CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) Version 1.1 6 January 2014 Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM) All rights reserved. This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of MOM Accredited 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 Advisory without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited. 1 CDA_BCSS

Version History Version Effective Date Changes Author 1.0 16 Aug 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office 1.1 6 January 2014 Update ICB, WSH Council Office TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Aim of the guide 3 2 Scope of the course 3 3 Overview of course requirements 3 4 Table of specifications 4 5 Training delivery advice 4 6 Assessment advice 7 7 Trainer and Assessor requirements 9 8 End of course evaluation and feedback 10 9 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 10 and other references Annex A Course Syllabus Annex B Table for Specification Annex C Course Reference Matrix Annex D Sample Table of Contents for Assessment Plan 2 CDA_BCSS

1 AIM OF THE GUIDE 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATP) with the instructional design and development of a competency-based training course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATP facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competencybased training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, 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 SCOPE OF THE COURSE 2.1 The BCSS is a mandatory training course for individuals who are assigned to undertake the role of a supervisor in the construction industry. 2.2 Legal Requirement: Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that no person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for BCSS: 3.1.1 Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor 3.1.2 Outline safety planning and organisation at worksite 3.1.3 Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites 3.1.4 Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards 3.1.5 Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities 3.1.6 Conduct safety inspections 3.1.7 Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures 3.1.8 Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 3 CDA_BCSS

3.1.9 Explain the 14 elements of WSH Management System and key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 3.2 Target audience: 3.2.1 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such as: construction site supervisors & foreman, clerk of works and site engineers; or 3.2.2 Engineering graduates or individuals with diploma qualifications and above who wish to work in the construction industry 3.3 Assumed skills and knowledge: Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 4 under Employability Skills System (ESS) or equivalent 3.4 Course syllabus: See Annex A 3.5 Recommended course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment 3.6 Maximum class size: 30 3.7 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 30 3.8 Course attendance record: Minimum 75% 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. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom s taxonomy. 4.2 Refer to Annex B for details of TOS 5 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 5.1 Trainer s guide and trainees workbook/handouts 5.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the trainer s guide should be prepared. The guide provides the trainer with information on the course including Course aim Learning objectives Target audience 4 CDA_BCSS

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 5.1.2 The ATP can also facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, subsidiary legislations, relevant codes of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix and writing an accident investigation report. 5.1.3 The ATP is required to prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex C) for coverage of course contents with respect to the training slides and the assessment modes. 5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization. 5.1.5 The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, trainer s guide and trainee s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM. 5.2 Training methodology 5.2.1 Knowledge Knowledge is the mental content of the course that contributes to the individual s ability to perform a task. In the case of the BCSS, a number of essential underpinning knowledge must be covered in the course: WSHA 2006 Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction Code of practice for the construction industry Hazards related to working at height Hazards and controls for demolition, excavation and piling Hazards and controls for mechanical and electrical works Hazards and controls for material handling; Hazards and controls for fire Occupational health Causation investigation procedures 5 CDA_BCSS

Incident reporting procedures Risk assessment Safety inspection Safety and health management system 5.2.2 The training methodology for this knowledge category is not confined to lectures. Knowledge may also be imparted through the following delivery methods: Case studies Role play Demonstrations Group discussion Videos and other e-resources and instructional media Problem-based learning and instruction 5.2.3 Skill There are four essential skill sets required for the BCSS course. Supervisors and foreman at the construction site must be able to: Identify job hazards for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities Conduct safety inspections Prepare an incident investigation report Each trainee must be able to demonstrate competency in each of the skills listed. At the supervisory level, the training methodology for these skills includes practical exercises, project work, role play and demonstration. The focus is on the trainee s ability to analyze and synthesize the information given and produce a product to demonstrate the individual s competency in each of the four areas. 5.2.4 Attribute The key attribute for a safety supervisor in the construction industry is to save lives. He/she must have the character and moral values to guide his application of knowledge and skills in his job to save the lives of the workers at the site that he/she is responsible for. To do this the following behavioural traits should be encouraged during the course: Accepting responsibilities for own mistakes Spotting and reporting potential hazards Paying attention to detail safety procedures 6 CDA_BCSS

5.3 Training venue requirements 5.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 30. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive to the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment. 5.3.2 Classrooms should be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course. 5.3.3 The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course trainees at the start of the course. 5.4 Training resource allocation Copy of WSHA 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 (working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health) Forms for job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, investigation report Training videos Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites 6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment. 6.1.1 The ATP is required to prepare and submit an assessment plan (see Annex D for proposed sample with table of contents) for the BCSS. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a supervisor at the construction site upon successful completion of the BCSS course. 6.1.2 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 7 CDA_BCSS

