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1 MOM Technical Notes Part II v1.0

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

TECHNICAL NOTES

Shipyard Safety Instruction Course

For

Workers – General Trade (SSIC)

PART II

Version 1.0

14 October 2014 Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM)

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Table of Contents: Page Aim of MOM Technical Notes 4 MOM Technical Notes 4 SSIC 6 Overview of Course Requirements 6 Training Delivery Advice 7 Assessment Advice 9 Facilitator and Assessor Requirements 10 End of Course Evaluation and Feedback 10 Related WSH Legislations, Industrial Code of Practice, and other 10 References Annex A: Course Syllabus Annex B: Course Reference Matrix Annex C: Assessment Plan


AIM OF THE MOM TECHNICAL NOTES 1.1 The MOM Technical Notes is a document listing the requirements expected of the Learning Service Providers (LSPs), the facilitators, course and facilities suitable for the conduct of the WSH course. It also aims to help facilitate LSPs learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 The main part of this document contains key information on the Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for Workers – General Trade (SSIC), including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course syllabus, course duration, class size, and facilitator/learner ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course. 1.3 This MOM Technical Notes shall be reviewed on a regular basis and or whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in MOM policy and or requirements, training syllabus and or industrial requirements. 2 MOM TECHNICAL NOTES 2.1 LSP Criteria:

• 1 full time Principal/Manager • 1 full time facilitator & 1 associate facilitator • 2 facilitators per language per course • bizSAFE Level 3 • Paid up Capital $5k / $50K (SOCs) • ACTA or DACE • Advanced Certificate in WSH for worker level courses • Specialist Diploma in WSH for supervisor and above courses • 5 years of relevant industry experience • Any other course specific requirement/s

2.2 LSP Facilities:

• Conduciveness of training facilities • Safe • Noise • Lighting • Sanitary • Projection • Tables/Chairs • Ventilation • No training in containers


2.3 Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for Workers (SSIC) Theory Assessment:

• 1 hour- 40 MCQ assessment • Assessment questions comprise 40 Safety Orientation Course (SOC)

questions • Assessment questions /sets issued by MOM • LSP to print out 40 different sets of assessment papers every 6 months

from the link provided by WSHC • A closed book assessment • Each learner shall be given a different set of assessment question

paper numbered sets 1-40 • Facilitator for class is not allowed to be the invigilator for the

assessment (same class) • Assessment papers are to be issued in accordance to the course

language registered for only. No mix language assessment is permitted.

• For Safety Orientation Courses, re-certification assessment is permissible. However, if any learner fails the re-certification assessment, he shall be re-coursed.

• Facilitator to learner ratio is 1: 40 for theory • A safety pass/ card shall be issued to each learner who passes the

assessment, by the LSP. • The issuance of the safety pass/card/certificate must adhere to the

standard MOM Safety Certificate/Pass/Card template. • All LSPs to have an Automated Marking System (AMS) for scanning

and uploading of results to MOM • LSP is required to upload results via the Automated Marking System

(AMS) to MOM within 12 hours upon completion of assessment • Re-certification assessment process is similar as above. • All training records must be kept by LSP for period of no less than 2

years for audit purpose.

2.5 Checklist for LSPs: • URA approved use of venue: Commercial School (theory only) or

Industrial Training (theory and practical) • Facilitators to be approved by authority by course, language and venue • Updated register of all facilitators by course, language and venue • Facilitator certification: Advanced Certificate/Specialist Diploma in

WSH for worker/supervisor & above courses • Course information including cancellation and refund policy must be

available to public • Accountability for all test question sets produced / destroyed • Guidelines for invigilator and assessors • Code of conduct for Invigilators and Assessors • Register to show production, issuance and destruction of safety

certificates/pass/card • All safety certificates/safety pass/card to be issued by LSPs to learners

no later than one month from assessment date • End of course evaluation for each course


• LSPs to have copy of ATP Terms and Conditions and SOP/s for compliance, in addition to the CDA and any other MOM stipulated requirements.

