New worker safety induction checklist

Site: ______________________ Date: ____________ Checked by: ______________________

01Before day one

Worker holds the Safety Orientation Course for this industry, or a supervisor course that exempts them. MOM SOC FAQ
Construction workers have had safety training before any manual work. Construction Regs, reg 9
Induction set up in a language the worker understands, with an interpreter if needed.

02Site and emergency

Worker has walked the escape routes to the assembly point. WSH (GP) Regs, reg 38(6)
Worker shown the fire alarm, the extinguishers and how to raise the alarm. WSH (GP) Regs, reg 38(6)
Worker knows the first-aiders' names and where the first-aid box is. First-Aid Regs, regs 4, 5
Worker can say when to call 995 and who to tell first. MOM emergency response advisory

03Hazards of the job

Supervisor went through the risk assessment for the worker's tasks: hazards and controls. RM Code of Practice, 7.2.4
Worker talked through the safe work procedure for each task.
Worker briefed on lock-out before any cleaning, repair or maintenance. WSH (GP) Regs, reg 16
Worker told which jobs need a permit-to-work and who issues it.

04PPE and equipment

PPE issued, fitted and signed for.
Worker shown how to wear and check each item.
Worker told not to drive any vehicle or forklift until authorised. Construction Regs, reg 28

05The first weeks

Outdoor workers on a heat plan that builds up exposure over at least 7 days. MOM heat stress measures
A named buddy or supervisor checks on the worker every day of week one.
Worker knows how to report hazards, near misses and injuries.

06Record

Induction record shows date, topics, worker's and supervisor's signatures. RM Code of Practice, 4.4.5

Legal requirement

Singapore employers must give workers the instruction, training and supervision they need to work safely. Under the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007, nobody may do manual work on a worksite until they have had adequate safety and health training. The General Provisions Regulations require every worker to know the means of escape and the fire routine.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.

New worker safety induction checklist

01Before day one

02Site and emergency

03Hazards of the job

04PPE and equipment

05The first weeks

06Record

Sources and further reading

Related reading

Cleaning and facilities safety: what supervisors need to know

Shipyard safety: an overview for supervisors

Food and beverage kitchen safety: what supervisors need to know