6 WSH tips to reducing

WORKPLACE RISKS

Making Workplaces Safer

Adopt safe work practices
WSH STATISTICS
Every year, more than 12,000 workers
sustain a workplace injury.

Fatalities 39
2019 Major Injuries
Minor Injuries
629
13,111

Fatalities 41
2018 Major Injuries
Minor Injuries
596
12,173

Fatalities 42
2017 Major Injuries
Minor Injuries
574
11,882

Source: WSH National Infographic Report 2019

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RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Assessment (RA) is key to reducing workplace
risks.

Three steps in RA:

1. Hazard Identification
2. Risk Evaluation
3. Risk Control

The control of hazards and

reduction of risks can be done by
following the Hierarchy of Control:

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WSH Tip 1
Identify and report unsafe conditions

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WSH Tip 2
Identify and report unsafe behaviour

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WSH Tip 3
Eliminate hazards where possible

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WSH Tip 4
Substitute with safer alternatives

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WSH Tip 5
Check that risk controls are in place

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WSH Tip 6
Follow safe work procedures

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LOOK. THINK. DO.
”Introduction to Enhanced Risk Management”

Source: WSH Council’s YouTube Channel

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PREVENT INJURIES & ILL HEALTH
THROUGH RISK MANAGEMENT

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www.wshc.sg/bizsafe

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