Occupational Pra Hygiene · Bhupendra Singh Baliyan EHS Manager Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd. ccaa Pra 8 9 Training Options Individuals can opt to undertake the WSQ Specialist Diploma

Occupational HygieneProfessionals WSQ

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Occupational Hygiene (OH) is the practice of:• anticipatingandrecognisingWorkplace

Health(WH)hazardsthatcancausediseaseordiscomfort

• evaluatingtheextentoftherisksduetoexposuretothesehazardousagents

• controllingofriskstopreventillhealthinthelongorshortterm

What is Occupational Hygiene?

Contents1 What is Occupational Hygiene? page 12 Who are OH Professionals? page 2

OH Professionals WSQ Framework page 33 Target Audience page 44 Training Options page 85 Overview of Competency Units page 126 Credit Exemption and Recognition Arrangement page 187 How to Sign Up? page 20


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Who are OH Professionals?

OH Professionals WSQ Framework

OH Professionals are personnel who are involved in managing workplace health hazards and may have job roles or titles such as:

• OccupationalHygieneOfficer• NoiseMonitoringOfficer• NoiseControlOfficer• ConfinedSpaceSafetyAssessor• RadiationSafetyOfficer• L5/L6(non-NDTwork)licensee• N3licensee• HSlicensee• Competentpersonforsamplingandmonitoringof

airborne contaminants

TheSingaporeWorkforceDevelopmentAgency(WDA),theMinistryofManpower(MOM)andtheWorkplaceSafety&HealthCouncil(WSHC)havejointlydevelopedtheOccupationalHygiene(OH)ProfessionalsWorkforceSkillsQualifications(WSQ)Framework,inconsultationwithWSHManpower,SkillsandTrainingCouncil(MSTC).

Key Purpose • TosupporttheNationalWHFrameworkwhichaims

to assist stakeholders in taking proactive measures to improve their management of WH hazards and raise WH standards

• TotrainanddevelopcompetentandmotivatedOHProfessionalswhocanassistemployers,occupiersandotherstakeholdersintheanticipation,recognition,evaluation and control of WH risks at the workplace

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The target audience of the OH Professionals WSQframework include: • WorkplaceSafetyandHealth(WSH)Professionalssuch

asWSHCoordinators,Officers,andAuditors• OccupationalHealthProfessionalssuchasnursesand

physicians • otherProfessionalsinOH-relatedfieldssuchas

ergonomics,humanfactors,occupationalpsychology,biosafety,noisemonitoringandcontrol,acoustics,engineering,analyticalchemistry,facilitymanagement,or human resources

• otherProfessionalswhowouldliketogainknowledgeand a broad appreciation of Occupational Hygiene matters at the workplace

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

The minimum criteria for admission to the WSQ SpecialistDiplomainOHare:1. ESWPLNLevel6,ORGradeC6inGCE‘O’Levelfor

EnglishandMathematics;AND2. GradeC6inGCE‘O’LevelScience(Chemistryand

Physics)

Preference will be given to individuals who have at least 2yearsofworkingexperienceinanyindustry.IndividualsconsideringtheWSQSpecialistDiplomainOHshouldalsobeself-directed,passionateandcommittedtoethicalpracticeinOccupationalHygiene,receptivetochangeinthelightofnewevidence,possessananalyticalmindandameticulousapproachtoproblem-solving.

Target Audience

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“The WSQ Specialist Diploma in OH course enhanced my knowledge and skills across a wide array of WH hazards such as ergonomics, thermal stress and physiology. I’m able to apply what I’ve learnt to reduce ill-health complaints from the workers.”Bhupendra Singh BaliyanEHSManagerSamwohCorporationPteLtd


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Training Options

IndividualscanopttoundertaketheWSQSpecialistDiplomainOccupationalHygiene(SDOH)orchooseselected units as modular training in accordance to theirneeds.

WSQ SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE (SDOH) The OH Professionals WSQ Framework consists of a single qualification,theWSQSpecialistDiplomainOH.

IndividualsmustfulfilthefollowingrequirementsinordertobeawardedtheWSQSpecialistDiplomainOH.• All8CoreUnits;• 2ElectivesUnitsfromGroup1;and• 1ElectiveUnitfromGroup2

*Refer to Pg12-17 for the selection of units

UponawardoftheSDOH,individualswillberecognisedascompetent to discharge the duties and responsibilities of anOHOfficer.

