3_ Work at Heights Regulations & Working Safely on Roofs

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WAHWAH RegulationsRegulations Working Safely on RoofsWorking Safely on Roofs

Choong Chang ThaiSenior Manager, Programme Management,

Occupational Safety & Health Division, Ministry of Manpower


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WSH STATISTICS WORKPLACE FATALITIES

Falls still stands as top contributor(27%) of total workplace fatalities in 2013

Based on preliminary data as of 31 Dec 2013

1 3 2 35 9 3 3

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Slips, Trips and Falls Falls from Heights Falls as % of total fatalities


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WSH STATISTICS WORKPLACE INJURIES

MAJOR INJURIES 2013: FALLS FROM HEIGHTS

MINOR INJURIES 2013: FALLS FROM HEIGHTS

7878= 10 injuries

5 %

Compared

to 2012

= 10 injuries

18 %

Comparedto 2012

Based on preliminary data as of 30 Nov 2013


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WSH STATISTICS TOP FFH ACCIDENT AGENCIES

FatalitiesFatalities

2013 Structures Roof Formwork

2013

2012

2012 Structures Means of access Formwork

Fall fromFall from

StructuresStructures

Fall fromFall from

injuriesinjuries

MinorMinorinjuriesinjuries

Structures Roof

2013 Means of access Structures Lifting equipment

Structures Roof

2012 Means of access Structures Lifting equipment

RoofsRoofs

Fall fromFall from

FormworkFormwork


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ACCIDENT CASE STUDIES


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7 workers assigned toremove asbestos roofsheets from a pitched roof

Fatal Accident #1 Fall through Skylight


the screws stepped on andfell 11m through a skylightto his death

The workers were equippedwith restraint belts with noanchorage


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Identify fragile surfaces and

Fatal Accident #1 Recommendations


Consider alternative safer work platform (e.g. MEWP)

to eliminate the need to stand on fragile roof surfaces

Provide safe means of accessto work areas (e.g. crawlerboards)

Implement Personal Fall ArrestSystem including sufficient andadequate anchorage


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In Jul 2013, worker wastasked to install a canopyroof in front of the officebuilding

Fatal Accident #2 Fall through Roof Opening


Deceased was supposedlyworking alone when he fellthrough a roof opening

Fell 4 m to the groundand succumbed to hisinjuries


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Where possible, work frombelow the roof instead ofdeploying workers on roof top

Safe and ro er means of



access and egress should beprovided

Provide sufficient and

adequate anchorage for anypersonal fall arrest system ortravel restraint system


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The workers ained access to

Fatal Accident #3 Fall from Roof Edge

In Oct 2013, 2 workers went up to the roof of a linkbridge for a painting job


the roof top via a boom lift, andutilise rope access for thepainting task

During the course of his work,

the Deceased fell off the roofand landed on the ground about15m below


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Provide safe access and egressfor workers to reach their workareas and perform their work safely



barricade all open sides, ensure allpersons are able to utilise 100% tieoff on their fall arrest/ travelrestraint system

Provide sufficient supervision


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The workers climb out from

Fatal Accident #4 Fall through Fragile Roof

In Jan 2014, 2 workers were tasked by their supervisor toclear up leaves on the warehouse roof


a w n ow on e oorand used a ladder to accessthe higher level of the roof

While clearing up the leaves,

a skylight gave way and thedeceased fell straight through


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Consider alternative saferwork platform (e.g. MEWP) toeliminate the need for to standon fragile roof surfaces



Apr 2013

Are we

Identify fragile surfaces andcommunicate to all personnel

Provide safe means of

access to work areas (e.g.crawler boards)

from othersmistakes?


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Overview of WAH Regulations


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2.Promoting

1. BuildingStrong

Capabilities

Revised Code of Practicefor Working at Heights

NATIONAL WAH TASKFORCE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

3. ComplianceFramework -Enhancing

InterventionFramework for

WAH

Benefits of

WAHSafety

Dedicated Work atHeights Regulations

3 WSHC Guidelines onWAH Safety published


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I. Preliminary II. GeneralProvisions

III. PTWSystem

IV. IndustrialRope Access

Part I - Preliminary

Part II - General Provisions


V. Misc./Schedule

- - -

Part IV - Industrial Rope Access System

Part V - Miscellaneous

The Schedule


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III. PTWSystem


1. Citation andcommencement

2. Definitions

3. Application

Factories where work at hei hts is carried

1 May 2013

Commencement

V. Misc./Schedule

All workplaces where work at heights iscarried out

FPP and PTW requirements will come in

force

1 May 2014

out


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III. PTWSystem


Application of PTW System 1 May 2014

PTW system applies only to hazardous

work at heights where a person could

V. Misc./Schedule


> 3m

Workplaces Duty-holder

Workplaces specified inthe Schedule

Occupier

Workplaces not specifiedin the Schedule

ResponsiblePerson


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III. PTWSystem


V. Misc./Schedule

1. Any worksite

2. Any shipyard

3. Any factory processing/ manufacturing petroleum/ petrochemicals products

4. Any premises with bulk storage/ capacity of toxic/ flammable chemicals

The Schedule

5. Any factory manufacturing F, Cl, HF, CO or synthetic polymers

6. Any factory manufacturing pharmaceutical products/ intermediates

7. Any factory manufacturing semiconductor wafers

8. Any factory not falling within 1-7, in which 50 or more persons are employed


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I. Preliminary II. GeneralProvisions IV. IndustrialRope Access


III. PTWSystem

System

Stage 1 - Application Supervisor

Stage 2 - Evaluation WAH Assessor

V. Misc./Schedule

Im

plementingP

T

Stage 3 - Issue Authorised Manager

Stage 4 - Posting

Monitoring

Daily review


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WSHC guidelines to promote and generate awareness of thevarious safe practices pertaining to working at heights

Revised ACOP launched in Apr 2013

WAH competency courses for Workers, Supervisors, Assessors


Resources for Compliance Assistance

WAH Regulations WAH ACOP WSHC Guidelines


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SCALs RoofSAFE Scheme


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Current Situation

RoofSAFE Scheme

Contractors of various trades may access roof tops

Very low roof safety awareness

To enhance engagement of roofing contractors


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FM

BuildersRoofing

Current Situation

RoofSAFE Scheme

Roofing ContractorsRoofing Contractorsin Singaporein Singapore

Installers*

WaterproofingContractors

LandscapingContractors * - Installers include:

Solar panel Lightning rod Mech ventilation

Contractor

EngineeringContractor


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Overview of the RoofSAFE Scheme

Raising WSH

Awareness - FRSP

Information for Principals

Industrial Landlords

Enhancing

communication withRoof Work Contractors

Setting standards for

-

FM

SUPPLIERS ROOF WORK CONTRACTORS OCCUPIERS

RoofSAFE Scheme

IndustryAssociation

Membership

bizSAFELevel 3

Certification

SCAL website:

SLOTS Members

iWSH Portal

- PC Skylights

In collaborationwith BCA

Roofing Contractors

Installers/ Engineering

PTWCompetency

Onsite Audit


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RoofSAFE Scheme

Benefits of the Scheme

Certified com anies will have a com etitive ed e as the

Occupiers have easy access to list of certified companies

WSH Consultant to help enhance your roof work safety

management system

have demonstrated compliance to the WAH Regulations

RoofSAFEWorking Safely on Roofs


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RoofSAFE Scheme

For More Information on RoofSAFE Scheme

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 6278 9577


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