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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM)
Version 1.0
01 August 2011
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 01 August 2011 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Aim of the advisory 3
2 Overview of course requirements 3
3 Table of specifications 4
4 Training delivery advice 4
5 Assessment advice 8
6 Trainer and Assessor requirements 10
7 End of course evaluation and feedback 10
8 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 10
and other references
Annex A – Table of Specifications Annex B – Course Reference Matrix Annex C – Sample for Assessment Plan
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1 AIM OF THE ADVISORY 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) with the instructional design and development of a competency-based training course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATPs 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 Course for Project Managers (CSCPM) including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge/entry requirements, course syllabus, recommended course duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.
1.3 This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in training syllabus or industrial requirements. 2 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Learning objectives for CSCPM:
2.1.1 Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
2.1.2 Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee
2.1.3 Plan and implement safety programme for construction activities including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation
2.1.4 Plan and implement an occupational health programme for construction activities
2.1.5 Plan and implement risk management programme for all construction activities
2.1.6 Establish the procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation
2.1.7 Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite
2.1.8 Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite
2.2 Target audience:
2.2.1 The CSCPM is a mandatory training course for individuals assigned to manage any construction project exceeding $10 m in contract value.
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2.2.2 Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order 2001 stipulates that “any person who is appointed as a Project Manager to be in charge of all construction activities in building and engineering construction worksites of a contract sum of $10 million or more shall attend the Construction Safety Course for Project Managers before undertaking such project”. 2.2.3 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such as: project managers, project directors, construction managers, project engineers in the construction industry.
2.3 Assumed skills and knowledge:
Knowledge of the construction industry activities
ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 6 and above or equivalence (refer to www.wda.gov.sg)
2.4 Entry requirements:
Must be holding the position of Chairman of Safety Committee, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent or equivalent post to be eligible to attend this course
2.5 Course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment. 2.6 Class size: Max – 20 2.7 Trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 20 2.8 Course attendance record: Trainee must achieve 75% attendance for entire
course. 3. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 3.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the course content to be covered in the training and the weightage of assessment that will be devoted to each of the learning objectives. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy. 3.2 Refer to Annex A for details of TOS 4 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 4.1 Trainer’s guide and participants’ workbook/handouts
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4.1.1 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
Training methodologies
Training resource requirements
Course administration instruction
4.1.2 The ATP is recommended to facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a participant’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, list of subsidiary legislations, list of industrial code of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, safety management system, accident prevention plan and occupational health.
4.1.3 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. 4.1.4 The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, trainer’s guide and participant’s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM.
4.2 Training methodology
4.2.1 Knowledge The knowledge component for the CSCPM is best taught in the classroom with supporting aids such as slides, videos and pictures. The essential underpinning knowledge to be covered in the CSCPM includes: Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006
Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction
Relevant Codes of Practice for the construction industry
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Role of project manager
Potential hazards: falling from heights, struck by falling objects, electrical hazards, struck by machinery, struck against protruding objects, fire, storage and handling of hazardous substances, health hazards
Safety programme for working at height, mechanical & electrical works, mechanical material handling, scaffolding and excavation
Occupational health programme
Safety and health management system
Risk management
Accident prevention
Accident investigation
Accident reporting procedures
Safety and health audit
4.2.2 The training methodology for this knowledge category is not confined to lectures. Knowledge may also be imparted through the following delivery methods:
Case study
Role play
Group discussion
Problem-based learning and instruction
Video and other e-resources and instructional media
4.2.3 Skills There are eight essential skills sets required for CSPM. At the end of training, participants must be competent in each of the skills listed. These skills must be demonstrated and practiced during the course: Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project
manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee
Plan and implement safety programme for construction activities including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation
Plan and implement an occupational health programme for a construction site
Plan and implement risk management programme for all construction activities
Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation
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Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite
Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite
4.2.4 Attribute The key attributes for a project manager is effective leadership, self-motivated, good communication skills, make sound decisions and possess strong facilitation skills. The manager must do everything within his means to effectively implement the worksite's safety and health management system and ensure that the safety and health measures are put in place during the construction stage. To do this the following behavioural traits should be encouraged during the course: Lead by example
Provide clear instructions
Follow through with the instructions
Take firm action against those who do not follow instructions
Promote teamwork
4.3 Training venue requirements
4.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 20. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive for the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment. 4.3.2 Classrooms should be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course.
4.3.3 The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course participants at the start of the course.
4.4 Training resource allocation
Training videos
Copy of Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and all subsidiary legislations for reference
Copy of the relevant Codes of Practice for construction industry
Photos/slides of the various types of construction-related hazards: falling from heights, struck by falling objects, electrical hazards, struck by machinery, struck against protruding objects, fire, storage and handling of hazardous substances, health hazards
Forms for risk assessment matrix
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Forms for investigation report
Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites
Evaluation form
5 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 5.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment.