6.1.3 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. 6.2 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 and drawing on a range of different methods? Can they be used appropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment? 6.3 Assessment tools and instruments 6.3.1 The ATP must conduct 2-hour 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 100 multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ). WT is not effective and therefore 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. However PP can be tedious and time consuming if not properly planned and executed (for practical components). 8 CDA_BCSS

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. Like PP, it is time consuming and resource intensive. Case study (CS) This method of assessment allows the ATP to use a wide range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes. The materials are readily available on MOM website. 6.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the BCSS is 4 hours comprising of 2 hours for written test and 2 hours for other modes of assessment. Pass Criteria for all assessments is 65%. 6.4. Conduct of assessment 6.4.1 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. 6.4.2 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. 6.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome 6.5.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. 6.5.2 Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate. 6.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for inspection by MOM. 7 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS A trainer and assessor of this BCSS course should possess the following: WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent; and At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or equivalent 9 CDA_BCSS

8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation at the end of each course. Trainees 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. 8.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-course evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently above 3. 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 9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive) Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 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 (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009 WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011 WSH (Scaffold) Regulations 2011 WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 WSH (Work at Height) Regulations Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations CP 88-1:2001Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation Construction and Building Sites CP 79:1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites WSH Council website Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory, WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc. 10 CDA_BCSS

Annex A S/N Topic Sub-topic 1. 2. 3. 4. Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and Health Safety Planning and Organisation An Overview of Workplace Safety and Health Legislations WSH (Construction) Regulations Introduction importance of safety & health Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel Safety planning General safety and health programme Safety and Health Committee Incident reporting and investigation Medical planning and coordination Site layout The need for reform Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) Definition of workplace Coverage of WSHA Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations General penalties for offences Enforcement measures to ensure compliance Work Injury Compensation Act Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses, Salient features Permit-to-work system General provisions Formwork structures & concrete work Duration (Hour) 1 1 3 2 11 CDA_BCSS

5. Work At Height 6. 7. 8. 9. Demolition, Excavation and Piling Mechanical and Electrical Hazards Material Handling Occupational Health 12 CDA_BCSS Compressed air environment Disposal of debris Hazards of working at height Persons falling from height Persons struck by objects falling from height Safety in scaffolds Safety in ladders Permit to Work Housekeeping roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection Case Study on WAH Legal requirements Safety measures for demolition work Safety measures for excavation work Safety measures for piling work Driven piling Bored piling Sheet piling Pile testing Mechanical Struck by moving parts of machine Trapped between moving parts of machinery Cutting hazard Electrical Electrocution and electric shock Temporary electrical installations Fire and explosion Salient points of CP 88 Manual handling Mechanical material handling Guidelines for lifting operation Safety in the use of lifting equipment Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations Industrial hygiene Basic toxicology Legislation on occupational health Health hazards and controls at construction site Noise 3 2 2 2 2

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Fire Prevention and Control Risk Management Safety & Health Inspection Accident Prevention Incident Investigation An Overview of Safety & Health Management System Vibration Heat stress Cement composition Silica dust Asbestos dust Carbon monoxide Corrosive chemicals Solvents Confined spaces Fire hazards in worksites The chemistry of fire How to eliminate fire Fire classification The use of fire extinguishers Fire control measures in worksites Risk management process Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA) Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures Risk communication Implementation and review Record keeping Objectives of safety and health inspections Types of safety and health inspections Inspection checklists Inspection procedures Follow-up actions Accident causation theories Heinrich s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident prevention Objectives of incident investigation Investigation flowchart How to investigate incident Incident reporting procedures Format for incident reporting Legal requirement CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements 2 3 2 1 2 2 13 CDA_BCSS

Practical application of the 14 elements Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle 16. Assessment Written and practical/role play/case study 4 Total 34 14 CDA_BCSS

Table of specifications Summary Table 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. Learning Objectives Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor Knowledge & Comprehension Bloom's Taxonomy Application Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation Assessment Component 2% 2% Outline safety planning and organization at worksite 3% 3% Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites 5% 5% Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards 5% 15% 10% 30% Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities 10% 5% 5% 20% Conduct safety inspections 5% 10% 15% Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures 5% 5% 10% Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 5% 5% 10% Explain the elements of WSH Management System 5% 5% TOTAL 45% 35% 20% 100% Form of assessment Written Practical Test/Role-play/Case study 15 CDA_BCSS

