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Safety Time Out

Safety Time Out (STO) is a planned event where companies take time off from their routine operations to take stock and review particular work activity or system to ensure safe operations. STO can be coordinated nation-wide or sector specific in response to an emerging trend or spate of accidents.

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Announcement by WSH Council!

Safety Time-Out (April 2016)

 

There has been a spate of fatal accidents since the start of the year resulting in 22 fatalities as of 2 April 2016. The Construction sector contributed to the majority with 10 cases, followed by 7 from other sectors and 5 from the Marine sector. If this trend continues, we will see even more workplace deaths, resulting in more workers, their families and their companies being affected.

 

The WSH Council is very concerned with the situation and urges the industry to review their WSH procedures and take immediate actions to ensure that all control measures are in place. 

 

In view of the serious situation, all occupiers, contractors, subcontractors and workers must work together to ensure that all work procedures are safely executed. All industries are encouraged to conduct a Safety Time-Out in April 2016 to review all work procedures undertaken by their companies, contractors and subcontractors. Workers should be briefed and trained to ensure that they understand their work and how it should be performed safely. Only with all industry stakeholders working together, can we ensure that all accidents and ill-health be prevented and that the workplaces are safe for all the workers. 

 

To assist the industry, the WSH Council has developed the following Safety Time-Out checklists for their use:

1.  Working at Heights Checklist

2.  Tower Crane Checklist 

3.  Mobile/ Crawler Crane Checklist 

4.  Lifting Plan Checklist 

5.  Formwork Checklist 

6.  Workplace Housekeeping Checklist 

7.  Workplace Traffic Checklist 

8.  Vehicle Pre-Operational Checklist 

9.  Forklift Pre-Operational Checklist 

10.WSH Management System Checklist 

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Demerit points system for construction sector

Contractors in the construction sector can be given demerit points for breaching the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The number of demerit points awarded depends on the severity of the breach.

All main and sub-contractors in the construction sector accumulate demerit points for breaches of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act.

Each demerit point lasts for 12 months.

A contractor that gets more than 18 demerit points within a 12-month period will receive a formal warning from MOM. If they continue to accumulate demerit points, they face stricter the penalties.

To learn more on:

How demerit points are given
Penalty escalation for main contractors

Visit MOM webpage

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Bukit Ho Swee Fire

--> Telecast on Channel News Asia:

As Singapore's greatest ever fire engulfs Bukit Ho Swee in 1961, it sends thousands fleeing. Its terrifying path of destruction is recreated through eyewitness stories and stunning visual effects.

 

Spyros Explosion

Telecast on Channel News Asia:

12 October 1978, oil tanker ST Spyros exploded with more than a hundred workers onboard. It was an unprecedented crisis, and rescue services fought to save the stricken workers. In its aftermath, investigators uncovered how the fire started and why – and they would find shocking revelations.

Work at Height

--> Below is an example of where the contractor provides a proper lifeline, but the worker just could not be bothered to secure his harness to the lifeline. One positive example, and one negative example.

Lifeline is provided for working at height, and worker secured his harness to the lifeline
 

This clip shows worker not securing his harness to the lifeline

Road roller on fire

--> A road roller was on fire at a construction site near Causeway point. The workers just standing around. This shows the importance of having trainer fire fighters on site. You never know when you need them.

WSH (WORK AT HEIGHTS) REGULATIONS 2013

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
PART I - PRELIMINARY

1. Citation and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Application

PART II GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. Avoidance of work at height
5. Fall prevention plan
6. Training for persons at work
7. Supervision of work at height
8. Open sides and openings
9. Cover, guard-rail and barrier to prevent fall
10. Travel restraint system
11. Fall arrest system
12. Inspection
13. Staircases
14. Safe means of access and egress between different working levels in building or structures
15. Teagle openings
16. Work on roofs
17. Fragile surfaces
18. Ladders

PART III PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEM FOR HAZARDOUS WORK AT HEIGHT

19. Application of this Part
20. Implementation of permit-to-work system
21. No hazardous work at height without permit-to-work
22. Application for permit-to-work
23. Evaluation of application
24. Issue of permit-to-work
25. Posting of permit-to-work and supervisor’s duty
26. Monitoring of work
27. Duty to report incompatible work
28. Daily review and revocation of permit-to-work

PART IV INDUSTRIAL  ROPE ACCESS SYSTEM
29. Industrial rope access equipment and personal protective equipment
30. Design and inspection

PART V MISCELLANEOUS
31. Offence
The Schedule

For the full regulations, click here.

