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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS)
Version 1.1
6 January 2014
Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM) All rights reserved.
This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of MOM Accredited Training Providers as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes. 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 Advisory without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.
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Version History
Version Effective Date Changes Author
1.0 16 Aug 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office
1.1 6 January 2014 Update ICB, WSH Council Office
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Aim of the guide 3
2 Scope of the course 3
3 Overview of course requirements 3
4 Table of specifications 4
5 Training delivery advice 4
6 Assessment advice 7
7 Trainer and Assessor requirements 9
8 End of course evaluation and feedback 10
9 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 10
and other references
Annex A – Course Syllabus Annex B – Table for Specification Annex C – Course Reference Matrix Annex D – Sample Table of Contents for Assessment Plan
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1 AIM OF THE GUIDE 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATP) with the instructional design and development of a competency-based training course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATP facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course syllabus, recommended course duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.
1.3 This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in training syllabus or industrial requirements. 2 SCOPE OF THE COURSE 2.1 The BCSS is a mandatory training course for individuals who are assigned to undertake the role of a supervisor in the construction industry. 2.2 Legal Requirement: Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that no person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for BCSS:
3.1.1 Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor
3.1.2 Outline safety planning and organisation at worksite
3.1.3 Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites
3.1.4 Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards
3.1.5 Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities
3.1.6 Conduct safety inspections
3.1.7 Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures
3.1.8 Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report
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3.1.9 Explain the 14 elements of WSH Management System and key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001
3.2 Target audience:
3.2.1 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such as: construction site supervisors & foreman, clerk of works and site engineers; or
3.2.2 Engineering graduates or individuals with diploma qualifications and above who wish to work in the construction industry
3.3 Assumed skills and knowledge:
Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 4 under Employability Skills System (ESS) or equivalent
3.4 Course syllabus: See Annex A 3.5 Recommended course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment 3.6 Maximum class size: 30 3.7 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 30 3.8 Course attendance record: Minimum 75% attendance 4. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 4.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the course content to be covered in the training and the weightage of assessment that will be devoted to each of the learning objectives. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy. 4.2 Refer to Annex B for details of TOS 5 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 5.1 Trainer’s guide and trainees’ workbook/handouts
5.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the trainer’s guide should be prepared. The guide provides the trainer with information on the course including
Course aim
Learning objectives
Target audience
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Assumed skills and knowledge
Course duration
Class size and trainer/trainee ratio
Lesson plan
Course contents and instructional materials
Training methodologies
Training resource requirements
Course administration instruction
5.1.2 The ATP can also facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, subsidiary legislations, relevant codes of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix and writing an accident investigation report. 5.1.3 The ATP is required to prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex C) for coverage of course contents with respect to the training slides and the assessment modes.
5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the ATP 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 ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, trainer’s guide and trainee’s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM.
5.2 Training methodology
5.2.1 Knowledge Knowledge is the mental content of the course that contributes to the individual’s ability to perform a task. In the case of the BCSS, a number of essential underpinning knowledge must be covered in the course:
WSHA 2006 Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction Code of practice for the construction industry Hazards related to working at height Hazards and controls for demolition, excavation and piling Hazards and controls for mechanical and electrical works Hazards and controls for material handling; Hazards and controls for fire Occupational health Causation investigation procedures
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Incident reporting procedures Risk assessment Safety inspection Safety and health management system
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 studies Role play Demonstrations Group discussion Videos and other e-resources and instructional media Problem-based learning and instruction
5.2.3 Skill There are four essential skill sets required for the BCSS course. Supervisors and foreman at the construction site must be able to:
Identify job hazards for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards
Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities
Conduct safety inspections
Prepare an incident investigation report
Each trainee must be able to demonstrate competency in each of the skills listed. At the supervisory level, the training methodology for these skills includes practical exercises, project work, role play and demonstration. The focus is on the trainee’s ability to analyze and synthesize the information given and produce a product to demonstrate the individual’s competency in each of the four areas. 5.2.4 Attribute The key attribute for a safety supervisor in the construction industry is to save lives. He/she must have the character and moral values to guide his application of knowledge and skills in his job to save the lives of the workers at the site that he/she is responsible for. To do this the following behavioural traits should be encouraged during the course:
Accepting responsibilities for own mistakes
Spotting and reporting potential hazards
Paying attention to detail safety procedures
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5.3 Training venue requirements
5.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 30. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive to 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 trainees at the start of the course.
5.4 Training resource allocation
Copy of WSHA 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 (working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health)
Forms for job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, investigation report
Training videos
Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites
6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment.
6.1.1 The ATP is required to prepare and submit an assessment plan (see Annex D for proposed sample with table of contents) for the BCSS. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a supervisor at the construction site upon successful completion of the BCSS course.
