Domestic helper sent to hospital after falling while cleaning windows in Sengkang, MOM investigating

Domestic helper seen lying at foot of Sengkang block, attended to by SCDF

A domestic helper was sent to the hospital on Thursday (8 Oct) from a block in Sengkang after falling while cleaning windows.

Footage of the incident showed her lying at the foot of the block, being attended to by paramedics.

Helper lies on ground next to spray bottle & squeegee

In the clip, the woman was observed to be still breathing but seemingly in pain and rubbing her stomach with her hands.

One paramedic cradled her head while another moved her leg.

Lying on the ground to her left was a spray bottle, while a phone was on her right. Near her feet was a squeegee, which is used to wipe windows and other flat surfaces.

Helper put on stretcher by paramedics

A third paramedic soon came over and placed a stretcher next to her.

Other images posted in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group showed a paramedic wheeling an ambulance stretcher over.

She was secured onto it in preparation for being conveyed to the hospital.

Helper conveyed to KTPH from Sengkang block

In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 10.30am on 8 Oct.

It came from Block 121A Rivervale Drive.

One person was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH).

MOM investigating incident

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed to AsiaOne that the helper was cleaning windows and that it is investigating the incident.

It reminded employers that the safety of their helpers is their responsibility, and helpers should be guided on safe practices when performing tasks such as window cleaning.

For example, window grilles should be properly installed and locked throughout the cleaning process.

Such essential safety measures, including window cleaning, are taught to all first-time employers during the Employer’s Orientation Programme, and to all first-time helpers during the Settling-In Programme, MOM noted.

MS News has reached out to MOM for more information.

Also read: Domestic helper dies after falling from Toa Payoh block, believed to have been cleaning windows

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Featured image adapted from Walter Oh on Facebook and Diana Valeria via Complaint Singapore on Facebook.