WSH (FIRST-AID) REGULATIONS

(incorporating the amendments as stipulated in WSH (First-Aid) (Amendment) Regulations 2011)
The changes are highlighted in blue.

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
1. Citation and commencement
2. Definition
3. Application
4. Provision of first-aid boxes
5. First-aiders
6. First-aid room
7. First-aid for exposure to toxic or corrosive substances
8. Offences

Citation and commencement
The amendments shall come shall come into operation on 10th September 2011.

Definitions
2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
‘‘first-aid’’ means —
(a) in cases where a person needs help from a medical practitioner or nurse, treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of bodily injury until such help is obtained; or
(b) treatment of minor bodily injury which does not require treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse;
‘‘hospital’’ means any premises used or intended to be used for the reception, lodging, treatment and care of persons who require medical treatment or care or who suffer from any disease, injury or disability of mind or body, and includes a maternity home and a nursing home;
‘‘medical clinic’’ means any premises used or intended to be used by a medical practitioner, a dentist or any other person —
(a) for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or
(b) for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any
apparatus, equipment, instrument or device requiring the use of electricity, heat or light, but does not include a hospital;
‘‘medical practitioner’’ means a registered medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Act who has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act.

Application
3. These Regulations shall not apply to —
(a) any hospital; and
(b) any medical clinic.’’

Provision of first-aid boxes
4.— (1) Every workplace shall be provided with a sufficient number of first-aid boxes.
(2) Where a workplace is located in a building, each floor of the building shall be provided with a sufficient number of first-aid boxes.
(3) Every first-aid box provided in a workplace shall —
(a) be adequately equipped;
(b) be properly maintained;
(c) be checked frequently to ensure that it is adequately equipped and that all the items in it are usable;
(d) be clearly identified as a first-aid box;
(e) be placed in a location that is well-lit and accessible; and
(f) be under the charge of a person appointed by the occupier of the workplace.

First-aiders
5.—(1) Where more than 25 persons are employed in a workplace, there shall be appointed in the workplace as first-aiders who shall be readily available during working hours such number of persons as complies with the ratio of one first-aider for every 100 persons employed in the workplace or part thereof.
(2) Every person appointed as a first-aider under paragraph (1) shall —
(a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and
(b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require.
(3) Where there is a shift work schedule in a workplace, the ratio of the number of first-aiders available on each shift to the number of persons employed at work on that shift shall comply with the ratio specified in paragraph (1).
(4) Every first-aider shall maintain a record of all treatment rendered by him.
(5) A notice shall be affixed in every workplace stating the names of the first-aiders appointed under paragraph (1).

First-aid room
6. Unless otherwise permitted by the Commissioner in writing, where there are more than 500 persons at work in a workplace, there shall be provided and maintained a first-aid room of such standard as may be approved by the Commissioner.

First-aid for exposure to toxic or corrosive substances
7.—(1) Where any person in a workplace may be exposed to toxic or corrosive substances, the occupier of the workplace shall make provision for the emergency treatment of the person if so required by the Commissioner.
(2) Where the eyes or body of any person in a workplace may come into contact with toxic or corrosive substances, the occupier of the workplace shall ensure that suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body are provided and properly maintained within the work area for emergency use.

Offences
8. Any —
(a) occupier of a workplace who fails to ensure that regulation 4, 5 (1), (2), (3) or (5), 6 or 7 is complied with in relation to the workplace; or
(b) first-aider who contravenes regulation 5 (4), shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

The First and Second Schedules are deleted.

WSH (MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS) REG 2011

Arrangement of Regulations
1. Citation and commencement
These Regulations shall come into operation on 10th September 2011.
2. Definitions
3. Application

PART II - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS
4. Persons to be medically certified fit for employment
5. Periodic medical examinations
6. Other medical examinations
7. Medical expenses to be borne by responsible person
8. Registers of employees in hazardous occupations
9. Designated workplace doctor to report results of medical examinations to employers
10. Designated workplace doctor may recommend suspension from work
11. Designated workplace doctor may inspect place of work
PART III - REGISTRATION TO ACT AS DESIGNATED WORKPLACE DOCTORS
12. Application for registration as designated workplace doctor
13. Certificate of registration
14. Register of designated workplace doctor
15. Suspension and cancellation of approval
16. Surrender of certificate
PART IV - MISCELLANEOUS
17. Offence
18. Revocation
19. Savings and transitional provision
The Schedule

For the complete Regulations, click here

WSH (MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS) REG 2011 - Part II (MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS)

Application
3. These Regulations shall apply to all workplaces in which persons are employed in any hazardous occupation, being any occupation involving —
(a) the use or handling of or exposure to the fumes, dust, mist, gas or vapour of arsenic, cadmium, lead, manganese or mercury or any of their compounds;
(b) the use or handling of or exposure to the liquid, fumes or vapour of benzene, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, organophosphates or vinyl chloride monomer;
(c) the use or handling of or exposure to tar, pitch, bitumen or creosote;
(d) the use or handling of or exposure to the dust of asbestos, raw cotton or silica;
(e) exposure to excessive noise; or
(f) any work in a compressed air environment.

Persons to be medically certified fit for employment
4.—(1) Duty of the responsible person of a person who is to be employed in any hazardous occupation described in regulation 3(a) to (e) to ensure that the person shall undergo a pre-placement medical examination by a designated workplace doctor and be certified fit to work in such occupation, not later than 3 months after the date he commences his employment in such occupation.
(2) Duty of the responsible person of a person who is to be employed in the hazardous occupation described in regulation 3(f) to ensure that the person shall be medically examined by a designated
workplace doctor and certified fit to work in such occupation within 30 days before the date he is to commence his employment in such occupation.
(3) The medical examination referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) shall —
(a) consist of the examinations and investigations specified in the Schedule and such other examinations or investigations as the Commissioner may require from time to time in any
particular case; and
(b) include —
(i) a clinical examination of the person for symptoms and signs of any diseases that may result from exposure to the hazards of the occupation in which the person is employed; and
(ii) an assessment as to whether the person who is to be employed in a hazardous occupation is fit to work in that occupation.

Periodic medical examinations
5.—(1) Duty of the responsible person of a person employed in any hazardous occupation to ensure that the person shall be periodically examined by a designated workplace doctor.
(2) The periodic medical examinations referred to in paragraph (1) shall —
(a) consist of the examinations and investigations specified in the Schedule;
(b) include —
(i) a clinical examination of the person for symptoms and signs of any diseases that may result from exposure to the hazards of the occupation in which the person is employed; and
(ii) an assessment as to whether the person who is employed in a hazardous occupation is fit to continue working in that occupation; and
(c) take place at the intervals specified in the Schedule.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Commissioner may, in cases where he considers expedient, require any person to be examined at intervals other than or in addition to those specified in the Schedule.

Other medical examinations
6.—(1) The Commissioner may require any person or category of persons employed in any hazardous occupation to undergo a medical examination other than or in addition to the medical examinations referred to in regulations 4 and 5.
(2) Where a person employed in any hazardous occupation is required to undergo any audiometric examinations, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of that person to ensure that the audiometric examinations shall be carried out by persons who have undergone a course of training in audiometric screening acceptable to the Commissioner.
(3) Any responsible person who contravenes paragraph (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

Medical expenses to be borne by responsible person
7.—(1) Duty of the responsible person of a person who is employed or to be employed in any hazardous occupation —
(a) to arrange, at the expense of the responsible person, all medical examinations and investigations that the person employed or to be employed in any hazardous occupation is
required to undergo under these Regulations; and
(b) to grant paid leave of absence to that person required to undergo any medical examination or investigation under these Regulations.
(2) Duty of any person who is required to undergo any medical examination or investigation under these Regulations to ensure that he shall submit himself for such medical examination and investigation.
(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
Registers of employees in hazardous occupations
8.—(1) Duty of the responsible person of a person or persons employed in any hazardous occupation in a workplace to keep registers of such persons.
(2) The responsible person shall ensure that the registers referred to in paragraph (1) are —
(a) kept in such form and manner as may be required by the Commissioner;
(b) updated at all times such as to show at any time, the particulars of all persons who are currently employed in any hazardous occupation in the workplace and all the persons who had or have been employed in the hazardous occupation in the workplace in the last 5 years; and
(c) be produced for inspection upon request by an inspector.
(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Designated workplace doctor to report results of medical examinations to employers
9.—(1) Duty of the designated workplace doctor to report the results of the medical examination of a person employed in any hazardous occupation in a workplace to the responsible person of
that person.
(3) The responsible person of a person employed in any hazardous occupation shall —
(a) keep the report of every medical examination of that person employed in a hazardous occupation for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the medical examination; and
(b) whenever required by the Commissioner within the period referred to in sub-paragraph (a), make available to the Commissioner the report or a summary of the report, as the Commissioner may specify.
(4) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1), (2) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

Designated workplace doctor may recommend suspension from work
10.—(1) Where a designated workplace doctor, having regard to the results of the medical examination carried out under these Regulations, is satisfied that the health of a person is likely to be or has been injuriously affected by the person’s employment in a hazardous occupation, it shall be the duty of the designated workplace doctor to advise the person that he —
(a) should not continue to be employed in that occupation; or
(b) be suspended from his work in such hazardous occupation temporarily for such period of time, as may be determined by the designated workplace doctor or permanently.
(2) Where the designated workplace doctor advises that a person employed in a hazardous occupation be suspended from employment in such hazardous occupation, it shall be the duty of the designated workplace doctor to —
(a) complete a certificate of suspension in such form and manner as may be determined by the Commissioner; and
(b) give a copy of the certificate of suspension to that person who is to be suspended from employment in a hazardous occupation, the responsible person concerned and the Commissioner.
(3) It shall be the duty of the responsible person of the person named in the certificate of suspension referred to in paragraph (2) to suspend the person from his work in the hazardous occupation.
(4) Any person named in the certificate of suspension referred to in paragraph (2) or the responsible person may, within 14 days from the date of the certificate of suspension, appeal to the Commissioner against it and the Commissioner’s decision shall be final.

Designated workplace doctor may inspect place of work
11.—(1) Duty of the occupier of a workplace to provide all facilities to the designated workplace doctor to inspect the premises of the workplace and any process or work in or on which a person being examined by the designated workplace doctor under these Regulations is or is to be employed.
(2) Duty of the responsible person of a person who is employed in any hazardous occupation in a workplace and the occupier of that workplace to provide the designated workplace doctor with all information which is relevant and within their joint knowledge to enable the designated workplace doctor to carry out a proper medical examination of such person under these Regulations.

WSH (MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS) REG 2011 - Part III (Registration to Act as Designated Workplace Doctors)

Application for registration as designated workplace doctor
12.—(1) A person who —
(a) is a medical practitioner registered under the provisions of the Medical Registration Act; and
(b) has successfully completed and passed a course of training in occupational health acceptable to the Commissioner,
may apply to the Commissioner to be registered to act as a designated workplace doctor.
(3) Upon receiving an application, the Commissioner may —
(a) if he is satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to be registered as a designated workplace doctor, register the applicant either unconditionally, or subject to such conditions as the Commissioner thinks fit, as a designated workplace doctor; or
(b) if he is not so satisfied, refuse to register the applicant as a designated workplace doctor.
Certificate of registration
13.—(1) Upon a medical practitioner being registered as a designated workplace doctor, the Commissioner shall —
(a) issue him with a certificate of registration; and
(b) record his name and relevant particulars in the register of designated workplace doctors.
(2) A certificate of registration is not transferable.
(3) Where a certificate of registration is lost, destroyed or defaced, the holder of the certificate may apply to the Commissioner for a replacement certificate.
Register of designated workplace doctor
14. The Commissioner shall keep a register of all persons registered to act as a designated workplace doctor and shall ensure that the register is updated at all times.

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Citation and commencement
1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 and shall, with the exception of regulation 5(4) and (5), come into operation on 10th September 2011.
(2) Regulation 5(4) and (5) shall come into operation on 1st September 2013.

2. Definitions
3. Application
PART II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. Lifting plan
5. Only registered crane operator to operate a mobile crane and tower crane
PART III - REGISTRATION OF CRANE OPERATORS
6. Application for registration to be crane operator
7. Requirements for registration as crane operator
8. Certificate of registration
9. Register of crane operators
10. Production of certificate of registration upon request
11. Renewal of registration
12. Conditions for renewal of registration as crane operator
13. Suspension and cancellation of registration
14. Notice of suspension and cancellation of registration
15. Surrender of certificate
16. Duties of crane operator
PART IV - APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
17. Appointment and duties of lifting supervisor
18. Appointment and duties of rigger
19. Appointment and duties of signalman
PART V - INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, TESTING AND DISMANTLING OF MOBILE CRANE OR TOWER CRANE
20. Only approved crane contractor to install, repair, alter or dismantle mobile
crane or tower crane
21. Application for approval to be approved crane contractor
22. Certificate of approval
23. Production of certificate of approval upon request
24. Suspension or cancellation of certificate
25. Notice of suspension or cancellation of certificate
26. Duties of approved crane contractor
27. Duties of owner of mobile crane and tower crane
PART VI - MISCELLANEOUS
28. Offence
29. Revocation
30. Savings and transitional provision

The Schedules
FIRST SCHEDULE - TYPES OF MOBILE CRANES
SECOND SCHEDULE - TYPES OF TOWER CRANES
THIRD SCHEDULE - FEES
1. An application for registration as a crane operator - $20
2. An application for renewal of registration as a crane operator - $20
3. To replace a certificate of registration as a crane operator - $10 per certificate to be replaced
4. An application for approval as a crane contractor - $150
5. An application for renewal of approval as a crane contractor - $150.

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Reg 2011 - Part II (General Provisions)

"crane" means a machine incorporating an elevated structural member or jib beneath which suspended loads may be moved vertically (whether upwards or downwards) or horizontally or
both, either by slewing the machine or derricking the jib, or by any other means not solely involving a travelling motion of the crane;

Lifting plan
4.—(1) Where any lifting operation involving the use of any crane is carried out in a workplace by a crane operator, the responsible person to establish and implement a lifting plan which shall be in accordance with the generally accepted principles of safe and sound practice.
(2) The responsible person to ensure that the lifting plan is made available for inspection upon request by an inspector.

Only registered crane operator to operate a mobile crane and tower crane
5.—(1) No person shall operate a mobile crane (not being a lorry loader) or tower crane in a workplace unless he is a registered crane operator.
(2) Responsible person to ensure that no person, other than a registered crane operator, is employed, permitted or made to operate a mobile crane (not being a lorry loader) or tower
crane in a workplace.
(3) A person, whether or not he is also a registered crane operator, may drive a mobile crane in a workplace if he is the holder of a driving licence issued under the Road Traffic Act authorising him to drive a mobile crane of a class or description permitted by the licence, but he shall not operate the mobile crane unless he also satisfies the requirement referred to in paragraph (1).
(4) No person shall operate a lorry loader unless —
(a) he has successfully completed a training course, acceptable to the Commissioner, on the operation of a lorry loader;
(b) if required by the Commissioner, he attends re-training on the operation of a lorry loader and successfully completes such re-training; and
(c) if required by the Commissioner, he produces a current medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner certifying that he is medically fit to operate a lorry loader.
(5) The responsible person to ensure that no person is allowed to operate a lorry loader unless the person satisfies the requirements referred to in paragraph (4).

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Reg 2011 - Part III (Registration of Crane Operators)

Application for registration to be crane operator
6.—(1) A person may apply to the Commissioner for his approval to register as a crane operator.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be —
(a) in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine; and
(b) accompanied by the appropriate fee.
(3) Upon receiving an application, the Commissioner may, subject to regulation 7 —
(a) issue the person with a certificate of registration to act as a crane operator (subject to such conditions); or
(b) refuse to approve the application.

