SUMMARY OF MOM APPROVED WSH COURSES FOR INDUSTRIES

No. Role/Function Courses

Relevant Reference in Legislation

Description

1 Design for Safety Coordinator Design for Safety Coordinator Course

A person who is appointed to help control risks throughout the life cycle of building and structure at the early design stage.

2 First-Aider Occupational First Aid Course Paragraph R5(2) of the WSH (First-Aid) Regulations

A person who is appointed as a first-aider in a workplace.

3 Audiometric examiner WSQ: Industrial Audiometry Course

Paragraph 6(2) of the WSH (Medical Examination) Regulations 2011

An employee who carries out audiometric examinations.

4 Noise Control Officer WSQ: Control Noise and Vibration Paragraph 5(1) of the WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011

An employee who is appointed to advise the occupier of the workplace on noise control measures.

5 Noise Monitoring Officer WSQ: Monitor Noise and Vibration

Paragraph R7(4) of the WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011

An employee who is appointed to carry out noise monitoring process.

6 Lifting Supervisor Lifting Supervisor Safety Course Paragraph R17(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who supervises workers involving lifting crane.

7 Rigger Rigger Course Paragraph R18(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who carries out rigging operation involving the use of mobile or tower crane.

8 Signalman Signalman Course Paragraph R19(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who carries out signalling operation involving the use of mobile or tower crane.

9 Rigger and Signalman Rigger & Signalman Course Refer to Rigger Course and Signalman Course

Refer to Rigger Course and Signalman Course

10 Suspended Scaffold Erector Suspended Scaffold Erectors Course

Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

A person who carries out erection, installation, repositioning, alteration and dismantling of suspended scaffold.

11 Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Suspended Scaffold Supervisors Course

Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

A person who supervises workers involving erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a suspended scaffold.

12 Confined Space Worker WSQ: Perform Work in Confined Space Operation

Paragraph 2(2) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order and paragraph R21(1) of the

An employee who carries out work in confined spaces in building and engineering construction worksites.

WSH(Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

13 Confined Space Supervisor WSQ: Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation

Paragraph 2(3) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order and paragraph R21(2) of the WSH(Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

An employee who supervises workers involving works in confined spaces in building and engineering construction worksites.

14 Confined Space Safety Assessor WSQ: Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry and Work

Paragraph R9(b) of the WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

An employee who is appointed to test the atmosphere of a confined space.

15 Worker for WAH Work-at-Height Course for Worker

Paragraph R6 of the WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations

An employee who works at height.

16 Supervisor for WAH Work-at-Height Course for Supervisors

Paragraph R7 of the WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations

An employee who supervises the hazardous work at height to be carried out.

17 Authorised manager in PTW for

hazardous work at height Work-at-Height Course for Managers

R20 of WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations

A person who is appointed as competent person to carry out duties as authorised manager under permit-to-work (PTW) system for hazardous work at height.

18 WAH safety assessor in permit-to-work (PTW) for hazardous

work at height

Work-at-Height Course for Assessors

R20 of WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations

A person who is appointed as competent person to carry out duties as work at heights (WAH) safety assessor under permit-to-work (PTW) system for hazardous work at height.

19 Scaffold Erector Metal Scaffold Erection Course Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

An employee who carries out erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration and dismantling of scaffold.

20 Scaffold Supervisor Metal Scaffold Erection Supervisors Course

Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations

An employee who supervises workers involving erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a scaffold.

21 Marine Scaffold Erector Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Scaffolders

Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

An employee who carries out erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration and dismantling of scaffold in the marine/shipyward industry.

22 Marine Scaffold Supervisor Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Supervisors

Paragraph R6(2) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011

An employee who supervises workers involving erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a scaffold in the marine/shipyard industry.

23 Man-Lock Attendant Compressed Air Works Course (Man-Lock Attendant)

Paragraph R108(3)(c) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who works in a compressed air environment worksite.

24 Medical Attendant Compressed Air Works Course (Medical Attendant)

Paragraph R108(3)(c) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who works in a compressed air environment worksite.

25 Construction Worker Construction Safety Orientation Course

Paragraph of 2(1) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order and paragraph of the R9(1) of the WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who carries out manual work in building and engineering construction worksites.

26 Construction Supervisor Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course

Paragraph of R9(2) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who supervises work carried out in a building and engineering construction worksites.

27 Project Manager Construction Safety for Project Manager Course

Paragraph 2(5) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order and paragraph R9(2) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who is appointed to take charge of all construction activities in building and engineering construction worksites.

28 Construction Worker

(Tunneling) Safety Orientation Course (Tunneling) for Workers

Paragraph R88 of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who carries out work in a tunnel in building and engineering construction worksite.

29 Construction Supervisor

(Tunneling) Building Construction Safety Supervisors (Tunneling) Course

Paragraph R88 of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who supervises any process or work in a tunnel carried out in a building and engineering construction worksite.