• SOC assessment records to be retained for 3 months 3 SSIC 3.1 The SSIC is a mandatory WSH training course for all workers working in the shipbuilding and ship repairing industry. Shipyard workers are required to go through the SSIC before they start work at the shipyard. 3.2 The Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008 Reg. 6 (2) stipulates that “It shall be the duty of every person not to carry out any work deemed hazardous in a shipyard or on board a ship in a harbor unless he has undergone a safety and health training course approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health.” 3.3 After the course, the learners should be able to recognize the safety hazards at shipyard work, know the preventive measures to be adopted, and the importance of observing safety signs and safe work procedures. The SSIC also aims to educate learners on their rights and responsibilities. 4 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Learning objectives for SSIC: 4.1.1 Understand legal obligations in workplace safety and health 4.1.2 Identify hazards in a shipyard 4.1.3 Recognize all types of industrial safety signs

4.1.4 Understand application process for safety permit prior to hot work

4.1.5 Competent in wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 4.1.6 Know and take safety precautions when working with different

hazards 4.1.7 Able to respond in case of fire or emergency

4.2 Target audience: This course is designed for all workers working in the shipbuilding and ship repairing industry. 4.3 Course duration: 8.5 hours 4.4 Maximum class size: 40 learners for course 4.5 Recommended facilitator/learner ratio:

Theory Lesson = 1:40

Theory Assessment = 1:40 4.6 Course attendance: 100% attendance.


5 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 5.1 Facilitator’s guide and learners’ workbook/handouts

5.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the facilitator’s guide should be prepared. The facilitator’s guide provides the facilitator with information on the course including: Course aim

Learning objectives

Target audience

Assumed skills and knowledge

Course duration

Class size and facilitator/learner ratio

Lesson plan

Course contents and instructional materials according to the course requirements

Training methodologies

Areas of focus/emphasis for each slide / topic

Training resource requirements

Course administration instruction

5.1.2 The LSP shall facilitate the learning process by providing each learner with an Aide-Memoire to summarize (with illustrations, where possible) key learning points of all the topics covered in the syllabus. This may be in the form of drawings/illustrations rather than words.

5.1.3 The LSP is required to prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex C) for the coverage of the course contents with respect to the training slides and the practical assessment modes. This is to facilitate cross reference checks between topics and the training slides on the topics. 5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the LSP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization. 5.1.5 The LSP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, facilitator’s guide and aide-memoire at all times for audit and verification by SAC appointed auditors.


5.2 Training Methodology 5.2.1 Facilitators are expected to draw upon their facilitator training in the development and delivery of the training programme and to apply appropriate principles of training in the design and delivery of the course.

5.2.2 Many training delivery approaches are appropriate for this orientation course which is pegged at worker level. Training methods shall combine a wide range of delivery methods.

5.2.3 Some of the training methods which can be adopted for the theory lessons are, but not limited to the following: Classroom instruction

Case studies

Videos and photographs, other e-resources and instructional media

5.3 Training venue requirements

5.3.1 Training is conducted in a classroom setting with supporting slides, training videos and case studies on shipyard accidents.

5.3.2 The LSP shall ensure the classroom has adequate chairs and writing tables to be comfortably spaced for a class of up to 40 for conduciveness to the learning process and also for the purpose of conducting the assessment. A time device e.g. clock, lightings and ventilation must be adequate for classroom instruction. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course participants at the start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia player, whiteboards, flipcharts and any other equipment essential for instruction purpose must be made available. 5.3.3 LSP is to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the LSP/ATP Terms and Conditions and this CDA at all times, where applicable. Adequate safety control measures must be undertaken to ensure the safety of the learners and facilitators during the conduct of the course/training at all times.

5.4 Training Requirements:

5.4.1 General shipyard emergency evacuation procedures – to be briefed at start of course

5.4.2 General SOP for hazard reporting

5.4.3 Training SOP

5.4.4 Photos/slides of the various types of shipyard-related hazards (biological, fire, explosives, working at height, chemicals, mechanical, electrical, radiation and gas)


5.4.5 Video on “Safety and Health Training” welfare issues from the SCDF and Police, to be screened to the workers anytime but before the end of the course

5.4.6 Local industry case studies relating to incidents/accidents at shipyards should be included.

6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 The worker must pass the written assessment in order to be issued with the certificate of successful completion. Failure to pass the written assessment will render a “Fail” outcome for the worker and he must then retake the course before re-attempting the assessment.

