Construction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM)

2.2.2 Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order 2001 stipulates that “anyperson who is appointed as a Project Manager to be in charge of allconstruction activities in building and engineering construction worksites ofa contract sum of $10 million or more shall attend the Construction SafetyCourse for Project Managers before undertaking such project”.2.2.3 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles suchas: project managers, project directors, construction managers, projectengineers in the construction industry.2.3 Assumed skills and knowledge:• Knowledge of the construction industry activities• ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 6 and above orequivalence (refer to www.wda.gov.sg)2.4 Entry requirements:• Must be holding the position of Chairman of Safety Committee, ProjectManager, Project Engineer, Superintendent or equivalent post to beeligible to attend this course2.5 Course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment.2.6 Class size: Max – 202.7 Trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 202.8 Course attendance record: Trainee must achieve 75% attendance for entirecourse.3. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS)3.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the course content to becovered in the training and the weightage of assessment that will be devoted toeach of the learning objectives. It is a structured format based on the cognitivedomain of Bloom’s taxonomy.3.2 Refer to Annex A for details of TOS4 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE4.1 Trainer’s guide and participants’ workbook/handouts4 CDA_CSCPM

4.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistencyin training, a copy of the trainer’s guide should be prepared. The guideprovides 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• Training methodologies• Training resource requirements• Course administration instruction4.1.2 The ATP is recommended to facilitate the learning process byproviding each trainee with a participant’s workbook or handouts. This set ofnotes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the keylearning points (WSHA 2006, list of subsidiary legislations, list of industrialcode of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learningactivities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, safetymanagement system, accident prevention plan and occupational health.4.1.3 It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of thematerials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright andintellectual property rights of any individual or organization.4.1.4 The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training coursesyllabus, lesson plan, trainer’s guide and participant’s workbook or handoutat all times for inspection and verification by MOM.4.2 Training methodology4.2.1 KnowledgeThe knowledge component for the CSCPM is best taught in the classroomwith supporting aids such as slides, videos and pictures. The essentialunderpinning knowledge to be covered in the CSCPM includes:• Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006• Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction• Relevant Codes of Practice for the construction industry5 CDA_CSCPM

• Role of project manager• Potential hazards: falling from heights, struck by falling objects, electricalhazards, struck by machinery, struck against protruding objects, fire,storage and handling of hazardous substances, health hazards• Safety programme for working at height, mechanical & electrical works,mechanical material handling, scaffolding and excavation• Occupational health programme• Safety and health management system• Risk management• Accident prevention• Accident investigation• Accident reporting procedures• Safety and health audit4.2.2 The training methodology for this knowledge category is not confinedto lectures. Knowledge may also be imparted through the following deliverymethods:• Case study• Role play• Group discussion• Problem-based learning and instruction• Video and other e-resources and instructional media4.2.3 SkillsThere are eight essential skills sets required for CSPM. At the end oftraining, participants must be competent in each of the skills listed. Theseskills must be demonstrated and practiced during the course:• Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including a projectmanager of a worksite, under the new WSH framework• Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSH Committee• Plan and implement safety programme for construction activitiesincluding working at height, mechanical and electrical works, materialhandling, scaffolding and excavation• Plan and implement an occupational health programme for aconstruction site• Plan and implement risk management programme for all constructionactivities• Establish and procedures for incident reporting and accidentinvestigation6 CDA_CSCPM

• Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System inworksite• Plan and participate safety and health audit and review in worksite4.2.4 AttributeThe key attributes for a project manager is effective leadership, selfmotivated,good communication skills, make sound decisions and possessstrong facilitation skills. The manager must do everything within his meansto effectively implement the worksite's safety and health managementsystem and ensure that the safety and health measures are put in placeduring the construction stage. To do this the following behavioural traitsshould be encouraged during the course:• Lead by example• Provide clear instructions• Follow through with the instructions• Take firm action against those who do not follow instructions• Promote teamwork4.3 Training venue requirements4.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training hasadequate seating for the class of 20. Seating facilities inclusive of writingtables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducivefor the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment.4.3.2 Classrooms should be equipped with projectors, whiteboards,flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course.4.3.3 The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation.Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the courseparticipants at the start of the course.4.4 Training resource allocation• Training videos• Copy of Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and all subsidiarylegislations for reference• Copy of the relevant Codes of Practice for construction industry• Photos/slides of the various types of construction-related hazards: fallingfrom heights, struck by falling objects, electrical hazards, struck bymachinery, struck against protruding objects, fire, storage and handlingof hazardous substances, health hazards• Forms for risk assessment matrix7 CDA_CSCPM

