A worker died after falling from a height at a construction site in Kallang on Sept 28, according to the Housing Board (HDB). The incident occurred at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II project, where the worker was performing concreting tasks when the fall happened. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed the individual was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:20 p.m.
HDB said it is cooperating with the contractor BHCC Construction Singapore and authorities to investigate the incident. All construction activities at the site have been halted pending the inquiry. The agency reiterated its commitment to workplace safety, stating it would work with industry partners to strengthen measures.
Construction sector in Singapore records 65 major injury incidents
Did You Know? The construction sector in Singapore recorded 65 major injury incidents in the first half of 2026, with slips, trips and falls being the most common cause of major injuries across sectors, followed by vehicular incidents, machinery incidents and falls from height.
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The 2026 workplace fatality rate of 1.1 per 100,000 workers marks a slight rise from 2025, highlighting the challenges in maintaining safety targets.
The Ministry of Manpower’s mid-year report noted the construction industry’s annualised death and injury rate at 24.1 per 100,000 workers.
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The outcome may also influence broader workplace safety discussions ahead of the 2028 target to reduce fatalities below one per 100,000 workers.
The case adds to a dataset that includes 65 major injuries in construction during the first half of 2026, with falls from height cited as a primary cause.
When did the incident occur? The worker fell on Sept 28 at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II construction site in Kallang.
What is Singapore’s current workplace fatality rate? The rate rose to 1.1 deaths per 100,000 workers in the first half of 2026, up from 0.97 in the same period in 2025.
What are the most common causes of major injuries? Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause, followed by vehicular incidents, machinery incidents and falls from height.
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