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1 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Construction Safety Orientation Course for Workers (CSOC)
Version 2.1
13 February 2013 Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM)
All rights reserved. This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of MOM Approved 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 advice without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.
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Version History
Version Effective Date Changes Author
1.0 1 September 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office
2.0 1 October 2012 Enhancement ICB, WSH Council Office
2.1 14 December 2012 Enhancement ICB, WSH Council Office
2.1 13 February 2013 Refinement ICB, WSH Council Office
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Table of Contents: Page Aim of Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) 3 Scope of Course 3 Overview of Course Requirements 3 Table of Specifications 4 Training Delivery Advice 4 Assessment Advice 7 Trainer and Assessor Requirements 10 End of Course Evaluation and Feedback 10 Related WSH Legislations, Industrial Code of Practice, and other 10 References Annex A: Course Syllabus 11 Annex B: Table of Specifications (TOS) 15 Annex C: Course Reference Matrix 20 Annex D: Assessment Plan 25 Appendix A: Practical Site Layout 37 Appendix B1: Front & Rear View of Scaffold Structure 38 Appendix B2: Plan view of Scaffold Structure 39 Appendix B3: Side View of Scaffold Structure 40 Appendix C: Horizontal & Vertical Lifeline Station (Optional) 41 Appendix D: Version Control Records 42
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AIM OF THE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY (CDA) 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATP) with the instructional design and development of Construction Safety Orientation Course for Workers – General Trade (CSOC). 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 Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC) for Workers, including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course syllabus, course duration, class size, and 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. 1.4 This CDA shall be read in conjunction with the Ministry of Manpower’s Terms and Conditions for the Accredited Training Providers. 2 SCOPE OF THE COURSE 2.1 The CSOC is a mandatory WSH training course for all workers working in the construction industry. Construction workers are required to go through the CSOC before they start work at the worksite. 2.2 The Workplace Safety and Health (Factories, Safety Training Courses order - clause 2 (6)) stipulates that “Any worker employed in manual labour to carry out construction work in building and engineering construction worksites must undergo a safety and health training course approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health.” 2.3 After the course, the trainees should be able to recognize the safety hazards at construction site, know the preventive measures to be adopted, confident in working at height and understand the importance of observing safety signs and safe work procedures. The CSOC also aims to educate trainees on their rights and responsibilities. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for CSOC: 3.1.1 Identify legal obligations in workplace safety and health 3.1.2 Identify hazards in a construction site 3.1.3 Understand the Permit to Work System 3.1.4 Practice safety precautions (includes risk assessment) and
response when working with different hazards, including Fire emergencies
3.1.5 Competent in wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3.1.6 Able to understand and recognize all industrial safety signs 3.1.7 Able to work safely at height 3.1.8 Know the dangers and precautionary measures associated with
Confined Space operations 3.1.9 Know the rights and responsibilities of workers working in Singapore
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3.2 Target audience: This course is designed for all workers working in the construction industry. 3.3 Course duration: 17 hours 3.4 Maximum class size: 40 trainees for course 3.5 Recommended trainer/trainee ratio:
• Theory Lesson = 1:40
• Practical lesson= 1:20
• Theory Assessment = 1:40
• Practical Assessment = 1:5 3.6 Course attendance: 100% 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. Please refer to Annex B for details of the 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
� Assumed skills and knowledge
� Course duration
� Class size and trainer/trainee ratio
� Lesson plan
� Course contents and instructional materials according to the course requirements
� Training methodologies
� Training resource requirements
� Course administration instruction
5.1.2 The ATP shall also facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with an Aide-memoire to summarize (with pictures, where possible) key learning points, including: � Types of hazards and safety precautions for all work types
� Safety signs / symbols
� Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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� Safety procedures (in-house company procedures, where applicable, and what is mandated by law)
� Preventive measures/ control measures
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 practical 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 aide-memoire at all times for inspection and verification by MOM auditors.
5.2 Training Methodology
5.2.1 Trainers are expected to draw upon their trainer-training in the development and delivery of the training programme and to apply appropriate principles of training in the design and delivery of the course.
5.2.2 Many training delivery approaches are appropriate for this orientation course which is pegged at workers’ level. Training methods shall combine a wide range of delivery methods.
5.2.3 Some of the training methods which can be adopted for the theory lessons are, but not limited to the following: � Classroom instruction
� Case studies
� Videos and photographs, other e-resources and instructional media
5.2.4 Some of the training methods which can be adopted for the practical lessons include: � Role play
� Demonstrations
� Hands-on skills practice
5.2.5 To enhance the transfer of learning, an adult-oriented approach to learning is encouraged in the development and delivery of the course. For adult learning, instructional techniques are designed with the following factors in mind:
� Adults are self-directed
� Adults have acquired a large amount of knowledge and experience that can be tapped as a resource for learning
� On-the-job and workplace learning
� Adults show a greater readiness to learn tasks that are relevant to the roles they take on in life
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� Adults are motivated to learn in order to solve problems or address needs, and they are expect to apply what they learn to address problems and needs in general.
