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[Audio] Good morning everyone. Today we are here to discuss the importance of managing work at heights. We will look at the legal requirements roles and responsibilities risk management fall control measures and creating a fall prevention plan. Let's get to it!.

[Audio] The slide showcases a table with information regarding revisions made to the work at heights system. The table features three columns: Revision No. Description of Change and Date of Change. It can be seen that the initial release of the system was in June 2019 with subsequent revisions in June and October 2020 and 2022. An additional update to the acop took place in November 2022..

[Audio] Slide 3 deals with forms and requirements for course attendances. It outlines the administrative requirements which must be fulfilled by each attendee such as attendance forms medical forms indemnity forms course accreditation and numeracy and literacy requirements as well as course certification course description and duration course assessment and competencies course re-assessment and appeals process. This slide is intended to help course organizers meet the applicable regulations and guarantee attendee safety..

[Audio] It is important to emphasize the safety of everyone involved in the Work At Heights program. We ensure all necessary risk management and safety protocols are followed all staff are First Aid and Emergency trained and all relevant equipment is regularly inspected. All activities are voluntary and everyone should feel comfortable voicing any doubts or feelings of uneasiness they may have. We have a no tolerance policy for intentionally endangering the health or safety of other students..

[Audio] The fifth slide of the presentation focuses on learning objective five which is the Fall Prevention Plan (F-P-P--). This plan is intended to keep workers safe while working at heights and minimize the risks associated with such work. It should have the necessary controls in place to reduce the hazards and provide workers with the resources they need to work safely and efficiently. The F-P-P needs to include an assessment of the risks the necessary precautions and controls to mitigate those risks and the training and education for workers to understand the risks associated with the work. It should also provide workers with the necessary safeguards to protect them during such work..

[Audio] On Slide 6 of 47 the Work At Heights course agenda for Day 1 is outlined. Course Administration & Safety Brief will be discussed first followed by UK1 Legal Requirements Approved Code of Practice and Standards. Roles and Responsibilities of various stakeholders in U-K-2 will be the topic next then Risk Management in UK3. A one-hour lunch break will be had after this followed by a second part of Risk Management in UK3. Fall Control Measures in U-K-4 will be discussed next with a fifteen minute break in between part one and two. Lastly F-P-E inspection and Practical Performance in U-K-7 will be covered. The day will wrap up at 18.15..

[Audio] On Day 2 of the course a discussion on Fall Prevention Plan (F-P-P--) will kick off the day followed by WAH Implementation and Monitoring Program. Demonstration and Practical Performance Part 2 sessions will take place next along with 1 hr lunch and Practical Performance Parts 2 (cont'd). After that a 15 mins break is scheduled before the day concludes with Practical Performance Part 2 (cont'd. )..

[Audio] We will be focusing on the practical assessment for managing work at heights. We will start at 1045 and the session includes a 2-hour written assessment followed by a practical assessment that will finish at 1345. There will be a break at 1045. After the practical assessment the course will end at 1345. Let's begin..

[Audio] This module will delve into safety and health legislations Approved Codes of Practice and Singapore standards for working at heights. We will identify explain and apply these rules and regulations pertaining to the workplace. These include the WSH Act the WSH Regulations the WSH Risk Management Regulations the WSH Construction Regulations the WSH Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing Regulations and the WSH General Provision Regulations. In addition we will also go through the Approved Code of Practice for working safely at heights..

[Audio] Slide 10 covers an array of significant safety regulations and industry standards related to work at heights. These include Singapore Standards SS528:2006 on Personal Fall Arrest System SS570:2011 on Specification for P-P-E for protection against falls from height SS541:2012 on Restraint belts SS588:2013 on Personal Equipment for protection against falls and Rope access system as well as WSH Guidelines on Working Safely on Roofs Anchorage Lifelines and Temporary Edge Protection System and P-P-E for working at height. Additionally there will be further discussion regarding ladder safety and other pertinent standards guidelines and industry good practices..

[Audio] Safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility and the Government is heavily involved in managing work at heights to reduce the number of accidents. The Workplace Safety and Health Act together with its Approved Code of Practice and Standards for Work at Heights outline legal requirements for eliminating risks at the source. All relevant stakeholders must be responsible for their safety and health management. Penalties for inadequate safety and health management can reach up to 1 million dollars with a possibility of jail time. The WSH Act Fourth Schedule encompasses all factories and other workplaces..

