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A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Fair and Safe Globalization through Ethical and Effective Labour Inspection

Ho Siong Hin

Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Secretary-General International Association for Labour Inspection (IALI)

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Globalisation has accelerated over the past few decades

• Mind-map of Globalisation Image taken from biz/ed website http://www.bized.co.uk/educators/16-19/economics/international/presentation/globalisation_map.htm

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Countries will have deeper

economic integration

through FTA

• Pictures from ASEAN and APEC website respectively

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Fundamental to Economic Progress is good Labour Standards and Practices

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Responsible Contracting and Out-Sourcing

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Rana Plaza Factory Accident

• Photos from ILO report - http://www.ilo.org/safework/info/publications/WCMS_301214/lang--en/index.htm

7 Photos http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/rGfwYbVf8Vk/G20+Labour+Employment+Ministerial+Meeting/bydbATeGu-s

ILO prepared a report for the G20 Labour Minister Meeting to improve safety and

health

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ILO highlighted 3 major challenges in achieving safe and healthy work

Need for Accurate

OSH Statistics

Inadequate resources allocated for OSH by all

stakeholders

SMEs, Informal Economy and

Vulnerable Workers

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Labour Inspection – Enabler to improve

OSH Standards

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Improving OSH in ASEAN

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Strong Regulatory Regime to Protect Workers

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Dialogue with Stakeholders

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Leveraging on Media and

Create Awareness

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Using Technology

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Engaging Partners to

enhance deterrence

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Equipping our Inspectors

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Secured, Inclusive and Sustainable Future

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World Congress is coming to Singapore

3-6 September 2017 Marina Bay Sands

www.safety2017singapore.com

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For more information:

Ministry of Manpower Singapore www.mom.gov.sg

International Association of Labour Inspection http://www.iali-aiit.org/en/index.htm Ho_Siong_Hin@mom.gov.sg Email