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COURSE DURATIONThecoursedurationfortheWSQSDOHrangesfrom308–344hours.Thecoursedurationformodulartrainingrangesfrom8–40hours. MODULAR TRAININGModulartrainingisavailableformostofthe20unitsunderthis framework so that individuals can choose to undertake selectedunitsinaccordancetotheirneeds.

ASSESSMENTIndividualswillbeassessedforeachunitthroughvariousmethodologiessuchaswrittenquestioning,writtenassignment,casestudies,practicalsandoralquestioningetc.

AStatementofAttainment(SOA)willbeawardeduponsuccessfulcompletionofeachunit.

“I’m able to apply what I’ve learnt through the course and implement an effective OH Management System which will help enhance the productivity of my organisation.”OngYewLee(Francis)VPOperations-HSE&FacilityHalcyonOffshorePteLtd

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Refer to the table below for an overview of the units offered underthisframework.

Overview of Competency Units

Competency Competency Unit Brief DescriptionCategoryDescriptor

Core Units

Generic InterpretBasicWorkplaceHealth Coversbroad-basedfoundationalknowledgeinOH Practices(OH-GE-501C-1) subjectsandallthemajorhazards

PhysicalHazards MonitorNoiseandVibration Coversthecompetenciesformeasurementofnoise (OH-PH-501C-1) exposureattheworkplacewiththeuseofappropriate measuring equipment

ControlNoiseandVibration Coversthecompetenciesnecessarytocontrolnoiseand (OH-PH-502C-1) toadviseemployersandoccupiersonnoisecontrol undertheWSH(Noise)Regulations

Chemicaland MeasureExposureandAssessthe Coversskillsandknowledgetoevaluatehealtheffects Biological Hazards Risks due to Hazardous Substances using appropriate sampling equipment to collect samples (OH-CB-501C-1) ofairbornecontaminantsandassessingtheassociated risks due to the exposure

Evaluate Health Effects due to Covers the toxicology principles and health effects which Hazardous Substances would enable individuals to anticipate health risks and (OH-CB-502C-1) takeproactivemeasuresforthepreventionofillhealth

ManageHazardousSubstances Coversthecompetenciesinidentifyingthesourcesof (OH-CB-503C-1) hazardoussubstancesandimplementingcontrolmeasures to manage the associated risks

HumanFactors EvaluateErgonomics-Related Coverstheevaluationmethodstobeappliedinthreemain Hazards(OH-HF-501C-1) areas:Human-Body-Centred,Information-Centredand Organisation-Centredergonomics

Non-Technical ComposeTechnicalReport Coverstheplanningprocesses,analysisofdataand Skills (OH-NT-501C-1) presentationofusefulinformationinaconciseand coherent manner that leads to conclusions aligned with the report objectives


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Competency Competency Unit Brief DescriptionCategoryDescriptor Elective Units (Group 1) Physical Hazards Assess and Control Thermal Stressors Covers the human physiological response to thermal (OH-PH-503E-1) environment,approachesandmethodsofevaluating thermal risks and the control measures for the mitigation of heat stress and health effects

ManageRadioactiveMaterialsand Coversthefundamentalknowledgeandskillsforidentifying IrradiatingApparatus(OH-PH-504E-1) radiationhazards,implementingcontrolmeasuresand managing radiation safety

Control Hazards in Handling Covers basic principles in controlling laser hazards and in LaserDevices(OH-PH-505E-1) handlinglaserdevicesandthecompetenciesrequiredto recognise and control hazards from laser devices to ensure safety

Chemical and Remove Asbestos From Workplace Covers the safe handling and removal of asbestos from theBiologicalHazards (OH-CB-510E-1) workplace,formulationofanasbestosremovalplanand supervising on proper ways of removing asbestos from the workplace to minimise exposure and protect the health of allinvolved. Survey Asbestos and Other Fibres Covers the survey of risks arising from asbestos and other RisksattheWorkplace fibresattheworkplace,identificationofasbestoshazards, (OH-CB-509E-1) evaluationoftheriskusingestablishedmethods,formulation of a management plan and implementation of control measuresforthemanagementofasbestos. ManageSkinExposureRisks Coverstheimportanceoftheprotectiverolesofskin, (OH-CB-505E-1) identificationofhazardsthatmaycauseinjurytotheskin and implementation of control measures to manage skin exposure risks

AssessConfinedSpaceforSafe Coversthecompetenciestoobtainrepresentativeresults EntryandWork(OH-CB-506E-1) fortheassessmentofatmosphericconditioninconfined space for safe entry and work

