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MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

TECHNICAL NOTES

Work-at-Heights

Train – The – Trainer

Course

PART II

Version 1.0

1 May 2015

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

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Version History

Version Effective Date Changes Author 1.0 1 May 2015 First Issue ICB, WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Aim of the guide 3

2 MOM Technical Notes 3

3 Overview of the course requirements 7

4 Training delivery advice 7

5 Assessment advice 10

6 Approved Facilitator and Assessor requirements 13

7 End of course evaluation and feedback 13

8 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice and other references 14

Annex A – Course Reference Matrix 15

Annex B – Assessment Plan 21

Annex C – Recommended dimensions for practical training 33


1. AIM OF THE GUIDE

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

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

suitable for the conduct of the WSH course. It also aims to help facilitate LSPs to

deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment.

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

Work-At-Heights (WAH) training for WAH Trainers, including the course aim,

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

course duration, class size, and approved facilitator/learner ratio. It also sets forth

guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.

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

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

requirements, training syllabus and or industrial requirements.

2. MOM TECHNICAL NOTES

2.1 LSP Criteria:

• 1 full time Principal/Manager • 1 full time facilitator & 1 associate facilitator • 2 approved facilitators per language per course • bizSAFE Level 3 • Paid up Capital $5k

2.2 Facilitator Criteria:

• ACTA or DACE • Specialist Diploma in WSH: Supervisor and above courses • At least 3 years of WAH experience • Any other course specific requirement/s

2.3 LSP Facilities:

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


2.3 Work-At-Heights Train-The-Trainer Course Theory Assessment

• Assessment duration: 1 hour • Assessment questions /sets issued by MOM • A closed book assessment • Invigilators shall alternate the assessment question sets • Approved facilitator for class is not allowed to be the invigilator/assessor

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

registered for only. No mix language assessment is permitted. • Approved facilitator to learner ratio is 1: 12 for theory • A safety certificate/pass/card shall be issued to each learner who passes

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

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

for audit purpose.

2.4 Work-At-Heights Train-The-Trainer Course Practical Assessment

• Assessment duration: 390 minutes (6 ½ hours) • The structure shall be inspected every 7 days by MOM approved scaffold

supervisor (only when the structure is in use). • A register shall be created to account for all inspections carried out on all

equipment including PPEs to be used by the Learners. • At no time should a learner be left alone going through the circuit without

the supervision of a facilitator/assessor. • Practical training does not include Practical Assessment. A separate

Practical Assessment shall be conducted, apart from the practical training. • Practical training/assessment is 1:6 during training and 1:1 during

assessment • Assessors must be familiar with the assessment criteria before conducting

any assessment • Learner is to pass 100% in all the stations. • Assessors are to ensure they have documented questions for each station

and to each learner. • Approved Facilitator and Assessor cannot be the same person for the

same course, not even as an assistant approved facilitator or assessor. • All training records must be kept by LSP for period of no less than 2 years

for audit purpose.

2.5 Checklist for LSPs:

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

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

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


• Approved facilitator certification: Specialist Diploma in WSH for supervisor & above courses

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

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

certificates/pass/card • All safety certificates/safety pass/card to be issued by LSPs to learners no

later than one month from assessment date • To complete end of course evaluation by every learner for each course • LSPs to have a copy of the MOM Technical Notes Part I and Part II, and

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

3. Work-At Heights Train-The-Trainer Course

3.1 The aim of the course is to provide course learners with the advanced WAH

knowledge required to competently deliver approved WAH training courses to

Worker, Supervisor, Assessor and Manager Levels in Singapore. At the end of the

course, the learners shall be able to:

1. Apply updated legislative requirements to Working at Height 2. Apply conditions of lost revenue and liability to WAH 3. Apply conditions of individual worker safety and responsibility for WAH 4. Identify & apply alternatives to WAH 5. Apply safe selection and use of various temporary access systems 6. Identify hazardous & unsafe conditions whilst WAH across key industry sectors 7. Define systems used for WAH and identify their benefits, limitations & common unsafe practices 8. Apply the fundamentals of fall arrest systems 9. Apply requirements of local and international standards to WAH and Fall Protection Equipment 10. Apply conditions of safely selecting anchorages 11. Demonstrate logged inspection of a non-certified anchorage connector 12. Apply conditions of safely selecting vertical lifelines 13. Demonstrate logged inspection of a vertical lifeline 14. Apply conditions of safely selecting horizontal lifelines 15. Demonstrate logged inspection of a horizontal lifeline 16. Apply conditions of safely selecting full body harnesses 17 Demonstrate logged inspection of a full body harness 18. Apply conditions of safely selecting shock absorbing Lanyards 19. Demonstrate logged inspection of a shock absorbing lanyard 20. Apply conditions of safely selecting self retracting lifelines (SRLs) 21. Demonstrate logged inspection of an SRL 22. Apply conditions of safely selecting descent & work-positioning systems