[Audio] Slide 12 outlines the roles and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders in the UK concerning Work at Heights. All parties involved must observe legal regulations Approved Codes of Practice and Standards. These include: occupier of a workplace employer principal contractor subcontractor self-employed individual designer manufacturer or supplier of any machinery equipment or hazardous substance erector installer or modifier of machinery or equipment for use at work and owner hirer or lessee of machinery moved by mechanical power. All parties are responsible for guaranteeing the safety of workers when involved in work conducted at heights..

[Audio] It is the occupier's responsibility under the Workplace Safety and Health Act to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of everyone in the workplace. This includes making sure the workplace any machinery equipment plant article or substance kept on the premises are safe and without risks to health. Additionally we will be examining the legal requirements Approved Code of Practice and Standards for Work at Heights..

[Audio] Employers in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act are obligated to ensure the safety and health of all employees and anyone affected by their activity. Necessary measures should be taken to ensure the safety of people such as providing the required equipment training and guidance. Furthermore employers have to consult their employees on any measures taken..

[Audio] It is our responsibility as a principal to take measures to minimize risks for those working in connection with us including contractors subcontractors and their employees. This entails abiding by the Workplace Safety and Health Act including following approved codes of practice and standards in order to appropriately manage and carry out work at heights..

[Audio] Employers under the Workplace Safety and Health Act must provide employees with the necessary equipment and protective clothing to secure their safety and health. This slide will discuss the Approved Code of Practice and Standards for Work At Heights set by the WSH Act. Employers should be aware of these requirements and ensure they are being adhered to in order to create a safe and healthy working environment..

[Audio] Slide 17 addresses workplace safety and health regulations applicable to self-employed individuals. It is imperative that self-employed persons take steps to guarantee the safety and health of individuals that may be affected by their work. Regulations may also necessitate self-employed persons to give cognizance that may influence the safety or health of those people. It is of great importance for those in the field to be cognizant of the legal stipulations sanctioned code of practice and standards for height-related work..

[Audio] Underlining the importance of workplace safety and adhering to the Workplace Safety and Health Act consequences of committing an offence can be severe. An individual may face a fine of up to 200000 dollars and/or a prison term of two years for a first offence. Corporations may be liable to a fine of up to 500000 dollars. For subsequent offences fines may be doubled or even increased further for each day of the offence. Therefore it is essential to take workplace safety seriously and follow the regulations..

[Audio] When performing work at heights safety is the biggest priority. To ensure everyone’s safety there are legal regulations and standards in place as outlined in the W-S-H (W-A-H--) Regulations. These guidelines define what is considered “hazardous work at height” as a fall from more than three metres in height and include any workplace from which a person could fall even if the fall is at a level or on a surface. It’s important to be aware of these regulations and make sure to adhere to them when performing work at heights..

[Audio] When it comes to work at height risk management is of utmost importance. The W-S-H regulations set out that the responsible person must stop any work from taking place at height unless absolutely necessary. Furthermore the employer self-employed person or principal should take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimize the risk via safe work procedures. Knowing the legal requirements approved code of practice and standards for work at height is therefore essential..

[Audio] Regulations supervision and training are essential when it comes to work at heights. It is required that a competent person monitors the worker while they are working at heights and that the worker receives proper safety and health training before they start. This slide outlines the legal regulations approved code of practice and standards relevant for work at heights..

[Audio] Slide number 22 emphasizes legal provisions regarding the inspection of travel restraint or fall arrest systems used in the workplace. According to Regulation 12 of the Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Height) Regulations the designated responsible person for the work at height should appoint a competent individual to inspect the anchorage and anchorage line of the travel restraint system or fall arrest system..

[Audio] We will explore the control measures for working at heights in this slide such as the use of covers guard-rails and barriers for open sides or openings as well as the use of travel restraint systems and fall arrest systems. Additionally we will examine the legal requirements Approved Code of Practice and Standards for working at heights..

