Key Requirements for Safe Management at Workplaces

From 2 June, more businesses will be able to gradually resume activities at workplaces. Before you can do so, businesses will need to put in place mandatory Safe Management Measures. To reinforce the importance of these measures and allow your staffs to better understand the key requirements, MTI has produced the following communication collaterals for your easy reference: Click here to download Infographic – individual frames Click here to download Materials published in main dallies (in all four languages) Click here to download Animated video For more information on Safe Management Measures and sector-specific requirements, please visit: https://covid.gobusiness.gov.sg/safemanagement/general (“Safe Management [...]

By |2020-05-29T14:58:32+08:0029 May 2020|News|0 Comments

Fortitude Budget 2020 for Businesses

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat had announced the $33 billion Fortitude Budget in Parliament yesterday. The fourth Budget contained additional and enhanced support measures to help workers and businesses cope with the economic fallout of COVID-19. In total, the Government has set aside $92.9 billion to help our people get through this unprecedented crisis. The booklet and infographics from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) will give you an overview of the various measures. You may wish to visit https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/fortitude-budget/fortitude-budget-statement to read DPM’s speech in full and refer to the Budget Annexes for more details on the [...]

By |2020-05-27T12:53:16+08:0027 May 2020|News|0 Comments

Exiting the Circuit Breaker on 2 June 2020

The Government has announced Circuit Breaker measures will be gradually eased from 2 June 2020, and businesses will be allowed to resume activities in a phased manner.   The road ahead to a new COVID-safe environment may be long. But with everyone playing their part and staying united, we can get through this and emerge stronger from this experience.   Gradual Resumption of Activities and Services   Besides the businesses that have been operating as at 1 June 2020, firms that operate in settings with lower transmission risks may resume activities.   The list of businesses (accurate as of 19 [...]

By |2020-05-20T12:12:09+08:0020 May 2020|News|0 Comments

Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the Workplace

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) have issued details on Safe Management Measures required of businesses allowed to resume operations. Businesses must: Implement a system of Safe Management Measures at workplaces; Reduce physical interaction and ensure safe distancing at workplaces; Support contact tracing requirements – through implementing SafeEntry; Require employees to wear personal protective equipment where needed, and observe good personal hygiene; Ensure cleanliness of workplace premises; Implement health checks and protocols to manage potential cases.   Please ensure the necessary Safe Management Measures are prepared and implemented [...]

By |2020-05-11T08:50:16+08:0011 May 2020|News|0 Comments