• Forms for investigation report• Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites• Evaluation form5 ASSESSMENT ADVICE5.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment.5.1.1 The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency ofthe trainee to undertake the role of a Project Manager at a construction siteupon successful completion of the CSCPM course. ATPs are advised toprepare an assessment plan for each course (Refer to Annex C forproposed sample).5.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learningobjectives 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 record5.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by theATP to ensure that trainees are constantly kept current and competent toperform up to the industrial requirements.5.2 Principles of assessmentAssessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees withoutdeliberate barriers against the individual.• Fair – Are the assessments criteria clear? Do all the trainees know whatto expect from the assessment? Does the assessment disadvantage anytrainee? Do the candidates have any recourse to appeal?• Valid – Are the assessment methods and tools appropriate and effectivein assessing what they claim to assess. Are the evidence collectedrelevant to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome hasbeen achieved?• Reliability – Are the results consistent from one assessment to another?Do people have the confidence that the standards are appliedconsistently from learner to learner and from context to context?• Flexibility – Can the assessment be used for multiple assessments? Arethe assessment tools and methods uniform across different approaches8 CDA_CSCPM

and drawing on a range of different methods? Can they be usedappropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment?5.3 Assessment tools and instruments5.3.1 The ATP must conduct written test (compulsory) and use one ormore skill-based assessment method such as practical performance, roleplayor case study. There are four assessment instruments recommendedto ATPs:• Written test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the mostconvenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide rangeof subjects particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as amultiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) or an essay format. Trainees needto have minimum workplace literary level 4 for the essay format. WT isnot recommended for skills assessment.• Practical Performance (PP) – This method is highly recommended forskills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to beperformed by the individual on the job.• Role play (RP) – This method of assessment is an alternative to thepractical performance. It offers a greater flexibility and more options interms of the range of responses expected of the trainee.• Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the ATP to use awide range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes.5.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the CSCPM is 4 hours ofwhich no less than 2 hours should be allocated for written test.5.4. Conduct of assessment5.4.1 Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with theassessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all theassessment requirements in the time allocated.5.4.2 A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be madebased on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessmentinstrument is given in the suggested response to the WT and the checklistaccompanying the PP, RP and CS.5.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome5.5.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in theassessment summary record form.5.5.2 Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the endof the assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome9 CDA_CSCPM

• WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007• WSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006• 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 (WSHO) Regulations 2007• WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011• Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations• Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations• Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order• Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities)Regulations• SS 536: 2008 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Mobile Crane• CP 23 : Code of Practice for formwork• CP 62: 1995 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Crane• CP 63: 1996 Code of Practice for the Lifting of Persons in WorkPlatforms Suspended From Cranes• CP 88-1: 2001 Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation –Construction and Building Sites• SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Management System• CP 79: 1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites• WSH Council website – Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory,WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc.11 CDA_CSCPM