5.1.1 The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a Project Manager at a construction site upon successful completion of the CSCPM course. ATPs are advised to prepare an assessment plan for each course (Refer to Annex C for proposed sample).
5.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning
objectives determined in the course. It comprises four main parts: Overview of the assessment tools and its duration
Instructions for the conduct of the assessment
Instruments or tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist )
Assessment summary record
5.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP to ensure that trainees are constantly kept current and competent to perform up to the industrial requirements.
5.2 Principles of assessment
Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against the individual.
Fair – Are the assessments criteria clear? Do all the trainees know what
to expect from the assessment? Does the assessment disadvantage any trainee? Do the candidates have any recourse to appeal?
Valid – Are the assessment methods and tools appropriate and effective in assessing what they claim to assess. Are the evidence collected relevant to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome has been achieved?
Reliability – Are the results consistent from one assessment to another? Do people have the confidence that the standards are applied consistently from learner to learner and from context to context?
Flexibility – Can the assessment be used for multiple assessments? Are the assessment tools and methods uniform across different approaches
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and drawing on a range of different methods? Can they be used appropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment?
5.3 Assessment tools and instruments
5.3.1 The ATP must conduct written test (compulsory) and use one or more skill-based assessment method such as practical performance, role-play or case study. There are four assessment instruments recommended to ATPs: Written test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the most
convenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as a multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) or an essay format. Trainees need to have minimum workplace literary level 4 for the essay format. WT is not recommended for skills assessment.
Practical Performance (PP) – This method is highly recommended for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to be performed by the individual on the job.
Role play (RP) – This method of assessment is an alternative to the practical performance. It offers a greater flexibility and more options in terms of the range of responses expected of the trainee.
Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the ATP to use a wide range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes.
5.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the CSCPM is 4 hours of which no less than 2 hours should be allocated for written test.
5.4. Conduct of assessment 5.4.1 Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the
assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated.
5.4.2 A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made
based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP, RP and CS.
5.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome 5.5.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the
assessment summary record form. 5.5.2 Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the end
of the assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome
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and both the assessor and candidate counter-sign on the assessment record form.
5.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2
years for inspection by MOM. 5.6 Minimum Examination Requirements & Passing mark
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers examination
Recommendations Passing Mark
1 Theory Examination
2 Short Answer Questions
Refer to the ATP Terms and Conditions
2 Essay Questions
2 Case Study 1 Case study question
6 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS A trainer and assessor of this CSCPM should possess the following:
At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health
7 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 7.1 The ATP shall conduct an evaluation at the end of each course. Participants shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 7.2 The ATP shall monitor the evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently 3 and above. Immediate action should be taken whenever the ratings fall below 3. These actions should be properly recorded and kept for audit inspection.
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent
8 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE
AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)
Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006
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WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006
WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006
WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006
WSH (Incident Reporting ) Regulations 2006
WSH (First Aid) Regulations 2006
WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations 2008
WSH (WSHO) Regulations 2007
WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011
Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations
Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations
Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order
Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
SS 536: 2008 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Mobile Crane
CP 23 : Code of Practice for formwork
CP 62: 1995 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Crane
CP 63: 1996 Code of Practice for the Lifting of Persons in Work Platforms Suspended From Cranes
CP 88-1: 2001 Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation – Construction and Building Sites
SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System
CP 79: 1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites
WSH Council website – Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory, WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc.
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Table of specifications for Construction Safety for Project Manager Annex A
The table of specifications (TOS) shows what will be assessed and covered in the training course. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy and provides a detailed listing of the course syllabus and course content that will meet the learning objectives in the course.
