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1 MOM Technical Notes Part II – Construction Safety Course for Project Manager

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

TECHNICAL NOTES

Construction Safety Course

For

Project Managers (CSCPM)

PART II

Version 1.0

14 October 2014

Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore All rights reserved.

This document is provided for the explicit use and guidance to Learning Service Providers as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes only. Any other use of this document or parts thereof, including reproduction, publication, distribution, transmission, retransmission or public showing, or storage in a retrieval system in any form, electronic or otherwise, for purposes other than that expressly stated in this advice without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.


Version History

Version Effective Date Changes Author 1.0 14 October

2014 First Issue ICB, WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Aim of the advisory 3

2 Overview of course requirements 6

3 Table of specifications 6

4 Training delivery advice 6

5 Assessment advice 10

6 Approved Facilitator and Assessor requirements 12

7 End of course evaluation and feedback 12

8 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 13

and other references

Annex A – Table of Specifications

Annex B – Course Reference Matrix

Annex C – Sample for Assessment Plan


1. AIM OF THE GUIDE

1.1 The MOM Technical Notes is a document listing the requirements expected

of the Learning Service Providers (LSPs), the approved facilitators, course and

facilities suitable for the conduct of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

course. It also aims to help facilitate LSPs deliver effective training and conduct

competency-based training and assessment.

1.2 The main part of this document contains key information on the

Construction Safety Course for Project Managers, including the course aim,

learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course

syllabus, course duration, class size, and approved facilitator/trainee ratio. It also

sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.

1.3 This MOM Technical Notes shall be reviewed on a regular basis and or

whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in MOM policy and or

requirements, training syllabus and or industrial requirements.

2. MOM TECHNICAL NOTES

2.1 LSP Criteria:

• 1 full time Principal/Manager • 1 full time Approved Facilitator & 1 Associate Approved Facilitator • 2 approved facilitators per language per course • bizSAFE Level 3 • Paid up Capital $5k / $50K (SOCs) • ACTA or DACE • Advanced Certificate in WSH: Worker Courses • Specialist Diploma in WSH: Supervisor and above courses • 5 years of relevant industry experience • Any other course specific requirement/s

2.2 LSP Facilities:

• Conduciveness of training facilities • Safe • Noise • Lighting • Sanitary • Projection • Tables/Chairs • Ventilation • No training in containers


2.3 Construction Safety Course for Project Managers Theory Assessment:

• Assessment duration: 4 hours • Assessment questions comprises of at least 2 Short Answer Questions,

2 Essay Questions, and 1 Case study question • A closed book assessment • Assessors shall alternate the assessment question sets • Approved facilitator for class is not allowed to be the assessor for the

assessment (same class) • Assessment papers are to be issued in accordance to the course

language registered for only. No mix language assessment is permitted. • Assessors to trainee ratio is 1: 20 for theory • A safety certificate/pass/card shall be issued to each trainee who passes

the assessment, by the LSP. • The issuance of the safety pass/card/certificate must adhere to the

standard MOM Safety Certificate/Pass/Card template. • All training records must be kept by LSP for period of no less than 2

years for audit purpose.

2.4 Checklist for LSPs:

• URA approved use of venue: Commercial School (theory only) or Industrial Training (theory and practical)

• Approved facilitators to be approved by authority by course, language and venue

• Updated register of all approved facilitators by course, language and venue

• Approved Facilitator certification: Advanced Certificate/Specialist Diploma in WSH for worker/supervisor & above courses

• Course information including cancellation and refund policy must be available to public

• Accountability for all test question sets produced / destroyed • Guidelines for invigilator and assessors • Code of conduct for Invigilators and Assessors • Register to show production, issuance and destruction of safety

certificates/pass/card • All safety certificates/safety pass/card to be issued by LSPs to trainees

no later than one month from assessment date • To complete end of course evaluation by every trainee for each course • LSPs to have a copy of the MOM Technical Notes Part I and Part II, and

relevant SOP/s for compliance, in addition to any other MOM stipulated requirements.


