CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY. Construction Safety Orientation Course for Workers General Trade (CSOC)

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1 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Construction Safety Orientation Course for Workers General Trade (CSOC) Version 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. 1 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

2 Version History Version Effective Date Changes Author September 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office October 2012 Enhancement ICB, WSH Council Office December 2012 Enhancement ICB, WSH Council Office February 2013 Refinement ICB, WSH Council Office 2 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

3 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 3 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

4 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: Identify legal obligations in workplace safety and health Identify hazards in a construction site Understand the Permit to Work System Practice safety precautions (includes risk assessment) and response when working with different hazards, including Fire emergencies Competent in wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Able to understand and recognize all industrial safety signs Able to work safely at height Know the dangers and precautionary measures associated with Confined Space operations Know the rights and responsibilities of workers working in Singapore 4 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

5 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 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 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) 5 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

6 Safety procedures (in-house company procedures, where applicable, and what is mandated by law) Preventive measures/ control measures 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 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 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 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 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 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 Some of the training methods which can be adopted for the practical lessons include: Role play Demonstrations Hands-on skills practice 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 6 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

7 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 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 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 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 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: Training site emergency evacuation route to be briefed at start of course Training SOP Photos/slides of the various types of construction site-related hazards (biological, fire, explosives, working at height, chemicals, mechanical, electrical, radiation and gas) 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 Local case studies, where possible, relating to incidents/accidents at construction sites Appropriate and relevant PPEs and equipment for classroom demonstration 7 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

8 5.5 Practical Training Requirements: 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 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 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 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. 8 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

9 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 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: The ATP must administer a 40 multiple choice question (MCQ) test The total allocated time for the written assessment is 1 hour The passing mark for the written assessment is 60% The 40 sets of randomized assessment papers are provided by Ministry of Manpower and are available for downloading prior to the assessment 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 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 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 The assessment plan comprises the following main parts: Overview of the assessment tools and its duration 9 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

10 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 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 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 The trainee will be assessed either Competent or Not Yet Competent. 100% pass for all the practical components is required 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) 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 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 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 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form 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 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for inspection by MOM, when required. 10 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

11 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: Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health At least 5 years of working experience as a supervisor/foreman/safety personnel in the construction industry Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) 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 Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Good Excellent 11 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

12 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 CDA_CSOC v 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

13 Course Syllabus Annex A S/N Topic 1 Legal Obligation Sub-Topic (Theory) (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 Sub-Topic (Practical) Theory Duration Practical ( for a cohort of 40 students) Total 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 4 Specialized Operations (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) Excavation and shoring work (ii) High pressure spray painting/washing (iii) Radiography work (i) Demo competency in responding to fire emergency (ii) Demo competency in the use of a fire extinguisher 15 min 50 min 1h 5min 60 min NA 60 min 13 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

14 S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory) (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 Sub-Topic (Practical) Theory Duration Practical ( for a cohort of 40 students) Total 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) (vi) Rigger and signalman 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 14 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

15 S/N Topic 7 Working At Height Sub-Topic (Theory) 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 lifelines, 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 Sub-Topic (Practical) (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 Theory Duration Practical ( for a cohort of 40 students) Total 1 hr 4 hr 5 hr 15 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

16 S/N 8 Topic Working in Confined Space Sub-Topic (Theory) (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 Sub-Topic (Practical) (i) Demo competency to identify and read Permitto-Work and confined space signs (ii) Demo competency in using appropriate confined space equipment Theory Duration Practical ( for a cohort of 40 students) Total 30 min 10 min 40 min 9 Personal Protective Equipment (i) (ii) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and respiratory protections 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 * 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 ( TOTAL 17 hr 16 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

17 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 Bloom's Taxonomy Learning Objective 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 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 40% 20% 10% 5. Response to fire emergency 6. Donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 7. Recognition of industrial safety signs 10% 5% 5% TOTAL 60% 25% 15% Form of Assessment Written Practical 17 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

18 Table of Specifications (TOS) for CSOC (excluding Well-Being) Details Cognitive domain S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Total 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 Knowledge & Comprehension Skill Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation 5% 0% 0% 5% 2 3 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 Fires and Explosion (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) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Safety work procedures for Hot Work: Cutting, burning & welding Gas cutting & welding Electrical arc welding Grinding Permit-to-Work system Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency Use of solvents for chemical cleaning Control and storage of chemicals 2.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 2.5% 0% 1% 3.5% 18 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

19 Cognitive domain S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Total 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 Knowledge & Comprehension Skill Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation 5% 2.5% 1% 8.5% 5 Material Handling Mechanical and Electrical Works (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) (vi) Rigger and signalman Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and irregular objects e.g. pipes, placing of tools) (vii) Case study (i) Mechanical hazards and guarding (ii) Electrical hazards and controls (iii) Hand tools proper usage and storage (iv) Noise hazards (v) Case study 5% 5% 1% 11% 5% 2.5% 1% 8.5% 19 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

20 Cognitive domain S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Total 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 Knowledge & Comprehension Skill Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation 20% 15% 5% 40% 20 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

21 Cognitive domain S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Total Working in Confined Space 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 (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 Knowledge & Comprehension Skill Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation 5% 5% 1% 11% 6 Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 7 Recognize all types of industrial safety signs Personal Protective Equipment (i) (ii) (iii) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and respiratory protections Proper usage and storage Signs relating to PPE and other signs relevant to the workplace 5% 4% 1% - 10% TOTAL 55% 34% 11% 100% 21 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

