To cope with the heat, one company is monitoring the water intake of its workers through group chats while another has in place two mandatory breaks daily.
SINGAPORE: Some contractors are facing delays of up to two months in their projects, as more workers are calling in sick due to the recent soaring temperatures.
The last time such a high was recorded was on Apr 17, 1983, in Tengah. NEA added that several locations across Singapore also recorded temperatures exceeding 36 degrees Celsius last Saturday.To beat the heat, many contractors are ramping up measures, such as allowing their workers to have more rest and ensuring they also have plenty of water.However, the higher temperatures are taking a toll on their health.
At Hitomo Construction, between 10 and 30 per cent of workers have called in sick each day for the past few weeks. “We have seen an increase in the number of medical leave taken. So in terms of schedules, timeline, we seem to have taken a hit,” she said.The company said these delays could see profit margins shrinking by 10 per cent.
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