3. Construction Safety Course for Project Managers

3.1 Learning objectives for CSCPM:

3.1.1 Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project

manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework

3.1.2 Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee

3.1.3 Plan and implement safety programme for construction activities

including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material

handling, scaffolding and excavation

3.1.4 Plan and implement an occupational health programme for

construction activities

3.1.5 Plan and implement risk management programme for all construction

activities

3.1.6 Establish the procedures for incident reporting and accident

investigation

3.1.7 Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in

worksite

3.1.8 Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite

3.2 Target audience:

3.2.1 The CSCPM is a mandatory training course for individuals assigned

to manage any construction project exceeding $10 m in contract value.

3.2.2 Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order 2001 stipulates that “any

person who is appointed as a Project Manager to be in charge of all

construction activities in building and engineering construction worksites of

a contract sum of $10 million or more shall attend the Construction Safety

Course for Project Managers before undertaking such project”.

3.2.3 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such

as: project managers, project directors, construction managers, project

engineers in the construction industry.


4. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. For detailed course content and weightage of assessment, refer to Annex A – Table of Specifications. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy.

4.2 Assumed skills and knowledge:

Knowledge of the construction industry activities ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 6 and above or

equivalence (refer to www.wda.gov.sg) 4.3 Entry requirements:

Must be holding the position of Chairman of Safety Committee, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent or equivalent post to be eligible to attend this course

4.4 Course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment. 4.5 Class size: Max – 20 4.6 Approved facilitator/trainee ratio: 1: 20 4.7 Course attendance record: Trainee must achieve 75% attendance for entire

course. 5. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE

5.1. Approved facilitator’s guide and Learners’ workbook/handouts

5.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the approved facilitator’s guide should be prepared. The guide provides the approved facilitator with information on the course including: Course aim Learning objectives Target audience Assumed skills and knowledge Course duration Class size and approved facilitator/trainee ratio Lesson plan Course contents and instructional materials Training methodologies Training resource requirements Course administration instruction


5.1.2 The approved facilitator’s guide shall include information and key pointers to help approved facilitators, for the course, understand and highlight the salient key pointers on each training slide to the trainees. 5.1.3 The LSP is recommended to facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a Learner’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, list of subsidiary legislations, list of industrial code of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, permit-to-work system, safety management system, accident prevention plan and occupational health. Key pointers to summarise each topic/sub-topic to help the learners understand and retain the information must be included.

5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the LSP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization. 5.1.5 The LSP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, approved facilitator’s guide and Learner’s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM/CB/SAC.

5.2. Training methodology

5.2.1. Knowledge

The knowledge component for the CSCPM is best taught in the classroom with supporting aids such as slides, videos and pictures. The essential underpinning knowledge to be covered in the CSCPM includes: Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction Relevant Codes of Practice for the construction industry Role of project manager Potential hazards: falling from heights, struck by falling objects, electrical

hazards, struck by machinery, struck against protruding objects, fire, storage and handling of hazardous substances, health hazards

Safety programme for working at height, mechanical & electrical works, mechanical material handling, scaffolding and excavation

Fall Prevention Plan Permit-to-work system Occupational health programme Safety and health management system Risk management Accident prevention Accident investigation


Accident reporting procedures Safety and health audit 5.2.2 The training methodology for this knowledge category is not confined to lectures. Knowledge may also be imparted through the following delivery methods:

Case study Role play Group discussion Problem-based learning and instruction Video and other e-resources and instructional media 5.2.3 Skills There are eight essential skills sets required for CSCPM. At the end of training, Learners must be competent in each of the skills listed. These skills must be demonstrated and practiced during the course:

Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework

Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee Plan and implement safety programme for construction activities

including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation

Plan and implement an occupational health programme for a construction site

Plan and implement risk management programme for all construction activities

Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation

Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite

Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite

5.2.4 Attribute The key attributes for a project manager is effective leadership, self-motivated, good communication skills, make sound decisions and possess strong facilitation skills. The manager must do everything within his means to effectively implement the worksite's safety and health management system and ensure that the safety and health measures are put in place during the construction stage. To do this the following behavioural traits should be encouraged during the course:

Lead by example


Provide clear instructions

Follow through with the instructions

Take firm action against those who do not follow instructions

Promote teamwork 5.3. Training venue requirements

5.3.1. The LSP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 20. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive for the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment. 5.3.2 Classrooms should be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course.

5.3.3 The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course Learners at the start of the course.

5.4. Training resource allocation:

Training videos

Copy of Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and all subsidiary legislations for reference

Copy of the relevant Codes of Practice for construction industry

Photos/slides of the various types of construction-related hazards: falling from heights, struck by falling objects, electrical hazards, struck by machinery, struck against protruding objects, fire, storage and handling of hazardous substances, health hazards

Sample of Fall Prevention Plan

Sample of Permit-to-work

Forms for risk assessment matrix

Forms for investigation report Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites

Evaluation form

Emergency evacuation route


6. ASSESSMENT ADVICE

6.1. General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment

6.1.1. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a Project Manager at a construction site upon successful completion of the CSCPM course. LSPs are advised to prepare an assessment plan for each course (Refer to Annex C for proposed sample).

6.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the course. It comprises five main parts: Overview of the assessment tools and its duration Instructions for the conduct of the assessment Instruments or tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist ) Assessment summary record SOP to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment questions

6.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the LSP to ensure that trainees are constantly kept current and competent to perform up to the industrial requirements.

6.2. Principles of assessment

Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against the individual.

Fair – Are the assessments criteria clear? Do all the trainees know what

to expect from the assessment? Does the assessment disadvantage any trainee? Do the candidates have any recourse to appeal?

Valid – Are the assessment methods and tools appropriate and effective in assessing what they claim to assess. Are the evidence collected relevant to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome has been achieved?

Reliability – Are the results consistent from one assessment to another? Do people have the confidence that the standards are applied consistently from learner to learner and from context to context?

Flexibility – Can the assessment be used for multiple assessments? Are the assessment tools and methods uniform across different approaches and drawing on a range of different methods? Can they be used appropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment?


6.3 Assessment tools and instruments

6.3.1. The LSP must conduct written test (compulsory) and use one or more skill-based assessment method such as practical performance, role-play or case study. There are four assessment instruments recommended to LSPs: Written test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the most

convenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as a multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) or an essay format. Trainees need to have minimum workplace literary level 4 for the essay format. WT is not recommended for skills assessment.

Practical Performance (PP) – This method is highly recommended for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to be performed by the individual on the job.

Role play (RP) – This method of assessment is an alternative to the practical performance. It offers a greater flexibility and more options in terms of the range of responses expected of the trainee.

Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the LSP to use a wide range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes.

6.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the CSCPM is 4 hours of

which no less than 2 hours should be allocated for written test.

6.4. Conduct of assessment

6.4.1. Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. 6.4.2. A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP, RP and CS.

6.5. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

6.5.1. All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. 6.5.2. Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the end of the assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome and both the assessor and candidate counter-sign on the assessment record form.


6.5.3. The LSP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for inspection by MOM/SAC/CB.

6.6. Minimum Examination Requirements & Passing mark

Construction Safety Course for

Project Managers examination

Recommendations Passing Mark

1 Theory Examination

2 Short Answer

Questions Refer to the

MOM Technical

Notes Part I. 2 Essay Questions

2 Case Study 1 Case study question

7. APPROVED FACILITATOR AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS

An approved facilitator and assessor of this CSCPM should possess the

following:

At least 5 years relevant working experience; and

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification

Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health

8. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

8.1 The LSP shall conduct an evaluation at the end of each course. Learners

shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course

content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training

resources, quality of approved facilitators and assessors.