Table of Specifications - Details Annex B S/N 1 Learning Objectives Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor Topics Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and Health Sub-Topic Introduction importance of safety & health Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive domain Skill Analysis, Synthesis Application &Evaluation Total 2% 2% 2 Outline safety planning and organisation at worksite Safety Planning and Organisation Safety planning General safety and health programme Safety and Health Committee Incident reporting and investigation Medical planning and coordination Site layout 3% 3% 3 Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites An Overview of Workplace Safety and Health Legislations The need for reform Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) Definition of workplace Coverage of WSHA Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations General penalties for offences Enforcement measures to ensure compliance Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 3% 3% 16 CDA_BCSS

S/N Learning Objectives Topics Sub-Topic WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive domain Skill Analysis, Synthesis Application &Evaluation Total 4 Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites WSH (Construction) Regulations Salient features Permit-to-work system General provisions Formwork structures & concrete work Compressed air environment Disposal of debris 2% 2% 5 Identify work at height hazards and implement control measures Work At Height Hazards of working at height Persons falling from height Persons struck by objects falling from height Safety in scaffolds Safety in ladders Permit to Work Housekeeping roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection Case Study on WAH 6 Identify demolition, evacuation and piling hazards and implement control measures Demolition, Excavation and Piling Legal requirements Safety measures for demolition work Safety measures for excavation work Safety measures for piling work Driven piling Bored piling Sheet piling Pile testing 5% 15% 10% 30% 17 CDA_BCSS

S/N 7 Learning Objectives Identify mechanical & electrical hazards and implement control measures Topics Mechanical and Electrical Hazards Sub-Topic Mechanical Struck by moving parts of machine Trapped between moving parts of machinery Cutting hazard Electrical Electrocution and electric shock Temporary electrical installations Fire and explosion Salient points of CP 88 Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive domain Skill Analysis, Synthesis Application &Evaluation Total 8 Identify material handling hazards and implement control measures Material Handling Manual handling Mechanical material handling Guidelines for lifting operation Safety in the use of lifting equipment Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations 9 Identify occupational health hazards and implement control measures Occupational Health Industrial hygiene Basic toxicology Legislation on occupational health Health hazards and controls at construction site Noise Vibration Heat stress Cement composition Silica dust Asbestos dust Carbon monoxide Corrosive chemicals Solvents Confined spaces 18 CDA_BCSS

S/N 10 Learning Objectives Identify fire hazards and implement control measures Topics Fire Prevention and Control Sub-Topic Fire hazards in worksites The chemistry of fire How to eliminate fire Fire classification The use of fire extinguishers Fire control measures in worksites Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive domain Skill Analysis, Synthesis Application &Evaluation Total 11 Conduct risk assessment for construction activities Risk Management Risk management process Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA) Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures Risk communication Implementation and review Record keeping 10% 5% 5% 20% 12 Conduct safety inspections Safety & Health Inspection Objectives of safety and health inspections Types of safety and health inspections Inspection checklists Inspection procedures Follow-up actions 5% 10% 15% 13 14 Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures Conduct investigation and prepare incident report Accident Prevention Incident Investigation Accident causation theories Heinrich s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident prevention Objectives of incident investigation Investigation flowchart How to investigate incident Incident reporting procedures 5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 10% 19 CDA_BCSS

S/N Learning Objectives Topics Sub-Topic Format for incident reporting Knowledge & Comprehension Cognitive domain Skill Analysis, Synthesis Application &Evaluation Total 15 Explain the elements of WSH Management System An Overview of Safety & Health Management System Legal requirement CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements Practical application of the 14 elements Key features of SS506 and OHSAS 18001such as PDCA cycle 5% 5% 20 CDA_BCSS

Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course Annex C Course Reference Matrix APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s 1 Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and Health Introduction importance of safety & health Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH coordinator & WSH Officer Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel Duration (Hours) Theory 1 Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 2 Safety Planning and Organisation Safety planning General safety and health programme Safety and Health Committee Incident reporting and investigation Medical planning and coordination Theory 1 21 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Site layout Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 3 An Overview of Workplace Safety and Health Legislations The need for reform Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) Definition of workplace Coverage of WSHA Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations General penalties for offences Enforcement measures to ensure compliance Work Injury Compensation Act Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (Fist-Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Theory 3 22 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 4 WSH (Construction) Regulations Salient features Permit-to-work system General provisions Formwork structures & concrete work Compressed air environment Disposal of debris 5 Work At Height Hazards of working at height Persons falling from height Persons struck by objects falling from height Safety in scaffolds Theory 2 Theory 3 23 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Safety in ladders Permit to Work Housekeeping Roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection Case Study on WAH Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 6 Demolition, Excavation and Piling Legal requirements Safety measures for demolition work Safety measures for excavation work Safety measures for piling work Driven piling Bored piling Sheet piling Pile testing 7 Mechanical and Electrical Hazards Mechanical Struck by moving parts of machine Trapped between moving parts of machinery Cutting hazard Theory 2 Theory 2 24 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Electrical Electrocution and electric shock Temporary electrical installations Fire and explosion Salient points for CP 88 Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 8 Material Handling Manual handling Mechanical material handling Guidelines for lifting operation Safety in the use of lifting equipment Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations 9 Occupational Health Industrial hygiene Basic toxicology Legislation on occupational health Health hazards and controls at construction site Noise Vibration Heat stress Theory 2 Theory 2 25 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Cement composition Silica dust Asbestos dust Carbon monoxide Corrosive chemicals Solvents Confined spaces Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 10 Fire Prevention and Control Fire hazards in worksites The chemistry of fire How to eliminate fire Fire classification The use of fire extinguishers Fire control measures in worksites 11 Risk Management Risk management process Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA) Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures Theory 2 Theory 3 26 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Risk communication Implementation and review Record keeping Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 12 Safety & Health Inspection Objectives of safety and health inspections Types of safety and health inspections Inspection checklists Inspection procedures Follow-up actions 13 Accident Prevention Accident causation theories Heinrich s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory Typical approach in accident prevention 14 Incident Investigation Objectives of incident investigation Investigation flowchart How to investigate incident Incident reporting procedures Theory 2 Theory 1 Theory 2 27 CDA_BCSS

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE Coverage of Course Contents for ATP inputs (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus) S/N Contents Remark s Format for incident reporting Duration (Hours) Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2. Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable Practical, Exercise, Test etc Eg. Practical, Q3 15 An overview of Safety & Health Management System Legal requirement CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements Practical application of the 14 elements Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle 16 Assessment Written and practical / role play / case study Theory 2 4 Total 34 28 CDA_BCSS

Declaration by ATP I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct. Name of ATP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant Applicant s Signature Date Head/Principal s Signature Date 29 CDA_BCSS

Annex D Course Title ASSESSMENT PLAN 30 CDA_BCSS

Annex D Version Control Record Version Effective Date Changes Prepared by (Name and Designation) Name of ATP 1.0 01 Aug 2010 N.A. due to first issue Mike Lee, Training Executive ABC Consultancy Date of next review: 31 July 2012 Table of Contents Page 1.Overview 2.Summary of assessment tools and duration 3.Instruction for conduct of assessment 4.Assessment instruments 5.Assessment record 31 CDA_BCSS

Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS). Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that No person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety. Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent At least 5 years relevant working experience Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent 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. 32 CDA_BCSS

Summary of assessment method and duration Learning Objectives 1. Explain salient WSH legislations for construction worksites 2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor in safety and health 3. Identify work at height hazards and implement control measures 4. Identify mechanical and electrical hazards and implement control measures 5. Identify material handling hazards and implement control measures 6. Identify occupational health hazards and implement control measures 7. Identify fire hazards and implement control measures 8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace 9. Carry out workplace inspection 10. Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System Assessment Method WT = Written Test; RP = Role play; CS = Case study S/N Assessment Method Duration A1. Written Test 2 hours A2. Role Play / Case Study 1 hour Total 3 hours Note: The sample above is a guide only. ATPs are encouraged to develop their own template for the assessments, where applicable. 33 CDA_BCSS

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 objective Duration Venue Set Up Conduct of the Written Test 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. 34 CDA_BCSS

Instruction for conduct of assessment (Role Play / Case Study) These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through role play / case study to verify that the candidates are competent. Specification item Details on specification Learning objective Duration Venue Set Up Conducting Role Play / Case Study Test 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. 35 CDA_BCSS

ASSESSMENT TOOLS - ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions 36 CDA_BCSS

Assessment Record Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) Accredited Training Provider: Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport) NRIC/Passport: Course Dates: Learning Objective 1. Explain salient WSH legislations for construction worksites 2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor in safety and health 3. Identify work at height hazards and implement control measures 4. Identify mechanical and electrical hazards and implement control measures 5. Identify material handling hazards and implement control measures 6. Identify occupational health hazards and implement control measures 7. Identify fire hazards and implement control measures 8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace 9. Carry out workplace inspection 10. Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System Marks Assessment Instrument PP/CS WT /PP Comments 37 CDA_BCSS

Overall Assessment The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box): Pass Fail Trainee s signature Name: Date: Assessor s Signature Name: Date: Note to candidate Candidates may appeal against the outcome of the assessment. By signing, the candidate is agreeing to accept the assessment outcome. Feedback on outcome by Assessor/ Feedback by candidate: 38 CDA_BCSS