6.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the course. It comprises four 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
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6.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP 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 ATP must conduct 2-hour 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 ATPs: 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 100 multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ). WT is not effective and therefore 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. However PP can be tedious and time consuming if not properly planned and executed (for practical components).
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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. Like PP, it is time consuming and resource intensive.
Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the ATP to use a wide
range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes. The materials are readily available on MOM website.
6.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the BCSS is 4 hours comprising of 2 hours for written test and 2 hours for other modes of assessment. Pass Criteria for all assessments is 65%.
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 will be communicated to the candidate. 6.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years
for inspection by MOM. 7 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS A trainer and assessor of this BCSS course should possess the following:
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent; and
At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or
equivalent
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8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation at the end of each course. Trainees shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 8.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-course evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently above 3. 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, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND
OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)
Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006
WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006
WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006
WSH (Incident Reporting ) Regulations 2006
WSH (First Aid) Regulations 2006
WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations 2008
WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009
WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011
WSH (Scaffold) Regulations 2011
WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011
WSH (Work at Height) Regulations
Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order
Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
CP 88-1:2001Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation – Construction and Building Sites
CP 79:1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites
WSH Council website – Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory, WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc.
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Annex A
S/N Topic Sub-topic Duration (Hour)
1.
Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and
Health
Introduction – importance of safety & health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer
Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel
1
2.
Safety Planning and Organisation
Safety planning
General safety and health programme
Safety and Health Committee
Incident reporting and investigation
Medical planning and coordination
Site layout
1
3.
An Overview of Workplace Safety and
Health Legislations
The need for reform
Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)
Definition of workplace
Coverage of WSHA
Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations
General penalties for offences
Enforcement measures to ensure compliance
Work Injury Compensation Act
Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations
and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses,
3
4. WSH
(Construction) Regulations
Salient features
Permit-to-work system
General provisions
Formwork structures & concrete work
2
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Compressed air environment
Disposal of debris
5. Work At Height
Hazards of working at height
Persons falling from height
Persons struck by objects falling from height
Safety in scaffolds
Safety in ladders
Permit to Work
Housekeeping
roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection
Case Study on WAH
3
6. Demolition,
Excavation and Piling
Legal requirements
Safety measures for demolition work
Safety measures for excavation work
Safety measures for piling work
Driven piling
Bored piling
Sheet piling
Pile testing
2
7.
Mechanical and Electrical
Hazards
Mechanical
Struck by moving parts of machine
Trapped between moving parts of machinery
Cutting hazard
Electrical
Electrocution and electric shock
Temporary electrical installations
Fire and explosion
Salient points of CP 88
2
8. Material Handling
Manual handling
Mechanical material handling
Guidelines for lifting operation
Safety in the use of lifting equipment
Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
2
9. Occupational
Health
Industrial hygiene
Basic toxicology
Legislation on occupational health
Health hazards and controls at construction site
Noise
2
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Vibration
Heat stress
Cement composition
Silica dust
Asbestos dust
Carbon monoxide
Corrosive chemicals
Solvents
Confined spaces
10. Fire Prevention
and Control
Fire hazards in worksites
The chemistry of fire
How to eliminate fire
Fire classification
The use of fire extinguishers
Fire control measures in worksites
2
11. Risk
Management
Risk management process
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA)
Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities
Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures
Risk communication
Implementation and review
Record keeping
3
12. Safety & Health
Inspection
Objectives of safety and health inspections
Types of safety and health inspections
Inspection checklists
Inspection procedures
Follow-up actions
2
13. Accident
Prevention
Accident causation theories
Heinrich’s Domino Theory
Multi-causation Theory
Typical approach in accident prevention
1
14. Incident
Investigation
Objectives of incident investigation
Investigation flowchart
How to investigate incident
Incident reporting procedures
Format for incident reporting
2
15.
An Overview of Safety & Health
Management System
Legal requirement
CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites
Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements
2
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Practical application of the 14 elements
Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle
16. Assessment Written and practical/role play/case study 4
Total 34
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Annex B Table of specifications – Summary Table
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 (as a reference guide) and provides a detailed listing of the course syllabus and course content that will meet the learning objectives in the course.
