Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Comprehensive OH&S Management System policy ensuring worker safety, health protection, and zero harm objective across all CUI Labs operations.
Policy Owner
COO
Approved By
CEO / Board
Effective Date
Q2 2026+
Review Cycle
Annual
1. Policy Statement
CUI Labs is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. We believe that all workplace injuries and illnesses are preventable and strive for zero harm.
Zero Harm Commitment: Zero workplace fatalities, zero lost-time injuries, incident rate below industry average, 100% hazard reporting culture.
2. OH&S Objectives
Zero Fatalities
0
No workplace deaths
Zero Lost-Time Injuries
0
No injuries causing time off work
Incident Rate
< Industry Avg
Below sector benchmark
Hazard Reporting
100%
All hazards identified and reported
3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Workplace Hazards
Physical
- ▸Ergonomic strain
- ▸Electrical hazards
- ▸Slips/trips/falls
- ▸Fire hazards
Psychosocial
- ▸Work stress
- ▸Fatigue
- ▸Harassment/bullying
- ▸Work-life balance
Environmental
- ▸Indoor air quality
- ▸Noise levels
- ▸Temperature extremes
- ▸Lighting
Risk Controls Hierarchy
- 1.Elimination: Remove the hazard entirely
- 2.Substitution: Replace with less hazardous alternative
- 3.Engineering Controls: Isolate people from hazard
- 4.Administrative Controls: Change work procedures
- 5.PPE: Personal protective equipment (last resort)
4. Worker Participation & Consultation
OH&S Committee
- • Worker and management representatives
- • Quarterly meetings (minimum)
- • Review incidents, hazards, and controls
- • Make recommendations to management
Worker Rights
- • Right to know about workplace hazards
- • Right to participate in OH&S decisions
- • Right to refuse unsafe work (no retaliation)
- • Right to report hazards anonymously
5. Legal Compliance
- •Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Act
- •Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations
- •Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations
- •Industry-specific codes of practice
- •International OH&S standards (where applicable)
6. Operational Controls
Safe Work Procedures
- •Documented procedures for high-risk activities
- •Ergonomic workstation assessments (all desk workers)
- •Regular breaks and rest periods
- •Mental health and wellbeing programs
Contractor Management
- •OH&S requirements in contracts
- •Contractor safety induction
- •Monitoring of contractor OH&S performance
7. Emergency Preparedness & Response
Emergency Plans
- • Fire evacuation procedures
- • Medical emergency response
- • Natural disaster procedures
- • Emergency contact information
Preparedness
- • First aid kits and trained first aiders
- • Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- • Emergency evacuation drills (bi-annual)
- • Emergency assembly points
8. Incident Investigation
Investigation Process
- 1.Immediate response and first aid
- 2.Secure scene and preserve evidence
- 3.Report to authorities (if required)
- 4.Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
- 5.Corrective actions with deadlines
- 6.Share lessons learned
Reporting: All incidents, near-misses, and hazards must be reported immediately. No blame culture—focus on learning and prevention.
9. Training & Competence
General OH&S Training
- • OH&S induction (all new hires)
- • Annual OH&S refresher training
- • Hazard identification and reporting
- • Emergency procedures
Specialized Training
- • First aid and CPR certification
- • Fire warden training
- • Ergonomic assessment training
- • Mental health first aid
10. Monitoring & Measurement
Lost-Time Injury Frequency
0
Monthly
Total Recordable Injury Rate
< Industry Avg
Monthly
Near-Miss Reporting
>10 per month
Monthly
Hazard Closure Rate
100% within 30 days
Monthly
Training Completion
100%
Quarterly
Workplace Inspections
Monthly
Monthly
11. Related Policies
Document ID
POL-OHS-001
Version
1.0
Classification
Internal