Breakdown of Workplace Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Last Three Years

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Manpower what is the monthly number of workplace fatalities and workplace injuries reported in the last three years with a breakdown by: (i) SMEs; (ii) non-SMEs; (iii) workers aged 55 and above; (iv) workers aged below 55; and (v) industry sectors.

Dr Tan See Leng: The requested data are in Charts 1 to 4 below. Data for the second-half of 2023 is not yet available. It is important to recognise the month-to-month volatility in the numbers and to assess the situation over a longer period, for a holistic and accurate view.

From 2021 to the first-half of 2023, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and workers aged below 55 represented the majority of workplace fatalities and reported injuries. Construction and Manufacturing sectors were consistently the top contributors for workplace fatalities and workplace injuries respectively.

Source: Ministry of Manpower – Workplace Safety and Health National Statistics Report