Table of specifications for Construction Safety for Project ManagerAnnex AThe table of specifications (TOS) shows what will be assessed and covered in the training course. It is a structured formatbased on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy and provides a detailed listing of the course syllabus and course contentthat will meet the learning objectives in the course.S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-TopicKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation1Understand thelegal obligationsof duty holders,including aproject managerof a worksite,under the newWSH frameworkUnderstandingWorkplaceSafety andHealthlegislations• The need for reform• Principles of new WSHframework• Workplace Safety andHealth Act (WSHA)• Scope and coverage ofWSHA• Legal obligations of variousstakeholders• Enforcement strategy toensure compliance• General penalties forcontravention• Business Under Surveillance(BUS) programme• Demerit Point Scheme(DPS)• Subsidiary legislations• National Workplace Safetyand Health Strategy WSH2018• Implementing WSH 2018 forconstruction industry• Duties and roles of projectmanager in a worksite10% 10% 32Perform the roleand duty asWSH (WSHCommittees) • Formation of WSH1.5% 1.5% 3% 112 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesChairman ofWSH CommitteeTopicsRegulations2008Sub-TopicCommittee• Role of Project Manager inWSH Committee• Meetings of WSHCommittee• Functions of WSHCommittee• Regular inspection• Inspection after accidentoccurrence• Safety promotion• Guidelines for safeconduct of work• Penalties for noncomplianceKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation3Plan andimplementsafetyprogramme forconstructionactivitiesincludingworking atheight,mechanical andelectrical works,materialhandling,scaffolding andexcavationWSH(Construction)Regulations2007• Safety and healthmanagement arrangement• Permit-to-work system• General provisions• Ladders• Cantilevered and materialplatforms• Electrical Safety• Disposal of materials• Formwork structures• Demolition• Explosives• Piling• Compressed airenvironment• Penalties for noncompliance3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 44GeneralWorksite • Worksite registration under2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 313 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-TopicSafety WSH (Registration ofFactories) Regulations 2006• Restricted activities nearMRT under Rapid TransitSystems(RailwayProtection, RestrictedActivities) Regulations• Legal requirement ofWorkplace Safety andHealth Officer under WSH(WSHO) Regulations 2007• Personal protectiveequipment• Vehicular safety• Access to and egress fromworksite• Hazards of working at height• Falling from height• Fall Protection Plan• Falling objects• Mechanical hazards• Electrical hazards• Lock-out procedures• Explosive power tools• Fire prevention• Confined spacesKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation5MechanicalMaterialHandling andScaffoldMechanical material handling• Legal requirement underWSH (Construction)Regulations 2007, Factories(Operations of Cranes)Regulations, SS 536:2008,CP 62:1995 and CP 63:1996• Lifting plan2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 314 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-Topic• Lifting equipment – mobilecrane & tower crane, lorrycrane• Hoists and lifts• Lifting personnel – LiftingSupervisor, Crane Operator,Rigger & SignalmanKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &EvaluationScaffold• Legal requirement underFactories (Scaffold)Regulations• Obligations of scaffoldspersonnel• Metal and timber scaffolds• Suspended scaffolds• Tower scaffoldsOther equipmentMEWP6Excavation,TunnelingWork andCompressedAirEnvironmentExcavation and tunneling works• Legal requirement underWSH (Construction)Regulations 2007• WSH (Confined space)Regulations 2009• Duties of occupier &Professional Engineers• Safety measures forexcavation work1.75% 1.75% 3.5% 7% 2Compressed Air Environment• Legal requirement underWSH (Construction)Regulations 200715 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-Topic• Safety measures for work ina compressed airenvironmentKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation7Plan andimplement anoccupationalhealthprogramme forconstructionactivitiesOccupationalHealth• WSH (General Provisions)Regulations 2006 Part IIGeneral Provisions Relatingto Health• Identification, evaluation andcontrol of occupationalhealth hazards – chemical,physical, biological andergonomic• Occupational healthprogramme• Control of noise hazardunder WSH (Noise)Regulations 2011• Control of hazardoussubstances• Control of corrosivechemicals & industrialdermatitis• Control of cement hazard• Control of solvents• Control of carbon monoxide• Safety in manual handlingand lifting• Control of vibration hazard• Prevention of heat stress• Control of radiation hazard• Prevention of silica dusts• Factories (Asbestos)Regulations• Factories (Medical)10% 10% 316 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-TopicRegulationsKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation8Plan andimplement riskmanagementprogramme forall constructionactivitiesAn Overview ofRiskManagement• Legal requirement of WSH(Risk Management) 2006Regulations and penalties• Duties of employer, selfemployedperson andprincipal• Risk management process• Preparation work• Hazard identification• Risk evaluation• Risk control – Hierarchyof Controls, Safe WorkProcedures• Implementation andreview – riskcommunication• Record keeping• Worked examples on riskassessment3.25% 3.25% 6.5% 13% 49Establish theprocedures forincidentreporting andaccidentinvestigationAccidentPrevention andInvestigationAccident causation theories• Heinrich’s Domino Theory• Multi-causation Theory• Typical approach in accidentpreventionWSH (Incident Reporting)Regulations 2006• Reportable accidents,dangerous occurrence andoccupational disease• Penalties7% 7% 217 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-Topic• Incident reportingprocedures in worksiteKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &EvaluationWSH (First –Aid) Regulations2006• First-aid box• First AidersAccident investigation• Objectives of investigation• Investigation flowchart• Investigation proceduresAccident Case studies10Establish andimplementSafety andHealthManagementSystem inworksiteSafety andHealthManagementSystem• Legal requirement• BCA’s requirement forContractors Registry• Safety ManagementCertification System forsmall and mediumconstruction firms• SS 506: 2009 OccupationalSafety and HealthManagement System andOHSAS 18001• Effective implementation ofOHSMS using PDCA cycle• Cp 79: 1999 Code ofPractice for SafetyManagement System forConstruction Sites• Objectives of the elementsof Safety and HealthManagement System• Characteristics of theelements of Safety and2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 318 CDA_CSCPM

