Record-low workplace fatality and major injury rates in 2025 place Singapore’s workplaces among the safest globally

1 Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) performance improved in 2025, with the workplace fatal injury rate falling to a record low of 0.96 per 100,000 workers. The workplace major injury rate excluding platform workers (PWs) also declined to an all-time low of 15.7 per 100,000 workers. With the inclusion of PWs, the rate was 17.7 per 100,000 workers. This is the first year that non-fatal injury data on PWs is available and included in this report since the Platform Workers Act (PW Act) came into effect on 1 January 2025.

2            These achievements place Singapore’s workplaces among the safest globally, alongside leading countries such as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden, which have consistently achieved fatality rates below 1.0 per 100,000 workers. This progress was made possible through the sustained collective efforts of unions, employers, and industry partners in building a strong culture of WSH excellence.

Sectoral Performance

3            While the Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation & Storage sectors accounted for more than half of workplace fatal and major injuries in 2025, continued improvements were observed in these sectors.

4            The Construction sector’s workplace fatal and major injury rate per 100,000 workers fell from 31.0 in 2024 to 26.3 in 2025, continuing the improvement in safety performance in the sector in recent years. This reflects stronger WSH ownership in the sector and heightened vigilance following two safety time-outs called by the Multi-Agency Workplace Safety and Health Taskforce (MAST) [1] and its agencies, alongside stepped-up enforcement by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

5            Small-scale construction works [2] continued to account for over 60% of fatal and major injuries in the sector. To address this, MAST will continue to explore upstream measures under the ongoing review of the bizSAFE framework to place greater emphasis on companies’ WSH performance.

6            The Manufacturing sector recorded an all-time low fatal and major injury rate of 28.8 per 100,000 workers in 2025. This improvement was driven by a reduction in major injuries, particularly in the Metalworking industry, where the fatal and major injury rate per 100,000 workers fell by 22%, from 46.4 in 2024 to 36.0 in 2025. The improvement follows targeted enforcement operations focusing on machinery safety and noise hazards since 2024, as well as increased industry awareness of WSH requirements.

7            The Transportation & Storage sector recorded a workplace fatal and major injury rate of 23.8 per 100,000 workers in 2025 compared to 18.4 in 2024. Slips, Trips & Falls and vehicular incidents remained the leading causes of fatalities and injuries. MOM will continue working with industry partners to strengthen vehicular safety practices, including improving fleet safety management, promoting safer driving behaviours, and reinforcing compliance with safe vehicle operation requirements.

Platform Worker Safety

8            In 2025, there were 2 fatalities and 74 major injuries involving PWs, translating into a fatal and major injury rate of 84.6 per 100,000 PWs. Most injuries involved PWs performing delivery services. The majority of injuries were sustained while they were operating vehicles or active mobility devices on public roads and paths, with PWs on two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes and power-assisted bicycles being more prone to injuries. The high injury rate among PWs reflects the risks involved in platform work and underscores Singapore’s decision to enact the PW Act.

9            Singapore is among the first few countries to provide statutory protections for PWs, which took effect on 1 January 2025. These include injury compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) and safety protections under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA). Under these frameworks, work-related injuries involving PWs must be reported to MOM, thereby enabling MOM to monitor the situation.

10          As PWs spend extended periods on roads and public paths and have limited control over their work environment, MOM also introduced the Approved Code of Practice for Platform Services, which provides practical guidance for platform operators and PWs on improving platform work safety. In addition, the Platform Workers Trilateral Group (PWTG) was formed in 2025 to bring together government agencies, platform operators and PW representatives to strengthen protections and improve safety for PWs.

11          With the collection of specific data on PWs’ injuries, MOM has recently set up a Platform Worker Safety Workgroup under the PWTG to delve deeper into the risk factors and develop measures to improve PWs’ safety. Comprising representatives from relevant government agencies, platform operators, NTUC and platform work associations, the workgroup will explore how to strengthen safety incentives and safeguards to better protect platform workers from injuries at work. This includes enhancing detection and deterrence of unsafe behaviours, providing recognition and rewards for safety outcomes, and raising awareness of road safety risks and safe practices.

Strengthening a Culture of WSH Excellence

12          Singapore’s workplaces remain among the safest globally, but continued vigilance is needed as economic activities and workplace risks evolve. Sustaining this progress will require employers, contractors, and workers to continue prioritising safety and embedding it in their daily work culture and habits. MOM will continue working with tripartite partners to strengthen safety capabilities, including through the adoption of WSH technologies and better risk management practices.