8.2 The LSP shall monitor the evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that

the ratings are consistently 3 and above. Immediate action should be taken

whenever the ratings fall below 3. These actions should be properly recorded and

kept for audit inspection.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent


9. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER

REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008

WSH (Risk Management) Regulations

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations

WSH (Incident Reporting ) Regulations

WSH (First Aid) Regulations

WSH (Workplace Safety and Health Committees) Regulations 2008

WSH (Workplace Safety and Health Officer) Regulations

WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011

WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

WSH (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009

WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations 2011

WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations

WSH (Asbestos) Regulations 2014

Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations

SS 536: 2008 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Mobile Crane

SS 580 : 2012 Code of Practice for Formwork

SS 559 : 2010 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes

CP 63 : 1996 (2005) Code of Practice for The Lifting of Persons in Work Platforms Suspended from Cranes

CP 88-1 : 2001 Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation – Construction and Building Sites

SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System

CP 79: 1999 Code of Practice for Safety Management System for Construction Worksites

WSH Council website – Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory, WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc.

(The training provider is to ensure that related WSH Legislations, Code of

Practices and any other references utilized are of the latest publications)


Table of specifications for Construction Safety for Project Manager Annex A

The table of specifications (TOS) shows what will be assessed and covered in the training course. It is a structured format

based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy and provides a detailed listing of the course syllabus and course content

that will meet the learning objectives in the course.

S/N

Learning

Objectives Topics Sub-Topic

Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration

(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

1

Understand the

legal obligations

of duty holders,

including a

project manager

of a worksite,

under the new

WSH framework

Understanding

Workplace

Safety and

Health

legislations

The need for reform Principles of new WSH

framework Workplace Safety and

Health Act (WSHA) Scope and coverage of

WSHA Legal obligations of various

stakeholders Enforcement strategy to

ensure compliance General penalties for

contravention Business Under Surveillance

(BUS) programme Demerit Point Scheme

(DPS) Subsidiary legislations National Workplace Safety

and Health Strategy WSH 2018

10% 10% 3


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

Implementing WSH 2018 for construction industry

Duties and roles of project manager in a worksite

2

Perform the role

and duty as

Chairman of

WSH Committee

WSH (WSH

Committees)

Regulations

2008

Formation of WSH Committee

Role of Project Manager in WSH Committee

Meetings of WSH Committee

Functions of WSH Committee Regular inspection Inspection after accident

occurrence Safety promotion Guidelines for safe

conduct of work Penalties for non-

compliance

1.5% 1.5% 3% 1

3

Plan and

implement

safety

programme for

construction

activities

including

working at

height,

WSH

(Construction)

Regulations

Permit-to-work system General provisions Ladders Cantilevered and material

platforms Electrical Safety Disposal of materials Formwork structures Demolition Explosives

3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 4


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

mechanical and

electrical works,

material

handling,

scaffolding and

excavation

Piling Compressed air

environment Penalties for non-

compliance

4

General

Worksite

Safety

Worksite registration under WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008

Restricted activities near MRT under Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations

Legal requirement of Workplace Safety and Health Officer under WSH (WSHO) Regulations

Personal protective equipment

Vehicular safety Access to and egress from

worksite Hazards of working at height Falling from height Fall Prevention Plan Falling objects Mechanical hazards Electrical hazards Lock-out procedures Explosive power tools Fire prevention

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

Confined spaces

5

Mechanical

Material

Handling and

Scaffold

Mechanical material handling

Legal requirement under WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Operations of Cranes) Regulations 2011, SS 536:2008, SS 559 : 2010 and CP 63:1996

Lifting plan Lifting equipment – mobile

crane & tower crane, lorry crane

Hoists and lifts Lifting personnel – Lifting

Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger & Signalman

Scaffold

Legal requirement under WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations

