MOM issues new guidelines for employers to adjust outdoor work based on hourly PM2.5 readings

“Most employers have done the right thing with haze management plans, N95 masks, and regular updates to workers,” she said.

However, about a quarter of the inspections found sites that fell short, she said.

“For the worksites that have fallen short, we have directed them to put that right, and we will check again. We will continue the inspections while the haze lasts,” said Ms Lau.

Across sectors, there were “extremely varied” reasons why these worksites were found to have fallen short, Ms Lau said.

She said she did not have the details on what the exact reasons were.

Mr Dinesh said on Tuesday that the health and safety of Singapore’s workers needed to remain a priority, especially during periods of haze.

“With timely adjustments to work arrangements and the right protective measures, we can better safeguard workers while supporting business continuity,” he said.