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In response, authorities issued a full-stop order on the site until the company rectified all safety issues—a process that can take weeks to months. During interviews, safety supervisors admitted lapses in protocol, often due to a culture of neglect or pressure to meet deadlines, highlighting a systemic problem.

The Human Cost: Migrant Workers’ Perspectives

Migrant workers, who comprise a significant portion of Singapore’s construction workforce, often bear the brunt of unsafe conditions. Three experienced workers, speaking anonymously, shared insights into the root causes of the recent spike in fatalities.