WORK GROUP TO REVIEW SAFETY OF WORKERS TRANSPORTED ON LORRIES

WORK GROUP TO REVIEW SAFETY OF WORKERS TRANSPORTED ON LORRIES: * * *

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Mdm Halimah Yacob asked the Acting Minister for Manpower (a) if he will provide an update on the progress made by the Work Group co-chaired by his Ministry and LTA to review the safety of workers transported on lorries; and (b) when will the recommendations of the Work Group be implemented.

Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Work Group to review the safety of workers transported on lorries was announced by the then-Minister of State for Transport and Finance, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, in Parliament on 6th March 2008. Co-chaired by the Land Transport Authority and Ministry of Manpower, the Work Group convened its first meeting on 18th April 2008. It comprises industry representatives such as the National Safety Council of Singapore, the Singapore Contractors Association Ltd, the Singapore Logistics Association, the Singapore Transport Association, the Singapore School and Private Hire Bus Owners' Association and the Association of Singapore Marine Industries as well as Government agencies, including the Ministry of Transport, Traffic Police and the Defence Science and Technology Agency. The Work Group will review the current practice of transporting workers and look into ways to enhance the safety of workers.

The Work Group is expected to complete its report and begin implementation of its recommendations before the end of 2008.

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