Obligations of scaffolds personnel

Metal and timber scaffolds Suspended scaffolds Tower scaffolds Other equipment

MEWP

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

6

Excavation,

Tunnelling

Work and

Compressed

Air

Environment

Excavation and tunnelling works

Legal requirement under WSH (Construction) Regulations

WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations

Duties of occupier & Professional Engineers

Safety measures for excavation work

Compressed Air Environment


Safety measures for work in a compressed air environment

1.75% 1.75% 3.5% 7% 2

7

Plan and

implement an

occupational

health

Occupational

Health

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations Part II General Provisions Relating to Health

Identification, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards – chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic

10% 10% 3


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

programme for

construction

activities

Occupational health programme

Control of noise hazard under Factories (Noise) Regulations

Control of hazardous substances

Control of corrosive chemicals & industrial dermatitis

Control of cement hazard Control of solvents Control of carbon monoxide Safety in manual handling

and lifting Control of vibration hazard Prevention of heat stress Control of radiation hazard Prevention of silica dusts WSH (Asbestos)

Regulations 2014 WSH (Medical

Examinations) Regulations 2011

8

Plan and

implement risk

management

programme for

all construction

An Overview of

Risk

Management

Legal requirement of WSH (Risk Management) Regulations and penalties

Duties of employer, self-employed person and principal

3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 4


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

activities Risk management process Preparation work Hazard identification Risk evaluation Risk control – Hierarchy

of Controls, Safe Work Procedures

Implementation and review – risk communication

Record keeping Worked examples on risk

assessment

9

Establish the

procedures for

incident

reporting and

accident

investigation

Accident

Prevention and

Investigation

Accident causation theories

Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident

prevention

WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations

Reportable accidents, dangerous occurrence and occupational disease

Penalties Incident reporting

procedures in worksite

WSH (First –Aid) Regulations

7% 7% 2


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

First-aid box First Aiders

Accident investigation

Objectives of investigation Investigation flowchart Investigation procedures Accident Case studies

10

Establish and

implement

Safety and

Health

Management

System in

worksite

Safety and

Health

Management

System

Legal requirement BCA’s requirement for

Contractors Registry Safety Management

Certification System for small and medium construction firms

SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System and OHSAS 18001

Effective implementation of OHSMS using PDCA cycle

Cp 79: 1999 Code of Practice for Safety Management System for Construction Worksites

Objectives of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

Characteristics of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3


S/N

Learning



(hrs) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis, Synthesis

&Evaluation

Practical applications of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

11

Plan and

participate in

safety and

health audit and

review in

worksite

Safety and

Health Audits

Legal requirement of audit and review under WSH (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009

Objectives and benefits of audits

Audit methodology Audit process

Pre-audit activities On-site audit activities –

document review, personnel interview and physical inspection

Post audit activities Construction Safety Audit

Scoring System (ConSASS) bizSAFE programme WSH Awards

3.5% 3.5% 7% 2

12 Assessment – written & case study 4

Total Course Duration 48% 21% 31% 100% 34


Annex B

Course Reference Matrix

Construction Safety Course for Project Managers

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS


Coverage of Course Contents – for LSP inputs

(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made

in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration

(Hours)

Indicate slide number

E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where

applicable – Practical,

Exercise, Test etc E.g.

Practical, Q3

1 Understanding Workplace Safety and

Health legislations

The need for reform Principles of new WSH framework Workplace Safety and Health Act

(WSHA) Scope and coverage of WSHA Legal obligations of various

stakeholders Enforcement strategy to ensure

compliance General penalties for contravention Business Under Surveillance (BUS)

programme Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) Subsidiary legislations

Theory 3








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

National Workplace Safety and Health Strategy WSH 2018

Implementing WSH 2018 for construction industry

2 WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations

2008

Formation of WSH Committee Role of Project Manager in WSH

Committee Meetings of WSH Committee Functions of WSH Committee

Regular inspection Inspection after accident

occurrence Safety promotion Guidelines for safe conduct of

work Penalties for non-compliance

Theory 1








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

3 WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

Permit-to-work system General provisions Ladders Cantilevered and material platforms Electrical Safety Disposal of materials Formwork structures Demolition Explosives Piling Compressed air environment Penalties for non-compliance

