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Manufacturing Compliance Checklist

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Machinery Safety

MOM WSH Act / SS 537

Dangerous Machinery Registration

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Dangerous machinery registration (power press, centrifuge, etc.)One-time + Updates
Dangerous machinery inspection by Approved ExaminerAnnual
Machinery examination certificate maintenanceOngoing
Modification/relocation notification to MOMAs needed

Machine Guarding (SS 537)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fixed guard integrity checkDaily
Interlocking guard functionality testWeekly
Light curtain/safety mat testDaily / Per shift
Two-hand control device testDaily / Per shift
Emergency stop button testWeekly

Lockout/Tagout

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Energy isolation procedure reviewAnnual
LOTO device condition inspectionMonthly
LOTO authorized person training recordPer employee
Group LOTO coordination verificationPer activity
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Lifting Equipment & Cranes

MOM WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations

Crane Registration & Inspection

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Crane registration with MOMOne-time
Crane thorough examination by Approved ExaminerAnnual
Load test (after repair/modification)As needed
Crane examination certificate displayOngoing

Crane Operator Requirements

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Crane operator certification verificationPer operator
Appointed crane operator log maintenanceOngoing
Crane operator medical fitnessEvery 2 years
Rigger/signalman competency verificationPer assignment

Lifting Accessories

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sling visual inspection before useDaily
Lifting accessories thorough examinationEvery 6 months
Safe Working Load (SWL) marking verificationMonthly
Defective equipment quarantine and disposalAs needed
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Fire Safety

SCDF Fire Safety Act

Fire Safety Certificate

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) renewalAnnual (3-year from Apr 2026)
Fire Safety Manager (FSM) appointmentOngoing
FSM refresher trainingEvery 3 years
Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) maintenanceOngoing

Fire Detection & Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire alarm panel functional testMonthly
Smoke/heat detector test (sampling)Quarterly
Manual call point testQuarterly
Fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher servicingAnnual
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Sprinkler system full inspectionAnnual

Industrial-Specific Fire Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Flammable materials storage inspectionWeekly
Dust extraction system maintenanceMonthly
Hot work permit system reviewPer activity
Fire drill (with evacuation)Biannual
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Environmental Compliance

NEA Environmental Protection

Air Pollution Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air pollution control licence reviewAnnual
Air emission source testing (if required)Per licence
Bag filter/scrubber inspectionWeekly
Fugitive emission inspectionMonthly

Water Pollution Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Trade effluent discharge licence complianceOngoing
Effluent quality monitoringPer licence
Oil/water separator maintenanceMonthly
Storm water management inspectionQuarterly

Hazardous Substances

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Toxic industrial waste (TIW) storage inspectionWeekly
TIW manifest documentationPer disposal
Chemical inventory updateQuarterly
MSDS availability verificationOngoing
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Noise & Hazardous Substances

MOM WSH Regulations

Noise Control (WSH Noise Reg)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Noise monitoring/assessmentAnnual
Hearing conservation program reviewAnnual
Audiometric testing for exposed workersAnnual
Hearing protection device availabilityOngoing
Noise hazard signage verificationMonthly

Hazardous Substances

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Chemical risk assessment reviewAnnual / Per change
Exposure monitoring (if required)Per assessment
LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) inspectionMonthly
Chemical storage area inspectionWeekly
Chemical handling training recordsPer employee

Confined Spaces

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Confined space risk assessmentPer entry
Entry permit system reviewPer entry
Atmospheric testing equipment calibrationPer manufacturer
Confined space entrant training recordPer employee
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WSH Management System

MOM WSH Act / SS 506

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment (RA) updateAnnual / Per change
Safe Work Procedure (SWP) reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughMonthly
Management of Change (MOC) processPer change

WSH Committee (>50 employees)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
WSH Committee meetingQuarterly
WSH Committee membership updateAnnual
Meeting minutes documentationPer meeting
Workplace inspection by committeeQuarterly

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Incident reporting (iReport) - fatalitiesWithin 24 hours
Incident reporting - major injuriesWithin 10 days
Dangerous occurrence reportingWithin 24 hours
Incident investigation and corrective actionPer incident
Near-miss reporting and analysisOngoing
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Forklift & Material Handling

MOM WSH (General Provisions)

Forklift Operations

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pre-operation forklift inspectionDaily
Forklift operator certification verificationPer operator
Forklift periodic inspectionAnnual
Pedestrian-forklift segregation reviewMonthly

Storage & Handling

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Racking system inspectionAnnual (third-party)
Racking load limit signageMonthly
Stacking and storage safety auditMonthly
Dock leveler inspectionMonthly

PPE & Ergonomics

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
PPE hazard assessment reviewAnnual
PPE condition and inventory checkMonthly
Safety footwear compliance verificationMonthly
Ergonomic assessment (manual handling)Annual / Per complaint
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on MOM Workplace Safety & Health Act, SCDF Fire Safety Act, and NEA environmental regulations. Verify requirements with MOM and relevant authorities.
Last updated: February 2026 β€’ Sources: MOM, SCDF, NEA, Singapore Standards infodeck.io/sg/resources/manufacturing-compliance-checklist