Worker, 38, dies after falling during tree-felling works in Katong
Investigations ongoing.
A 38-year-old worker lost his life in a tragic tree-felling accident in Katong on October 13. The incident occurred at a private residential property on Cranborne Road around 2:35pm, according to the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed that the man was working on the tree when it fell at its base, causing him to fall along with the tree. He was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Preliminary investigations by the police have not revealed any signs of foul play, and the ongoing investigation is currently underway. The company employing the worker, Soh & Tan Enterprises, has been directed to halt all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing until the investigation is concluded.
The MOM emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough assessment of the tree and the work methods before initiating tree-felling works. They also stressed the need for trained workers to follow established safe work procedures during such operations. As a precautionary measure, employers are advised to ensure the implementation of these safety measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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