Participate in Hazard Identification and Risk Control
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Target Audience
This unit is designed for persons typically at worker level with assigned responsibilities on WSH as representative or leaders among the workers. It would be suitable for person with little WSH background knowledge and skills. The unit is also relevant for small businesses operations and self-employed people.
Course Overview
The purpose of this competency unit is to enable the learner to identify hazards at their workplace, understand the basic concept of risk assessment and apply simple tools to assess and control risks at their own department and operation.
Course Duration
13.5 hours (include assessment hours)
Assessment
1.5 hours
Course Outline
§ Types of WSH Hazards
§ Hazards associated with tools, equipment and machines
§ Hazards associated with workplace conditions and environment
§ At-risk behaviour
§ Typical unsafe practices
§ Safe work procedures
§ Interpretation of common safety signs
§ Relevant legal requirements
§ Typical health hazards at workplaces
§ Common methods of risk assessment
§ Quantification of WSH risk in organization
§ Steps of risk assessment process
§ Activity and trade-based approach to risk assessment
§ Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in risk assessment
§ WSH (Risk Management) Regulations
§ Hierarchy of control
§ Characteristics of control methods in hierarchy of control
§ Factors determining effectiveness of control measures
§ Importance of adhering to WSH control measures
Pre-requisites
Participants are recommended to have attained the following before enrolling for the course:
- Reading/Writing: Level 4
- Numeracy: Level 4
OR completed Secondary 2 education and are able to speak,read and write basic English
Medium of Instruction
English
Course Location
NTUC Trade Union House
73 Bras Basah Road
#02-01
Singapore 189556
Methodology
Theory - Knowledge, Comprehension & Discussion
Practical - Role-play, demonstration & case study
Assessment - Participant's assessment will be conducted throughout the course
Certification
Upon successful completion and assessment of each training module, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
Price
- Price (Includes GST) $374.50
- Nett Price after funding - for Singaporeans/PR $37.45
Funding Info
SPUR funding is only applicable to all who are Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. SPUR Funding is valid till 30 November 2010 only.
Absentee Payroll Funding is also available for this program.
To be eligible for SPUR / Absentee Payroll funding, companies are required to enroll their trainees through the skillsconnect and issue a cheque payable to “NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd”.
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