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3P WSH Walkabout 2026 for the Construction Industry

02 Oct 2026 Announcements

About the Initiative

Following the recent spate of workplace fatalities in September 2026, MOM has called on companies in the construction and transportation & storage industries to conduct a voluntary Safety Time-Out (STO) from 5 to 18 October.

For the construction industry, the STO provides an opportunity to review WSH processes and work practices, with particular focus on the safe use of concrete pumps and vehicle safety.

The 3P WSH Walkabout (3PWW) 2026 complements the STO by encouraging project leaders and stakeholders to assess worksite conditions, review safety practices and address risks on the ground.

This year, the 3PWW places greater emphasis on the involvement of Project Managers (PMs), recognising their critical role in influencing project safety outcomes through planning, coordination, supervision and decision-making.

The 3Ps stand for:

  • Proactive – Anticipate and address risks before incidents occur.
  • Prevention – Embed safety considerations into project planning and execution.
  • Partnerships – Foster collaboration among developers, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors and workers to achieve safe project outcomes.

Through regular walkabouts and meaningful onsite conversations, project stakeholders can identify workplace risks, reinforce safe work practices and strengthen collective ownership of WSH.

The 3PWW supports this year’s National WSH Campaign theme “I Choose Safety. Together We Care”. It also reinforces the practice of “Pause. Check. Make it Safe.”

Share Your Walkabout Experience and Be Recognised

Industry stakeholders and partners to encouraged to conduct the 3P WSH Walkabout from 5 to 15 October 2026.

Share your observations, lessons learnt, and good practices with us. We would especially like to hear how your PMs were involved and how you shared the National WSH Campaign messages to your colleagues. 

Selected submissions may: 

  • Be featured on the WSH Council’s communication channels
  • Receive priority seating at selected WSH Council industry outreach events

Companies are encouraged to submit:

  • Walkabout photographs
  • Key observations and findings
  • Corrective actions taken
  • Examples of Project Manager involvement and leadership.
  • Good practices and innovative solutions that could benefit the wider industry.

Submit your Walkabout photos and report.

Why Project Managers Matter

Project Managers* play a pivotal role in shaping a project’s safety performance and culture. Beyond managing cost, quality and schedule, PMs influence how WSH considerations are integrated into project planning, work sequencing, subcontractor management and resource allocation.

Through the 3P WSH Walkabout, PMs are encouraged to:

  • Lead safety conversations with supervisors and workers.
  • Identify operational challenges that may give rise to unsafe work practices.
  • Check that risks have been adequately addressed before work proceeds.
  • Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to WSH.
  • Work with project stakeholders to resolve safety concerns promptly and effectively.

By actively participating in walkabouts, PMs can gain first-hand insights into worksite conditions, strengthen risk ownership and reinforce the message that safe project delivery is everyone’s responsibility.

* Includes PM from developer, consultant, main contractor and sub-contractors 

How You Can Take Part

  1. Plan Your Walkabout
    Conduct a walkabout at your project site during the campaign period to identify workplace risks, recognise good practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

  2. Involve Your Project Managers
    Encourage Project Directors, Project Managers and Project Engineers to participate alongside WSH personnel, supervisors and contractors. Their involvement demonstrates that WSH is integral to project delivery and decision-making.

  3. Lead by Example
    Encourage senior management and project leadership teams to participate actively in the walkabouts, demonstrating visible commitment to WSH.

  4. Engage the Workforce
    Speak with workers during the walkabout, listen to their concerns and encourage them to report unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviours and near-misses.

  5. Strengthen Partnerships
    Collaborate with project stakeholders, including developers, consultants, subcontractors, unions, trade associations and industry peers to share good practices and collectively improve WSH performance.

Resources to Support Your Walkabout