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Development of the Generic WAH Competency Framework

5 Dec 2012 WAH Forum for Landscape Industry

Goh Chye GuanManaging DirectorWAH Academy

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Scope

1. Introduction and Background

2. WAH Landscape

3. The WAH Competency Framework

4. Feedbacks from Industry

5. Conclusion

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1. Introduction and Background

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VisionZero Fatalities and Injuries

Strategy 1Greater WAH Awareness

Strategy 2Strong WAH Capabilities

Strategy 3Enhanced Regulatory Framework

Reduced Fatality and Injury Rates

FPP for all WorkplacesEnhanced Productivity and Business Outcome

Strategic Outcomes

Strategies

Our National WAH Vision

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Review

• Conduct review of existing competency frameworks

• Compare with standards of other established countries

Analysis

• Analyse existing standards

• Identify gaps

• Determine baseline competency

Recommend

• Propose solutions to bridge the gaps identified above

• Recommend roles and responsibilities

• Recommend WAH competency

Design & Develop

• Design and develop CDA for each level

• Design Assessment Plan for each level

Pilot

• Assist in pilot runs

• Evaluate CDAs during pilot

• Evaluate Assessment Plans during pilot

Finalise

• Finalised CDAs and Assessment Plans

• Prepare 2 independent sets of assessment

Consult, Validate &

Feedback

The Approach

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WAH Conference14 to 15 Sep 2012

Singapore Expo

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USASingapore UK

Roofs

Ladders

Scaffolds

Roofs

Ladders

Scaffolds and MEWPs

Structures

Roofs

Ladders

Work Platforms

• Mainly Construction

• Mainly Construction

• 80% were lower level falls

• Mainly Construction & Marine

• Rise in Manufacturing and Logistics

Comparison of WAH Accident Trends and Agencies

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2. WAH Landscape

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WAH LandscapeWAH Performance1. Accident Statistics2. Accident Trends3. Accident Agencies

National Strategy1. Promotion2. Capability Building3. Regulatory Framework

WAH Competency1. Competency Framework2. Training Courses

Design and Planning for Safety1. Elimination of Risk at Source2. Dedicated WAH Solutions

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3. The Competency Framework

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Program Manager

Qualified Person

Competent Person

Authorised Person

Manager

Assessor

Supervisor

Worker

USASingapore UKAustralia

Height Safety Manager

Height Safety Inspector

Height Safety Supervisor

Height Safety Operator

Competent Person

Worker

Comparison of Designated WAH Personnel

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WAH Training Courses Available

• 5-day Qualified Fall Protection Person Training

• 5-day Competent Person Training

• 2.5-day Managed Fall Protection Person Training

USA

Australia

Height Safety Supervisor Course (2-day)

Roof Access Training Course (2-day)

Industrial Rope Access Training (5-day)

5-day Fall Protection for Engineers

Germany

Module 1: Height Equipment / Appreciation & Inspection

Module 2: Fall Arrest

Module 3: Work At Height

Module 4: Advance Work At Height

Module 5: Rescue From Tower, Mast and

Structures

Module 6: Rooftop Safety/ Work Restraint

(Total: 23 hrs)

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Qualifying the WAH Manager – the UK Approach

How to Successfully Manage Working at HeightNeil Tomlinson

Director, Access Industry ForumWAH Conference 14 to 15 Sep 2012

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Training Facilities

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Engineering

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Testing

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Equipment

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WorkerBasic WAH knowledge &

understanding

SupervisorEnsures implementation

of fall prevention measures

AssessorEvaluates effectiveness of measures implemented

ManagerEnsures that systems & processes are in place

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3. The Generic WAH Competency Framework

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Worker Supervisor

Assessor Manager

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The Generic WAH Competency Framework

• Recognise roles and responsibilities in WAH safety

• Recognise WAH hazards and preventive measures

• Proper use of fall arrest systems and equipment

• React in an emergency

• Recognise roles and responsibilities in WAH safety

• Evaluate the PTW for WAH• Evaluate the risk assessment

for WAH• Evaluate the FPP

• Recognise roles and responsibilities in WAH safety

• Apply relevant WAH legislations• Apply risk assessment and

implement preventive measures for WAH

• Implement Fall Prevention Plan• Proper use and checking of fall arrest

systems and equipment• React to first line emergency

response

• Recognise and explain roles and responsibilities in WAH safety

• Evaluate the risk assessment for WAH

• Establish and implement fall preventive measures

• Approve PTW for WAH• Develop, implement and manage

FPP• Management and monitoring of

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R18 Applicable to work above 2M

R19 Responsible person to: • Appoint an Authorised Manager (AM)• Appoint a WAH Safety Assessor (WAHSA) • Ensure PTW system is implemented

R21 An application for PTW shall: • Be made by supervisor of the WAH• Be made in a form and manner required by AM• States measures to be taken• Addressed to AM and submitted to WAHSA

R22 WAHSA shall:• Make assessment• Inspect the site together with the WAH supervisor• Endorsed the PTW and forward to the AM

R23 Issue of PTW• AM to issue the PTW• Ensure validity of PTW

How the 4 courses will fit in the PTW system

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R24 Posting of PTW: by WAH Supervisor

R25 Monitoring of WAH:• AM to monitor progress• WAH Supervisor to ensure measures are taken• WAH supervisor to inform AM upon completion of WAH

R26 Duty to report incompatible workDuty of any person to report incompatible work

R27 Daily review and revocation• AM to review on a daily basis• AM to revoke PTW if he thinks fit to do so• AM can cease WAH immediately and revoke the PTW

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4. Feedbacks from Industry

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1. Emphasis on visual and tactile approaches for workers

2. Conduct of practical assessment

3. Fall prevention vs fall protection

4. Not all workers use active fall protection system

5. Supervisor must know how to check active and passive fall prevention systems

6. Distinct roles for supervisors / assessors / managers

7. Provide more relevant case studies

8. Qualification and WAH experience of trainers / course assessors

9. Adequate set up by training providers for practical training

10. Contextualise to industry

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5. Conclusion

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Specially designed building maintenance system

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Retractable cat ladder with cage

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MEWP: Public Safety

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WAH Competency Requirement

Active Fall Protection System• Workers• Supervisors• Assessors• Managers• Engineers/Designers

Passive Fall Protection System*• Workers• Supervisors• Assessors• Managers• Engineers / Designers

• Design and Planning • Edge Protection• Safety Netting• Catch Platform• Rescues and Emergency Response

• Use of PPE / Emergency Response• Rope Access• Roof Access • Tower Climbing• Aerial Lifts / MEWPs • Tower Scaffold• Scaffold• Suspended Access• Rescues and Emergency Response

* Passive fall protection systems do not require the use of PPE or active participation from the worker

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Reflection:Think about 3-5 areas where you have concerns related to work at heights.

Write your areas of concerns on a piece of paper.

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