Course Title:
WSQ Perform Work in Confined Space Operation - PWCSO
Legal Requirement:
Under the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order 2001 which came into effect in June 2001, all workers, including Singaporeans, must undergo a Safety Orientation Course (Manholes) before they are allowed to work in Manholes and other Confined Spaces.
For Whom:
Individuals who are:
- Confined Space Entrant
- Confined Space Attendant
Course Overview:
- Identify duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work under the WSH Legislations and Code of Practice.
- Identify confined space hazards.
- Use Gas Detection Instruments for atmospheric monitoring
- Comply with Permit-to-Work system and safe work procedures when working in confined space.
- Participate in an emergency for confined space.
Course Content:
- Understand the legal requirements on manhole work
- Acquire knowledge on manholes, their hazards and consequences, control and mitigation measures
- Understand the need of having an effective manhole entry permit system
- Understanding the importance of hazards monitoring and communication and the respective roles they play to effect a rescue
- Legislation and Code of Practice on Confined Space Work
- Duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work
- Manhole Hazards Part A – Atmospheric Hazards
- Manhole Hazards Part B – Physical and Biological Hazards
- Confined space entry permit system
- Prevention and control of manhole hazards
- Use and limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
- Risk assessment
- Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment use for work in manholes
- Accident case studies of accidents in manholes
- Communication and emergency response plan
Course Participation & Assessment Criteria:
| Course Duration | 14 hours including 2 hours assessment |
|---|---|
| Medium of Class | English |
| Class Size | 20 |
| Course Fees | S$ 95.00 |
| Class Attendance | 100% |
| Assessment Advice | Competency-Based (Competent / Not Yet Competent) |
Certification:
- Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a certificate of achievement endorsed by A-TECH HUB PTE LTD. will be issued to all participants.
- Results will be published at the end of the course, and Cards/Certificates will be distributed to competent learners as per the Assessor’s assessment outcome.
- The results are usually updated and released by the relevant department within 1 hour after the assessment.
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