5.3 Training venue requirements
5.3.1 For the practical training and assessment, the recommended training method for this course is a mock-up on-site direct instruction and this must be made available, which includes the setting up of a mock up scaffold structure on site (see Appendix B). ATP is also required to be equipped with other relevant practical training equipment such as PPEs, firefighting equipment etc 5.3.2 For the theory training, this is to be conducted in a classroom with supporting training slides, videos, local case studies on incidents and accidents at the construction sites, and where possible, actual equipment/PPEs to enhance learning.
5.3.3 The ATP shall ensure the classroom has adequate chairs and writing tables to be comfortably spaced for a class of up to 40 for conduciveness to the learning process and also for the purpose of conducting the assessment. A time device e.g. clock, lightings and ventilation must be adequate for classroom instruction. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course participants at the start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia player, whiteboards, flipcharts and any other equipment essential for instruction purpose must be made available. 5.3.4 ATP is to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the ATP Terms and Conditions and this CDA at all times, where applicable. Adequate safety control measures must be undertaken to ensure the safety of the trainees and trainers during the conduct of the course/training at all times.
5.4 Training Requirements:
5.4.1 Training site emergency evacuation route – to be briefed at start of course
5.4.2 Training SOP
5.4.3 Photos/slides of the various types of construction site-related hazards (biological, fire, explosives, working at height, chemicals, mechanical, electrical, radiation and gas)
5.4.4 Video on “Safety and Health Training” welfare issues from SCDF and Police will be screened to the workers at the end of the course while the workers are waiting for their test/assessment results
5.4.5 Local case studies, where possible, relating to incidents/accidents at construction sites
5.4.6 Appropriate and relevant PPEs and equipment for classroom demonstration
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5.5 Practical Training Requirements:
5.5.1 Equipment and setup shall be designed to simulate realistic practical demonstrations. See Appendix B and C for recommended setup for the structure and equipment used in the practical training area. 5.5.2 The setup for training/assessment including the structural setup, horizontal and vertical life lines must comply with existing mandatory requirements, Codes of Practice and recommended guides with respect to installation, maintenance and inspection. 5.5.3 The following are required for the erection of the scaffold training
structure: a. Scaffold structure must be erected by a MOM approved Scaffold Contractor
b. PE certification for the entire scaffold structure setup including roof structure, the horizontal and vertical live lines and SRL installation
c. Every 7 day certification by an MOM approved Scaffold Contractor or an MOM approved Scaffold Erector Supervisor
5.5.4 When erecting the scaffold structure, the following are to be ensured:
a. All base plates must be centrally secured and fastened to the scaffold structure’s sole plates.
b. All exposed GI pipes and bolts must be covered with PVC or rubber caps to prevent accidental contact that may cause bodily injury
c. All toe boards and work platforms must be in contact with each other leaving no gaps in between the toe board and work platform.
d. Substitute materials must not be used to fill gaps between toe board and work platforms e.g. GI pipes.
e. No corrosion is allowed on any part of the metal scaffold structure.
f. There must not be any protruding bolt securing the couplings that may have the potential to cause bodily injury when in contact.
g. All vertical and horizontal lifelines must be securely fastened on both ends. Vertical lifelines must be secured at the centre of the ascending and descending ladder of the scaffold structure.
h. Scaffold structure tie-backs must be securely fastened to a concrete support.
i. The scaffold structure must be erected under shade so that regardless of weather conditions, the running of the course is not affected.
j. Only metal scaffold structure is permitted for the conduct of CSOC version 2.1, unless otherwise approved by MOM.
k. Any other essentials needed for the safe erection of a scaffold structure must be adhered to strictly.
l. The ENTIRE scaffold structure must be certified by a PE including the lifelines and SRLs.
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6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 There will be practical assessments throughout the course. In addition, the ATP is also required to administer a 1-hr written assessment at the end of the course.
6.1.1 The worker must pass ALL the assessments in order to be issued with the certificate of successful completion. Failure to pass any of the assessments will render a “Fail” outcome for the worker and he must then retake the course before re-attempting the assessments.
S/N Assessment Activity Method Duration
(per 5 pax)
Duration
( 40 pax)
1 Written Assessment Test (40 MCQ) - 1 hour
2
Practical Assessment (per group of 5)
Demonstration
30 mins 4 hours
Total Assessment Time 30 mins 5 hours
6.2 Written Assessment:
6.2.1 The ATP must administer a 40 multiple choice question (MCQ) test. 6.2.2 The total allocated time for the written assessment is 1 hour. 6.2.3 The passing mark for the written assessment is 60%. 6.2.4 The 40 sets of randomized assessment papers are provided by Ministry of Manpower and are available for downloading prior to the assessment. 6.2.5 During the administration of the written assessment, there shall be an invigilator to ensure the integrity of the assessment process. The trainer for the course is not permitted to be the assessor or invigilator for his same course participants during the assessment. 6.2.6 To facilitate marking of the assessment papers, the ATP shall install the automated marking system (AMS) and its associated hardware.
