In a Facebook post, he said all companies should put proper reporting channels in place for safety. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The worker was hit by a material waste bucket that was being lifted by a crane and fell 10 storeys to the ground at the Sun Sails BTO project site.While the causes of the fatal accident are still under investigation, Mr Yong in a Facebook post on Wednesday urged firms involved in similar hazardous activities to stop and re-examine their work procedures to ensure that the necessary safety measures are in place.
The worker, a 29-year-old Bangladeshi man, was hit by a material waste bucket that was being lifted by a crane and he fell 10 storeys to the ground at the Sun Sails BTO project site. He was unconscious when taken to hospital, but died later. In his post, Mr Yong said: “This loss is a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the need for continued vigilance in creating and maintaining safe working environments.
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