In response to CNA's queries, a Ministry of Manpower spokesperson said on Thursday that the"workplace accident" happened at 1 Mandai Quarry Road at around 10.15am.
The Indian worker was retrieving two shackles from a toolbox underneath the chassis of a mobile crane when the crane turned clockwise.The worker was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where he died from his injuries. The workplace site is the address of the Home Team Tactical Centre, which houses training facilities for specialist units from the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force.The occupier of the site is China Construction Development and the developer of the site is the Singapore Police Force, said MOM.
The ministry said it is investigating the incident and has instructed the occupier to stop all lifting works at the worksite. “As a general safety measure, physical barricades and warning signs should be put up when cranes are in operation, and all persons should be reminded to stay clear of such danger areas,” it added.
We only have safety policy, rules and system in place... Actually what we need is only one concept... Safety Culture... And we definitely don't have it at all...
Work camp at night Death at day
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