StartSAFE – A doorstep programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in building risk management capabilities

StartSAFE is a programme designed to help SMEs identify WSH hazards at their Workplaces and recommend solutions for implementation at an affordable cost. Since November 2016, the WSH consultancy with 8 consultants appointed by WSH Council, had visited 1,000 SME business owners in the Hospitality & Entertainment, Retail and Food Services. Through the programme, 5,445 hazards and close to 60 percent were rectified immediately. This translated to preventing 3,267 potential incidents. Based on the feedback, 99.4 percent of the SME owners found the visits useful especially on guiding them to identify hazards. Close to 100 percent expressed willingness to rectify the hazards. The programme addressed the SMEs’ main concerns in embarking on a WSH journey which are as followed: 1. low WSH awareness 2. No WSH expertise 3. No time and financial resources 4. WSH is costly to implement.

Authorize publication by ISSA
Yes
Award Year
2018
Contact address
18 Harvelock Road, 07-01
SG- Singapore 059764
Singapore
Contact email
audrina_chua@mom.gov.sg
Country
Main country
Main region