S/NLearningObjectivesTopicsSub-TopicHealth Management SystemKnowledge &ComprehensionCognitive domain Sub Total DurationSkill Analysis, Synthesis(hrs)Application &Evaluation• Practical applications of theelements of of Safety andHealth Management System11Plan andparticipatesafety andhealth audit andreview inworksiteSafety andHealth Audits• Legal requirement of auditand review under WSH(Construction) Regulations2007• Objectives and benefits ofaudits• Audit methodology• Audit process• Pre-audit activities• On-site audit activities –document review,personnel interview andphysical inspection• Post audit activities• Construction Safety AuditScoring System (ConSASS)• bizSAFE programme• WSH Awards3.5% 3.5% 7% 212 Assessment – written & case study 4Total Course Duration 48% 21% 31% 100% 3419 CDA_CSCPM

Course Reference MatrixAnnex BConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersAPPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)1 Understanding Workplace Safetyand Health legislations• The need for reform• Principles of new WSH framework• Workplace Safety and Health Act(WSHA)• Scope and coverage of WSHA• Legal obligations of variousstakeholders• Enforcement strategy to ensureTheory 3Indicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q320 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)compliance• General penalties for contravention• Business Under Surveillance (BUS)programme• Demerit Point Scheme (DPS)• Subsidiary legislations• National Workplace Safety andHealth Strategy WSH 2018• Implementing WSH 2018 forconstruction industryIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q32 WSH (WSH Committees)Regulations 2008• Formation of WSH Committee• Role of Project Manager in WSHCommittee• Meetings of WSH Committee• Functions of WSH Committee• Regular inspection• Inspection after accidentoccurrenceTheory 121 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Safety promotion• Guidelines for safe conduct ofwork• Penalties for non-complianceIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q33WSH ( Construction Regulations2007)• Safety and health managementarrangement• Permit-to-work system• General provisions• Ladders• Cantilevered and material platforms• Electrical Safety• Disposal of materials• Formwork structures• Demolition• Explosives• Piling• Compressed air environment• Penalties for non-complianceTheory 422 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)4 General Worksite Safety• Worksite registration under WSH(Registration of Factories)Regulations 2006• Restricted activities near MRTunder Rapid Transit Systems(Railway Protection, RestrictedActivities) Regulations• Legal requirement of WorkplaceSafety and Health Officer underWSH (WSHO) Regulations 2007• Personal protective equipment• Vehicular safety• Access to and egress from worksite• Hazards of working at height• Falling from height• Fall Protection Plan• Falling objects• Mechanical hazards• Electrical hazards• Lock-out proceduresTheory 3Indicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q323 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Explosive power tools• Fire prevention• Confined spacesIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q35Mechanical Material Handling andScaffoldMechanical material handling• Legal requirement under WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007,Factories (Operations of Cranes)Regulations, SS 536: 2008, CP 62:1995 and CP 63: 1996• Lifting plan• Lifting equipment – mobile crane &tower crane, lorry crane• Hoists and lifts• Lifting personnel – LiftingSupervisor, Crane Operator, Rigger& SignalmanScaffoldTheory 324 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Legal requirement under Factories(Scaffold) Regulations• Obligations of scaffolds personnel• Metal and timber scaffolds• Suspended scaffolds• Tower scaffoldsIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q36Other equipmentMEWPExcavation, Tunneling Work andCompressed Air EnvironmentExcavation and tunneling works• Legal