23. Specify descent systems for particular WAH and Confined Space activities 24. Demonstrate sizing and fitting of a full body harness & lanyard 25. Demonstrate safe connections to full body harness 26. Demonstrate safe movement with 100% connection whilst using twin lanyard 27. Identify common unsafe practices whilst using twin lanyard 28. Demonstrate a “first man out” technique using a positioning lifeline & rope grab system 29. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of a temporary horizontal lifeline system for fall arrest 30. Demonstrate safe use of a permanent vertical lifeline system 31. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of a temporary vertical lifeline system 32. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of an SRL & Tagline System 33. Identify & apply specific fall arrest equipment (FAE) materials, components & systems for WAH across key industry sectors 34. Apply legislative requirements for rescue from height 35. Apply fundamentals of rescue from height 36. Apply conditions of shock and suspension trauma to rescue from height 37. Identify industrial rescue systems and techniques 38. Develop rescue plans 39. Identify the roles and responsibilities of rescue team members 40. Demonstrate response to a fall emergency 41. Demonstrate key rescue from height techniques 42. Demonstrate effective post-rescue casualty management 43. Identify & apply specific equipment & systems for rescue from height across key industry sectors 44. Evaluate the effectiveness of Fall Protection Systems (Assessor Level) 45. Implement a Fall Prevention Plan (Manager Level)

Refer to Course Reference Matrix found in Annex A for more details on scope of the

course.

3.2 Recommended for the trainee to achieve the following:

• Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health;

• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA);

• 3 or more years of working experience as Project Manager / Operations Manager or equivalent;

• 3 or more years of relevant Work-at-Height experience.

• Physically fit and able to complete all practical activities, including some strenuous climbing and work-positioning tasks.


4. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

4.1. For detailed course content and weightage of assessment, refer to Annex A -

Course Syllabus.

4.2. Recommended course duration: 22.5 hours and 9.5 hours of assessment.

4.3. Maximum class size: 12 learners for course.

4.4. Recommended approved facilitator/learner ratio is

• Theory Lesson: 1:12

• Practical Lesson: 1:6

• Theory Assessment: 1:12

• Practical Assessment: 1:1

4.5. Course attendance record: 96% attendance. (1hr total tardiness)

5. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE

5.1. Approved facilitator’s guide and learners’ workbook / hand-outs.

5.1.1 Approved facilitators are required to have an approved facilitator’s guide

pertaining to the course. The guide shall contain information on the course

including:

• Course aim

• Learning objectives

• Target audience

• Assumed skills and knowledge

• Course duration

• Class size and approved facilitator / learner ratio

• Lesson plan

• Course contents and instructional materials according to the course requirements

• Training methodologies

• Training resource requirements

• Course administration instruction

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required during the training

5.1.2. Learners shall be given a learner’s guide and any other relevant

hand-outs based on the course objectives and activities.


5.1.3. It is the responsibility of the LSP to ensure that no part of the materials

used for the training infringes on patent, design, copyright and intellectual

property rights of any individual or organization.

5.1.4. The LSP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus,

lesson plan, approved facilitator’s guide and any other relevant course

information at all times for inspection and verification by MOM/CB/SAC.

5.2. Training methodology

5.2.1. While it is a pre-requisite for training to include theory and practical

components, approved facilitators are expected to draw upon their expertise in

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. There are numerous training delivery approaches for the WAH for

supervisors training course. The training methods can be a combination of a

wide range of delivery methods. Some of the suggested training methods

include:

• Classroom instruction

• Whole class, small group and individualized learning activities

• Games or simulations

• Case studies

• Videos 1 and photographs, other e-resources and instructional media emphasizing the visual and tactile aspects of learning

• Hands-on skills practice

• Group discussions

• Problem-based learning and instruction

• Experiential activities and visits

• Demonstrations of use of WAH equipment, and allow for adequate practice before assessment

5.3. Training venue requirements

5.3.1. The LSP shall ensure that the classroom has adequate chairs and

writing tables that are reasonably and comfortably spaced for the class of 20,

so as to be conducive to the learning process and the purpose of conducting

the assessment.

1 Include a suitable video to demonstrate the impact and consequences of not wearing a harness properly, as

a consequence of a fall.


5.3.2. The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency

exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course learners at the

start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia

players, whiteboards, and flipcharts must be available.

5.3.3. There shall be sufficient space as necessary for the appropriate set-up

demonstration of fall arrest equipment and assessment purposes.

5.3.4. There shall be adequate safety control measures taken to ensure the

safety of the learner during training.

5.4. Training resource allocation:

• Emergency evacuation route

• Standard operating procedures for WAH

• Photos / slides of the various types of WAH hazards

• WAH training videos

• Case studies relating to WAH accidents in the various industries

• WAH props to be utilised for demonstration and assessment

5.5. Training Resource Requirements:

5.5.1. Equipment and setup shall be designed to simulate various WAH

activities, such as working safely on roofs, formwork construction or other

relevant WAH working environment. You can refer to Annex C on the

recommended setup for the structure and equipment used in the practical

training area.