S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration
(hrs) Knowledge & Comprehension
Skill Application
Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation
1
Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
Understanding Workplace Safety and
Health legislations
The need for reform Principles of new WSH
framework Workplace Safety and
Health Act (WSHA) Scope and coverage of
WSHA Legal obligations of various
stakeholders Enforcement strategy to
ensure compliance General penalties for
contravention Business Under Surveillance
(BUS) programme Demerit Point Scheme
(DPS) Subsidiary legislations National Workplace Safety
and Health Strategy WSH 2018
Implementing WSH 2018 for construction industry
Duties and roles of project manager in a worksite
10% 10% 3
2 Perform the role
and duty as WSH (WSH
Committees) Formation of WSH
1.5% 1.5% 3% 1
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Chairman of WSH Committee
Regulations 2008
Committee Role of Project Manager in
WSH Committee Meetings of WSH
Committee Functions of WSH
Committee Regular inspection Inspection after accident
occurrence Safety promotion Guidelines for safe
conduct of work Penalties for non-
compliance
3
Plan and implement
safety programme for
construction activities including
working at height,
mechanical and electrical works,
material handling,
scaffolding and excavation
WSH (Construction)
Regulations 2007
Safety and health
management arrangement Permit-to-work system General provisions Ladders Cantilevered and material
platforms Electrical Safety Disposal of materials Formwork structures Demolition Explosives Piling Compressed air
environment Penalties for non-
compliance
3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 4
4 General Worksite
Worksite registration under
2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Safety WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006
Restricted activities near MRT under Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
Legal requirement of Workplace Safety and Health Officer under WSH (WSHO) Regulations 2007
Personal protective equipment
Vehicular safety Access to and egress from
worksite Hazards of working at height Falling from height Fall Protection Plan Falling objects Mechanical hazards Electrical hazards Lock-out procedures Explosive power tools Fire prevention Confined spaces
5
Mechanical Material
Handling and Scaffold
Mechanical material handling Legal requirement under
WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007, Factories (Operations of Cranes) Regulations, SS 536:2008, CP 62:1995 and CP 63:1996
Lifting plan
2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Lifting equipment – mobile crane & tower crane, lorry crane
Hoists and lifts Lifting personnel – Lifting
Supervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger & Signalman
Scaffold Legal requirement under
Factories (Scaffold) Regulations
Obligations of scaffolds personnel
Metal and timber scaffolds Suspended scaffolds Tower scaffolds Other equipment MEWP
6
Excavation, Tunneling Work and
Compressed Air
Environment
Excavation and tunneling works Legal requirement under
WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
WSH (Confined space) Regulations 2009
Duties of occupier & Professional Engineers
Safety measures for excavation work
Compressed Air Environment Legal requirement under
WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
1.75% 1.75% 3.5% 7% 2
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Safety measures for work in a compressed air environment
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Plan and implement an occupational
health programme for
construction activities
Occupational Health
WSH (General Provisions)
Regulations 2006 Part II General Provisions Relating to Health
Identification, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards – chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic
Occupational health programme
Control of noise hazard under WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011
Control of hazardous substances
Control of corrosive chemicals & industrial dermatitis
Control of cement hazard Control of solvents Control of carbon monoxide Safety in manual handling
and lifting Control of vibration hazard Prevention of heat stress Control of radiation hazard Prevention of silica dusts Factories (Asbestos)
Regulations Factories (Medical)
10% 10% 3
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Regulations
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Plan and
implement risk management
programme for all construction
activities
An Overview of Risk
Management
Legal requirement of WSH
(Risk Management) 2006 Regulations and penalties
Duties of employer, self-employed person and principal
Risk management process Preparation work Hazard identification Risk evaluation Risk control – Hierarchy
of Controls, Safe Work Procedures
Implementation and review – risk communication
Record keeping Worked examples on risk
assessment
3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 4
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Establish the procedures for
incident reporting and
accident investigation
Accident Prevention and Investigation
Accident causation theories Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Incident reporting procedures in worksite
WSH (First –Aid) Regulations 2006 First-aid box First Aiders
Accident investigation Objectives of investigation Investigation flowchart Investigation procedures Accident Case studies
10
Establish and implement Safety and
Health Management
System in worksite
Safety and Health
Management System
Legal requirement BCA’s requirement for
Contractors Registry Safety Management
Certification System for small and medium construction firms
SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System and OHSAS 18001
Effective implementation of OHSMS using PDCA cycle
Cp 79: 1999 Code of Practice for Safety Management System for Construction Sites
Objectives of the elements of Safety and Health Management System
Characteristics of the elements of Safety and
2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 3
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S/N
Learning Objectives
Topics Sub-Topic
Cognitive domain Sub Total Duration (hrs) Knowledge &
Comprehension Skill
Application Analysis, Synthesis
&Evaluation
Health Management System
Practical applications of the elements of of Safety and Health Management System
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Plan and participate safety and
health audit and review in worksite
Safety and Health Audits
Legal requirement of audit
and review under WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
Objectives and benefits of audits
Audit methodology Audit process
Pre-audit activities On-site audit activities –
document review, personnel interview and physical inspection
Post audit activities Construction Safety Audit
Scoring System (ConSASS) bizSAFE programme WSH Awards
3.5% 3.5% 7% 2
12 Assessment – written & case study 4
Total Course Duration 48% 21% 31% 100% 34
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Annex B Course Reference Matrix Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
1 Understanding Workplace Safety and Health legislations
The need for reform Principles of new WSH framework Workplace Safety and Health Act
(WSHA) Scope and coverage of WSHA Legal obligations of various
stakeholders Enforcement strategy to ensure
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
compliance General penalties for contravention Business Under Surveillance (BUS)
programme Demerit Point Scheme (DPS) Subsidiary legislations National Workplace Safety and
Health Strategy WSH 2018 Implementing WSH 2018 for
construction industry
2 WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations 2008