22 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 Theory 20 min (iv) Tool box meeting (v) Risk assessment (vi) WAH Regulations 2 Fire and Explosion Hazards (i) Chemistry of Fire Fire Triangle (ii) Types of Combustible Materials (Fuel) (iii) Where Combustible Materials are found Theory 20 min (iv) Liberation and Accumulation of Flammable Gases / Vapors (Fuel) (v) Sources of Ignition (Heat) 3 Fires and Explosion (i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work: Cutting, burning & welding Gas cutting & welding Electrical arc welding Grinding Theory & (ii) Permit-to-Work System Practical 1 hr 5 min (iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency (iv) Use of Solvents For Chemical Cleaning (v) Control and Storage of Chemicals 22 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

23 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 Theory 1 hr (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 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 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 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 Theory Theory & Practical 1 hr 20 min 5 hr 23 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

24 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 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 Theory & Practical 40 min 1 hr 45 min 24 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

25 APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORIENTATION COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP Inputs S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Mode of Assessment e.g. Slide #2 10 Well Being Worker s Rights & Responsibilities (i) Employment Act (ii) Workmen Injury Compensation Act (iii) Work permit conditions Theory 30 min (iv) Worker Rights & Whistle Blowing Policy 11 Assessment Practical & Written TOTAL 5 hrs 17 hrs Note: Practical training duration is for a cohort of 40 students. 25 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

26 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 26 CDA_CSOC version 2.1 dated 13 Feb 2013

27 Assessment Plan Annex D Page 1 Overview 26 2 Assessment method and duration Instruction for preparation of written test Instruction for conduct of practical assessment Assessment Instruments 29 5 Assessment Record CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

28 Overview of Assessment Plan (listed by topics) Annex A Topics Lecture (min) Practical (min) Assessment (min) 1. Legal Requirement 20 WT Fire and Explosion Hazards 20 WT 20 Total (min) 3. Fires and Explosion PP = Specialized Operations 60 WT Material Handling 60 WT Mechanical and Electrical Works 20 WT Working at Height PP = Working in Confined Space PP = Personal Protective Equipment PP = 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 28 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

29 2 Assessment method and duration Annex D Trainees/candidates are required to pass both written and practical assessments to be certified competent Test 1: Test 2: Written Test Practical Performance Assessment S/No Assessment Instrument Duration 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 240 min ( for cohort of 40 students) Practical Performance 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 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 29 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

30 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 30 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

31 3.1 Instruction for preparation of written test Annex D 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 31 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

32 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) iii) iv) Show competency in articulating the O2 entry limits for Confined Space operations. Show ability to recognize the common industrial safety signs. 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. Show competency in demonstrating self relief suspension trauma management Plan View of Practical Assessment Area Candidate station 1 Candidate station 2 Candidate station 3 Candidate station 4 Candidate station 5 Assessor 1 Assessor 2 32 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

33 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 33 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

34 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 Comments Part I: Practical Assessment 1. Wearing PPE: - Ear plugs - Face mask - Safety goggles - Safety helmet - Hand gloves - Safety Boots C NYC 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 34 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

35 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 Overall Assessment Competent / Not Yet Competent Pass / Fail Assessor 1 Name & Signature: Date: Assessor 2 Name & Signature: Date: Assessor Feedback: Overall performance of course trainees. For NYCs, areas of skills gap and improvements to recommend) 35 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

36 Appendix A Practical Assessment Layout 36 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

37 1000mm 2750mm 3000mm 3500mm -minimum 3500mm -minimum 600mm 1000mm Appendix B1: CSOC vs2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures Front View Rear View VL VL VL VL SRL HL SRL SRL HL SRL 2000mm 2000mm 6000mm 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 Additional Note: When conducting Suspension Trauma training and Assessment - Not recommended to use Fall Arrester lanyard with shock absorber 37 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

38 500mm 2500mm 500mm 2500mm Appendix B2: CSOC version 2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures VL VL Ladder Access Opening 600mm by 600mm Level #2 Plan View Scaffold Structure 500mm width step down platform to simulate edge of opening. Sleeve couplers used for pick and place activities Level #1 Plan View Roof Structure SRL Skylight 500mm by 500mm HL SRL Vertical Ladder Note:- Drawing is not to scale 38 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

39 1000mm 2750mm 3500mm 3000mm 600mm 1000mm Appendix B3: CSOC version 2.1 Scaffold & Roof Structures Side View Ladder Access Suspension platform 500mm 2000mm Note:- Drawing is not to scale 39 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

40 Appendix C Horizontal and Vertical Lifelines Station (Option to detach from Scaffold Structure for CSOCv 2.1 only) 40 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013

41 Version Control Record Version Effective Date Changes Aug 2010 NIL due First Issue Oct 2012 Update on WAH practical training and assessment December 2012 Enhancement to WAH practical training and assessment February 2013 Refinement to WAH practical training and assessment Prepared by (Name and Designation) Mike Lee, Training Executive BCA, WSHC, MOM WSHC & MOM WSHC & MOM Name of ATP ABC Consultancy NA NA NA 41 CDA_CSOC v2.1dated 13 Feb 2013