5.5.2. The setup for training / assessment and all fall prevention solutions

including the structural setup, horizontal and vertical life lines must comply with

existing mandatory requirements, Codes of practice and recommended guides

with respect to design, installation, maintenance and inspection.

5.5.3 All anchorage structures for fall arrest must be professionally certified to allow a 2:1 Safety Factor given the maximum arresting force (MAF) of the energy absorbing device types used. ie. If energy absorbers with an MAF of 6kN are used, then all anchorage structures must meet at least 12kN.


6. ASSESSMENT ADVICE

6.1. General guidelines for conducting assessment

6.1.1. LSPs are advised to prepare an assessment plan for the course.

6.1.2. The assessment plan comprises four main parts:

• Overview of the assessment tools and its duration • Instructions for the conduct of the assessment • SOP to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment questions • Instruments or tools of assessment (question paper, practical checklist) • Assessment summary record 6.1.3. The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the LSP

to ensure that learners are constantly kept current and competent of the

industrial requirements.

6.2. Assessment tools and instruments

6.2.1. The LSP must conduct an Inspection Checklist & Log (ICL), Practical

Performance (PP), System Evaluation Assignment (SEA), Take-Home

Assignment (THA) & Written Test (WT).

a. Inspection Checklist & Log (ICL)

This method is highly recommended for skills assessment where equipment

inspection procedures must be demonstrated, and evidence gathered. Based

on the WAH equipments inspected, learners shall be assessed on the

following:

Demonstrate logged inspection of a non-certified anchorage connector. Demonstrate logged inspection of a vertical lifeline. Demonstrate logged inspection of a horizontal lifeline. Demonstrate logged inspection of a full body harness. Demonstrate logged inspection of a shock absorbing lanyard. Demonstrate logged inspection of an SRL.

b. Practical Performance (PP)

This method is for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the

actual task to be performed by the individual on the job. Based on the WAH

setup for various WAH situations, learners shall be assessed on the following:

Demonstrate sizing and fitting of a full body harness & lanyard.


Demonstrate safe connections to full body harness. Demonstrate safe movement with 100% connection whilst using twin lanyard. Demonstrate a “first man out” technique using a positioning lifeline & rope grab system. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of a temporary horizontal lifeline system for fall arrest. Demonstrate safe use of a permanent vertical lifeline system. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of a temporary vertical lifeline system. Demonstrate safe design, installation & use of an SRL & Tagline System. Demonstrate response to a fall emergency. Demonstrate key rescue from height techniques. Demonstrate effective post-rescue casualty management.

c. System Evaluation Assignment (SEA)

This method of assessment will provide evidence of applied system evaluation

skills, required at “WAH Assessor” Level. Based on the WAH System Case

Studies shown, learners shall be assessed on the following:

Evaluate the effectiveness of Fall Protection Systems (Assessor Level)

d. Take-Home Assignment (THA)

This method of assessment allows learners to progressively develop and show

evidence of applied Fall Prevention Plan Implementation skills, required at

“WAH Manager” level. Based on the WAH Examples shown, learners shall be

assessed on the following:

Identify hazardous & unsafe conditions whilst WAH across key industry sectors. Identify & apply specific fall arrest equipment (FAE) materials, components & systems for WAH across key industry sectors. Identify & apply specific equipment & systems for rescue from height across key industry sectors. Implement a Fall Prevention Plan (Manager Level)

e. 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 should consist of multiple choice questions (MCQ) and

short answer questions (SAQ), and Essay Questions (EQ) to assess the

competency of the participants, in terms of the knowledge and application for

WAH. The WT should cover all learning objectives, other than those assessed


through means already discussed, which should be proportional to the

importance of the subject and duration.

6.2.2. Evidence of the competency mentioned above during the practical

assessment must be observed by the assessor and documented in the

assessment record. At no time should a learner be left alone going through the

circuit without the approved facilitator or assessor.

6.2.3. The time allocated for each assessment is:

a. Inspection Checklist & Log (ICL): 60mins

b. Practical Performance (PP): 390mins (6 ½ hours)

c. System Evaluation Assignment (SEA): 60mins

d. Take-Home Assignment (THA): N/A

e. Written Test (WT): 60mins

Total – 570mins (9 ½ hours)

6.3. Conduct of assessment

6.3.1. Assessment must be strictly conducted in accordance with the

assessment plan. In particular, each learner must complete all the assessment

requirements in the time allocated.

6.3.2. The assessor shall assess the competency of the learner based on the

evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is

given in the suggested response to the WT and the Performance Criteria

accompanying the PP. The Assessor may use their own level of experience

and expertise to assign a level of competency to the ICL, SEA and THA.

6.4. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

6.4.1. All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the

assessment summary record form.