6.3 Guidelines on Practical Assessment
6.3.1 The ATP is required to prepare and submit an assessment plan (see Annex D) for the practical assessments of the CSOC. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the worker to recognize/avert a potential hazard, adopt a safe work procedure for working at height and in general, and respond to an emergency at the worksite. 6.3.2 The assessment plan comprises the following main parts: � Overview of the assessment tools and its duration
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� Instructions for the conduct of the assessment � SOP to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment questions � Instruments or tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist) � Assessment summary record
6.3.3 The assessment plan is subjected to review on an annual basis by the ATP, with update/s on new requirements, if any, from MOM/WSHC, to ensure trainees attending the course are constantly kept updated and competent to perform and meet the industrial standards.
6.4 Conduct of Practical Assessment 6.4.1 The assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the
assessment plan. Each trainee is expected to complete and pass ALL the assessment requirements within the stipulated assessment time allocated.
6.4.2 The trainee will be assessed either “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent”. 100% pass for all the practical components is required. 6.4.3 A trainee who fails in more than 3 (i.e. 4 or more) practical components (i.e. fire fighting, confined space, PPE, scaffold scaling process which includes roof operations, use of horizontal and vertical lifelines and SRL, and reading of Permit To Work during the assessment, will be considered as having failed the assessment. The trainee shall be required to re-course and re-attempt the entire assessment (written and practical for all components). 6.4.4 Trainees who fail in 3 (i.e. 1 to 3 components) or less of the practical components shall be allowed to re-attempt only the failed components within the same assessment on the same test day to demonstrate his competency. The trainee may be allowed to be coached by the trainer in the areas he had failed during his earlier assessment before the trainee re-attempts the assessment. 6.4.5 A trainee shall be given only 2 assessment attempts, failing which the trainee shall be required to recourse. For example, trainee failed in 2 practical components and was allowed to re-attempt the assessment on the two components on the same assessment day. In the event the trainee fails either or both components again, he shall be required to recourse thereafter.
6.4.6 A judgment on the competency of the worker must only be made based on the evidence gathered during the practical assessment.
6.5 Recording and reporting outcome of Practical Assessment
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 trainees at the end of the assessment. The trainee must acknowledge the assessment outcome and both the assessor and trainee will counter-sign on the assessment record form.
6.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for inspection by MOM, when required.
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6.6 Principles of Assessment
Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against any individual.
a) Fair – Are the assessments criteria clear?
Do all the workers know what to expect from the assessment? Does the assessment disadvantage any worker? Do the workers have any recourse to appeal?
b) Valid – Are the evidence collected relevant to the training and
demonstrates that the learning outcome has been achieved?
c) 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?
d) 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?
TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CSOC
7. A trainer and assessor of this course should possess the following:
7.1.1 Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health 7.1.2 At least 5 years of working experience as a supervisor/foreman/safety personnel in the construction industry
7.1.3 Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) 7.1.4 Work- At- Height (WAH) for Supervisors
8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK
8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where trainees 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 analyse the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the course. Immediate actions shall be taken to address issues with ratings below 3. The actions taken to address issues with a rating of 1 or 2 shall be recorded and kept for audit purpose. 1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Good Excellent
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9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)
� Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 � WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height � WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006
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Annex A Course Syllabus
S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory)
Sub-Topic (Practical)
Duration
Theory
Practical ( for a
cohort of 40
students)
Total
1 Legal Obligation
(i) Duties and responsibilities of employees
(ii) Workplace Safety and Health Act
(iii) Penalties for non-compliance
(iv) Tool box meeting
(v) Risk Assessment
(vi) WAH Regulations
20 min NA 20 min
2 Fire and Explosion
Hazards
(i) Chemistry of fire – Fire triangle
(ii) Types of combustible materials (Fuel)
(iii) Where combustible materials are found
(iv) Liberation and accumulation of Flammable Gases
/ vapours (Fuel)
(v) Sources of ignition (Heat)
20 min NA 20 min
3 Fires and Explosion
(i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work:
• Cutting, burning & welding
• Gas cutting & welding
• Electrical arc welding
• Grinding
(ii) Permit-to-Work system
(iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency
(iv) Use of solvents for chemical cleaning
(v) Control and storage of chemicals
(vi)
(i) Demo competency in
responding to fire
emergency
(ii) Demo competency in the
use of a fire extinguisher
15 min 50 min 1h 5min
4 Specialized Operations
(i) Excavation and shoring work
(ii) High pressure spray painting/washing
(iii) Radiography work
60 min NA 60 min
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S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory)
Sub-Topic (Practical)
Duration
Theory
Practical ( for a
cohort of 40
students)
Total
(iv) Working under certain condition – hot sun (e.g.
topic on heatstroke), during the night, when
raining
(v) Health hazards (e.g. absorption, inhalation,
ingestion)
(vi) Permit-to-Work system
(vii) Measures to enhance the safety of workers
transported on lorries
(viii) Measures to enhance the safety of workers when
working at catch platforms and covered walkways
(ix) Case study
5 Material Handling
(i) Authorised use of machine and equipment (cherry
pickers, drilling machines, forklift trucks, hoisting
equipment etc)
(ii) Crane operations & lifting equipment
(iii) Manual handling of loads
(iv) Mechanical lifting
(v) Rigger and signalman
(vi) Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and
irregular objects e.g. pipes, placing of tools)
(vii) Case study
60 min NA 60 min
6 Mechanical and Electrical
Works
(i) Mechanical hazards and guarding
(ii) Electrical hazards and controls
(iii) Hand tools – proper usage and storage
(iv) Noise hazards
(v) Case study
20 min NA 20 min
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S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory)
Sub-Topic (Practical)
Duration
Theory
Practical ( for a
cohort of 40
students)
Total
7 Working At Height
Hazard recognition for WAH, fall control measures
(i) Dangerous, Hazardous and unsafe conditions
relating to WAH activities (using video/ pictures)
(ii) Alternatives to WAH
(iii) Access to and egress from work areas, inclusive of
Safety Warning Signs
(iv) Edge protection
(v) Fall Prevention Systems
(vi) Fall Arrest Systems
(vii) Ladders and step platforms
(viii) Case Study(understanding of fall factors and fall
clearance)
(ix) PTW System for WAH
Work at Height Equipment
(x) Donning of personnel work at height equipment
e.g. full body harnesses and connection to life-
lines, anchorage points, lanyards, connectors (e.g
roll out, connector compatibility etc), travel
restraint belt etc
(xi) Harness Suspension
(xii) Techniques to avoid suspension trauma
Fundamental of WAH and Fall Prevention
(xiii) Evaluating Active Fall Prevention System / Fall
Arrest Systems & Case Study
Inspection/record keeping of WAH equipment and
Common Unsafe Practices
(xiv) Pre and post checks on WAH equipment
(xv) Common unsafe practices in using work at height
equipment
(i) Demo ability to identify
proper anchorages
(ii) Demo ability to hook onto
full body harness at the
correct place
(iii) Demo ability to use ladder
safely
(iv) Simulation of suspended
height
(v) Demo ability to
differentiate and select the
different full body harness
for different purpose
(vi) Demo ability to ensure
100% tie-off
(vii) Demo ability to work on
roof safely
(viii) Inspection of WAH
equipment
(viii)Demo ability to don full
body harness correctly
1 hr
4 hr
5 hr
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S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory)
Sub-Topic (Practical)
Duration
Theory
Practical ( for a
cohort of 40
students)
Total
8 Working in Confined
Space
(i) Common hazards in confined space
(ii) Oxygen deficiency & oxygen enrichment
(iii) Ventilation for confined space
(iv) Testing of atmosphere
(v) Permit-to-Work system
(vi) Case study
(i) Demo competency to
identify and read Permit-
to-Work and confined
space signs
(ii) Demo competency in using
appropriate confined space
equipment
30 min 10 min 40 min
9 Personal Protective
Equipment
(i) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and
respiratory protections
(ii) Proper usage and storage Signs relating to
PPE and other signs relevant to the workplace
(i) Demo competency in
wearing PPE
(ii) Demo competency in the
ability to identify relevant
signs
45 min 60 min 1 hr 45
min
10 Well Being*
Worker’s rights and responsibilities
(i) Employment Act
(ii) Workmen Injury Compensation Act
(iii) Work permit conditions
(iv) Workers Rights & Whistle Blowing Policy
30 min NA 30 min
11 Assessment Written Assessment – MCQ test Practical Assessments –
demonstration 1 hr 4 hr 5hr
TOTAL 17 hr
* Note for Well-Being: To educate all workers, especially foreign workers on their rights and responsibilities while working in Singapore, topics relating to these have to
be included in the CSOC. The topics covered include Employment Act, Workmen Injury Compensation Act (WICA) and conditions relating to work permit. Materials on
these topics are available to MOM Accredited Training Provider on WSHC website (https://www.wshc.sg).
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Annex B 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. Table of Specifications (TOS) for CSOC (excluding Well-Being) – Summary Table
Learning Objective
Bloom's Taxonomy
Knowledge & Comprehensio
n
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation
1. Identify legal obligations in workplace safety and health 10% 0% 0%
2. Identify hazards in a construction site
- fire, explosion, falling from heights & falling objects, safe access, chemicals, mechanical, electrical, radiation, material handling, working in confined space and specialized operations etc
40% 20% 10% 3. Apply for safety permit prior to hot work
4. Practice safety measures when working with different hazards
– include the hazards mentioned above and other emerging hazards such as heat stroke, infectious diseases, ergonomics
5. Response to fire emergency
6. Donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 10% 5% 5%
7. Recognition of industrial safety signs
TOTAL 60% 25% 15%
Form of Assessment Written Practical
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Table of Specifications (TOS) for CSOC (excluding Well-Being) – Details
S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain
Total
Knowledge
& Comprehension
Skill
Application
Analysis,
Synthesis &
Evaluation
1
Identify legal
obligations in workplace
safety and health
Legal Obligation
(i) Duties and responsibilities of employees
(ii) Workplace Safety and Health Act
(iii) Penalties for non-compliance
(iv) Tool box meeting
(v) Risk Assessment
5% 0% 0% 5%
2
Identify hazards in a
construction site - Fire,
explosion, safe access,
chemicals, mechanical,
electrical, radiation,
material handling,
working in confined
space, and specialized
operations etc
Apply for safety permit
prior to hot work
(i) Chemistry of fire – Fire triangle
(ii) Types of combustible materials (Fuel)
(iii) Where combustible materials are found
(iv) Liberation and accumulation of Flammable
Gases / vapors (Fuel)
(v) Sources of ignition (Heat)
2.5% 0% 0% 2.5%
3 Fires and
Explosion
(i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work:
• Cutting, burning & welding
• Gas cutting & welding
• Electrical arc welding
• Grinding
(ii) Permit-to-Work system
(iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire
emergency
(iv) Use of solvents for chemical cleaning
(v) Control and storage of chemicals
2.5% 0% 1% 3.5%
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S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain
Total
Knowledge
& Comprehension
Skill
Application
Analysis,
Synthesis &
Evaluation
4
Practice safety
measures when working
with different hazards
Response to fire
emergency
Specialized
Operations
(i) Excavation and shoring work
(ii) High pressure spray painting/washing
(iii) Radiography work
(iv) Working under certain condition – hot sun
(e.g. topic on heatstroke), during the night,
when raining
(v) Health hazards (e.g. absorption, inhalation,
ingestion)
(vi) Permit-to-Work system
(vii) Measures to enhance the safety of workers
transported on lorries
(viii) Case study
5% 2.5% 1% 8.5%
5
Material
Handling
(i) Authorized use of machine and equipment
(cherry pickers, drilling machines, forklift
trucks, hoisting equipment etc)
(ii) Crane operations & lifting equipment
(iii) Manual handling of loads
(iv) Mechanical lifting
(v) Rigger and signalman
(vi) Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and
irregular objects e.g. pipes, placing of tools)
(vii) Case study
5% 5% 1% 11%
Mechanical and
Electrical Works
(i) Mechanical hazards and guarding
(ii) Electrical hazards and controls
(iii) Hand tools – proper usage and storage
(iv) Noise hazards
(v) Case study
5% 2.5% 1% 8.5%
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S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain
Total
Knowledge
& Comprehension
Skill
Application
Analysis,
Synthesis &
Evaluation
Identify preventive
measures related to
WAH activities
Demonstrate the
understanding and use
and care for the various
fall prevention and fall
arrest system and
equipment
Working At
Height
Hazard recognition for WAH, fall control measures
(i) Dangerous, Hazardous and unsafe conditions
relating to WAH activities (using video/
pictures)
(ii) Alternatives to WAH
(iii) Access to and egress from work areas,
inclusive of Safety Warning Signs
(iv) Edge protection
(v) Fall Prevention Systems
(vi) Fall Arrest Systems
(vii) Ladders and step platforms
(viii) Case Study(understanding of fall factors and
fall clearance)
(ix) PTW System for WAH
Fall Prevention Equipment
(x) Donning of WAH Personnel Fall Prevention
Equipment e.g. full body harnesses and
connections to life-lines, anchorage points,
lanyards, connectors (e.g. roll out, connector
compatibility etc), travel restraint belt etc
(xi) Harness Suspension
(xii) Techniques to avoid suspension trauma
Fundamental of WAH and Fall Prevention
(xiii) Evaluating active Fall Prevention System /
Fall Arrest Prevention System & Case Study
20%
15%
5%
40%
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S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain
Total
Knowledge
& Comprehension
Skill
Application
Analysis,
Synthesis &
Evaluation
Inspection/Record keeping of WAH equipment
and Common Unsafe Practices
(xiv) Pre and post check on WAH equipment
(xv) Common unsafe practices in using heights
safety
Working in
Confined Space
(i) Common hazards in confined space
