Monthly Newsletters
2026
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Starting from 1st April 2026, the following legal requirements will be implemented :
- Validity of SCDF Fire Certificates (FC) under the Fire Safety Act will be extended to three years from the current one year. Applications for renewals will only be required once every three years instead. The requirements to engage a Professional Engineer (PE) to conduct annual inspections of the premises’ fire safety systems will continue.
- Under NEA’s Beverage Container Return Scheme, a 10₵ refundable deposit will be applied on all beverage containers covered under the scheme. The deposit will be fully refunded when customers return the empty containers at designated return points. Large supermarket outlets with more than 200m2 floor area will be required to set up return locations. Additional points in community spaces e.g. CC(s) will be explored.
Changes to Code of Practice on Environmental Health
- New/revised requirements under Section 2 Public Toilet and Appendix 2 Provision of Sanitary Facilities will take effect for building plans submitted from 1 June 2026 onwards.
- Sections 4.2 Design Requirements for Cooling Towers, 5.2.1 Minimum design criteria for Aquatic Facilities and Appendices 3 (Illustrations of Separation Distance Measurement from Kitchen Exhaust Outlet to the Building it is Facing), 4 (Illustration of Setback Measurement of a Cooling Tower and Acceptable Structural Measures) and 5 (Details of 1 metre Buffer Measurement of an Aquatic Facility and Deck Level Channel) are existing requirements amended for better clarity and will take place with immediate effect.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
As we prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year on 17 & 18 February, it is important to ensure that everyone at the workplace continue to STAY FOCUSED KEEP MIND OF TASK. We need to continue to be vigilant on workplace safety and not rush to complete a task or activity ahead of the CNY rush.
Let’s take this opportunity to implement a Safety Timeout as recommended by MOM. To guide you on how to perform this activity, you may refer to the WSH Council’s safety timeout checklist available on their website (Note : LINK available in the detail contents of this newsletter)
Cash-for-Trash Programme was introduced to incentivise everyone to recycle wastes where possible e.g. can drinks, plastic bottles, paper, carton boxes, electronic equipment, etc. This is in-line with our national 3R program to reduce, reuse and recycle. So let’s do our part before our only landfill Pulau Semakau runs out of space. More importantly, let do our part for our future generations!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
With the advancement in technology, there’s an increasing number of organizations adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their workplace safety and health, as well as environmental protection.
2025
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Lift, Escalator and Building Maintenance) Regulations have been revoked and replaced by new Building Control Regulations with effect from 1 Oct 2025.
The new regulation Building Control (Reportable Matters) Regulations requires the following reportable matters to be made to the Commissioner of Building Control :
- within 6 hours after a reportable safety incident
- within 72 hours after a reportable safety risk.
Escalators, lifts and mechanised car parking system are required to meet stipulated objectives and performance requirements, and maintenance outcomes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Workplaces required to have WSH Committees should consider upgrading to Total WSH Committees that look at safety and health together at work :
- Safety
- Occupational health
- Personal health (including both physical and mental well-being
LINK TO WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH COUNCIL’S WEBSITE ON TOTAL WSH COMMITTEE
Data Centre that consumes at least 54 TJ/year of energy is a registrable corporation and need to implement energy management practices :
- Appoint energy manager
- Report energy use periodically
- Establish energy efficiency improvement plan
- Implement Energy Management System
- Conduct Energy Efficiency Opportunity Assessment
- Monitor Energy Performance
- Achieve Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Water-Cooled Chilled Water Systems
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
In the revised 315-page WSH Guidelines on Statutory Medical Examinations, details have been expanded on the appropriate actions to take when laboratory results are abnormal, offering clearer guidance for Designated Workplace Doctors (DWDs). In addition, new guidance has been introduced to support DWDs in helping employers determine whether ongoing medical surveillance for specific hazards remain necessary.
A third of Singapore’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are from refining and petrochemicals sector on Jurong Island. The global petrochemical sector is facing a downcycle, amid oversupply and tightening climate regulations, accelerating decarbonisation. This largest green data centre park will provide up to 700MW of power capacity for the facilities. Average data centres require 5MW-10MW of energy. Operators can leverage such shared energy storage infrastructure and utilities, as well as emerging low-carbon energy sources,
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Machinery incidents in the Manufacturing sector reduced by 48% from 2H2024 in 1H2025. For the same period, the reduction is 37% from 1H2024. This is an improvement since the inclusion of SS ISO 12100 Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk reduction in late 2024. The SS ISO 14120 will further enhance machine safety within the manufacturing sector.
National Environmental Agency’s (NEA) mandatory chemical reporting framework aims to track and monitor chemicals that are imported and/or manufactured in Singapore. Through this framework, NEA aims to better identify chemicals that may pose environmental and public health concerns and prioritise them for potential control where necessary to safeguard both the environment and public safety. Further information on the criteria for reporting, information required for submission and frequency of reporting can be found in the “Industry Guidance Document for NEA’s Chemical Reporting Framework”.
