Written Answer to PQ on Fall-from-height Safety Lapses and Work at Height Safeguards

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1110 OF 2026 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 12 JANUARY 2026
QUESTION NO. 75 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Mr Ng Chee Meng

To ask the Minister for Manpower in relation to the two fatal fall-from-height incidents reported during the construction of the Jurong Region Line, (a) what safety lapses or non-compliance were identified; and (b) whether the Government has further measures planned to strengthen fall-prevention controls and supervision for work at height to prevent similar incidents across the Jurong Region Line.

Answer:

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) shares the Member’s concern over the two fatal fall-from-height incidents during the construction of the Jurong Region Line. As investigations are ongoing, we are currently unable to provide further details on both incidents.

2 Work-at-height activities, including those for the Jurong Region Line construction, are subjected to the Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations, which have in place provisions for control measures. They include physical measures such as proper guardrails, decking, and safe access and egress. Other measures include implementing a fall prevention plan, a permit-to-work system and adequate supervision for work-at-height activities. Contractors are required to comply with these requirements. They may refer to the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Working Safely at Heights for practical guidance on how to comply with the Regulations.

3 MOM will continue to learn from past construction safety incidents, including from the recent Jurong Regional Line incidents, and put in place additional safety measures where required.