Mandatory video surveillance at certain construction sites from June 1: MOM

The video surveillance system monitors workers with high-risk roles to ensure they uphold safety practices.All construction sites with a contract sum of $5 million and above will be required to install a Video Surveillance System for employee safety from June 1, 2024.

Charles Cruz, 51, an interface engineer from Zheng Keng Engineering and Construction, the project's main contractor, showed the media the surveillance system which monitors workers in high-risk locations and uses video analytics to see if they upheld safety practices. "What's the cost of a stop-work order over a few weeks or months because you have an injury, fatality or major accident? you weigh that in terms of total costs, on balance, I think some of these technologies are worth the extra money," he said at the site.

The increased fine will apply to all industries under the Workplace Safety and Health Act Subsidiary Legislation for offences which are a major cause of death, serious injury, or a dangerous occurrence such as explosions. The task force also said last year that companies will bear the cost of implementing these measures, but Zaqy assured that there will be support for companies looking to adopt automated technology for WSH efforts."This should not be a cost consideration because this is about saving lives," he said.Beating the heat

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