydration, rest breaks, shade and real-time weather monitoring. Hear practical insights on how companies can be better prepared, build resilience, and keep workers safe as weather conditions become more unpredictable. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀: 02:12 – Why adverse weather is a growing WSH risk 05:15 – Managing heat stress at work 06:27 – Why heat risk is often underestimated 13:50 – Simple heat stress measures that work 15:30 – Rest breaks and managing overlapping risks 16:58 – How construction worksites adjust to changing weather For more resources on heat stress management, visit: https://tal.sg/wshc/topics/heat-stress/heat-stress-management 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮: Facebook: https://facebook.com/wshcouncil LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/workplace-safety-and-health-council TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wshcouncilsg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShineAtWork #LetsTalkWSH #WSH #IChooseSafety

Let’s Talk: Influence over Authority – What Really Drives Safety Decisions

Safety outcomes are rarely determined by technical knowledge alone — they hinge on influence. In this episode, we explore how safety leaders can better frame risks, build trust, and shape decisions at the top to drive meaningful workplace safety and health (WSH) outcomes. Featuring Mr Danny Chua, President of the Association of Process Industry and CEO of CYC International Pte Ltd, and Mr Bernard Lew, President of the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers (SISO), this conversation unpacks what truly influences senior leaders. From boardroom dynamics to operational pressures, the discussion highlights how effective safety arguments are made, heard, and acted upon — without relying on hierarchy or fear. Hear practical insights on aligning safety with business priorities, navigating trade-offs between operations and risk, and supporting leadership through clear, solution-oriented advice. Whether you are a safety professional or business leader, discover how influence — not authority — can help build safer, more resilient workplaces. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀: 01:20 – Why technical correctness alone is not enough 04:00 – Common mistakes when communicating safety to management 05:13 – Why leaders and safety teams need regular engagement 07:19 – Balancing safety and operations under pressure 10:21 – Trust your team, but verify 12:46 – Building open communication and zero-blame culture 14:14 – Tailoring safety messages to different stakeholders 17:10 – Supporting leaders without cornering them 21:18 – Mindset shifts for safety professionals Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/wshcouncil LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/workplace-safety-and-health-council YouTube: http://youtube.com/shineatwork TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wshcouncilsg #LetsTalkWSH #WorkplaceSafety #TakeTimetoTakeCare

Let’s Talk: Ask the Commissioner for WSH - 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus

⚠️ “See the light, or else you will feel the heat.” That is how the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), Silas Sng, underscores the importance of taking WSH seriously. In this special 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗦𝗛 episode, we speak with the Commissioner to reflect on key WSH developments in 2025, and what they mean for companies and workers as we move through 2026. Singapore recorded a workplace fatality rate of 0.96 per 100,000 workers in 2025; its lowest on record (excluding the COVID-19 year), alongside an all-time low major injury rate. But strong results today do not guarantee tomorrow’s outcomes. Watch on to find out what it takes to sustain these gains and continue raising the bar for workplace safety and health. Learn more about The Singapore WSH Conference 2026 at https://www.singaporewshconference.sg

Let's Talk: Future-Ready Safety - Protecting Workers in a Changing World

Singapore ranks among the safest countries globally for workplace safety performance, but sustaining this requires consistent effort and vigilance. In this episode of Let’s Talk, we speak to Ricky Loo, CEO, CWT Integrated Pte Ltd, Christopher Koh, General Manager, WSH Council, and Susan Teo, EHS Manager, Shimizu Corporation and Executive Committee Member of the Built Environment and Urban Trades Employees’ Union, on what it takes to keep our workers safe in 2026 and beyond. As companies navigate manpower pressures, tighter timelines and more complex operations, the conversation explores why leadership commitment matters, what progress has been made in higher-risk sectors, and how simple reporting practices can prevent harm before it happens.

Let’s Talk: Soundproof - Safeguarding Your Hearing at Work

Noise-induced hearing loss remains the leading occupational disease in Singapore, but it is also one of the most preventable. In this episode of Let’s Talk, we speak with two experts — Er. Lim Sui Soon, Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers (SISO) and Member of the WSH Council (Manufacturing) Committee, and Dr Melvin Seng, Occupational Medicine Specialist and Programme Director for the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine at NUS. Our guests share why hearing loss continues to affect workers across sectors such as manufacturing, marine and construction, and what companies can do to better identify and manage noise risks. From identifying noisy processes and implementing engineering controls to encouraging worker feedback and strengthening hearing conservation programmes, this conversation highlights practical steps organisations can take to protect workers’ hearing and well-being.

Let’s Talk: Enabling Well-being to Flourish

Join Mr Adam Bernhardt, Head of Safety & Well-being at Airbus Asia Pacific, together with Mr Daniel Lim and Mr Joseph Kalaivanar from the Well-being Champions Network, as they discuss what it truly takes to build a caring and resilient workplace. For Adam, well-being is both personal and policy. His journey into this field was shaped by a serious workplace injury and the loss of a colleague to suicide, which fuelled his conviction that every employee should return home both physically and psychologically safe. In this episode, we explore key lessons on using data to identify at-risk teams, supporting peer supporters, balancing empathy with performance, and adapting global initiatives for Asia-Pacific workplaces.

Let's Talk: Safety as a Strategy - Protecting Your People and Business [Part 3]

This is Part 3 of our Tripartite Connect 2025 special podcast series, where the panel explored the role of senior management and leaders in shaping WSH culture. Hear from Chairman of the WSH Council, Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, who stressed that safety must be part of a company’s one culture, not treated as separate. Leaders set purpose, inspire, and role model the standards. Panellists also shared how leadership by example, care for workers, and forward-looking policies such as training, flexible work and wellness support can build trust and resilient workplaces.

Let's Talk: Safety as a Strategy - Protecting Your People and Business [Part 2]

This audio podcast is part two of our Tripartite Connect 2025 special. It looks at the business case for safety, and how safe practices can increase output, cut downtime, and lower costs. Panellists from Galmon, NTUC and ASME shared how a preventive culture, training and the use of technology can help companies save money and build trust among their stakeholders. They also spoke about culture and empowerment, showing that safety goes beyond compliance, and is a critical part of good business.

Let’s Talk: Safety as a Strategy – Protecting Your People and Business [Part 1]

This audio podcast is part one of a series that covers the panel discussion at Tripartite Connect 2025, with a topical focus on changing mindsets on workplace safety. The dialogue explored how investing in WSH not only protects workers but also strengthens business performance. It also addressed perceptions that accidents “won’t happen to me” and that safety “costs too much”. Hear from Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, Chairman of the WSH Council, as he shares Singapore’s journey from Safety 1.0 (workers’ responsibility) to Safety 4.0 (shared responsibility across the Government, industry, employers and workers). From the lessons of the 1978 Spyros incident to today’s tripartite collaborations, the message is clear - safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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