ManageIndoorAirQuality Coverstheidentificationandanalysisofindoorairquality (OH-CB-507E-1) (IAQ)problems,theconductofIAQaudittomeasureand assess the situations and the control measures for the mitigationofIAQissues

EvaluateandControlBiological Coversmethodsforsamplingofbio-aerosols,control Hazards(OH-CB-508E-1) measures,safepracticesandtheuseofpersonal protective equipment to help ensure biosafety at the workplace


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Competency Competency Unit Brief DescriptionCategoryDescriptor Elective Units (Group 2)

Non-Technical Plan,PrepareforandDeliver Coverstheskillsandknowledgeintheplanning, Presentations(WP-IC-505E-1) preparationanddeliveryofpresentation LeadWorkplaceCommunicationand Developsthetrainee’sability(atmanageriallevel)towork Engagement(ES-IP-401G-1) andcommunicateeffectivelyinadiverseteamenvironment andnegotiateformutuallybeneficialoutcomes

SolveProblemsandMakeDecisionsat Developsthetrainee’sabilitytogeneratefeasible,efficient ManagerialLevel(ES-ACE-402G-1) andinnovativesolutionstosolveworkproblems,enhance productivity and capitalise on new opportunities

Apply Systems Thinking in Problem Covers the application of systems thinking concept to SolvingandDecisionMaking generatesolutionstosolveworkproblems,enhancing (ES-ACE-501G-1) productivityandcapitalisingonnewopportunities


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Competency Unit MOM/NEA Accredited Occupational Roles/Competent Person Course

MonitorNoiseandVibration NoiseMonitoringCourse NoiseMonitoringOfficer

ControlNoiseandVibration IndustrialNoiseControl NoiseControlOfficer Course

MeasureExposureand Sampling&Monitoringof CompetentpersonsforsamplingandmonitoringAssess the Risks due to Airborne Contaminants of airborne contaminantsHazardous Substances

ManageHazardous Managementof HSlicenseeSubstances Hazardous Substances

ManageRadioactiveMaterials BasicIonisingRadiation L5/L6(non-NDTwork)licenseeandIrradiatingMaterials Safety(General)Course

ControlHazardsinHandling BasicLaserRadiation N3licenseeLaserDevices SafetyCourse

AssessConfinedSpace ConfinedSpaceSafety ConfinedSpaceSafetyAssessorfor Safe Entry and Work Assessor Course

ManageIndoorAirQuality ManagementofIndoor - Air Quality

CREDIT EXEMPTION

Selected units under the OH Professionals WSQ have been closelyreferencedtoexistingMinistryofManpower(MOM)andNationalEnvironmentalAgency(NEA)courses.

IndividualswhohaveundertakentheMOM/NEAaccreditedcourses will need to submit documentary evidence to seek exemption for corresponding units in the OH Professionals WSQframework.

Credit Exemption and Recognition Arrangement

RECOGNITION

IndividualswhohavebeenawardedSOAsforselectedunits under the OH Professionals WSQ framework will be accordedrecognitionascompetentpersons/licenseesofthecorrespondingMOM/NEAaccreditedcourses.

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Youcanvisitwww.wda.gov.sg/OHProfessionalsforthelistoftrainingproviders. Please note that registration for courses under the OH Professionals WSQ framework should be done through the following appointed training providers:

The Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene and Modular Training CET CentreNTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd73BrasBasahRoad,NTUCTradeUnionHouse#02-01Singapore189556T:64712223E:[email protected]/home

Ngee Ann Polytechnic535ClementiRoad,Blk56#01-04,Singapore599489T:64606353E:[email protected]/cet/courses/pages/oh.aspx

Singapore Polytechnic500DoverRoad,Singapore139651T:67721288E:[email protected]://sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws Programme PartnerESIS Academy Pte Ltd600NorthBridgeRoad,ParkviewSquare#06-09,Singapore188778T:63988660E:[email protected]

Modular TrainingProgramme PartnersCOMAT Training Services Pte Ltd (previously ST-Electronics (eServices) Pte Ltd)10AnsonRoad,#06-19/20InternationalPlaza,Singapore079903T:63237911E:[email protected]/ Ascendo Consulting Pte Ltd9LittleRoad(TaiSengMRTStation)#02-01,Singapore536985T:63980067/96883579E:[email protected]

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