A longstanding issue that has concerned many Singaporeans has now been addressed by the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Transport, LTA, Singapore Police Force, and the Building and Construction Authority.
over 40,000 people signed a petition asking the Land Transport Authority to make safe transport mandatory.Photos circulating of migrant workers sitting in an open lorry in the pouring rain were also spread widely on social media.On Dec 31, the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Transport, LTA, Singapore Police Force, and the Building and Construction Authority issued an advisory outlining new requirements and recommendations for transport.
Rain covers are required for in-use light lorries from July 1 of this year and for in-use heavy lorries from Jan 1, 2024.Under the Workplace Safety and Health Act , a dual-role driver should be given at least a 30-minute rest period if he has worked for at least six hours on his shift immediately before driving the workers.
They should also orient the “vehicle buddy” that his role is to ensure the driver is alert and able to drive safely at all times.
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