(ii) Oxygen deficiency & oxygen enrichment
(iii) Ventilation for confined space
(iv) Testing of atmosphere
(v) Permit-to-Work system
(vi) Case study
5%
5%
1%
11%
6
Put on Personal
Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(i) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and
respiratory protections
(ii) Proper usage and storage
(iii) Signs relating to PPE and other signs relevant
to the workplace
5%
4%
1%
-
10%
7
Recognize all types of
industrial safety signs
TOTAL
55%
34%
11%
100%
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Annex C
Course Reference Matrix
APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORIENTATION COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents
– for ATP Inputs
S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide
number
e.g. Slide #2
Mode of
Assessment
1 Legal Obligation
(i) Duties and responsibilities of employees
(ii) Workplace Safety and Health Act
(iii) Penalties for non-compliance
(iv) Tool box meeting
(v) Risk assessment
(vi) WAH Regulations
Theory 20 min
2 Fire and Explosion Hazards
(i) Chemistry of Fire – Fire Triangle
(ii) Types of Combustible Materials (Fuel)
(iii) Where Combustible Materials are found
(iv) Liberation and Accumulation of Flammable Gases / Vapors (Fuel)
(v) Sources of Ignition (Heat)
Theory 20 min
3 Fires and Explosion
(i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work:
• Cutting, burning & welding
• Gas cutting & welding
• Electrical arc welding
• Grinding
(ii) Permit-to-Work System
(iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency
(iv) Use of Solvents For Chemical Cleaning
(v) Control and Storage of Chemicals
Theory &
Practical 1 hr 5 min
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORIENTATION COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents
– for ATP Inputs
S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide
number
e.g. Slide #2
Mode of
Assessment
4 Specialized Operations
(i) Excavation and shoring work
(ii) High Pressure Spray Painting/Washing
(iii) Radiography work
(iv) Working under certain condition - Hot sun (e.g. topic on heatstroke), during the
night, when raining
(v) Health Hazards (e.g. absorption, inhalation ingestion)
(vi) Permit-to-Work System
(vii) Measures to enhance the safety of workers transported on lorries
(viii) Case study
Theory 1 hr
5 Material Handling
(i) Authorized use of machine and equipment (e.g. Forklifts, drilling machines)
(ii) Crane operations & lifting equipment
(iii) Manual Handling of Loads
(iv) Mechanical Lifting
(v) Rigger and signalman
(vi) Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and irregular objects e.g. pipes, placing
of tools)Case study
Theory 1 hr
6 Mechanical and Electrical Works
(i) Mechanical Hazards and Guarding
(ii) Electrical Hazards and Controls
(iii) Hand Tools – Proper usage and storage
(iv) Noise Hazards
(v) Case study
Theory 20 min
7 Hazard recognition for WAH, fall control measures
(i) Dangerous, Hazardous and unsafe conditions relating to WAH activities (using
video/ pictures)
(ii) Alternatives to WAH
(iii) Access to and egress from work areas, inclusive of Safety Warning Signs
Theory &
Practical 5 hr
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORIENTATION COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents
– for ATP Inputs
S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide
number
e.g. Slide #2
Mode of
Assessment
(iv) Edge protection
(v) Fall Prevention Systems
(vi) Fall Arrest Systems
(vii) Ladders and step platforms
(viii) Case Study(understanding of fall factors and fall clearance)
(ix) PTW System for WAH
Individual Fall Protection equipment
(x) Donning of WAH Personnel Prevention Equipment e.g. Full Body Harnesses and
connect ion to life-lines, anchorage points, lanyards, connectors (e.g roll out,
connector compatibility etc), travel restraint belt etc
(xi) Harness Suspension
(xii) Techniques to avoid suspension trauma
Fundamentals of WAH and Fall Prevention
(xiii) Evaluating active Fall Prevention System / Fall Arrest Prevention System & Case
Study
Inspection & Record keeping of WAH equipment and Common Unsafe Practices
(xiv) Pre and post check on WAH equipment
(xv) Common unsafe practices in using heights safety
8 Preventive Measures for Working in Confined Space
(i) Common hazards in confined space
(ii) Oxygen deficiency & oxygen enrichment
(iii) Ventilation for confined space
(iv) Testing of atmosphere
(v) Permit-to-Work System
(vi) Case study
Theory &
Practical 40 min
9 Personal Protective Equipment
(i) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and respiratory protections
(ii) Proper usage and storage
(iii) Signs relating to PPE and other signs relevant to the workplace
Theory &
Practical
1 hr 45
min
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORIENTATION COURSE
Coverage of Course Contents
– for ATP Inputs
S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide
number
e.g. Slide #2
Mode of
Assessment
10 Well Being – Worker’s Rights & Responsibilities
(i) Employment Act
(ii) Workmen Injury Compensation Act
(iii) Work permit conditions
(iv) Worker Rights & Whistle Blowing Policy
Theory 30 min
11 Assessment Practical
& Written 5 hrs
TOTAL 17 hrs
Note: Practical training duration is for a cohort of 40 students.
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Declaration by ATP
I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct nor have I infringed any copyright related issues.
