SGSecure@Workplacesfor Enhanced bizSAFE(18 Jan 2019)
Why we need SGSecureThe threat of terror and the need for a community response
GLOBAL TERRORISM ON THE RISESOME OF THE DEADLIEST ISIS-LINKED ATTACKS FROM 2014-2018
PROMINENT ATTACKS
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM: SUICIDE BOMBING AT AN ARIANA GRANDE CONCERT ON 22 MAY 2017. 22 PEOPLE WERE KILLED.
And in our region…
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Aug 2015:Erawan Shrine bombing
Aug 2016:Series of coordinated blasts across Thailand
Nov 2016:SamarindaChurch bombing
Jan 2016:Malaysian teenager held non-Muslim female at knife-point in Kedah
Oct 2016:Knife attack and attempted bombing against policemen in Tangerang
Sep 2016:Davao night market bombing
Feb 2017:Bombing at park and shooting in nearby government office in Bandung
Jul 2016:Motorcyclist suicide bombing outside Solo police station
Jan 2016:Jakarta shooting-cum-bombing attack
Jun 2016:Grenade bombing of Movida nightclub
Aug 2016:Stabbing & attempted bombing attack at Catholic church in Medan
CLOSER TO HOME -INDONESIASURABAYA, INDONESIA: A FAMILY OF 6 CARRIED OUT SUICIDE BOMBINGS AT 3 CHURCHES DURING SUNDAY MASS ON 13 MAY 2018.AT LEAST 13 KILLED AND 44 INJURED.
Photo: Reuters111 Photo: EPA-EFE
The threat to Singapore
• Listed as one of the member countries of the global anti-ISIS coalition to be targeted for attacks in Dabiq
• Arrest of Indonesian militants planning to attack Marina Bay
Singapore is a target
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Source: TODAY, 6th Aug 2016Source: Dabiq (ISIS’ English-language magazine), Sept 2015
• Singaporeans have travelled to Syria to join the fight or to support the conflict
– Some were prepared to conduct attacks here if unable to travel to Syria
• Spike in the number of radicalisedSingaporeans who have been detained in the past two years.
Threats from within Singapore
The risk from self-radicalisation
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SGSecure is our response to this threat
WHY WE NEED SGSECURE
It is a national movement to sensitise, train, and mobilise the community to better protect ourselves from a terrorist attack.
“It is about what each of us can do as an individual, it is about how each of us can
play our part, to protect ourselves, and to protect those around us.”
- PM Lee at the Official Launch of SGSecure, 24 Sept 2016
SGSecure:Our goal and programmesThe three pillars of SGSecure and our programmes in different domains
The goal of the SGSecure movement
1. Understands the seriousness of the terror threatand the need to do something about it.
2. Responds by taking ownership, and acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, respond to, and bounce back from a terror attack.
Three pillars of SGSecure movement:
Vigilance, Cohesion, Resilience
To build a community that:
SGSECURE: OUR GOAL AND PROGRAMMES
VIGILANCE
• Imparting tell-tale indicators of suspicious intent, including:– Items left unattended
– Suspicious behaviour, such as:
• Loitering for an extended period without valid reasons
• Expressing belief that violence is justified
• Showing support or sympathy for terrorist and their causes
– Suspicious vehicles
• Circling around an area repeatedly
• Heading towards a crowd and not slowing down
• What to do when you see something suspicious: Call 999, SMS 71999 or use the SGSecure App to inform the authorities
Staying Alert
SGSECURE: OUR GOAL AND PROGRAMMES
COHESION
• How we can be part of a cohesive community, and the active steps we can take to build bonds, and deepen mutual trust and respect:– Learning more about different cultures, races and religious practices
– Getting to know our neighbours better and show interests in their activities
– Being understanding and respectful to each other
• What to do after an attack to maintain our cohesion and unity:– Keep calm, stay informed
– Do not speculate or spread rumours
– Care for others
Staying United
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RESILIENCE
• Preparedness and knowing what to do in an emergency– Knowing and applying “Run, Hide, Tell”
– Training in life saving skills such as Improvised First Aid Skills (“Press, Tie, Tell”), CPR-AED skills
• Importance of resilience: bouncing back from an attack and returning to our daily activities as soon as possible
Staying Strong
SGSECURE: OUR GOAL AND PROGRAMMES
Engagement across different domains
Six core domains have been identified to help us reach out to various segments of society:
SGSECURE: OUR GOAL AND PROGRAMMES
NEIGHBOURHOODS SCHOOLS
WORKPLACESCOMMUNITY GROUPS(Race and Religious Groups, Clans, IRCCs etc. )
NS & HT VOLUNTEER
COMMUNITYMEDIA
The SGSecure@Workplaces Programme was launched in September 2017 at the National Security Conference by DPM Teo
• The SGSecure Guide for Workplaces was launched
to help companies raise preparedness
against terrorism.
1. Prepare your workforce
2. Protect your workplace
3. Partner your community
From September 2017 onwards, all businesses have been encouraged to:1. Register an SGSecure Representative with MOM2. Take up enhanced bizSAFE certification
How you can be part of the SGSecure MovementIncorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFEProgramme
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Impacts Of A Terror Attack on businesses
Business disruptions/failure
Loss of lives and property and organizational assets
Communal tensions, poor employee morale
and break down of social fabric
A safe workplace is one where every worker under a company’s care returns home everyday, safe and unharmed
by risks such as terror attacks.
