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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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