Singapore legislation

Regulation 5

of Workplace Safety and Health (Medical Examinations) Regulations 2011

Regulation 5

Periodic medical examinations

Amended byS 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024S 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024S 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024

Subregulation 1

It shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person employed in any hazardous occupation to ensure that the person shall be periodically examined by a designated workplace doctor.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024S 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024

The periodic medical examinations referred to in paragraph (1) shall —

(a)

consist of the examinations and investigations specified in the First Schedule;

(b)

include —

(i)

a clinical examination of the person for symptoms and signs of any diseases that may result from exposure to the hazards of the occupation in which the person is employed; and

(ii)

an assessment as to whether the person who is employed in a hazardous occupation is fit to continue working in that occupation; and

(c)

take place at the intervals specified in the First Schedule.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 434/2024 wef 01/06/2024

Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Commissioner may, in cases where he considers expedient, require any person to be examined at intervals other than or in addition to those specified in the First Schedule.