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FAQs on Safe Management Measures at the workplace

Safe Management Measures for workplaces have been fully lifted with effect from 13 February 2023. Find out more about the measures that companies can consider for their business continuity and workplace safety and health needs.

Am I still required to appoint a Safe Management Officer (SMO) for my workplace?Show

As Safe Management Measures (SMM) for the workplace have been fully lifted with effect from 13 February 2023, you are no longer required to appoint a SMO for your workplace.

Do I have to notify my employer if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?Show

As Safe Management Measures (SMM) for the workplace have been fully lifted with effect from 13 February 2023, there is no legal requirement for employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19 to notify their employers.

However, employers may maintain their own company policies, such as requiring the employee to inform the company of their COVID-19 infection, for workplace health and safety or business continuity reasons.

What should I do if my employer refuses to implement Safe Management Measures for the workplace?Show

As Safe Management Measures (SMM) for the workplace have been fully lifted with effect from 13 February 2023, there is no legal requirement for employers to implement SMM for the workplace.

However, employers may wish to maintain their own company policies, such as mask-wearing, safe distancing, contact tracing, ART testing, for workplace health and safety or business continuity reasons.

Are my employees and visitors required to wear a mask at all times at my workplace?Show

As we transit towards living with COVID-19, wearing of masks when indoors is optional in most workplaces. The Ministry of Health will retain the practice of mask-wearing for visitors, staff and patients in healthcare and residential care settings, where there is interaction with patients, and in indoor patient-facing areas. Other authorities such as Singapore Food Agency may also require food handlers to wear a mask or spit guard for food safety reasons.

Employers may maintain their own company policies such as requiring employees and visitors to wear masks at the workplace, for workplace health and safety or business continuity reasons.

Individuals who feel unwell should be encouraged to wear a mask as part of exercising personal social responsibility and protecting their own health.

Can employers impose mask-wearing rules beyond prevailing requirements in their workplaces?Show

Yes. Employers can impose mask-wearing rules above and beyond existing requirements with consideration to workplace safety and health and business continuity needs.

Similarly, employees may also choose to continue wearing masks if they prefer to.

Do I need a monitoring plan for Safe Management Measures (SMMs)?Show

As Safe Management Measures (SMM) at the workplaces have been fully lifted with effect from 13 February 2023, there is no legal requirement for employers to have a monitoring plan for SMMs.

However, employers may maintain their own company policies, such as mask-wearing, for workplace health and safety or business continuity reasons. Employers are encouraged to communicate and explain these measures to employees.

What measures can I take to improve ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Reading at my workplace?Show

Companies should refer to the guidance note from BCA, NEA and MOH on the guidance note on improving ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in buildings. The note provides building owners and facilities managers with updated recommended measures to enhance ventilation and air quality in indoor spaces, through proper operations and maintenance of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems.