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Risk Management Assistance Fund (RMAF)

03.17.08 | Comment?

Get a grant to hire a consultant to help you minimise workplace risks and comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) regulations.For who?

Companies and factories:

For what?

  • From 1 September 2006, companies and factories listed in the First Schedule under the Workplace Safety and Health Act must conduct risk assessment of their workplace.
  • The grant subsidises the cost of hiring Approved Risk Consultants (PDF) to help you set-up a risk assessment system to minimise workplace risks.

How much?

  • RMAF co-funds up to 70% of consultancy cost, up to a maximum of S$3,500.
  • RMAF does not cover any implementation costs, e.g. installation of safety enclosures for machinery.

Things to note

  • To apply for the fund, you need to contact a RMAF agent. The RMAF agent will check that your company qualifies and help you with the application.
  • The RMAF agent will charge you a fee to prepare and endorse your application. The maximum fee charged is S$1,000.
  • You must submit your RMAF application at least 1 working day before starting the risk assessment project.

Facts & Figures

  • A total of S$5 million is available under RMAF.
  • The funds will be given out over 3 years. In the first 2 years, S$2 million will be given out. In the third year, the remaining S$1 million will be given out.
  • Funds are given out on a first-come-first-served basis.

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