A proposed industry code of practice in Singapore aims to set safety and health standards for platform workers and operators. This comes amidst concerns about time limits and safety hazards faced by workers on ride-hailing and delivery platforms, such as Grab and foodpanda. The code, which will apply to delivery workers, private-hire car drivers, and taxi drivers, is open for public feedback and will be finalized and gazetted after the consultation period. The move coincides with the upcoming parliamentary debates on a new Bill that will provide greater protections for platform workers. According to a report by the Ministry of Manpower, there were 70,500 platform workers in Singapore in 2020.
Singapore Aims to Enhance Safety and Health Standards for Platform Workers
Background
In response to concerns about time limits and safety hazards faced by ride-hailing and delivery platform workers, Singapore has proposed an industry code of practice to establish safety and health standards for these individuals. The move aligns with the government's efforts to strengthen protections for platform workers.
Proposed Industry Code of Practice
The code of practice will apply to delivery workers, private-hire car drivers, and taxi drivers. It focuses on:
Public Feedback
The proposed code of practice is open for public feedback until May 18, 2023. The Ministry of Manpower will finalize and gazette the code after considering public input.
Parliamentary Debates
The code of practice coincides with upcoming parliamentary debates on a new Bill that will provide greater protections for platform workers. The Bill is expected to cover areas such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and access to social benefits.
Top 5 FAQs
1. How many platform workers are there in Singapore? As of 2020, there were approximately 70,500 platform workers in Singapore.
2. What are the main safety hazards faced by platform workers? Common safety hazards include long working hours, vehicle accidents, and lack of training.
3. What are the time limits for platform workers? The proposed code of practice does not specify time limits but encourages employers to establish reasonable working hours.
4. What training will be provided to platform workers under the code of practice? Training will cover areas such as safe driving practices, emergency response, and conflict resolution.
5. What is the next step in the process? The proposed code of practice is open for public feedback until May 18, 2023. The Ministry of Manpower will finalize and gazette the code after considering public input.
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