Citation

Chia SE, Wah LJ, Khim JS, Yoong J, Lim RB, Seng CK. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2015; 57(9): 958-964.

Affiliation

Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0000000000000502

PMID

26340284

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.

Language: en