[Audio] Slide 24 addresses the W-S-H (Work at Heights) Regulations R-2-0 and the permit-to-work system which is mandatory for any hazardous work-at-height activity. All deviations need to be monitored and reported. It also explains the corresponding Legal requirements Approved Codes of Practice and Standards for Work-at-Height activities in relation to Learning Objective 1..

[Audio] Slide 25 looks into the legal requirements Approved Code of Practice and Standards for working at heights. Such activities can present potential risks so understanding the relevant laws is essential. These regulations can apply to workplaces shipyards factories premises and other industries where there are hazardous materials such as flammable liquids or toxic materials. Knowing these regulations can aid in protecting workers as well as keeping compliance with the laws..

[Audio] We are discussing the Work at Heights (W-A-H--) regulations and the consequences of any offenses related to them. All staff members should be aware that any violation of W-A-H regulations will be punishable by a fine of up to $20000 or imprisonment for a maximum of two years or both. It is important to understand the legal requirements Approved Code of Practice and Standards related to WAH. We must abide by all these regulations to ensure safety at work..

[Audio] Discussing the W-S-H (W-A-H--) amendments which took effect from 1st May 2014 and apply to every workplace we will examine the new definition of industrial rope access systems designed for performing work on a building structure or tree utilizing a variety of equipment such as ropes and harnesses. We will also consider the legal requirements approved code of practice and standards for work at heights to ensure safety. Let's take a look at this in more detail..

[Audio] The Workplace Safety and Health (Amendment) Regulations have been enacted since 1st May 2014 necessitating occupiers of factories to designate a Competent Person to serve as an Authorised Manager as well as another Competent Person to be a Work-At-Height Safety Assessor. Additionally an Approved Code of Practice and Standards has been established to secure the safety of employees while carrying out dangerous work at heights..

[Audio] Risk assessment is an essential step when it comes to working at heights as there are many potential hazards which could lead to serious injuries or fatalities if not managed correctly. The Commissioner has put in place regulations concerning the risk assessment that an employer or self-employed person must undertake in the workplace. It is important that employers are aware of the relevant legal requirements approved codes of practice and standards that must be followed in order to provide for safe and healthy working conditions for those at risk from a workplace activity..

[Audio] Slide 30 addresses the Risk Management Regulations under the W-S-H and measures to help eliminate and control risks. Substitution engineering control administrative control and the use of suitable personal protective equipment are some of the measures that could be employed. For additional details please refer to the Code of Practice on WSH Risk Management First revision 2012..

[Audio] The Working At Heights regulations are strict: those who break them can face significant fines. A first offence can result in a $10000 fine while a second or subsequent offence can incur fines of $20000 or more or even lead to imprisonment up to 6 months. It is critical to understand and observe the legal requirements and sanctioned Code of Practice and Standards to protect both employers and workers..

[Audio] When it comes to work at heights awareness of legal requirements approved codes of practice and applicable standards is paramount. Per Regulation 23 of the WSH General Provisions a secure foothold and handhold must be supplied to all workers and working from a place higher than two meters is only allowed when the necessary requirements have been met. It is essential for employers to understand the regulations and ensure their compliance..

[Audio] Increase in height related work necessitates the utilization of safety measures to ensure the safety of those involved. Fall prevention is an essential safety measure to consider and should involve the provision of a secure foothold or handhold whenever reasonably practicable. If this is not possible other suitable means such as a safety harness or belt should be provided. Additionally a secure anchorage should be provided for the safety equipment which should never be placed lower than the level of the working position..

[Audio] Without greetings without beginning with Today and without thanks: Slide currently being looked at is about Fall Prevention Regulation number 47 in the WSH Construction Regulations. Regulation requires all cantilevered platform or material platform used in a construction site to have guard rails and toe-boards on all open sides from which someone could fall more than two metres. Furthermore if gate is in place of guard rails must be designed to open inwards to the platform. Purpose of this regulation is to ensure safety of all workers on the construction site..

[Audio] In order to ensure the safety and health of our workers it is important to be aware of the legal requirements of work at heights. As specified in the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Regulations any tank structure sump or pit that contains scalding burning corrosive or toxic liquids must be securely covered and any ladder stair or gangway placed above across or inside it should be at least 500 millimetres wide securely fenced to a height of at least one metre and securely fixed. Slide 35 of this presentation focuses on these legal requirements..

[Audio] Employers and principals must ensure that materials and equipment are not stored stacked or placed near any opening or edge of a floor scaffold platform or structure that could endanger those below. Moreover goods articles or substances stored stacked or placed in the workplace should be done so with stability in mind and to prevent collapse..

[Audio] Shipyards and harbours require that certain regulations are adhered to in order to guarantee the safety of workers. These include ensuring that any elevated working surfaces such as passageways scaffolds or platforms are free from slipping hazards. Should any processes result in wet floor surfaces the occupier of the workplace must provide effective means for draining the wet. It is important to be knowledgeable of the legal requirements approved code of practice and standards for work at heights to ensure the safety of workers in this environment..

© All rights reserved (V3.1) Nov 2022. 38. Safety and Health Training R9 of WSH (Construction) Regulations It shall be the duty of the employer or the principal to ensure that the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of familiarising the person with the hazards associated with such work and the precautions to be observed. R6 of WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations It shall be the duty of the employer or principal to ensure that the person does not carry out any hazardous work unless he has undergone a safety and health training course approved by the Commissioner..

[Audio] Employers are obliged to provide and maintain suitable personal protective equipment for their staff according to the W-S-H (Construction) Regulations. The W-S-H (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations further specify that the equipment should be of good construction sound material and strong enough. These regulations provide a legal framework for Work at Height allowing employers to make certain their personnel have a safe and healthy working environment..

[Audio] The Approved Code of Practice for Working at heights and the standards for fall protection in Singapore are addressed on Slide 40. This code sets out minimum guidelines for creating and maintaining a safe workplace. It is referenced in legal action in industry-wide applications under the WSHA Legislation. Furthermore there is an accent on the need to design and implement a complete Fall Prevention Plan the central element in guarding workers when working at heights..

[Audio] When working at heights it is important to ensure that the necessary safety equipment is in place and properly used according to the Approved Code of Practice (A-C-O-P-). Additionally employers must ensure that the proper procedures and protocols are followed when planning and executing a work at height activity and all safety standards must be strictly adhered to in order to prevent workplace injuries or fatalities..

[Audio] Slide 42 focuses on the legal requirements and approved codes of practice related to working at heights. It is imperative to be aware of the acops C-O-P-s and Regulations that should be upheld for the safety of everyone and the slide provides recommendations appropriate to all industries to ensure the wellbeing of people working at heights. It is essential to keep in mind that this guidance does not address the extra risks associated with working at depth such as toxic gases or caving in of the sides which are addressed in separate acops C-O-P-s and Regulations..

[Audio] Slide number 43 of this presentation looks at the Approved Code of Practice and Standards for Working At Heights. These standards are designed to enhance safety when working at heights and to ensure the risk management framework is implemented for any task involving potential risk of falling from height or into depth. The standards allow for a range of fall control measures and devices as well as setting out minimum standards for fall protection equipment. This enables workplace safety to be improved to a level higher than that outlined in the acop. The acop is available for anyone to review and access..

[Audio] We will examine the legal requirements pertaining to working at height in this slide. This includes being cognizant of the Approved Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height as well as the Standards for Working At Height. It is vital that we are mindful of all pertinent legal mandates and abide by them to guarantee safety. It is essential that we keep in mind that safety is of utmost precedence when carrying out work at height..

[Audio] It is essential to understand the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in a Work At Heights context. We talked about the duties of an Occupier an Employer a Principal a Self-Employed person a Worker a WAH Manager a WAH Assessor and a WAH Supervisor. Each of these must recognize their respective obligations in order to guarantee the safety of individuals performing work at heights..

undefined. [Audio] The Work at Hipes' regulation was enacted in 2013 to ensure proper safety measures and procedures are in place to protect people from the dangers of working at height. Understanding the legal requirements and approved code of practice for working at Hipes is necessary to ensure everyone's safety. Having a full prevention plan in place to reduce or eliminate the risks of falling from Hipes' hazards is vital and the plan should include 10 components. Safety measures must be put in place to ensure everyone stays safe while working at height..

[Audio] At the conclusion of this presentation I trust you appreciate the necessity of proper management of work at heights. It greatly contributes to the safety and protection of all personnel in the workplace. I thank you for your attendance and for taking the suggestions and ideas provided during the presentation into consideration..