6.2 Written Assessment:

6.2.1 The LSP must administer the 40 multiple choice question (MCQ) test. 6.2.2 The total allocated time for the written assessment is 1 hour. 6.2.3 The passing mark for the written assessment is 60%. 6.2.4 The 40 sets of randomized assessment papers are provided by Ministry of Manpower and are available for downloading prior to the assessment 6 monthly. 6.2.5 During the administration of the written assessment, there shall be an invigilator to ensure the integrity of the assessment process. The facilitator for the course is not permitted to be the assessor or invigilator for his same course participants during the assessment. 6.2.6 To facilitate the objective marking of the assessment papers, the LSP shall install the automated marking system (AMS) software and hardware.

6.3 6.3.1 The written assessment plan shall comprise the following key

areas: Overview of the written assessment tools and its duration Instructions for the conduct of the assessment SOP to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment questions Instruments or tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist) Assessment summary record


FACILITATOR AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS FOR SSIC

7. A facilitator / assessor for the course shall possess the following:

7.1.1 Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health 7.1.2 At least 5 years of relevant working experience as a

supervisor / foreman / safety personnel in the marine industry 7.1.3 Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)

8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

8.1 The LSP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where learners provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of facilitators and assessors.

8.2 The LSP shall analyze the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the course. Immediate actions shall be taken to address issues with ratings below 3. The actions taken to address issues with a rating of 1 or 2 shall be recorded and kept for audit purpose.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF

PRACTICE AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008 WSH Work At Heights Regulations 2013 WSH Work At Heights (Amendments) Regulations 2014 WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height

MOM Technical Notes Part II - SSIC

Annex A Course Syllabus

S/N Topic Sub-Topic (Theory)

Total

1 Legal Obligation (i) Duties and responsibilities of employees (ii) Workplace Safety and Health Act (iii) WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008 (iv) WSH Work At Heights Regulations 2013 & WSH Work At Heights (Amendments) Regulations 2014 (v) Penalties for non-compliance (vi) WSH Committee – General roles and activities (vii) Tool box meeting

15 min

2 Fire and Explosion Hazards

(i) Chemistry of Fire – Fire Triangle (ii) Types of Combustible Materials (Fuel) (iii) Where Combustible Materials are found (iv) Liberation and Accumulation of Flammable Gases/Vapours (Fuel) (v) Sources of Ignition (Heat)

15 min

3 Prevention of Fires and Explosion

(i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work: _ Cutting, burning & welding _ Gas cutting & welding _ Electrical arc welding _ Grinding

(ii) Permit-to-Work System (iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency (iv) Use of Solvents For Chemical Cleaning (v) Control and Storage of Chemicals

60 min



Total

4

Preventive Measures for Specialised Operations

(i) Ballasting and De-ballasting (ii) High Pressure Spray Painting/Washing (iii) High pressure water jetting or steam cleaning (iv) Radiography work (v) Shot blasting, grit blasting & chipping (vi) Work with Steam Boilers and Steam Pipes (vii) Work under Hot sun (eg. topic on heatstroke) (viii) Health Hazards (eg. absorption, inhalation ingestion) (ix) Permit-to-Work System

(x) (x) Measures to enhance the safety of workers transported on lorries (xi) Case study

90 min

5 Preventive Measures for

Material Handling

(i) Authorised use of machine and equipment (Cherry pickers, drilling machines, Forklift trucks, hoisting equipment ... etc) (ii) Crane operations & lifting equipment (iii) Manual Handling of Loads (iv) Mechanical Lifting (v) Rigger and signalman (vi) Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and

irregular objects eg. pipes, placing of tools etc) (vii) Case study

30 min


Mechanical and Electrical Works

(i) Mechanical Hazards and Guarding (ii) Electrical Hazards and Controls (iii) Hand Tools – Proper usage and storage (iv) Noise Hazards (v) Case study