requirement under WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007• WSH (Confined space) Regulations2009• Duties of occupier & ProfessionalEngineers• Safety measures for excavationworkCompressed Air EnvironmentTheory 225 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Legal requirement under WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007• Safety measures for work in acompressed air environmentIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q37 Occupational Health• WSH (General Provisions)Regulations 2006 Part II GeneralProvisions Relating to Health• Identification, evaluation and controlof occupational health hazards –chemical, physical, biological andergonomic• Occupational health programme• Control of noise hazard under WSH(Noise) Regulations 2011• Control of hazardous substances• Control of corrosive chemicals &industrial dermatitis• Control of cement hazard• Control of solventsTheory 326 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Control of carbon monoxide• Safety in manual handling andlifting• Control of vibration hazard• Prevention of heat stress• Control of radiation hazard• Prevention of silica dusts• Factories (Asbestos) Regulations• Factories (Medical) RegulationsIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q38 An Overview of Risk Management• Legal requirement of WSH (RiskManagement) Regulations 2006and penalties• Duties of employer, self-employedperson and principal• Risk management process• Preparation work• Hazard identification• Risk evaluation• Risk control – Hierarchy ofTheory 427 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)Controls, Safe Work Procedures• Implementation and review –risk communication• Record keeping• Worked examples on riskassessmentIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q39 Accident Prevention andInvestigationAccident causation theories• Heinrich’s Domino Theory• Multi-causation Theory• Typical approach in accidentpreventionWSH (Incident Reporting)Regulations• Reportable accidents, dangerousoccurrence and occupationaldisease• Penalties• Incident reporting procedures inTheory 228 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)worksiteWSH (First –Aid) Regulations 2006• First-aid box• First AidersAccident investigation• Objectives of investigation• Investigation flowchart• Investigation proceduresIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q3Accident case studies10 Safety and Health ManagementSystem• Legal requirement• BCA’s requirement for ContractorsRegistry• Safety Management CertificationSystem for small and mediumconstruction firms• SS 506: 2009 Occupational Safetyand Health Management Systemand OHSAS 18001329 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Effective implementation of OHSMSusing PDCA cycle• Cp 79: 1999 Code of Practice forSafety Management System forConstruction Sites• Objectives of the elements of theSafety and Health ManagementSystem• Characteristics of the elements ofthe Safety and Health ManagementSystem• Practical applications of theelements of the Safety and HealthManagement SystemIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q311 Safety and Health Audits• Legal requirement of audit andreview under WSH (Construction)Regulations 2007• Objectives and benefits of audits• Audit methodology230 CDA_CSCPM

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUSConstruction Safety Course for Project ManagersCoverage of Course Contents – for ATPinputs(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes aremade in accordance with the syllabus)S/N Contents Remarks Duration(Hours)• Audit process• Pre-audit activities• On-site audit activities –document review, personnelinterview and physicalinspection• Post audit activities• Construction Safety Audit ScoringSystem (ConSASS)• bizSAFE programme• WSH AwardsIndicate slide numberEg. Slide #2.Indicate mode ofassessment, whereapplicable – Practical,Exercise, Test etcEg. Practical, Q3AssessmentTheoryand casestudies4Total 3431 CDA_CSCPM