6.4.2. Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the learner at the end of the

assessment. Learner must acknowledge the assessment outcome and both

the assessor and learner counter-sign on the assessment record form.

6.4.3. The LSP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for

inspection by MOM/SAC/CB.


6.5. Minimum Assessment Requirements & Passing mark

a. Inspection Checklist & Log (ICL) – To be completed

b. Practical Performance (PP) – Executed to specified Performance

Criteria

c. System Evaluation Assignment (SEA) – To be completed

d. Take-Home Assignment (THA) – To be completed

e. Written Test (WT) - >80%

7. APPROVED FACILITATOR AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS

7.1 The LSP must ensure that all approved facilitators assigned have the necessary knowledge on various WAH situations to demonstrate and articulate the component of WAH to the learners. 7.2 In-house trainer(s) for WAH course for Assessor and WAH course for Manager are required to be trained by other MOM Train the Trainer (TTT) training provider/s. The in-house trainers shall not be allowed to train in the same ATP from which they had obtained their TTT certification until 12 months later i.e. from the date of the TTT certification. 7.2 The approved facilitator and assessor of this course shall possess the

following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health b. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) c. 5 years of relevant industry experience d. 2 years of Managerial experience e. Have at least 1 year experience in conducting rescue for WAH or 1 year

experience in conducting rescue training for WAH

8. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

8.1 The LSP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where

learners provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content,

duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources,

quality of approved facilitators and assessors.

8.2 The LSP shall analyse the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the

course. Whenever the rating falls below 3, immediate actions shall be taken to

address the issues. These actions shall be properly recorded and kept for audit

inspection.


1 2

3 4 5 Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent

9. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER

REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

• Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 • WSH (WAH) Regulations 2013 • WSH (WAH) Regulations Amendment 2014 • WSH (General Provision) Regulations • WSH (Risk Management) Regulations • WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height • Singapore Standards SS 528:2006 – Personal Fall Arrest Systems • Singapore Standards SS 570:2011- Specification for personal protective

equipment for protection against falls from a height • WSH Guidelines: Working Safely on Roofs • WSH Guidelines: Anchorage, Lifelines, and Temporary Edge Protection

Systems • WSH Guidelines: Personal Protective Equipment for Working at Height • Ladder Safety Kit

(The LSP is to ensure that related WSH Legislations, Code of Practices and any

other references utilized are of the latest publications)


Annex A Course Reference Matrix (Details will be provided in Lesson Plan) Work-At-Heights Train-The-Trainer Course

S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

1 Apply updated

legislative

requirements to

Working at Height

(WAH)

• WSH (WAH) Regulations • WSH (RM) Regulations • WSH (Construction) Regulations • WSH(Ship building and

Ship-repairing) Regulations • WSH( General Provisions)

Regulations • Enhanced ACOP • WSH Guidelines for WAH • Roles & Responsibilities of all the

stakeholders under the WSH (WAH) Regulations

• Permit-To-Work System for WAH

75mins

2 Apply conditions of

lost revenue and

liability to WAH

• Financial impacts to business resulting from a fall accident

• Other impacts to business resulting from a fall accident

• Cost analysis of a comprehensive fall prevention program

25mins


individual worker

safety and

responsibility WAH

• Resistance to Height Safety • Personal Responsibility and

Accountability

20mins

4 Identify & apply

alternatives to WAH

• Design for Safety • Engineering out the hazard • Ground assembly

20mins

5 Apply safe selection

and use of various

temporary access

systems

• Advanced ladder systems • Ladder platform systems • Temporary scaffold systems

30mins

6 Identify hazardous &

unsafe conditions

whilst WAH across

key industry sectors

• Construction Industry WAH Hazards • Shipyard & Marine Industry WAH

Hazards • PetroChem & Process Industry WAH

Hazards • Maintenance & Servicing Industry

WAH Hazards

120mins


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

• Transport Industry WAH Hazards • Utilities Industry WAH Hazards • Tower & Telco Industry WAH

Hazards 7 Define systems used

for WAH and identify

their benefits,

limitations & common

unsafe practices

• Fall Protection Systems • Edge Protection • Fall Prevention Systems inc. Travel

Restraint Systems • Fall Arrest Systems

60mins

Discussion on Requirements of THA Overall & Section 1 15mins

8 Apply the

fundamentals of fall

arrest systems

• Primary & secondary connections • Free-fall • Falling force • Shock absorption • Swing fall • Obstructions • Fall clearance calculations • Evaluating system effectiveness • Inspection & maintenance

requirements

50mins

9 Apply requirements of

local & international

standards to WAH &

Fall Protection

Equipment

• SS • PSB • ANSI • EN/CE • ASNZS • Other International Standards

25mins


safely selecting

anchorages

• Strength & Condition • Position • Connecting device

30mins

11 Demonstrate logged

inspection of a

non-certified

anchorage connector

• Key inspection areas • Faults • Checklist & log

5mins

10mins

Assess


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration


safely selecting

vertical lifelines

• Temporary Fall Arrest Systems • Permanent/Engineered Fall Arrest

Systems

30mins


inspection of a

vertical lifeline


5mins

10mins

Assess


safely selecting

horizontal lifelines

• Restraint Systems • Temporary Fall Arrest Systems • Permanent/Engineered Fall Arrest