_________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
Name of ATP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant
________________________________ ___________________
Applicant’s Signature Date
________________________________ ___________________
Head/Principal’s Signature Date
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Annex D Assessment Plan
Page
1 Overview 26
2 Assessment method and duration 27
3.1
3.2
Instruction for preparation of written test
Instruction for conduct of practical assessment
28
28
4 Assessment Instruments 29
5 Assessment Record 31
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Annex A Overview of Assessment Plan (listed by topics) Topics Lecture
(min) Practical
(min) Assessment
(min) Total (min)
1. Legal Requirement
20 WT 20
2. Fire and Explosion Hazards
20 WT 20
3. Fires and Explosion
15 50 PP = 40 105
4. Specialized Operations
60 WT 60
5. Material Handling
60 WT 60
6. Mechanical and Electrical Works
20 WT 20
7. Working at Height
60 240 PP = 150 450
8. Working in Confined Space
30 10 PP = 10 50
9. Personal Protective Equipment
45 60 PP = 40 145
10 Well being
30 NA 30
Total (Hrs) – Practical Test (PP) 4 hrs 16hrs
Theory Assessment (hour)
Total (Hrs) – Written Test (WT) 1 hr 1 hr
Total (Hrs)
6 hrs
6 hrs
5 hrs (4 hours Practical Test (PP) + 1 hour
WT)
17 hrs
WT = Written Test: PP = Practical Performance Practical duration is for cohort of 40 students
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Annex D 2 Assessment method and duration
Trainees/candidates are required to pass both written and practical assessments to be certified competent Test 1: Written Test Test 2: Practical Performance Assessment
S/No
Assessment Instrument
Duration
Practical Performance
Demonstrate to assessor in a group of five the following: Station 1: Demonstrate proper donning procedures and correct sequence and method of wearing PPE:
- Ear Plugs - Face Mask - Safety Goggles - Safety Helmet - Safety Gloves - Safety Boots (trainee provide own safety boots)
Station 2: Demonstrate understanding and ability to identify types of industrial gloves and use of each type. Station 3: Demonstrate understanding and ability to identify O2 acceptable and unacceptable limits for entry into Confined Space operations AND common local industrial signs
Station 4: Demonstrate understanding and ability to respond to fire emergency and the correct way of using an extinguisher to extinguish a fire given the safe distance and various wind direction scenarios
240 min ( for cohort of 40
students)
Station 5: Demonstrate understanding and competency to walk through the simulated “Work-at-Height” scaffold structure Scaffold Structure Assessment: Ascend, traverse across the work platform and descend the scaffold structure safely
• Demo understanding and competency in identifying the different types of harnesses and use of each
• Demo competency in donning the body harness
• Demo competency to inspect WAH equipment Demo competency to read Permit to Work notice
• Demo competency to identify designated work access at scaffold structure
• Demo competency and correct method of ascending and descending the scaffold structure using vertical lifelines
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S/No
Assessment Instrument
Duration
• Demo competency in 100% tie off
• Demo competency and correct method of traversing across the scaffold work platforms using horizontal lifeline or equivalent
Station 6: Roof Structure Assessment: : Ascend, traverse across and descending the roof structure safely
• Demo competency in ascending the roof structure safely using SRL
• Demo competency in 100% Tie-off
• Demo competency in traversing the roof structure avoiding the skylight
• Demo competency in descending roof structure using the SRL
• Demo understanding and competency in identifying anchor points
Station 7: Evaluation on Suspension Trauma Management
• Demo understanding and ability to administer self relief management for suspension trauma
Written Test
End of course examination – 40 MCQs
60 min
Total
300 min = 5 hrs
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Annex D 3.1 Instruction for preparation of written test These instructions concern the written assessment of the trainee’s competency
Specification item
Details on specifications
Learning outcome 1 to 10
Duration 60 min
Venue Classroom
Set Up • Classroom setup for 40 trainees.
• Tables & chairs for individual seating
• Projector and monitor
• Whiteboard & markers of different colours
• Whiteboard duster
• 2B pencil and eraser for each trainee
• Printed answer sheet for each trainee
• Common Clock
Conduct of the Written Test
• Brief trainees to check if they have been given the correct test set
• Brief trainees on the time allocated for the test
• Brief trainees on the close book test format.
• Brief trainees that they cannot refer to any material or notes or discuss the questions with any other trainees during the test
• Brief trainees that they are allowed to ask the assessor to explain the question/s
• Brief trainees on the 60% passing mark requirement
3.2 Instruction for the conduct of the Practical Assessment
These instructions concern the practical assessment of the trainee’s competency
Specification item Details on specification
Learning outcome Topic 3, 7, 8 & 9
Duration 30 min per cohort of five trainees/candidates
Venue Part I: Practical assessment stations 1- 4 Part II: Work at Height structure stations 5 - 6
Set Up 1. Safety barricades for Scaffold structure and work access signs 2. PPE: Safety helmet, safety boots (provided by trainee for
hygiene reasons), disposable ear plugs, safety goggle, safety body harness c/w lanyard /shock absorber and different types of hand gloves (minimum 3 types – Hot-works, Chemical and general purpose)
3. Scaffold & Roof structures with vertical and horizontal lifelines (see Appendix B & C), and Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
4. Sample of completed “Permit to Work” notice
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Specification item Details on specification
5. Suspension trauma station 6. Assessment aids on Confined Space access limits (gas meter
readings) and common local worksite industrial safety signs 7. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency response to fire emergency and
the correct method to fire fighting.
4 Assessment Instruments
Trainees are required to perform and demonstrate to the assessor in a group of five the following: Part I: Practical Assessment (15 min) i) Wearing of PPE:
o Ear plugs o Face mask o Safety goggles o Safety helmet o Safety boots (trainees to provide own safety boots for hygiene reasons) o Hand gloves (minimum 3 types of different function hand gloves)
ii) Show competency in articulating the O2 entry limits for Confined Space operations. Show ability to recognize the common industrial safety signs.
iii) Show competency and ability in explaining the procedures in a fire emergency response situation and demonstrating the correct way of using a fire extinguisher to fight fire based on different wind directions and the safe distance between fire fighter and fire point.
