SGSingapore will implement new regulations starting December 1, 2026, requiring employers to provide breathable, sweat-wicking uniforms and access to ice packs or water sprays for outdoor workers to prevent heat-related illnesses. Employers must also ensure workers receive training on heat stress measures and maintain access to cool water. These measures expand upon existing guidelines from the Manpower Ministry’s (MOM) heat stress framework, which was introduced in late 2023. The new rules, announced by Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash during a site visit, increase the total number of mandatory heat stress measures to 11. The changes come amid rising heat risks linked to an intensifying El Niño, with temperatures exceeding 33°C in early August. Existing requirements include shaded rest areas and heat acclimatisation for new or returning workers.
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