et 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:

* covered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (First Schedule) and in the following sectors:

o water supply, sewage and waste management
o services allied to transportation of goods
o hotels and restaurants
o veterinary activities
o landscape care and maintenance service activities
o health activities

* with 1-200 employees (including administrative and managerial staff)

* with at least 1 managerial or supervisory staff who have attended Risk Management training by Accredited Training Providers, and at least 1 top management or Chief Executive Officer who have attended a workshop on Risk Safety Management (bizSAFE) by Accredited Training Providers

* who have not received any Government funds for risk assessment

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$800.