[Sent on 1 June 2021] Piloting of Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) at | BCA Singapore

[Sent on 1 June 2021]
Piloting of Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) at Worksites for the Construction Sector

BCA, MOM and MOH are working with selected worksites to pilot the use of Antigen Rapid Tests (ART) to screen personnel who are not residing in dormitories (those in HDB and private residential properties) when they enter worksites.

Pilot ART frequency is broadly once every 3 days on top of a 7-day or 14-day Rostered Routine Testing (RRT)

Worksites will have workers administer the test kits through self-swabs, or designate and train specific personnel to administer swabs for their colleagues

Trained personnel will be appointed as supervisors to ensure proper Infection Prevention Controls, Safe Management Measures, and correct use of the test kits

BCA is currently engaging selected worksites on this pilot initiative which will commence progressively. As we ramp up ART supplies, more sites will be progressively included.

Details on the ART requirements, training and implementation will be provided when ready.

For further info, visit:
https://go.gov.sg/bca-tlg-circular-pilot-heightened-enforcement (Circular B)

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