A Study on the Comprehensive and Integrated Workplace Safety and Health Services in Singapore

J Occup Environ Med. 2015 Sep;57(9):958-64. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000502.

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of comprehensiveness and integration of workplace safety and health (WSH) services (safety, occupational health, and well-being) in Singapore.

Methods: Thirty workplaces from five different sectors comprising more than 28,000 workers were assessed using three custom-developed tools.

Results: One quarter of the workplaces have applied the principles of comprehensive and integrated WSH. Among those that managed WSH comprehensively, workers were 4.4 times (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.33 to 8.25) more likely to be proud to work for their company, 7.4 times (95% CI, 3.96 to 13.90) more likely to be satisfied with their current job, and 1.7 times (95% CI, 1.21 to 2.32) more likely to balance the demands of work and home.

Conclusions: There is a need to enhance awareness and education on comprehensive and integrated WSH in Singapore companies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Health Services*
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Health*
  • Safety Management / organization & administration*
  • Singapore / epidemiology
  • Workplace*