Legal Requirement
Factories Act (Chapter 104, Section 27 A) Factories (Safety Training courses) Order stipulates that “The occupier of a factory shall ensure that any person, who is appointed as a manhole supervisor to supervise work carried out in manholes or confined spaces in building and engineering construction worksites, should attend the safety training course- Safety Instruction Course (Manhole)”
For Whom
This course would be appropriate for Engineer, Safety Personnel, Foremen, Supervisors and Contractors who have to work and supervise in the manhole and other confined spaces.
Assumed Skills & Knowledge
Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 under the Employability Skills System (ESS) or equivalent.
Course Overview
Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation is one of the core units in all process sectors of the Process Industry. It specifies the skills and knowledge required by people to Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation.
Course Content
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 Hazard
Manhole Hazards Part B – Physical and Biological Hazards
Manhole Entry Permit System
Safety Measures for Manhole Entry & Work
Overview of gas Testing Procedures
Use and Limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment used for work in manholes
Accident Case Studies of Accidents in Manholes
Communication and Emergency Response Plan
Course Duration
21 hours including 3 hours of assessment
Medium of Instruction
English.
Class Size Maximum class size: 20
Facilitator/Learner Ratio: 1:20 for Lecture & Assessment
Course Attendance: 100% Attendance
Assessment Advice: Competent or not yet competent
Certification
Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and a Safety Pass from Ensure safe consultancy Pte. Ltd. will be awarded to the trainee
Venue
3, Soon Lee Street,#02-05 Pioneer Junction, Singapore-627606
Renewal Points for professionals
SDU Points : NA