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Actions were taken against some 62 firms in 2025 for non-compliance with the Ministry of Manpower's enhanced measures to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers, said Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash on Monday (May 11).Dinesh, who is also Minist'We have to take care of our workers': Actions taken against 62 firms in 2025 for non-compliance with heat stress measures
Actions were taken against some 62 firms in 2025 for non-compliance with the Ministry of Manpower's enhanced measures to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers, said Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash on Monday (May 11).Dinesh, who is also Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, revealed this after visiting a Land Transport Authority (LTA) worksite in Tampines, currently occupied by homegrown construction firm Hwa Seng Builder (HSB).While the number represents a nearly 60 per cent drop from 2024, he cautioned against complacency, saying it is «still early» to see if this represents a downward trend.«We continue to put up our efforts and to be as proactive as we can be, to make sure that heat stress is not an issue that affects our workers and our businesses,» Dinesh said. Read more











