No one wants a workplace accident, neither does anyone want the hefty penalties. Let me assist in reducing your legal risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
Under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Singapore), first time offenders face penalties of up to $500,000. The WSHA covers all workplaces in Singapore.
Apart from criminal penalties, those who have been injured under the Workplace Safety and Health Act can also pursue a private action against those who have breached their statutory duties.
If you are an employer, especially in a high risk sector like Construction, Logistics, or Manufacturing, you would be interested in understanding the importance of Workplace Safety and Health and taking proactive steps in identifying and addressing safety gaps. You would also be interested in the legal duties and requirements such that you mitigate such risks to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable.
If you have been injured at work, or in a work environment, you may be interested in filing for a claim. Depending on the circumstances, claims for a breach of statutory duty if there is some fault on the stakeholder can be feasible. Otherwise, a claim under the Work Injury Compensation Act may be something that is quicker (but of a smaller amount).
Contact me to assist you with your legal needs, including:
- Pre-emptive study on systems for Workplace Safety and Health legal risks;
- Claims for breach of statutory duties;
- Preparation and Defence against criminal charges under the Workplace Safety and Health Act;
- Defence for breach of statutory duties; and
- Private talks on legal requirements and issues in Workplace Safety and Health.
About me
I am Kui Bao, an advocate and solicitor in Singapore with Inkwell Law Corporation. I was formerly a Prosecutor with the Ministry of Manpower. From 2016 to 2021, I specialised in Prosecutions under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. Cases brought under the Act can be very technical, not only because of the broad and onerous duties imposed on stakeholders, but also because of the technical limitations dependent on the work where the accident occured. If you need counsel, I am here.
If you require legal assistance, or you believe in preparing and preventing incidents, please do not hesitate to reach out and have a chat.