Systems

30mins


inspection of a

horizontal lifeline


5mins

10mins

Assess


safely selecting full

body harnesses

• Style/Design • Features/Materials • Size

30mins


inspection of a full

body harness


5mins

10mins

Assess


safely selecting shock

absorbing Lanyards

• Style/Design • Features/Materials • Length • Connections to other systems

30mins


inspection of a shock

absorbing lanyard


5mins

10mins

Assess


safely selecting self

retracting lifelines

(SRLs)

• Style/Design • Features/Materials • Length • Connections to other systems • Specific application requirements

30mins


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

• Specific maintenance requirements


inspection of an SRL


5mins

10mins

Assess


safely selecting

descent &

work-positioning

systems

• Style/Design • Features/Materials • Fall Protection during confined space

access & egress

30mins

23 Specify descent

systems for particular

WAH and Confined

Space activities

• Tripod systems • Specialized vertical entry systems • Specialized side entry systems • Tanker access & entry systems

15mins

Discussion on Requirements of THA Section 2 15mins

24 Demonstrate sizing

and fitting of a full

body harness &

lanyard

• Vest style fall arrest harness. • Rescue style harness (may be fitted

at the end of the day also)

15mins

10mins

Assess

25 Demonstrate safe

connections to full

body harness

• Shock Absorbing Lanyard • Lanyard stowage points • SRL • Vertical Lifeline Sleeve • Positioning Lanyard (Waist) • Positioning Carabiner (Chest)

5mins

Safety Brief 15mins

26 Demonstrate safe

movement with 100%

connection whilst

using twin lanyard

• Horizontal • Vertical. • Transitions

20mins

25mins

Assess

27 Identify common

unsafe practices

whilst using twin

lanyard

• Shock absorber bypass variations • Unsafe lanyard stowage • Back-hooking • Dual user

15mins


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

28 Demonstrate a “first

man out” technique

using a positioning

lifeline & rope grab

system

• Selection of anchorage and connector

• Installation & movement with lifeline and manual rope grab

• System diversion to minimize swing fall

• Drops protection

20mins

40mins

Assess

29 Demonstrate safe

design, installation &

use of a temporary

horizontal lifeline

system for fall arrest

• Selection of anchorage & connector • Calculation of effective fall clearance • Tensioning/Detensioning • Connection and horizontal movement • Drops protection

20mins

40mins

Assess

30 Demonstrate safe use

of a permanent

vertical lifeline system

• Application of Sleeve • Safely ascend/descend • Bypass a cable guide • Safe transition from ladder-way

maintaining 100% connection • Drops protection

10mins

20mins

Assess

31 Demonstrate safe


use of a temporary

vertical lifeline system

• Pre configure equipment at ground level

• Climb safely to install location • Work-Position • Install/Dismantle System • Connection & vertical movement • Drops protection

20mins

40mins

Assess

32 Demonstrate safe


use of an SRL &

Tagline System

• Pre configure equipment at ground level

• Climb safely to install location • Work-Position • Haul equipment to install location

safely • Install/Dismantle System • Connection & vertical movement • Drops protection

20mins

40mins

Assess

33 Identify & apply

specific fall arrest/fall

prevention/travel

restraint equipment

(FAE) materials,

components &

systems for WAH

across key industry

• Construction Industry FAE • Shipyard & Marine Industry FAE • PetroChem & Process Industry FAE • Maintenance & Servicing Industry

FAE • Transport Industry FAE • Utilities Industry FAE • Tower & Telco Industry FAE

5 mins


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

sectors


34 Apply legislative

requirements for

rescue from height

• WSHA (2006) • Enhanced ACOP (2013) • WSH (WAH) Regulations 2013

10mins

35 Apply fundamentals

of rescue from height

• Simple & Safe (Hierarchy of Rescue & Backup Systems)

• No Knots – No Knives (Pre-configured release-recovery systems & devices)

10mins


shock and

suspension trauma to

rescue from height

• Stages of a fall emergency • Shock (fight or flight syndrome) • Suspension trauma onset and

management

10mins

37 Identify industrial

rescue systems and

techniques

• Self rescue • Assisted self rescue • Mechanically aided rescue • Unmanned rescue kits • Manned rescue kits

10mins

38 Develop rescue plans • Site planning • Pre-Operational planning

40mins

39 Identify the roles and

responsibilities of

rescue team

members

• Rescue team coordinator • Rescue team leader • Rescue team anchor crew 1 & 2 • Medic & support teams