iv) Show competency in demonstrating self relief suspension trauma management
Candidate station 1
Candidate station 2
Candidate station 3
Candidate station 4
Candidate station 5
Assessor 1 Assessor 2
Plan View of Practical Assessment Area
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Annex D
Part II: Work-At-Height Assessment (15 min) Scaffold Structure:
i) Ascend the scaffold, traverse the work platform and descend the scaffold structure safely
- Demo competency to don full-body harness correctly - Demo knowledge and ability to inspect WAH equipment - Demo ability to read Permit to Work notice - Demo ability to identify designated work access at scaffold structure - Demo correct method of ascending the scaffold structure using vertical lifeline - Demo 100% tie off - Demo correct method of traversing the scaffold work platform using horizontal
lifeline - Demo correct method of descending the scaffold structure using vertical lifeline
Roof Structure Assessment:
ii) Ascend the roof structure, traverse the roof platform voiding the skylight and descend the roof structure
- Demo ability to ascend roof structure using the SRL - Ensure 100% Tie-off - Demo ability to traverse across the roof structure, avoiding the skylight. - Demo ability to descend the roof structure using SRL - Demo ability to identify the anchor points - Demo knowledge and ability to differentiate the various kinds of body harnesses
and usage of each kind - Demo ability to don full-body harness correctly
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5. Assessment Records: Construction Safety Orientation Course Version 2.1 Approved Assessment Centre: __________________
Trainee’s Name:
Date of Assessment:
Trainee’s NRIC/Passport/FIN:
Practical Performance Assessment Sheet
Competency Level
C NYC
Comments
Part I: Practical Assessment
1. Wearing PPE:
- Ear plugs
- Face mask
- Safety goggles
- Safety helmet
- Hand gloves
- Safety Boots
2. Articulating the O2 Entry limits for Confined Space Operations. Identification of common industrial signs
3. Explain procedures in emergency response and ability to demonstrate the correct way of using fire extinguisher to fight a fire taking reference the safety distance and wind directions
Part II: Work-At-Height Assessment
4. Scaffold Structure Assessment:
- Inspect WAH equipment
- Don Safety Harness
- Read Permit-to-Work notice
- Identify designated access point at scaffold structure
- Demonstrate correct method of ascending and
descending the ladder using a vertical lifeline
- Walk across the simulated Work-At-Height structure
safely
- Ensure 100% Tie-off - Identify and use appropriate structure/life-line for
anchorage i.e. anchor lanyards to anchorage/life-line
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5. Roof Structure Assessment:
- Inspect WAH equipment
- Don Safety Harness
- Read Permit-to-Work notice
- Identify designated access at scaffold structure
- Ascend roof structure safely using SRL - Ensure 100% Tie-off - Walk across the simulated roof structure avoiding the
skylight. - Descend roof structure via SRL(see appendix B)
6. Suspension Trauma Management:
- Ability to carry out self relief suspension trauma management
Overall Assessment
Written Assessment Pass / Fail (Marks: _____%)
Practical Assessment
Competent / Not Yet Competent
Overall Assessment
Pass / Fail
Assessor 1 Name & Signature:
Assessor 2 Name & Signature:
Date:
Date:
Assessor Feedback: Overall performance of course trainees. For NYCs, areas of skills gap and improvements to recommend)
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Appendix A – Practical Assessment Layout
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Front View
10
00
mm
27
50
mm
HL
10
00
mm
60
0m
m
VL VL
SRLHL
VL
SRL
VL
2000mm 2000mm
6000mm
Rear View
Note: Drawing is not to scale.
Ascending & Descending the scaffold structure to use Vertical lifeline. Ascending and Descending the Roof Structure to use
SRL.
Suspension Trauma Training & Assessment: Only 1 trainee at a time
35
00
mm
-m
inim
um
Appendix B1: CSOC vs2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures
SRL SRL
35
00
mm
-m
inim
um
30
00
mm
Additional Note: When conducting Suspension Trauma training and Assessment - Not recommended to use Fall Arrester lanyard with shock absorber
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Level #1 Plan
View – Roof
Structure
Note:- Drawing is not to scale
50
0m
m
25
00
mm
Skylight
500mm by
500mm
Ladder Access
Opening
600mm by
600mm
50
0m
m
25
00
mm
Level #2 Plan
View – Scaffold
Structure
Sleeve couplers used
for pick and place
activities
HL
VL VL
500mm width step
down platform to
simulate edge of
opening.
Appendix B2: CSOC version 2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures
Vertical
Ladder
SRLSRL
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500mm
10
00
mm
27
50
mm
10
00
mm
60
0m
m
35
00
mm
30
00
mm
Note:- Drawing is not to scale
Ladder Access
Suspension
platform
2000mm
Side View
Appendix B3: CSOC version 2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures
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Appendix C – Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Station (Option to detach from Scaffold Structure for CSOCv 2.1 only)
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Version Control Record
Version Effective Date
Changes Prepared by (Name and Designation)
Name of ATP
1.0 01 Aug 2010 NIL due First Issue
Mike Lee, Training Executive
ABC Consultancy
2.0 01 Oct 2012 Update on WAH practical training and assessment
BCA, WSHC, MOM NA
2.1 14 December 2012 Enhancement to WAH practical training and assessment
WSHC & MOM NA
2.1 13 February 2013 Refinement to WAH practical training and assessment
WSHC & MOM NA