Members of the Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) were urged on Wednesday (Aug 31) to step up their efforts to prevent mosquito breeding in their workplaces.
The trade body, which has more than 2,800 members, called on its members, particularly those located in the vicinity where clusters of Zika virus were found, to immediately activate the mosquito outbreak response plan.
They were also told to conduct mosquito search-and-destroy operations at all worksites in the vicinity, covering areas such as roofs, sump pits, drains, material storage, canvas, precast components, pails and drums.
Members were also reminded to send staff for medical attention if they are suspected to have been infected with the virus, according to the advisory.
"We are concerned that despite best efforts, an outbreak of Zika has been traced to a construction site," said Mr Kenneth Loo, President of SCAL, who added that more needs to be done with more effective ways to eradicate the Aedes mosquito.