Theory 4








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

4 General Worksite Safety

Worksite registration under WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008

Restricted activities near MRT under Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations

Legal requirement of Workplace Safety and Health Officer under WSH (WSHO) Regulations

Personal protective equipment Vehicular safety Access to and egress from worksite Hazards of working at height Falling from height Fall Prevention Plan Falling objects Mechanical hazards Electrical hazards Lock-out procedures

Theory 3








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Explosive power tools Fire prevention Confined spaces

5 Mechanical Material Handling and

Scaffold

Mechanical material handling

Legal requirement under WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Operations of Cranes) Regulations 2011, SS 536: 2008, SS559 : 2010 and CP 63: 1996

Lifting plan Lifting equipment – mobile crane &

tower crane, lorry crane Hoists and lifts Lifting personnel – Lifting

Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger & Signalman

Theory 3








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Scaffold

Legal requirement under WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations

Obligations of scaffolds personnel Metal and timber scaffolds Suspended scaffolds Tower scaffolds

Other equipment

MEWP

6 Excavation, Tunnelling Work and

Compressed Air Environment

Excavation and tunnelling works


WSH (Confined spaces) Regulations

Duties of occupier & Professional

Theory 2








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Engineers Safety measures for excavation

work Compressed Air Environment


Safety measures for work in a compressed air environment

7 Occupational Health

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations Part II General Provisions Relating to Health

Identification, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards – chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic

Occupational health programme Control of noise hazard under

Factories (Noise) Regulations

Theory 3








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Control of hazardous substances Control of corrosive chemicals &

industrial dermatitis Control of cement hazard Control of solvents Control of carbon monoxide Safety in manual handling and

lifting Control of vibration hazard Prevention of heat stress Control of radiation hazard Prevention of silica dusts WSH (Asbestos) Regulations 2014 WSH (Medical Examinations)

Regulations 2011








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

8 An Overview of Risk Management

Legal requirement of WSH (Risk Management) Regulations and penalties

Duties of employer, self-employed person and principal

Risk management process Preparation work Hazard identification Risk evaluation Risk control – Hierarchy of

Controls, Safe Work Procedures Implementation and review –

risk communication Record keeping

Worked examples on risk assessment

Theory 4








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

9 Accident Prevention and Investigation

Accident causation theories

Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident

prevention WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations

Reportable accidents, dangerous occurrence and occupational disease

Penalties Incident reporting procedures in

worksite WSH (First –Aid) Regulations

First-aid box First Aiders

Theory 2








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Accident investigation

Objectives of investigation Investigation flowchart Investigation procedures

Accident case studies

10 Safety and Health Management System

Legal requirement BCA’s requirement for Contractors

Registry Safety Management Certification

System for small and medium construction firms

SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System and OHSAS 18001

Effective implementation of OHSMS using PDCA cycle

3








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Cp 79: 1999 Code of Practice for Safety Management System for Construction Worksites

Objectives of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

Characteristics of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

Practical applications of the elements of Safety and Health Management System

11 Safety and Health Audits

Legal requirement of audit and review under WSH (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009

Objectives and benefits of audits Audit methodology Audit process

2








(Hours)


E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of

assessment, where



Practical, Q3

Pre-audit activities On-site audit activities –

document review, personnel interview and physical inspection

Post audit activities Construction Safety Audit Scoring

System (ConSASS) bizSAFE programme WSH Awards

12 Assessment Theory

and case

studies

4

Total 34


Declaration by LSP

I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct.

