New government report also reveals safety data for platform workers in Singapore
The rate of workplace fatalities in Singapore dropped to a record low of 0.96 in 2025, according to new government data, putting the country on the list of the safest workplaces globally.
Data released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed a drop in major injury rates to a record low of 15.7 per 100,000 workers, excluding platform workers.
"These achievements place Singapore's workplaces among the safest globally, alongside leading countries such as the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden, which have consistently achieved fatality rates below 1.0 per 100,000 workers," the MOM report read.
"This progress was made possible through the sustained collective efforts of unions, employers, and industry partners in building a strong culture of WSH excellence."
Workplace safety in Singapore
Singapore logged a total of 36 work-related fatalities in 2025, including six from work-related traffic accidents, two of which involved platform workers.
Excluding injuries that involve platform workers, there were 34 fatalities at a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 workers in 2025.
According to MOM, the top three causes of workplace fatalities in 2025 were:
- Vehicular Incidents
- Falls from Height
- Collapse/Failure of Structures and Equipment
"These collectively accounted for 78% (28 fatal injuries) of the 36 workplace fatal injuries in 2025," the report read.
For workplace injuries, Singapore recorded a total of 660 major injuries in 2025, according to the report.
Excluding platform workers, there were only 586 major injuries in workplaces, with a rate of 15.7 per 100,000 workers.
Accounting for 61% of the total major workplace injuries, the top three causes are:
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Falls from Height
- Machinery Incidents
Construction, Manufacturing, and the Transportation and Storage sectors accounted for more than half of workplace fatal and major injuries in 2025.
The report noted, however, that continued improvements were observed in these sectors.
The Construction sector's workplace fatal and major injury rate per 100,000 workers dropped to 26.3 in 2025.
The Manufacturing sector also observed a drop to 28.8 in 2025, while the Transportation and Storage sector saw an increase to 23.8 per 100,000 workers.
"Singapore's workplaces remain among the safest globally, but continued vigilance is needed as economic activities and workplace risks evolve," MOM said.
"Sustaining this progress will require employers, contractors, and workers to continue prioritising safety and embedding it in their daily work culture and habits."
Safety for platform workers
Meanwhile, MOM's report also revealed for the first time workplace safety data involving platform workers in Singapore.
There were two fatalities and 74 major injuries involving platform workers, translating to a rate of 84.6 per 100,000 platform workers.
The majority of the injuries were sustained while platform workers were operating vehicles or active mobility devices, with those on two-wheeled vehicles being more prone to injuries.
Platform workers in Singapore have statutory protections from the government, including injury compensation and safety protections under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
MOM has also introduced an Approved Code of Practice for Platform Services, as well as formed a Platform Workers Trilateral Group and the Platform Worker Safety Workgroup.
Under the Platform Worker Safety Workgroup, representatives from employers, platform operators, and the government will research the risk factors and develop measures to improve the safety of platform workers.
"This includes enhancing detection and deterrence of unsafe behaviours, providing recognition and rewards for safety outcomes, and raising awareness of road safety risks and safe practices," MOM said.
