One person conveyed to the hospital.
\n\nA foreign domestic helper allegedly fell while cleaning windows in Sengkang, prompting an investigation by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
\n\nA video on Facebook showed a woman lying on the floor at the foot of an HDB block.
\n\nA squeegee and a spray bottle could be seen on the floor near the woman.
\n\nParamedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were seen attending to the woman on the floor.
\n\nAccording to the video, the woman was a foreign domestic worker who fell while cleaning windows.
\n\nIn response to Mothership's queries, SCDF said they received a call for assistance at Block 121A Rivervale Drive on Oct. 8 at around 10:30am.
\n\nOne person was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
\n\nMOM released a statement, stating that it is investigating the incident, The Straits Times reported.
\n\nThe statement also reminded employers that they are responsible for the safety of their foreign domestic helpers at all times
\n\nEmployers must guide them on safe practices for tasks like cleaning windows, including checking that window grilles are properly installed and locked throughout the process.
\n\nEmployers must provide safe working conditions, and those who breach the requirements can be fined…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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