Declaration by ATPI 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___________________Date32 CDA_CSCPM

Annex CConstruction Safety Course forProject Managers (CSCPM)ASSESSMENT PLAN33

Annex CVersion Control RecordVersionEffectiveDateChangesPrepared by(Name andDesignation)Name ofATP1.030 Dec2010N.A. due to firstissueMike Lee,TrainingExecutiveABCConsultancyDate of next review: 29 Dec 2012Table of ContentsPage1.Overview2.Summary of assessment tools and duration3.Instruction for conduct of assessment4.Assessment instruments5.Assessment record34

OverviewThis document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Construction Safety Coursefor Project Managers (CSCPM)Requirements for AssessorAssessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit.approved assessors must have the following qualifications:The• At least 5 years relevant working experience; and• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification orequivalence• Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & HealthConduct of assessmentAssessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. Inparticular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the timeallocated.A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on theevidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given inthe suggested response.Recording and reporting of assessment outcomeAll assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summaryrecord form.Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate at the end of theassessment.The record of the assessment result for each candidate must be kept for 2 years forinspection by MOM.35

Summary of assessment instrument and durationLearning Outcome1. Understand the legal obligations of duty holders,including a project manager of a worksite, under thenew WSH framework2. Perform the role and duty as Chairman of WSHCommittee3. Plan and implment safety programme for constructionactivities including working at height, mechanical andelectrical works, material handling, scaffolding andexcavation4. Plan and implment an occupational health programmefor a construction site5. Plan and implment risk management programme forall construction activities6. Establish and procedures for incident reporting andaccident investigation7. Establish and implement Safety and HealthManagement System in worksite8. Plan and participate safety and health audit and reviewin worksiteAssessmentmethodWT = Written Test; CS = Case StudiesS/No Assessment Instrument DurationAA1. Written Test Paper >120 minsAA2. Case Studies

Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Test)These instructions concern the use of written test to assess the candidate’scompetence.Specification itemLearning outcomeDurationVenueDetails on specificationSet Up 1. Classroom setup for 20 participants2. Table & chair for individual seating3. Projector & monitor4. Whiteboard & markers of different colours5. Whiteboard duster6. Blue or black pens7. A4 paper8. Test papersConduct of theWritten Test9. Answer sheet1. Brief participants to check if they have been given the right testpaper2. Inform participants on the time given for the test.3. Remind them it is close book test. Candidates cannot refer to anyworkbook or discuss among them.4. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain thequestion.5. Candidates must achieve 60% of paper to be consideredcompetent.Recording theAssessmentResult1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record forWritten Test under “Comments” column of the AssessmentRecord.2. Record final marks attained.Feedback 1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how toovercome such weaknesses.2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.37

Instruction for conduct of assessment (Case Study)These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through practical performance toverify that the candidates are competent.Specification itemDetails on specificationLearning outcomeDurationVenueSet UpConducting CaseStudyRecording theassessment results1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Recordunder “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 toovercome such weaknesses.2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.38

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Assessment RecordConstruction Safety Course for Project Managers (CSCPM)Approved Assessment Centre:Candidate Name:(As in NRIC/Passport)NRIC/Passport:Course Dates:Learning OutcomeUnderstand the legal obligations of dutyholders, including a project manager ofa worksite, under the new WSHframeworkPerform the role and duty as Chairmanof WSH CommitteePlan and implment safety programmefor construction activities includingworking at height, mechanical andelectrical works, material handling,scaffolding and excavationPlan and implment an occupationalhealth programme for a construction sitePlan and implment risk managementprogramme for all construction activitiesEstablish and procedures for incidentreporting and accident investigationEstablish and implement Safety andHealth Management System in worksitePlan and participate safety and healthaudit and review in worksiteMarksAssessmentInstrumentWTCSCommentsWT = Written Test; CS = Case Studies40

Overall AssessmentThe trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box):PassFail_______________________________Trainee’s signatureName:__________________________Date:__________________________________________________________Assessor’s SignatureName:__________________________Date:___________________________Note to candidateCandidates 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:41