WSHE BULLETIN
February 2025
Issue #67
In 2024, we have achieved 5,074,903 accident free man-hours, a 72% increase from 2,950,470 in 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our company's growth and ongoing commitment to prioritizing safety above all else. We will continue to benchmark our KPIs against industry standards. However, we have identified key areas for improvement and are dedicated to reviewing our EHS protocols and implementing necessary measures to drive continuous progress. Despite facing numerous safety challenges, we're proud to have earned three prestigious awards in 2024.
Let's continue to build a culture of safety excellence to prioritize safety and ensure that every man-hour not only boosts productivity but also safeguards the well-being, security, and health of each individual on-site.
At the Annual SHE Awards Convention (ASAC) 2024, hosted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), a total of 71 awards were presented. Among the four finalist projects, DE113 emerged as the champion and was awarded the prestigious LTA Contractors Challenge Shield. We wholeheartedly congratulate DE113 on this remarkable achievement.
During the ASAC audit which was conducted in March 2024, highlighted the project team's collaborative efforts to uphold exceptional safety and operational standards. The project team showcased several key initiatives, including:
The final audit highlighted our site's innovative approaches to workplace safety, health, and environment, featuring pioneering implementations in areas such as Technology, Communication, WSHE Initiatives including the integration of LTA ZAP 2.0 in DE113. Notable examples of these implementations include:
HSB held our annual i-WSHE day on the 15th November 2024, where we recognize the effort from the respective projects and individuals for their exceptional WSHE performance for the year. The theme for this year is “Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Workforce for Productivity”. Through this event, we further strengthen our believe in continuing to cultivate and excellent level of Workplace Safety, Health and Environment, and embracing technology and innovation. The event was hosted by our very own lively emcees, Teck Seng and Chin Hong, and their chemistry in leading the event made it engaging and enjoyable. The event kicked off with an opening speech by our Executive Director, Mr. Alan Nah. In his speech, he emphasized on the importance of safety and environmental protection. He congratulated the SHARP and ASAC award winners, citing that “The winning marks our unwavering efforts in maintaining our high standards towards safety, health, well-being of our staffs and our efforts towards environmental protection”.
We were privileged to have Mr. Liam Lee from Fullerton Healthcare Group as our guest speaker, who shared insights on the Total WSH Program. This holistic program integrates work, safety, and health to enhance employee well-being. Key benefits of the program include:
A safety skit, produced in-house, highlighted the initiatives that HSB has taken in ensuring a safe and healthy workforce for productivity. Our initiatives demonstrated are also in line with LTA ZAP 2.0 which includes our on-boarding program, top management commitment in ensuring that the health and welfare of our employees are properly taken care of, whistle-blowing policy, and technology used to enhance productivity. The video emphasized the necessity for proactive supervision and open communication channels where employees can provide feedback directly to the higher management. Incorporating such initiatives play a part in ensuring the well-being of workers, significantly reducing the rate of accidents and injuries, and ultimately promoting a culture of safety in the company.
The event concluded with a highly anticipated prize presentation, where monetary rewards were distributed to recognize excellent EHS performances and innovative contributions. The day ended with a closing speech by our Managing Director, Mr. Thomas Ng, who congratulated the winners and expressed gratitude to everyone for their WSHE efforts. He reinforced the importance of strengthening our WSHE culture and maintaining both our WSHE performance and keeping abreast of technological implementations as part of our organizational growth.
HSB held our annual e-waste recycling campaign with the slogan “Join the e-Waste Hunt – Retrieve, Recycle, and Revive!” in collaboration with the WEEE Forum, focusing on the unused electronics that people store in their homes without realizing these items contain valuable materials that could gain a new life, promoting sustainability. During the campaign period, all sites set up their e-Waste collection point, which was later consolidated and sent to a licensed e-Waste collection company. A total of 569kg of e-Waste were collected.