Businesses can take steps to protect themselves from terror attacks
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Staying alertto ever-present security
threats.
Staying unitedas one people during
peacetime and in crisis.
Staying strongto be resilient and bounce
back quickly in a crisis.
Train workforce to be alert to unusual behavior or items in surroundings.
Know how to report these to authorities
Imbue the need to cherish and safeguard Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious social fabric.
Enable workforce to protect themselves and others during an attack.
Strengthen preparednessthrough exercises and skills training.
VIGILANCE COHESION RESILIENCE
Key Initiatives to strengthen response to terror attacks
• Prepare your workforce
– Train to become “Prepared Citizens”. Understand the threat, know “Run, Hide, Tell” and be aware of evacuation routes, “Press, Tie, Tell” etc. Download the SGSecure App and complete the SGSecure e-learning.
– Build a harmonious, inclusive and cohesive workplace.
– Identify and develop a team of responders.
As organisations:
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Key Initiatives to strengthen response to terror attacks
• Protect your workplace
– Identify threats and prepare mitigation and response plans
– Have BCPs, conduct regular exercises and protecting IT systems and data.
• Partner your community
– Develop a support network, enhance communications capabilities and reach out to stakeholders to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Embrace SGSecure as part of your corporate culture and WSH policy.
As organisations:
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Commitment of Management & inclusion to RA Commitment of Management and inclusion to RA
• Importance of getting commitment of Management and inclusion to RA
• WSH and Security risks are similar; to manage and address them effectively, management commitment is key
• Risk Management is a critical capability to build to address WSH and security risks, and helps in anti-terror efforts
Nature of security risks similar to WSH risks
• Technique to assess security risks similar to WSH risks
• Recovery from terror attack similar to recovery from accident
• Further increases impetus for workplaces (particularly in low WSH risk but high terror risk sectors) to implement RM
bizSAFE assists companies to build capability to recognise the risks and identify mitigating measures.
• Build risk management capabilities to assess safety and terror risks
• Independent audit of mitigating measures and response plans required at Level 3
• Help to keep workplaces
safe, healthy and secure
SGSecure was incorporated into WSHC bizSAFE framework from September 2017
onwards
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Companies that come onboard bizSAFE have to include security risks to Risk Assessment
Note: Under the WSH (RM Regulations), every workplace is required to conduct risk assessments to ensure workplace safety and health.
Level Outcomes Mode
Top management to understand workplace safety, health and security risks and to draft a WSH policy which includes managing terror threats.
Half day Top Management Workshop/Online e-learning module (minimally Deputy Director level)
Risk Management Champions trained to be competent in identifying and addressing workplace safety, health and security risks which include terror threats.
2-day RM course
Audited company’s risk management implementation plan. Onsite audit by MOM-Approved auditor
Champion trained to develop workplace Safety and Health Management System.
4-day WSHMS course
Audited company’s Workplace Safety and Health Management System.
Onsite OHSAS 18001 audit or SS506 audit
Incorporating SGSecure as part of your WSH Policy
Sample statements include:
• We will eliminate and minimize safety and health risks, and terror threats to our staff and the public by ensuring control measures are in place.
• We will work with contractors and suppliers to embrace the SGSecure movement
Include a statement in your company’s WSH policy to address the risks posed by terror threats.
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Incorporating SGSecure as part of your WSH Policy
Sample statements include:
• We value the safety and security of our employees, visitors and customers and are committed to mitigate risks, including those posed by terrorism, by preparing our employees and protecting our workplace.
• This company is committed to a strong safety programme that protects the health, safety and security of its staff, its property and the public from risk of harm, including that arising from terrorism.
Include a statement in your company’s WSH policy to address the risks posed by terror threats.
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Register as an SGSecure Rep with MOMto get updated
• To raise preparedness against terrorism, all employers are strongly encouraged to appoint an SGSecure representative for Workplaces.
• Role of SGSecure Rep:
Champion SGSecure during peacetime.
Work with employer to implement SGSecure initiatives.
Be the POC between company and MOM during crisis.
• Expectations:
No legal liabilities for representative.
No specific training requirements but must be capable of achieving the task of making workplaces safe, healthy and secure.
• Register rep at www.mom.gov.sg/sgsecure to receive direct updates on the latest SGSecure information and opportunities to network with the SGSecure business community.
Register as an SGSecure Rep with MOMto get updated
Scan the QR code or visit www.mom.gov.sg/sgsecure to find out more
CorpPass is required for registration
Rep will regularly receive:
• E-bulletins on tips on how you can prepare your colleagues and workplace
• Latest SGSecure advisories• Info on SGSecure
seminars/workshops
Start by downloading and disseminating Resources on SGSecure
• www.mom.gov.sg/sgsecure– Take the first step by appointing an SGSecure rep now.
– SGSecure Guide for Workplaces
• www.sgsecure.sg– Protective Security Advisory for Premises
– Contingency Planning Advisory for Premises
– SGSecure advisories and video resources on “Run, Hide, Tell”, “Improvised First Aid Skills” & “SGSecure App”
Download the SGSecure App
Incorporation of SGSecure into the enhanced bizSAFE Programme
Download the via IOS App Store, Google Play or scan the QR Code
Features:
Receive alerts during emergencies
Subscribe to localised area alerts
Report suspicious articles or persons, or an on-going terror attacks
Make geo-tagged emergency calls and SMS using a quick access button
Access SGSecure e-learning resources
Thank you
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