Learning Objectives
Bloom's Taxonomy Assessment Component Knowledge &
Comprehension Application
Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation
Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor
2% 2%
Outline safety planning and organization at worksite 3% 3%
Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites 5% 5%
Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards
5% 15% 10% 30%
Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities 10% 5% 5% 20%
Conduct safety inspections 5% 10% 15%
Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures 5% 5% 10%
Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 5% 5% 10%
Explain the elements of WSH Management System 5% 5%
TOTAL 45% 35% 20% 100%
Form of assessment Written Practical Test/Role-play/Case
study
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Annex B Table of Specifications - Details
S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Total
Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
1
Explain the safety and health duties
and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor
Roles and duties of Site Personnel
in Safety and Health
Introduction – importance of safety & health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer
Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel
2%
2%
2
Outline safety planning and
organisation at worksite
Safety Planning and
Organisation
Safety planning
General safety and health programme
Safety and Health Committee
Incident reporting and investigation
Medical planning and coordination
Site layout
3%
3%
3 Explain salient
WSH legislations for worksites
An Overview of Workplace Safety and
Health Legislations
The need for reform
Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)
Definition of workplace
Coverage of WSHA
Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations
General penalties for offences
Enforcement measures to ensure compliance
Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations
3%
3%
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Total
Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations and
Order e.g. Safety Training Courses
4
Explain salient WSH legislations for
worksites
WSH (Construction)
Regulations
Salient features
Permit-to-work system
General provisions
Formwork structures & concrete work
Compressed air environment
Disposal of debris
2%
2%
5
Identify work at height hazards and implement control
measures
Work At Height
Hazards of working at height
Persons falling from height
Persons struck by objects falling from height
Safety in scaffolds
Safety in ladders
Permit to Work
Housekeeping
roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection
Case Study on WAH
5% 15% 10% 30%
6
Identify demolition, evacuation and
piling hazards and implement control
measures
Demolition, Excavation and
Piling
Legal requirements
Safety measures for demolition work
Safety measures for excavation work
Safety measures for piling work
Driven piling
Bored piling
Sheet piling
Pile testing
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Total
Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
7
Identify mechanical & electrical hazards
and implement control measures
Mechanical and
Electrical Hazards
Mechanical
Struck by moving parts of machine
Trapped between moving parts of machinery
Cutting hazard
Electrical
Electrocution and electric shock
Temporary electrical installations
Fire and explosion
Salient points of CP 88
8
Identify material handling hazards and implement
control measures
Material Handling
Manual handling
Mechanical material handling
Guidelines for lifting operation
Safety in the use of lifting equipment
Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
9
Identify occupational health
hazards and implement control
measures
Occupational Health
Industrial hygiene
Basic toxicology
Legislation on occupational health
Health hazards and controls at construction site
Noise
Vibration
Heat stress
Cement composition
Silica dust
Asbestos dust
Carbon monoxide
Corrosive chemicals
Solvents
Confined spaces
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Total
Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
10 Identify fire hazards
and implement control measures
Fire Prevention and Control
Fire hazards in worksites
The chemistry of fire
How to eliminate fire
Fire classification
The use of fire extinguishers
Fire control measures in worksites
11
Conduct risk assessment for
construction activities
Risk Management
Risk management process
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA)
Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities
Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures
Risk communication
Implementation and review
Record keeping
10% 5% 5% 20%
12 Conduct safety
inspections Safety & Health
Inspection
Objectives of safety and health inspections
Types of safety and health inspections
Inspection checklists
Inspection procedures
Follow-up actions
5% 10% 15%
13
Identify the causes of accidents and
recommend preventive measures
Accident Prevention
Accident causation theories
Heinrich’s Domino Theory
Multi-causation Theory
Typical approach in accident prevention
5% 5% 10%
14
Conduct investigation and prepare incident
report
Incident Investigation
Objectives of incident investigation
Investigation flowchart
How to investigate incident
Incident reporting procedures
5% 5% 10%
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Total
Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
Format for incident reporting
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Explain the
elements of WSH Management
System
An Overview of Safety & Health
Management System
Legal requirement
CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites
Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements
Practical application of the 14 elements
Key features of SS506 and OHSAS 18001such as PDCA cycle
5% 5%
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Annex C
Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course Course Reference Matrix APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
1 Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and Health
Introduction – importance of safety & health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH coordinator & WSH Officer
Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health
Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel
Theory 1
2 Safety Planning and Organisation
Safety planning
General safety and health programme
Safety and Health Committee
Incident reporting and investigation
Medical planning and coordination
Theory 1
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Site layout
3 An Overview of Workplace Safety and Health Legislations
The need for reform
Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)
Definition of workplace
Coverage of WSHA
Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations
General penalties for offences
Enforcement measures to ensure compliance
Work Injury Compensation Act
Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions)
Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting)
Regulations WSH (Fist-Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees)
Regulations WSH (Risk Management)
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space)
Regulations
WSH (Scaffold) Regulations
Other relevant Factories Regulations and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses
4 WSH (Construction) Regulations
Salient features
Permit-to-work system
General provisions
Formwork structures & concrete work
Compressed air environment
Disposal of debris
Theory 2
