EFFECTIVE FALL PREVENTION MEASURES FOR WAH

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1 EFFECTIVE FALL PREVENTION MEASURES FOR WAH Don Wilson Paua WSHE Manager, Woh Hup (Private) Limited

2 Corporate Introduction Largest privately-owned construction and civil engineering specialist in Singapore Founded by Mr Yong Yit Lin in 1927 Over 85 years of experience in building & architectural works and civil & structural works

3 Vision, Mission, Values Our Vision To be the leading and preferred contractor and business partner in Singapore and the region, and to be recognised as the Employer of Choice. Our Mission To consistently improve and deliver excellent quality and reliable products and services with integrity, to our valued clients, by our team of trained, competent and responsible staff. Our Values Safety, Teamwork, Quality, Innovation, Integrity & Growth

4 Milestones of Woh Hup

5 Milestones of Woh Hup

6 Iconic Projects

7 Iconic Projects

8 Top Management Commitment

9 Top Management Commitment Meetings that involve with safety discussion: - Board Meeting Management Review Site Progress (production) Site Coordination Site Safety & Security Committee WSHE Personnel Adhoc

10 Top Management Commitment ( Safety Pledge)

11 Objectives & Targets Zero fatality Zero major incidents or accidents Zero demerit points All jobsites to achieve SHARP award Physical Audit scores to be above 80% Continuous improvement on physical condition, RA, SWP and overall performance and commitment to safety on site Below 20% of national average for AFR / ASR / IR

12 WSHE Dept Organisation Chart Corporate Office WSHE Manager Don Wilson Paua HQ Admin Support BFC2 Yang YH SNR WSHEO D leedon Azlan WSHEO GBB Lim CB SNR WSHEO Altez Zul SNR WSHEO Nassim Sara WSHEO Handy Ganesan WSHEO Interlace Min Han SNR WSHEO Lakefront Guy F WSHEO SkySuites Fei XP WSHEO RV Fadzli WSHEO (T) BFC2 Kyle Sng WSHEO(T) D leedon Roy Han WSHEO Altez Chris Tee WSHEO(T) Interlace Rong JX WSHEO WSHE Coordinators (16) WSHE Supervisors (56) Total 88 safety personnel; 400 safety workers

13 5 SHARP Awards, 9 ROSPA GOLD, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Innovation Safety Awards 2011

14 Staff Engagement

15 External Fall Protection Safety Screen

16 External Safety Screen Protection

17 External Safety Screen Protection Extended Barricade raised from 1.1m high to 2m 3m High

18 External Safety Screen Protection

19 Access to External Safety Screen Foldable staircase with Handrails to ensure the gaps is being close up.

20 Internal Lift Core Walls Fall Protection

21 Safety Screen For Bricklaying Additional Fall Protection for Bricklaying

22 Attached Lock Typical Lift Shaft Barricade

23 TYPICAL INTERNAL FLOOR OPENING COVERS

24 Typical Floor opening covers Staircase Ventilation Shaft Opening Cover with solid barricade

25 Typical Floor opening covers Trellis Opening Covers to prevent falling Objects

26 Typical M&E FLOOR OPENING covers M&E Riser Opening Cover Using 18mm plywood Hinge

27 Internal Floor Opening Covers Flip board opening cover with attached Hinge and drop down lifeline

28 M&E Riser Fall Protection Drop down Lifeline Proper Opening cover with Caution Signs

29 Adjustable Floor Opening Cover Fixed (Drop in anchor) Adjustable

30 1. Drill and secure L- angle to side of floor opening 2. Secure the adjustable rail with drop in anchor. ADJUSTABLE FLOOR OPENINGS COVER 3. Place the other and lock as the 1 st rail. 4. Place timber on top of adjustable rail before placing plywood.

31 DRAIN OPENINGS Typical Drain cover opening

32 Types of Working Bench

33 Staircase Bench for Architectural Works Detachable barricade m Staircase Working Bench 2. Scope: Use for plastering works in staircase 3. Adjustable prop acts provide stronger Support support Flip Board

34 Working Bench for Architectural Works Foldable Railing with chain metres Metal Working Bench 2. Scope: Use in balcony for touch up work

35 AirCon Ledge Ladder

36 Working Bench for Structural Works , 1.9 metres Metal Working Bench 2. Scope: Use for closing of formwork, tying of rebar and casting purpose at construction level

37 Transfer Beam Barricade Transfer Beam Barricade that will not affect Progress casting of concrete

38 Proper Access For Slab

39 Detachable Barricade attached onto Permanent Railings

40 Typical Fall Protection for Internal Units Bolt on Vertical Barricade Prop up Vertical Barricade for Water proofing protection

41 Solid Barricade for Bay window

42 Overview of Fall Protection Barricade with Catch net to catch Falling Objects

43 Detachable Barricade at Construction Level Swing Barricade to close up gaps

44 How to Eliminate Working At Height With Proper Planning

45 BIODOMES GBB

46 40 m Conservatory Measurements 90.2 m 60 m m CONSERVATORY COMPLEX COOL DRY COOL MOIST

47 Horizontal Decking System Horizontal Decking System for steel structure construction at high level

48 Horizontal Decking System Modular Sections were proposed for easy and safe erection.

49 Horizontal Decking System Bolt connections were proposed for the primary & secondary beam joints.

50 Horizontal Decking System Cranes and boom lift were proposed on the installation of Primary & Secondary supports.

51 Horizontal Decking System Classroom briefing for RA & SWP Demonstration on procedures on site Familiarisation and training on site Daily toolbox meeting to gather feedback and further improvements.

52 Horizontal Decking System - Catch net provided during horizontal decking system platform erection - Catch net erected by using boom lift GI wire life line erected on the ground before hoisting of the temporary steel beams

53 Lifting crew was briefed as per lifting plan before commencement of each & every arch segment lifting

54 Visual inspection to Lifting Gears and Lifting Appliances

55 Adjustment of Steel Members

56 Arches & Grid shell Connections

57 Glass Façade Installation Boom lift operation training by supplier s trainer Pre-check use for LG Pre-lifting briefing

58 Glass Facade Installation Scaffold platform provided to 1-1.5m below grid shell level to facilitate bracket installation for glass installation work Life line in grid system (3.5 X 3.5m) provided for workers working on glass panel. A rope grab is used to secure the worker s safety harness to the life line

59 THE END Thank You

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