Haze

Are all workers able to wear respirators? Is a medical screening necessary prior to use of respirators?
Can employees wear safety helmets together with the full-face respirators?
Can employers ask employees to take annual leave if the company closes or operations have stopped due to the haze situation?
For employees who need to take leave arising from the haze, but have run out of their leave entitlements, what can they do?
How did MOM come out with the trigger level of PSI 400, above which respirators with higher PF should be used?
If an employee suffers injury or illness while working in hazy conditions, will the worker be eligible for work injury compensation?
If employers decide that work should be stopped in view of the haze situation, can the employees’ salaries or annual leave be deducted on that day?
MOM’s guidelines advise employers to institute regular rest breaks during the haze. How long would be a sufficient time for each break?
What activities are considered “unavoidable”?
What is the definition of “prolonged” work?
What other workplace measures can companies consider or do to mitigate the impact of the haze on workers?
What penalties can MOM impose if employers do not follow MOM’s guidelines?
What respirators are suitable for use when 24-hour PSI exceeds 400?
What should an outdoor worker do if an employer does not heed the advisory on the haze situation?
What should employers do if they have difficulty obtaining respirators such as N95 masks for their staff/workers?
What workplace measures can companies take to mitigate the impact of the haze on workers in hazardous haze situations (when PSI exceeds 300)?
Which are the suppliers for full-face respirators in Singapore?
Which haze index should employers monitor so as to decide what measures to take to protect their workers?
Who can employees turn to if there are employer and employee disputes regarding leave and salaries?
Who can workers turn to if there are employer and employee disputes regarding the haze risk assessment?
Why are masks recommended for outdoor workers at lower PSI than for the general public?