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Construction worker dies after being struck by steel gate frame in Yishun

Construction worker dies after being struck by steel gate frame in Yishun

SINGAPORE: A construction worker died on Monday (Oct 21) after he was hit by a steel gate frame at a Yishun work site. The incident happened at around 6.50pm at Block 413 Yishun Ring Road. The worker, a 55-year-old Chinese national, was pushing a steel gate frame when it struck him, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). He was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Photos shared with CNA showed a construction worker lying on the ground. Officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force were seen evacuating him from the scene on a stretcher.   “As a general safety measure, sliding gates must be properly designed and installed with appropriate stoppers to prevent them from being derailed when in use,” said MOM. The ministry said it is investigating the incident and has instructed the employer, Jin Shan Construction, to stop all work activity at the site. It added that Nee Soon Town Council is the project developer. Source link

Company directors jailed, fined over safety lapses that led to workplace deaths

Company directors jailed, fined over safety lapses that led to workplace deaths

GTH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION On Aug 3, 2020, workers employed by a firm engaged by GTH Engineering & Construction were instructed to manually shift a makeshift storeroom. While moving doing so, they were obstructed by two pieces of plywood panels. A worker proceeded to remove one of the plywood panels and in the process, fell from a height of about 6m through the floor opening beneath it. He was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he died on the same day. MOM’s investigations revealed that company director Tan Teck Leong was aware that the floor openings were concealed by removable plywood boards. However, he had failed to implement an effective fall prevention plan and did not inform workers of the height hazards, MOM added. At the same time, investigations also showed that site supervisor Ding Dezhu had instructed workers to carry out work at the location despite being aware that there was an opening created at the site. Ding had neglected to ensure a safe work environment by not conducting any safety checks, said MOM. Ding was …