Code: WSH
Duration: 16 Hours
Synopsis:
This module is developed to enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills required to apply WSH policies. It is a systematic approach that workers can use to make incremental and breakthrough improvements in processes that produce products and services for customers.
Course Objective:
On completion of this module, learners will be able to plan their daily work to meet WSH requirements, identify hazards and implement risk controls in their work environment.
Course Outline:
The knowledge and skills covered in this module include:
Skills:
- Plan daily work to meet WSH requirements
- Identify and monitor hazards
- Comply with WSH requirements
- Implement risk controls
Knowledge:
- Types and interpretation of relevant WSH legislations and relevant industry codes of practice (CP)
- Types and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Types and usage of safety devices and equipment
- Types and interpretation of safety signage
- Organisational WSH Procedures
- Organisational Risk Assessment (RA)
- Common manufacturing hazards
- Common manufacturing risk controls
For Whom:
Suitable for operational level.
Entry Requirements:
Participants are assumed to:
- Have a basic knowledge of the manufacturing sector;
- Have a basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements;
- Be able to follow written and oral work instructions;
- Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 3 and above;
- Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 3 and above;
- Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 3 and above.
Training Medium:
This module can be conducted in either English or Mandarin.
Training Methodology:
This module is delivered through e-learning, lectures, group activities and demonstration.
Assessment Methodology:
Practical and oral/written assessments are conducted at the end of the training module.
Certification:
An individual who completes a module will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA).