Workplace Safety and Health
Workplace Safety and Health is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 22 cases from 2000 to 2022.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Workplace Safety and Health, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| United Legal Alliance LLC0.00% success rate | 4 cases18.2% of area |
| Attorney-General’s Chambers66.67% success rate | 3 cases13.6% of area |
| Kelvin Chia Partnership0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| ACIES Law Corporation100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Hoh Law Corporation50.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Tan Chin Hoe & Co100.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Independent Practitioner0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Workplace Safety and Health, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Michael Eu Hai Meng50.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| S Magintharan0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Subbiah Pillai50.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Michael Eu0.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Ang Feng Qian100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Ramasamy s/o Karuppan Chettiar100.00% success rate | 2 cases9.1% of area |
| Lok Vi Ming SC0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Anthony Wee100.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Tang Jin Sheng0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
| Chong Soon Yong Avery0.00% success rate | 1 cases4.5% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 22 most recent judgments out of 22 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Subsidiary Management Corporation v Janaed: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Contributory Negligence at Westgate Tower | Appellate Division of the High Court | 20 Jun 2022 | MCST's appeal dismissed; Janaed's appeal dismissed. |
| 2 | Mao Xuezhong v Public Prosecutor: Workplace Safety, Negligence, and Sentencing Under WSHA | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 19 May 2020 | Appeal against conviction dismissed. Prosecution's appeal against sentence allowed. |
| 3 | PEX International v Lim Seng Chye: Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher & Foreseeability | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Dec 2019 | Both appeals dismissed. The court upheld the High Court's decision that PEX was liable in nuisance and under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, but clarified the role of foreseeability in these torts. |
| 4 | Thio Keng Thay v Sandy Island Pte Ltd: Construction Defects, Breach of Contract, Defamation | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Jul 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff on breach of contract; Nominal damages awarded to Defendant on defamation counterclaim. |
| 5 | MW Group Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor: Workplace Safety and Health Act Violation and Sentencing Appeal | High Court | 13 Jan 2019 | Appeal against sentence allowed; fine reduced to $160,000. |
| 6 | Md Shohel v Chen Yongbiao: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Illegality in Workplace Injury Claim | High Court | 11 May 2017 | Interlocutory judgment granted for the plaintiff to the extent of 80% of the damages, with damages to be assessed. |
| 7 | Mansource Interior v CSG Group: Overpayment Dispute in Construction Subcontracts | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 07 Mar 2017 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 8 | PP v GS Engineering: Workplace Safety, Health Act & Sentencing | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 14 Dec 2016 | Appeal Allowed |
| 9 | Te Deum Engineering v Grace Electrical: Negligence, Fire, and Res Ipsa Loquitur | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Oct 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 10 | CAA Technologies v HP Construction: Wrongful Termination & Banker's Guarantee Dispute | High Court | 27 Jan 2015 | Judgment for Defendant in part; Plaintiff's claim for wrongful termination dismissed. Defendant's counterclaim allowed in part. |
| 11 | Lum Hon Ying v Buildmart Industries: Negligence & Statutory Duty in Crane Accident | High Court | 09 Jul 2014 | Judgment for the plaintiffs against Chiu Teng and Buildmart, with both defendants bearing joint and several liability. |
| 12 | Jurong Primewide v Moh Seng Cranes: Negligence, Worksite Safety & Crane Collapse | Court of Appeal | 20 Jan 2014 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 13 | Shaik Abu Bakar v Saag Oilfield & PPL Shipyard: Negligence Claim for Workplace Injury | High Court | 17 Dec 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff; damages to be assessed by the Registrar. |
| 14 | Kay Lim v Soon Douglas: Implied Terms, Indemnity Clauses & Crane Dismantling Negligence | High Court | 09 Sep 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 15 | Republic Airconditioning v Shinsung Eng: Summary Judgment for Labour Charges Dispute | High Court | 05 Mar 2012 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 16 | Tan Juay Pah v Kimly Construction: Tower Crane Collapse & Negligence | Court of Appeal | 01 Mar 2012 | Appeal Allowed |
| 17 | Hao Wei (S) Pte Ltd v Rasan Selvan: Employer's Duty of Care and Workplace Safety | High Court | 04 Sep 2008 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 18 | Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering: Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal | Court of Appeal | 21 Jun 2006 | Application Allowed |
| 19 | - | 07 Jul 2004 | Unknown | |
| 20 | Pandian Marimuthu v Guan Leong Construction: Appeal for Security of Costs in Personal Injury Claim | High Court | 15 May 2001 | Appeal allowed. |
| 21 | Chua Ah Beng v C & P Holdings: Employee's Fall from Crane & Employer's Liability | High Court | 07 May 2001 | Claim Dismissed |
| 22 | Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard: Breach of Statutory Duty & Negligence in Ship Repair | High Court | 23 Apr 2000 | Appeal allowed. |