Singapore to make cool water and breathable clothing mandatory for outdoor workers from Dec 1
Employers are also recommended to provide shaded rest areas that are well-ventilated and well-insulated or cooled.
Starting December 1, Singapore will mandate cool drinking water, climate-appropriate clothing, emergency ice packs, and training for outdoor workers. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced these new requirements to safeguard employees from heat-related risks. The Ministry's Heat Stress Management Framework, which outlines practices to reduce heat stress risk for workers primarily in open areas without permanent shade, will elevate four practices from recommendations to mandatory requirements.
Employers must now provide shaded, well-ventilated, insulated, or cooled rest areas for outdoor workers. If employers fail to comply, they may face enforcement actions like stop-work orders and fines. From January to June, 56 companies were found to have lapses in heat stress management measures. These new measures aim to better protect workers' health and well-being while improving productivity and business continuity.
MOM collaborated with tripartite partners, industry stakeholders, and government agencies to develop these enhanced measures.
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