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Chevy Ang

Manager, Planning & Development (Strategic Development)

WSH Council

1. Tell us more about your job.

I joined the Strategic Development team recently as part of the Job Rotation Exercise. In my new role, I help evaluate WSH Council’s initiatives and programmes and explore ways to improve them. Currently, the team is looking into improving our flagship programme, bizSAFE, to help companies achieve better WSH performance.

Previously, I was in the Practices team supporting the Built Environment and Services clusters in developingWSH resources and materials. A memorable highlight for me was contributing to WSH Council’s very first TikTok videos. Our team worked closely to develop the storyboards and oversee the filming on-site. It was fulfilling for me to see the videos published and receiving positive feedback. One of the videos that I worked on was the WSH Council’s blind spot stickers and it has since received over 300,000 views! You can check out the video at the WSH Council’s Tik Tok channel.

2. Can you describe a typical day at work?

Since I’m new to this role, most of my time is spent learning the ropes such as data analysis, planning, and programme evaluation. My workdays have been swamped with meetings and excel sheets. Having not touched an excel sheet in a long time, I spent some time refamiliarising myself with formulas and functions. Most recently, I have been looking for ways to improve the Risk Management Audit Checklist for bizSAFE applicants by engaging various colleagues and stakeholders. Being part of the Strategic Development team means keeping a broad perspective of how our initiatives can shape safer, healthier and more progressive workplaces, ultimately contributing to the national WSH landscape.

3. What is something surprising or unusual about your work that most people are unlikely to know?

People may not realise how much room there is for creativity in our work. Whether it’s designing meaningful programmes, tackling challenges or communicating WSH guidelines clearly, we regularly draw on creative problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills. Every day brings something different, and that’s what I cherish most about my job.

4. What keeps you going? What is one guiding principle you live by?

I live by the principle: work hard and play hard. Outside of work, I regularly engage in various activities and interests, such as dance and games.

I’ve been dancing to K-Pop for the past 16 years, and this has been one of my longest standing hobbies. Dancing helps me to disconnect from work and recharge. When I’m not dancing, I unwind with mobile and computer games. My latest interest has been Honkai: Star Rail. The game features a rich storyline with well-written characters that help create a virtual space for rest and relaxation. These activities help me to return to work with clarity and focus, ready to take on each new day.

5. What support or help have you received from your co-workers or supervisors to carry out your work?

One of the best things about working for WSH Council is the collaborative culture. Our work always requires us to seek each other’s inputs and comments, to tap on diverse views. I am always grateful that everyone is supportive regardless of rank, and I have never been refused help or advice whenever I needed it.