10mins

Pre Use Inspection of Rescue Equipment + PFAS Fitting 30mins

40 Demonstrate

response to a fall

emergency

• Importance of the first responder in rescue success

• First response steps

20mins

25mins

Assess

41 Demonstrate key

rescue from height

techniques

• Assisted self rescue (rescue ladder) • Unmanned rescue (descending)

30mins

90mins

Assess

• Vertical rescue w/ work positioning & guideline systems

20mins


S/N

Learning Objective

Topics

Duration

40mins Assess

42 Demonstrate effective

post-rescue casualty

management

• Basic Casualty Management

10mins

20mins Assess

43 Identify & apply

specific equipment &

systems for rescue

from height across

key industry sectors

• Construction Industry rescue • Shipyard & Marine Industry rescue • PetroChem & Process Industry

rescue • Maintenance & Servicing Industry

rescue • Transport Industry rescue • Utilities Industry rescue • Tower & Telco Industry rescue

5 mins


44 Evaluate the

effectiveness of Fall

Protection Systems.

(Assessor)

• Edge Protection • Fall Protection Systems (MEWP etc) • Fall Prevention Systems inc. Travel

Restraint Systems • Fall Arrest Systems

30mins

60mins

Assess

45 Implement a Fall

Prevention Plan

(Manager)

• Presentation of THAs

195mins

Written Test (Summative Assessment) 60mins

Assess

Feedback & Networking (Assessor Marking Operations) 30 mins

Competency Result & Debrief 15 mins


Annex B

Work-At-Heights

Train-The-Trainer Course

Assessment Plan


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Page 1．Overview 2. Summary of assessment tools and duration

3．Instruction for conduct of assessment

4．Assessment instruments

5．Assessment record


1. Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the WSH (Work-at-Heights) Train-The-Trainer Course. 1.1 Requirements for Assessor 1.2 Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health b. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) c. 5 years of relevant industry experience d. 2 years of Managerial experience e. Have at least 1 year experience in conducting rescue for WAH or 1 year experience in conducting rescue training for WAH

1.3 Conduct of assessment

1.3.1 Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each learner must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated.

1.3.2 A judgment on the competency of the learner must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response.

1.4 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

1.4.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form.

1.4.2 Assessment outcome will be communicated to the learner at the end of the

assessment, if applicable.

1.4.3 The record of the assessment result for each learner must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM/SAC/CB.


2. Summary of assessment instrument and duration Please refer to Annex A 3. Instruction for conduct of assessment 3.1 Conduct of Assessment (Inspection Checklist & Log)

These instructions concern the use of the Inspection Checklist & Log Form to assess

the candidate’s competence.

Specification

Item

Details on Specification

Competency 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22

Duration 60mins

Venue LSP Premises

Setup Classroom setup for 20 learners. Tables & chairs for individual learners. Inspection Checklist & Log Form distributed to all learners. Pens provided.

The following FAE, with known faults listed, should be

should be distributed around the class. Sufficient units of

each product should be available to allow 1 piece per max 5

learners:

• Tie-Adaptor • Steel Beam Anchor • Full Body Harness • Shock Absorbing Lanyard • Temporary Vertical Lifeline System (Proprietary) • Temporary Horizontal Lifeline System (Proprietary) • Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL)

List of known inspection sample faults. Learner Assessment Summary Record. Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet.

Conduct of the

Assessment

Inform learners that the inspections carried out and recorded in the checklists and log are an assessment, and that around 5mins per inspection will be allowed, followed by 10mins to finalize the assessment document. It is a group activity and the Learner Guide and any Handouts may be referenced.


Specification

Item


Conditions of competency are that the learner finds and records, at least, the listed faults per sample item, as well as each items key identifying data, then the overall inspection result in the Log.

Recording of the

Result

Record C or NYC result attained in the individual Learner Assessment Summary Record, providing comments where necessary, as well as the Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet.

Feedback Inform and advise learner on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses. Inform learner on the final results of the assessment.

3.2 Conduct of Assessment (Practical Performance)

These instructions concern the use of Practical Performance to assess the

candidate’s competence.

Specification

Item


Competency 25-33, 39, 41-42

Duration 390mins (6 ½ hours)

Venue LSP Premises

Setup Assessment area should include the following structures, all

PE-certified to at least 2:1 safety factor for fall arrest

anchorage:

• At least 2x Ladders or climbing structures of 4.5m+ w/ permanent vertical lifelines & O’head SRLs, preferably Auto-Descent Type.

• At least 2 Catwalks at 4.5m+ (w/ safe means of anchorage along entire length and at least 1 w/ horizontal lifeline).

• Rescue Tower (w/ platform at 4.5m+ and safe means of overhead anchorage enabling suspended rescue and/or descent activities).

• Confined Space (w/ access ladder(s), vertical and side entries).


Specification

Item


Each learner should be equipped with:

• Brimmed Helmet with Chin Strap. • Safety Glasses. • Safety Gloves. • Vest-Style 5-Point Adjustable Full Body Harness w/

Rear, Front & Side D-Rings, equipped with Suspension Trauma Straps and Lanyard Keepers. A variety of Sizes from Sm to Lg should be provided.

