Say this
- If you see something that could hurt someone, say stop. You do not need a title or a permit to do it.
- Stop the task in a safe way. Do not leave a load hanging or a machine half open. Make it safe, then step back.
- Tell your supervisor straight away. Supervisors are expected to remove the risky condition and put proper controls in place (MOM).
- Nobody gets blamed for a stop made in good faith. If it turns out to be safe, we explain why and carry on. That is still a good stop.
- Common reasons to stop: a guard-rail missing, a lift in high wind or lightning, a permit that does not match the job, a gas test not done, a person under a load.
- Stopping is also your legal duty. Under the WSH Act, employees must follow safe work procedures and must not do anything unsafe that could endanger others (MOM, WSH Act responsibilities).
- If a problem is ignored, you can report it to MOM through SnapSAFE or the MOM safety hotline (MOM).
Ask the crew
- Who on this site can stop a job?
- What do you do with the job before you walk away to report?
- Give one example of when you would stop work today.
- What happens if the stop turns out not to be needed?
Show them
- Act out a stop: the worker calls stop, makes the task safe and tells the supervisor.
- Show where the SnapSAFE and MOM hotline details are posted on site.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- Empowering workers and members of public to raise WSH issues, Ministry of Manpower.
- WSH Act: responsibilities of stakeholders, Ministry of Manpower.
- Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces, WSH Council.
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.