30 min



Total

7 Preventive Measures for Working At

Height

(i) Barricades and handrails (ii) Catch platform and covered walkways (iii) Scaffolding & staging (eg. Aerial work platform, Dock arm, Mobile tower scaffolding) (iv) Lifelines and proper anchorage points (v) Use of ladder (vi) Proper disposal of debris (vii) Case study

90 min


Working in Confined Space

(i) Common hazards in confined space (ii) Oxygen deficiency & oxygen enrichment (iii) Ventilation for confined space (iv) Testing of atmosphere (v) Permit-to-Work System (vi) Case study

60 min

9 Personal Protective Equipment

(i) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and respiratory protections (ii) Proper usage and storage (iii) Signs relating to PPE and other signs relevant to the workplace

60 min

10 Assessment Written Assessment – MCQ test 1 hr

* Note for Well-Being: To educate all workers, especially foreign workers on their rights and responsibilities while working in Singapore, topics relating to these have to be included in the SSIC. The topics covered include Employment Act, Workmen Injury Compensation Act (WICA) and conditions relating to work permit. Materials on these topics are available to LSPs on WSHC website (https://www.wshc.sg).

https://www.wshc.sg/


Annex B

Course Reference Matrix

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS SHIPYARD SAFETY INSTRUCTION COURSE FOR WORKERS – GENERAL TRADE (SSIC)

Coverage of Course Contents – for LSP Inputs

S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number

e.g. Slide #2

Mode of Assessment

1 Legal Obligation (i) Duties and responsibilities of employees (ii) Workplace Safety and Health Act (iii) WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008 (viii) WSH Work At Heights Regulations 2013 & WSH Work At Heights (Amendments) Regulations 2014 (iv) Penalties for non-compliance (v) WSH Committee – General roles and activities (vi) Tool box meeting

Theory 15 min

2 Fire and Explosion Hazards (i) Chemistry of Fire – Fire Triangle (ii) Types of Combustible Materials (Fuel) (iii) Where Combustible Materials are found (iv) Liberation and Accumulation of Flammable Gases/Vapours (Fuel) (v) Sources of Ignition (Heat)

Theory 15 min





e.g. Slide #2

Mode of Assessment

3 Prevention of Fires and Explosion (i) Safety work procedures for Hot Work:

Cutting, burning & welding

Gas cutting & welding

Electrical arc welding

Grinding (ii) Permit-to-Work System (iii) Procedures to respond in cases of fire emergency (iv) Use of Solvents For Chemical Cleaning (v) Control and Storage of Chemicals

Theory

60 min

4 Preventive Measures for Specialised Operations (i) Ballasting and De-ballasting (ii) High Pressure Spray Painting/Washing (iii) High pressure water jetting or steam cleaning (iv) Radiography work (v) Shot blasting, grit blasting & chipping (vi) Work with Steam Boilers and Steam Pipes (vii) Work under Hot sun (eg. topic on heatstroke) (viii) Health Hazards (eg. absorption, inhalation

ingestion) (ix) (Permit-to-Work System (x) Measures to enhance the safety of workers transported on lorries (xi) Case study

Theory 90 min





e.g. Slide #2

Mode of Assessment

5 Preventive Measures for Material Handling (i) Authorised use of machine and equipment (Cherry pickers, drilling machines, forklift trucks, hoisting equipment …etc) (ii) Crane operations & lifting equipment (iii) Manual Handling of Loads (iv) Mechanical Lifting (v) Rigger and signalman (vi) Good house-keeping (stacking of heavy and irregular objects eg. pipes, placing of tools etc) (vii) Case study

Theory 30 min

6 Preventive Measures for Mechanical and Electrical Works (i) Mechanical Hazards and Guarding (ii) Electrical Hazards and Controls (iii) Hand Tools – Proper usage and storage (iv) Noise Hazards (v) Case study