_________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

Name of LSP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant

________________________________ ___________________

Applicant’s Signature Date

________________________________ ___________________

Head/Principal’s Signature Date

37 | MOM Technical Notes Part II – Construction Safety Course for Project Manager

Annex C

Course Title

ASSESSMENT PLAN


Annex C

Version Control Record

Version Effective

Date Changes

Prepared by

(Name and

Designation）

Name of

LSP

1.0 14 Oct

2014 N.A. due to first issue

Mike Lee, Training

Executive

ABC

Consultancy

Date of next review: 14 Oct 2016

Table of Contents

Page

1．Overview

2．Summary of assessment tools and duration

3．Instruction for conduct of assessment

4．Assessment instruments

5．Assessment record


Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM) Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or

equivalence Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health

Conduct of assessment Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate at the end of the assessment. The record of the assessment result for each candidate must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM/SAC/CB.


Summary of assessment instrument and duration

Learning Outcome Assessment

method

1. Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework

2. Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee

3. Plan and implement safety programme for construction activities including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation

4. Plan and implement an occupational health programme for a construction site

5. Plan and implement risk management programme for all construction activities

6. Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation

7. Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite

8. Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite

WT = Written Test; CS = Case Study

S/No Assessment Instrument Duration

AA1. Written Test Paper >120 mins

AA2. Case Study <120 mins

Total 240 mins


Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Test) These instructions concern the use of written test to assess the candidate’s competence.

Specification item Details on specification

Learning outcome

Duration

Venue

Set Up 1. Classroom setup for 20 Learners 2. Table & chair for individual seating 3. Projector & monitor 4. Whiteboard & markers of different colours 5. Whiteboard duster 6. Blue or black pens 7. A4 paper 8. Test papers 9. Answer sheet

Conduct of the

Written Test

1. Brief Learners to check if they have been given the right test paper

2. Inform Learners on the time given for the test. 3. Remind them it is close book test. Candidates cannot

refer to any workbook or discuss among them. 4. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain

the question. 5. Candidates must achieve 60% of paper to be

considered competent.

Recording the

Assessment

Result

1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record for Written Test under “Comments” column of the Assessment Record.

2. Record final marks attained.

Feedback 1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.

2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.


Instruction for conduct of assessment (Case Study) These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through practical performance to verify that the candidates are competent.

Specification item Details on specification

Learning outcome

Duration

Venue

Set Up

Conducting Case

Study

Recording the

assessment results

1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record under “Comments” column.

2. Record any questions asked and the responses given.

3. Record final marks attained.

Feedback 1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.

2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.


ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

- LSP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions –


Assessment Record

Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM)

Approved Assessment Centre:

Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)

NRIC/Passport: Course Dates:

Learning Outcome

Assessment

Instrument

Comments

WT CS

Understand the legal obligations of duty

holders, including a project manager of a

worksite, under the new WSH framework

Perform the role and duty as Chairman of

WSH Committee

Plan and implement safety programme for

construction activities including working at

height, mechanical and electrical works,

material handling, scaffolding and

excavation

Plan and implement an occupational health

programme for a construction site

Plan and implement risk management

programme for all construction activities

Establish and procedures for incident

reporting and accident investigation

Establish and implement Safety and Health

Management System in worksite

Plan and participate safety and health audit

and review in worksite

Marks

WT = Written Test; CS = Case Study


SAFETY CERTIFICATE / SAFETY PASS

LSPs are required to issue the End Of Course Certificate / Safety

Pass/Card to learners for successfully completing the course.

LSPs are to download the template from the iWSH Technical Notes

Website.

All certificates/ safety pass/card are to adhere to the prescribed

template


Overall Assessment

The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box):

Pass

Fail

_______________________________

Assessor’s Signature

Name:__________________________

Date:___________________________

Feedback on outcome by Assessor/ Feedback by candidate:

Documents

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER1).pdf1 MOM Technical Notes Part II – Construction Safety Course for Project Manager MINISTRY OF MANPOWER TECHNICAL NOTES Construction Safety Course For Project