The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore recently released a new safety flyer regarding the importance of ensuring proper inspection and maintenance. When safety barriers, such as railings and gratings, are not properly or regularly maintained, it may create hazardous conditions leading to falls.
To read the full safety flyer, please click here.
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