30 Formwork Supervisor Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors

Paragraph 2(4) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order and paragraph R60(1) of the WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who supervises the construction, erection, alteration or dismantling of formwork structures in building and engineering construction worksites.

31 Logistics & Transport Worker Logistics and Transport Safety Orientation Course

Paragraph S12(3)(e) of the WSH Act

An employee from the logistics and transport industry carrying out manual work.

32 Shipyard Worker (General

Trade) Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, General Trade

Paragraph of R6(2) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

An employee from the marine/shipyward industry carrying out manual work.

33 Shipyard Supervisor Shipyard Supervisors Safety Course

As stipulated by paragraph of R6(8) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

An employee who supervises work and process in the marine/shipyard industry.

34 Ship-repair Manager Safety Instruction Course for Ship-Repair Managers

Paragraph R7(2) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

An employee who coordinates safety activities relating to the construction of repair of the ship.

35 Shipyard Worker (Hotwork

Trade) Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, Hotwork Trade

Paragraph R6(4) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

An employee who carries out hot-work in a marine/shipyard industry.

36 Shipyard Hotwork Safety

Assessor Shipyard Safety Assessor Course, Hotwork Trade

Paragraph R27(3) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

A person who is appointed to assess hot-work processes on a shipyard.

37 Shipyard Worker (Painter

Trade) Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, Painter Trade

Paragraph R6(5) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

An employee who carries out spray painting work in a marine/shipyard industry.

38 Metalworking Industry Worker Metalworking Safety Orientation Course

Paragraph 2(9) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

An employee from the metalworking industry carrying out manual work.

39 Person who supervise in manufacturing factory

Basic Industrial Safety & Health Course for Supervisors

Paragraph 2(10) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

An employee who supervises any process or work carried out in metalworking industry.

40 Oil and Petrochemical Industry

Worker WSQ: Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Process Plant

Paragraph of 2(6) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

An employee from the oil and petrochemical industry carrying out manual work.

41 Oil and Petrochemcial Industry

Supervisor WSQ: Supervise Workplace Safety and Health in Process Plant

Paragraph of 2(7) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

An employee who supervises any process or work carried out in oil and petrochemical industry.

46 WSH Representative WSQ: Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (Level A)

WSH Act (Chap 354A) Any employee may attend the workplace safety and health course in any respect of every worksite.

47 WSH Coordinator WSQ: Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (Level B)

Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

An employee who assists the occupier to identify unsafe conditions, recommend and implement measures.

48 WSH Officer WSQ: Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (Level C)

Paragraph R3(a)(i) of the WSH (WSHO) Regulations

An employee who assists the occupier of the workplace in identifying, assessing and recommending to eliminate any risk as well as implement measures or safe

49 WSH Auditor WSQ: Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (Level D)

Paragraph R4(1)(a) of the WSH (SHMS & Auditing) Regulations

A person who is appointed to audit risk assessment relating to the work process and workplace.

50 Explosive Powered Tools

Operator Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course

Paragraph of R13 of the WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009

An employee who operates the explosive powered tool.

51 Lorry Crane Operator WSQ: Lorry Crane Operator Course

Paragraph R5(4) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who operates a lorry loader.

52 MEWP Operator Mobile Elevating Work Platform Course

Paragraph R21(12) of the WSH (General Provisions) Regulations

An employee operating MEWP machine.

53 Forklift Operator Course WSQ: Forklift Driver's Training Course

Paragraph 2(8) of the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

An employee who drives or operates a forklift truck in a factory.

54 Mobile Crane Operator BCA: Mobile Crane (Truck Mounted) Operation Course

Paragraph of R5(1) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who operates a mobile crane.

55 Tower Crane Operator BCA: Luffing Jib Tower Cranes Operation Course

Paragraph of R5(1) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

An employee who operates a tower crane.

56 Competent Person for

Management of Hazardous Substances

NEA: Management of Hazardous Substances or WSQ: Manage Hazardous Substance

Paragraph R41(1) of the WSH (General Provisions) Regulation

An employee who manages and controls toxic or harmful substances.

57 Competent Person for

Sampling and Monitoring of Airborne Contamination

NEA: Sampling & Monitoring of Airborne Contamination or WSQ: Measure Exposure & Assess the risks due to Hazardous Substance

Paragraph R39(7) of the WSH (General Provisions) Regulations

An employee who monitors, tests and assesses the environment of any workplace for potential health hazards, and to take air samples in the breathing zone of the persons who are exposed to toxic dust, fumes, gases, vapours, mists or fibres or other contaminants by using appropriate personal sampling equipment.

58 WSH Officer / Advisor /

Specialist / Manager / Engineer / Executive

WSQ: Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

Any employee may attend the workplace occupational hygiene course in any respect of every worksite.

Last updated: 6 Jan 2014