5 Work At Height
Hazards of working at height
Persons falling from height
Persons struck by objects falling from height
Safety in scaffolds
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Safety in ladders
Permit to Work
Housekeeping
Roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection
Case Study on WAH
6 Demolition, Excavation and Piling
Legal requirements
Safety measures for demolition work
Safety measures for excavation work
Safety measures for piling work Driven piling Bored piling Sheet piling Pile testing
Theory 2
7 Mechanical and Electrical Hazards
Mechanical Struck by moving parts of machine Trapped between moving parts of
machinery Cutting hazard
Theory 2
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Electrical Electrocution and electric shock Temporary electrical installations Fire and explosion Salient points for CP 88
8 Material Handling
Manual handling
Mechanical material handling
Guidelines for lifting operation
Safety in the use of lifting equipment
Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
Theory 2
9 Occupational Health
Industrial hygiene
Basic toxicology
Legislation on occupational health
Health hazards and controls at construction site Noise Vibration Heat stress
Theory 2
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Cement composition Silica dust Asbestos dust Carbon monoxide Corrosive chemicals Solvents Confined spaces
10 Fire Prevention and Control
Fire hazards in worksites
The chemistry of fire
How to eliminate fire
Fire classification
The use of fire extinguishers
Fire control measures in worksites
Theory 2
11 Risk Management
Risk management process
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA)
Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities
Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Risk communication
Implementation and review
Record keeping
12 Safety & Health Inspection
Objectives of safety and health inspections
Types of safety and health inspections
Inspection checklists
Inspection procedures
Follow-up actions
Theory 2
13 Accident Prevention
Accident causation theories Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory
Typical approach in accident prevention
Theory 1
14 Incident Investigation
Objectives of incident investigation
Investigation flowchart
How to investigate incident
Incident reporting procedures
Theory 2
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks
Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Format for incident reporting
15 An overview of Safety & Health Management System
Legal requirement
CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites
Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements
Practical application of the 14 elements
Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle
Theory 2
16 Assessment
Written and practical / role play / case study
4
Total 34
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Declaration by ATP I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct. ________________ _________________ ______________________ ___________________ _________ Name of ATP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant Applicant’s Signature Date
________________________ _________ Head/Principal’s Signature Date
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Annex D
Course Title
ASSESSMENT PLAN
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Annex D Version Control Record
Version Effective
Date Changes
Prepared by (Name and
Designation)
Name of ATP
1.0 01 Aug 2010
N.A. due to first issue Mike Lee, Training Executive
ABC Consultancy
Date of next review: 31 July 2012
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
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Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS). Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that “No person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety.” Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent At least 5 years relevant working experience Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent 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.
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Summary of assessment method and duration
Learning Objectives Assessment
Method
1. Explain salient WSH legislations for construction
worksites
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Building
Supervisor in safety and health
3. Identify work at height hazards and implement control
measures
4. Identify mechanical and electrical hazards and
implement control measures
5. Identify material handling hazards and implement
control measures
6. Identify occupational health hazards and implement
control measures
7. Identify fire hazards and implement control measures
8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace
9. Carry out workplace inspection
10. Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report
11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System
WT = Written Test; RP = Role play; CS = Case study
S/N Assessment Method Duration
A1. Written Test 2 hours
A2. Role Play / Case Study 1 hour
Total 3 hours
Note: The sample above is a guide only. ATPs are encouraged to develop their own template for the assessments, where applicable.
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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 objective
Duration
Venue
Set Up
Conduct of the Written Test
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.
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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Role Play / Case Study)
These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through role play / case study to verify that the candidates are competent.
Specification item Details on specification
Learning objective
Duration
Venue
Set Up
Conducting Role Play / Case Study Test
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.
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS
- ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions –
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Assessment Record
Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS)
Accredited Training Provider:
Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)
NRIC/Passport: Course Dates:
Learning Objective
Assessment Instrument
Comments
WT PP/CS
/PP
1. Explain salient WSH legislations for
construction worksites
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of
a Building Supervisor in safety and
health
3. Identify work at height hazards and
implement control measures
4. Identify mechanical and electrical
hazards and implement control
measures
5. Identify material handling hazards and
implement control measures
6. Identify occupational health hazards and
implement control measures
7. Identify fire hazards and implement
control measures
8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace
9. Carry out workplace inspection
10. Conduct investigation and prepare an
incident report
11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System
Marks
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Overall Assessment The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box):
Pass
Fail
_______________________________ _______________________________ Trainee’s signature Assessor’s Signature Name:__________________________ Name:__________________________ Date:___________________________ Date:___________________________ Note to candidate Candidates may appeal against the outcome of the assessment. By signing, the candidate is agreeing to accept the assessment outcome. Feedback on outcome by Assessor/ Feedback by candidate: