70% employers surveyed have implemented workplace safety & health measures

SINGAPORE: A recent survey by the NTUC LearningHub revealed that over 90% of business leaders emphasized the significance of bolstering safety and health culture in the workplace. The survey, which involved 200 business leaders, sheds light on implementing safety measures, with nearly 70% reporting incorporating relevant protocols within their companies.

The findings, unveiled in the 2023 Workplace Safety and Health Industry Survey Report, delve into how technology is instrumental in creating safer work environments. According to the report, 69% of the surveyed business leaders confirmed the implementation of safety measures, while 28% plan to adopt such measures in the near future.

Only 4% expressed no intention of implementing these crucial measures.

Challenges identified by business leaders in enhancing workplace safety include difficulties in ensuring compliance with regulations (49%), limited budgets for acquiring relevant technology (37%), and a shortage of expertise in safety and health training (35%). Surprisingly, almost half (49%) believe that only higher-risk industries necessitate implementing safety measures.

Despite these challenges, business leaders expressed a commitment to investing in technology to enhance workplace safety. This includes data analysis systems, machinery for hazardous tasks, and incident management apps, each garnering 29% of the respondents’ interest.

90% of business leaders said they are willing to facilitate employee training in technology for improved workplace safety and hygiene. There is also a growing interest in hiring professionals specializing in occupational health, risk assessment, safety enforcement, and environmental sustainability management.

NTUC LearningHub emphasized the need for professionals to acquire multifaceted skills to navigate the evolving landscape of workplace safety. The labour movement-linked organization urged employers to support continuous learning and development through skills training, ensuring a flexible and future-ready workforce capable of thriving in a greener and digital world.