Formation of WSH Committee Role of Project Manager in WSH
Committee Meetings of WSH Committee Functions of WSH Committee Regular inspection Inspection after accident
occurrence
Theory 1
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Safety promotion Guidelines for safe conduct of
work Penalties for non-compliance
3 WSH ( Construction Regulations 2007) Safety and health management
arrangement Permit-to-work system General provisions Ladders Cantilevered and material platforms Electrical Safety Disposal of materials Formwork structures Demolition Explosives Piling Compressed air environment Penalties for non-compliance
Theory 4
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
4 General Worksite Safety
Worksite registration under WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006
Restricted activities near MRT under Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations
Legal requirement of Workplace Safety and Health Officer under WSH (WSHO) Regulations 2007
Personal protective equipment Vehicular safety Access to and egress from worksite Hazards of working at height Falling from height Fall Protection Plan Falling objects Mechanical hazards Electrical hazards Lock-out procedures
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Explosive power tools Fire prevention Confined spaces
5 Mechanical Material Handling and Scaffold
Mechanical material handling Legal requirement under WSH
(Construction) Regulations 2007, Factories (Operations of Cranes) Regulations, SS 536: 2008, CP 62: 1995 and CP 63: 1996
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Legal requirement under WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
Safety measures for work in a compressed air environment
7 Occupational Health
WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 Part II General Provisions Relating to Health
Identification, evaluation and control of occupational health hazards – chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic
Occupational health programme Control of noise hazard under WSH
(Noise) Regulations 2011 Control of hazardous substances Control of corrosive chemicals &
industrial dermatitis Control of cement hazard Control of solvents
Theory 3
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Control of carbon monoxide Safety in manual handling and
lifting Control of vibration hazard Prevention of heat stress Control of radiation hazard Prevention of silica dusts Factories (Asbestos) Regulations Factories (Medical) Regulations
8 An Overview of Risk Management
Legal requirement of WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006 and penalties
Duties of employer, self-employed person and principal
Risk management process Preparation work Hazard identification Risk evaluation Risk control – Hierarchy of
Theory 4
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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers
Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration (Hours)
Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.
Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3
Controls, Safe Work Procedures Implementation and review –
risk communication Record keeping
Worked examples on risk assessment
9 Accident Prevention and Investigation
Accident causation theories Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident
Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM) Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or
equivalence Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health
Conduct of assessment Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate at the end of the assessment. The record of the assessment result for each candidate must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM.
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Summary of assessment instrument and duration
Learning Outcome Assessment
method
1. Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
2. Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee
3. Plan and implment safety programme for construction activities including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation
4. Plan and implment an occupational health programme for a construction site
5. Plan and implment risk management programme for all construction activities
6. Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation
7. Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite
8. Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite
WT = Written Test; CS = Case Studies
S/No Assessment Instrument Duration
AA1. Written Test Paper >120 mins
AA2. Case Studies <120 mins
Total 240 mins
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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Test) These instructions concern the use of written test to assess the candidate’s competence.
Specification item Details on specification
Learning outcome
Duration
Venue
Set Up 1. Classroom setup for 20 participants 2. Table & chair for individual seating 3. Projector & monitor 4. Whiteboard & markers of different colours 5. Whiteboard duster 6. Blue or black pens 7. A4 paper 8. Test papers 9. Answer sheet
Conduct of the Written Test
1. Brief participants to check if they have been given the right test paper
2. Inform participants on the time given for the test. 3. Remind them it is close book test. Candidates cannot refer to any
workbook or discuss among them. 4. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain the
question. 5. Candidates must achieve 60% of paper to be considered
competent.
Recording the Assessment Result
1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record for Written Test under “Comments” column of the Assessment Record.
2. Record final marks attained.
Feedback 1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.
2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.
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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Case Study)
These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through practical performance to verify that the candidates are competent.
Specification item Details on specification
Learning outcome
Duration
Venue
Set Up
Conducting Case Study
Recording the assessment results
1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record under “Comments” column.
2. Record any questions asked and the responses given. 3. Record final marks attained.
Feedback 1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.
2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.
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ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
- ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions –
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Assessment Record
Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM)
Approved Assessment Centre:
Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)
NRIC/Passport: Course Dates:
Learning Outcome
Assessment Instrument
Comments WT CS
Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a project manager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework
Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee
Plan and implment safety programme for construction activities including working at height, mechanical and electrical works, material handling, scaffolding and excavation
Plan and implment an occupational health programme for a construction site
Plan and implment risk management programme for all construction activities
Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accident investigation
Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite
Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite
Marks
WT = Written Test; CS = Case Studies
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Overall Assessment The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box):
