Data on Reported Workplace Heat-related Illnesses

17 Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Manpower for each of the past five years (a) what was the number of reported workplace heat-related illnesses; (b) of these, how many occurred in (i) outdoor and (ii) indoor settings respectively; and (c) how many resulted in (i) hospitalisation (ii) medical leave exceeding three days or (iii) fatality.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Member may refer to the reply to Question No 18 for Oral Answer at the 26 February 2026 Sitting which has addressed the same issue. [Please refer to ​"Adjusting Labour and Urban Planning Policies to Mitigate Heat-related Productivity Losses", Official Report, 26 February 2026, Vol 96, Issue 20, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]