• Twin Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard (Factor 2 S/A, 16kN Connectors).

The following fall protection equipment/systems should be

available:

• At least 4x Adjustable Tie Off Adaptor(s) • At least 2x Choker Tie Off Adaptor(s) • At least 4x Round Tie Off Adaptors 0.6m • At least 4x Round Tie Off Adaptors 1.2m • At least 8x Lg & Sm 16kN Carabiners • At least 2x Proprietary 10m Rope Lifeline(s) • At least 4x Permanent Vertical Lifeline Sleeve. • At least 2x Independent Shock Absorbers • At least 2x Dual Auto/Manual Rope Grab(s) • At least 2x Proprietary Temporary Horizontal

Lifeline(s) • At least 2x SRL(s) (1.8m) • At least 4x SRL(s), preferably with Auto-Descent

Feature (10m) • At least 4x Tag Line(s) (10m) • At least 2x Materials Handling Haul-Kit(s) • At least 1x Tripod w/ Primary Winch and Secondary

Retrieval SRL • At least 2x Rescue Dummies w/ Full Body Harness &

Lanyard • At least 2x Rescue Ladder • At least 2x Un-Manned Rescue Kits (Pole/1 Person

Rated) • At least 2x Rescue Kits capable of Vertical Rescue (2

Person Rated) • At least 2x Positioning Lanyard(s)

Learner Assessment Summary Record.


Specification

Item


Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record”

sheet.

Conduct of the

Practical

Performance

Learners must be pre-briefed on safety considerations per

Practical Performance Activity, as well as the allowable time

to complete the activity. Learners may be coached during

the activity by the assessor to amend practical errors,

providing that the activity is still completed in the allowable

timeframe.

Recording of the

Result

Record competency attained in the individual Learner

Assessment Summary Record, providing comments where

necessary, as well as the Course Summary Record “Class

Assessment Record” sheet.


3.3 Conduct of Assessment (System Evaluation Assignment)

These instructions concern the use of the System Evaluation Assignment to assess

the candidate’s competence.

Specification

Item


Competency 45

Duration 60mins

Venue LSP Premises

Setup PPT Slides System Evaluation Assignment Form Pens Spare Paper 3x Un-Safe Fall Arrest System “Stations”

Conduct of the

Assessment

Brief learners at the commencement of the System Evaluation Activity, on the requirement to complete each section of the System Evaluation Assignment (1, 2, 3 & 4). Encourage candidates to work in pairs or groups where possible. Candidates must complete the entire assignment to be


Specification

Item


considered competent, and should have noted all key System Faults from each section.

Recording of the

Result

Record final marks attained in the individual Learner Assessment Summary Record, providing comments where necessary, as well as the Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet.


3.4 Conduct of Assessment (Take Home Assignment)

These instructions concern the use of the Take Home Assignment to assess the

candidate’s competence.

Specification

Item


Competency 6, 34, 44, 46

Duration N/A. Candidate will have 4 nights to complete. Approx

80mins per night is required. Must be submitted by Tea

break on final day of course.

Venue Learner’s Home or other location outside of the LSP

Premises

Setup Learner Manual & Handouts

Equipment Catalogues

Take Home Assignment Form

Pens

Spare Paper

Conduct of the

Assessment

Brief learners at the end of Day 1 of the course, on the requirement to complete each section of the Take Home Assignment (1, 2, 3 & 4), at the end of the corresponding day of training. Encourage candidates to work in pairs or groups where possible, and to utilize additional resources such as FAE catalogues, websites etc. Candidates must complete the entire assignment to be considered competent.

Recording of the Record final marks attained in the individual Learner


Specification

Item


Result Assessment Summary Record, providing comments where necessary, as well as the Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet.


3.5 Conduct of Assessment (Written Test)

These instructions concern the use of the Written Test to assess the candidate’s

competence.

Specification

Item


Competency 1-4, 6, 8-11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 35-38, 40

Duration 60mins

Venue LSP Premises

Setup Classroom setup for 20 learners Tables & chairs for individual learners Test Paper 1 & Test Paper 2 distributed alternately Pens provided Test answer sheet Learner Assessment Summary Record Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet

Conduct of the

Test

Brief candidates to check if they have been given the right test paper Inform candidates on the time given for the test. Remind them it is close book test. Candidates cannot refer to the learner manual or course slides handout, or discuss amongst themselves. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain questions. Candidates must achieve 80% to be considered competent.

Recording of the

Result

Record final marks attained in the individual Learner Assessment Summary Record, providing comments where necessary, as well as the Course Summary Record “Class Assessment Record” sheet.


Specification

Item



Note: The LSP shall not conduct the written test on the first day of training.


ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

Assessment/test papers, sample solutions and assessment record will be provided by MOM/SAC/CB


Annex C

Practical training areas & equipment

Training Resource Requirements

This course is best delivered in a comfortable classroom environment that has

adequate open floor space, or is adjacent access to such a space, where practical

activities may be conducted. This space should be under cover to avoid disruption

from adverse weather conditions.

The classroom should contain a projector and screen area for delivery of the course

PowerPoint slides. A spare projector should be kept onsite in case of breakdown. A

whiteboard, pens and eraser should also be available.

Learners should have comfortable chairs and desks, arranged to facilitate small

group work of 3-4 pax.

Toilet facilities and refreshment facilities are a requirement. All classroom and access

areas should be adequately lit and emergency exits clearly signed. A smoking area

should be provided and clearly noted during course introduction.

Learners should be provided with writing tools such as ballpoint pens to take notes

during the course, and to complete the Written Exam Assessment.

The area for Practical Activities should contain a structure with, at least, the following

features:

• At least 2x Ladders or climbing structures of 4.5m+ w/ permanent vertical lifelines & O’head SRLs, preferably Auto-Descent Type.

• At least 2 Catwalks at 4.5m+ (w/ safe means of anchorage along entire length and at least 1 w/ horizontal lifeline).

• Rescue Tower (w/ platform at 4.5m+ and safe means of overhead anchorage enabling suspended rescue and/or descent activities).

• Confined Space (w/ access ladder(s), vertical and side entries).

First aid kits should be available, well stocked, and located in areas accessible to all

areas of the training environment.

A fire alarm system and extinguishers should be installed/accessible to all areas of

the training environment. Trainers should be trained in their use.

A muster point, in case of emergency, should be specified and communicated to all

trainers and learners.


Training Equipment & Inspection/Maintenance

Learners should wear their own (comfortable) long trousers/jeans and shirt. They

should also wear tight-fitting safety shoes/boots.

Each learner (Up to 12) should be equipped with:

• Brimmed Helmet with Chin Strap. • Safety Glasses. • Safety Gloves. • Vest-Style 5-Point Adjustable Full Body Harness w/ Rear, Front & Side

D-Rings, equipped with Suspension Trauma Straps and Lanyard Keepers. A variety of Sizes from Sm to Lg should be provided.

• Twin Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard (Factor 2 S/A, 16kN Connectors).

This equipment should be inspected pre-use and Quarterly by a competent person, or

as prescribed by the Mfg. Helmets and Gloves should be sanitized following each

class.

The following fall protection equipment/systems must be available for PPs:

• At least 4x Adjustable Tie Off Adaptor(s) • At least 2x Choker Tie Off Adaptor(s) • At least 4x Round Tie Off Adaptors 0.6m • At least 4x Round Tie Off Adaptors 1.2m • At least 8x Lg & Sm 16kN Carabiners • At least 2x Proprietary 10m Rope Lifeline(s) • At least 4x Permanent Vertical Lifeline Sleeve. • At least 2x Independent Shock Absorbers • At least 2x Dual Auto/Manual Rope Grab(s) • At least 2x Proprietary Temporary Horizontal Lifeline(s) • At least 2x SRL(s) (1.8m) • At least 4x SRL(s), preferably with Auto-Descent Feature (10m) • At least 4x Tag Line(s) (10m) • At least 2x Materials Handling Haul-Kit(s) • At least 1x Tripod w/ Primary Winch and Secondary Retrieval SRL • At least 2x Rescue Dummies w/ Full Body Harness & Lanyard • At least 2x Rescue Ladder • At least 2x Un-Manned Rescue Kits (Pole/1 Person Rated) • At least 2x Rescue Kits capable of Vertical Rescue (2 Person Rated) • At least 2x Positioning Lanyard(s)

This equipment should be inspected pre-use and Quarterly by a competent person, or

as prescribed by the Mfg.


The following equipment must be available for the ICL assessment, and it is strongly

advised that these should be faulty, and tagged-out as such. Specific faults per

product should be noted for cross-reference during inspection debriefs:

• At least 2x Non-Certified Anchorage Devices (Synthetic) • At least 2x Non-Certified Anchorage Devices (Steel) • At least 2x Vertical Lifeline & Rope Grab Systems • At least 2x Horizontal Lifeline Systems • At least 2x Full Body Harnesses • At least 2x S/A Lanyards • At least 2x SRLs

The following fall protection equipment/system samples are required for class-room

display and discussion:

• Broad Range of Certified Style Anchor Points for Concrete & Steal. • Broad Range of Tie-Off Adaptor Styles. • Broad Range of Beam Anchor Styles. • Broad Range of other Specialized Non-Certified Anchorage Devices. • Broad Range of Safety Belts and Full Body Harnesses (Types & Materials). • Broad Range of Shock Absorbing Lanyards (Types & Materials) • Broad Range of SRLs • Range of Rope Grab Systems • Range of Temporary Horizontal Lifeline Systems • Range of Specialized Descent Systems for Confined Space Access/Egress.

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