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ArticleSingapore medical journal2025

Health profile of workers from different industries in Singapore.

Sin Eng Chia, Mei Ling Tan, Elise Cheok, Peh Woon Ong

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Sin Eng ChiaSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Mei Ling TanPreventive Medicine Residency Programme, National University Health System, Singapore.
Elise CheokWorkplace Safety and Health Council, Tripartite Alliance Limited, Singapore.
Peh Woon OngWorkplace Safety and Health Council, Tripartite Alliance Limited, Singapore.

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Abstract

introductionWorkplace safety and health are interrelated - a worker who is not healthy may cause safety lapses at the workplace; conversely, safety lapses could affect the health of the workers. This study was part of a larger Total Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) programme run by the Workplace Safety and Health Council, Singapore. The objectives were to obtain a baseline health profile of workers across four major industries and identify important health risks for targeted workplace interventions.

methodsFive service providers (SPs) were appointed to run the Total WSH programme. As part of the programme, SPs conducted an anonymous basic health survey among workers of participating companies.

resultsThe responses of 6,373 respondents from the cleaning, construction, manufacturing, and transport and storage industries were studied. The overall response rate was 62%. Key health issues identified were high rates of obesity (22%) and smoking (24%) and low prevalence of regular exercise and healthy dietary habits. Chronic disease rates were similar to population self-reported rates (hypertension 15%, high lipid 12% and diabetes mellitus 6%). The workers reported high work stress (13%).

conclusionHealth issues are prevalent in the workforce and may affect work and employee safety. It is increasingly important for employees' health to be considered in risk assessments and prioritised in workplace safety and health management systems and strategies. Health promotion interventions should be targeted, and multilevel and multicomponent initiatives should be integrated with pre-existing occupational safety programmes.

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Health StatusIndustryOccupational HealthAdultFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityOccupational StressSingaporeSmokingSurveys and QuestionnairesWorkplaceYoung AdultEmployee’s healthhealth promotionhealthy workplace

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