Theory 30 min

7 Preventive Measures for Working At Height (i) Barricades and handrails (ii) Catch platform and covered walkways (iii) Scaffolding & staging (eg. Aerial work platform, Dock arm, Mobile tower scaffolding) (iv) Lifelines and proper anchorage points (v) Use of ladder (vi) Proper disposal of debris (vii) Case study

Theory 90 min





e.g. Slide #2

Mode of Assessment

8 Preventive Measures for Working in Confined Space (i) Common hazards in confined space (ii) Oxygen deficiency & oxygen enrichment (iii) Ventilation for confined space (iv) Testing of atmosphere (v) Permit-to-Work System (vi) Case study

Theory 60 min

9 Personal Protective Equipment (i) Eye, fall, foot, hand, head, hearing and respiratory protections (ii) Proper usage and storage (iii) Signs relating to PPE and other signs relevant to the workplace

Theory 60 min

10

Assessment

Written 1 hr

TOTAL 8.5 hrs


Declaration by LSP

I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct nor have I infringed any copyright related issues.

_________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

Name of LSP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant

________________________________ ___________________

Applicant’s Signature Date

________________________________ ___________________

Head/Principal’s Signature Date

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Annex C Assessment Plan

1. Overview

2. Assessment method and duration

3. Instruction for preparation of written test

4. Assessment Records


Annex C-1 Overview of Assessment Plan (listed by topics) Topics Lecture

(min) Assessment

(min) Total (min)

1. Legal Obligation

15 WT 15

2. Fire and Explosion Hazards

15 WT 15

3. Prevention of Fires and Explosion

60 WT 60

4. Preventive Measures for Specialized Operations

90 WT 90

5. Preventive Measures for Material Handling

30 WT 30

6. Preventive Measures for Mechanical and Electrical Works

30 WT 30

7. Preventive Measures for Working At Height

90 WT 90

8. Preventive Measures for Working in Confined Space

60 WT 60

9. Personal Protective Equipment

60 WT 60

Total (Hrs) – Written Test (WT) 1 hr 1 hr

Total (Hrs)

7.5 hrs

1 hour WT

8.5 hrs

WT = Written Test is for cohort of 40 learners


Annex C-2 2 Assessment method and duration

Learners/ candidates are required to pass written assessments to be certified competent Test: Written Test

S/No

Assessment Instrument

Duration

Written Test

End of course examination – 40 MCQs

60 min

Total

60 min = 1 hr

3 Instruction for preparation of written test These instructions concern the written assessment of the learner’s competency

Specification item

Details on specifications

Learning outcome 1 to 9

Duration 60 min

Venue Classroom

Set Up Classroom setup for 40 learners.

Tables & chairs for individual seating

Projector and monitor

Whiteboard & markers of different colours

Whiteboard duster

2B pencil and eraser for each learner

Printed answer sheet for each learner

Common Clock

Conduct of the Written Test

Brief learners to check if they have been given the correct test set

Brief learners on the time allocated for the test

Brief learners on the close book test format.

Brief learners that they cannot refer to any material or notes or discuss the questions with any other learners during the test

Brief learners on the 60% passing mark requirement


4. Assessment Records: Shipyard Safety Instruction Course for workers – General Trade (SSIC) Approved Assessment Centre: __________________

Learner’s Name:

Date of Assessment:

Learner’s NRIC/Passport/FIN:

Theory Assessment Sheet

Assessment

Tool:

Comments

1. Understand legal obligations in workplace safety and health

WT

2. Identify hazards in a shipyard – Fire, explosion, falling from heights & falling objects, safe access, chemicals, mechanical, electrical, radiation, material handling, working in confined space and specialised operations etc

WT

3. Recognize all types of industrial safety signs WT

4. Apply for safety permit prior to hot work WT

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) WT

6. Take safety precautions when working with different hazards – include the hazards mentioned above and other emerging hazards such as heat stroke, infectious diseases, ergonomics, …etc

WT

7. Respond in case of fire or emergency WT

Overall Assessment

Written Assessment Marks: _____%

Overall Assessment

Pass / Fail

Assessor ‘s Name & Signature

Date

Assessor Feedback: Overall performance of course learners. For NYCs, areas of skills gap and improvements to recommend

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