APPLY WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION SITES

Course Objectives

By the end of this programme, you will:

• Understand your roles and responsibilities on a construction site.
• Learn how to work safely and follow proper procedures.
• Apply risk control measures for working at height and know how to respond to fire emergencies.

Who Can Join?

This course is open to those who meet the following requirements:

• You’re 18 years or older.
• You’re employed as a manual laborer in construction or engineering worksites.
• You’re medically fit to perform construction work.
• You can understand and communicate in English at a basic level (similar to Employability Skills level 2).
• You’re comfortable working with numbers at the same proficiency level.
• You have good organizational skills and can follow both written and spoken instructions.

What You’ll Learn

Here’s an overview of what we’ll cover in this course:

1. Understanding Your Role on a Construction Site

• Get familiar with your rights and responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) laws.
• Learn about the Employment Act and Workplace Injury Compensation Act, and how they protect you.

2. Staying Safe on the Job

• Recognize safety signs and potential hazards on construction sites.
• Learn how to manage risks and follow safe work practices, including the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Understand the importance of wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE).

3. Working Safely at Heights

• Identify risks and hazards related to working at heights.
• Learn how to check and use Work-at-Height (WAH) equipment and safety devices.
• Master safe practices for climbing and moving across scaffolding, using vertical and horizontal lifelines, and ensuring 100% tie-off at all times.

4. Responding to Fire Emergencies

• Know the proper steps to take during a fire evacuation.
• Understand which fire extinguisher to use for different types of fires.
• Practice the techniques to safely and effectively extinguish a fire.

Assessments

To successfully complete the course, participants will need to pass the following assessments:

• Written Assessment: A 1-hour test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
• Practical Assessment: A 1-hour hands-on assessment where participants will be evaluated on a Competent/Not Yet Competent basis.

Both assessments are designed to ensure you’ve gained the knowledge and skills to perform your role safely and effectively.