What is Safe management Measures

Updated as of 1 June 2020

From 2 June 2020, the circuit breaker will come to an end. Singapore will embark on a three-phased approach¹ to resume activities safely. Among many measures to minimise the risk of widespread re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community, we will need enhanced safe management practices at workplaces. Effective implementation of these measures will also help to avoid the need to restore tight restrictive measures subsequently.
The tripartite partners – the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) – are issuing details of Safe Management Measures for employers allowed to resume operations. These requirements are meant for general workplace settings. Specific workplaces like construction worksites may have to fulfil additional requirements².
Agencies including MOM, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) will step up enforcement and take action against errant employers. These may include issuing stop-work orders and financial penalties.

Safe Management Measures

To ensure COVID-safe workplaces, employers should take care of:

1. Your workers;
2. Your workplaces, and;
3. Those who may become unwell at your workplaces.