Requirements for registration as crane operator
7.—(1) A person may register as a crane operator if he satisfies the Commissioner that —
(a) he has successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner on the operation of a mobile crane or tower crane;
(b) he has, in the opinion of the Commissioner, sufficient experience in operating a mobile crane or tower crane and has passed a proficiency test acceptable to the Commissioner; or
(c) he possesses any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Commissioner.
(2) The Commissioner may require an applicant to produce a current medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner which certifies that the applicant is medically fit to operate a mobile crane or tower crane.
(3) The Commissioner shall not register an applicant who has been certified by a registered medical practitioner to be unfit to operate a mobile crane or tower crane.
Certificate of registration
8.—(1) A certificate of registration to act as a crane operator shall, unless the registration is earlier cancelled, be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of registration or for such shorter period as the Commissioner may specify in the certificate of registration.
(2) A certificate of registration is not transferable.
(3) Where a certificate of registration is lost, destroyed or defaced, the holder of the certificate may apply to the Commissioner for a replacement certificate on payment of the appropriate fee.
(4) An application under paragraph (3) to the Commissioner shall be supported by such documentary proof that the certificate of registration issued earlier is lost, destroyed or defaced.

Register of crane operators
9. The Commissioner shall keep an up-to-date register of all persons registered as crane operators.
Production of certificate of registration upon request
10.—(1) Registered crane operator to produce his certificate of registration for inspection upon request by an inspector.
(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine
not exceeding $2,000.
Renewal of registration
11.—(1) An application by a person for the renewal of his certificate of registration to act as a crane operator shall be made in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine, and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
(2) Any renewal fee paid is not refundable.
(3) The Commissioner may —
(a) renew the certificate of registration to act as a crane operator for a period of 2 years or for such shorter period as the Commissioner may specify in the certificate of registration; or
(b) refuse the application for renewal if the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is no longer a fit and proper person to be registered as a crane operator.
Conditions for renewal of registration as crane operator
12.—(1) The Commissioner may impose such conditions for the renewal of registration as a crane operator as he thinks fit.
(2) The conditions may include any one or all of the following:
(a) requiring an applicant to attend a refresher course acceptable to the Commissioner on the operation of a mobile crane or a tower crane;
(b) requiring an applicant to pass a proficiency test acceptable to the Commissioner for crane operation;
(c) requiring an applicant to produce a current medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner which certifies that the applicant is medically fit to operate a mobile crane or tower crane.
Suspension and cancellation of registration
13.—(1) The Commissioner may suspend or cancel the registration of any registered crane operator if the Commissioner is satisfied that the registered crane operator —
(a) has obtained his registration by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of
any material fact;
(b) has been certified by a registered medical practitioner to be unfit to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane; or
(c) has failed to comply with any of the duties set out in these Regulations.
(2) Duty of a registered crane operator upon becoming aware of any medical condition which may render him unfit to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane to inform the Commissioner of such medical condition without undue delay.
(3) Any person who contravenes paragraph (2) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
Notice of suspension and cancellation of registration
14.—(1) When the Commissioner has suspended or cancelled the registration of a registered crane operator under regulation 13, the Commissioner shall inform the registered crane operator concerned by notice in writing of such suspension or cancellation.
(2) The suspension or cancellation shall take effect 21 days after the date of the service of the notice on the registered crane operator or, if an appeal against the suspension or cancellation of registration has been made to the Minister under paragraph (4), on the date the Minister dismisses the appeal.
(3) Notwithstanding that the suspension or cancellation has not taken effect, any registered crane operator whose registration is suspended or cancelled by the Commissioner shall not, between the date of the service of the notice of suspension or cancellation and the date the suspension or cancellation takes effect (both dates inclusive), operate a mobile crane (not being a lorry loader) or a tower crane.
(4) A registered crane operator whose registration has been suspended or cancelled by the Commissioner under regulation 13 may, within 21 days of the date of the service of the notice of suspension or cancellation, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
(5) The notice of suspension or cancellation may be served on any person by delivering it to him, or by leaving it at, or sending it by registered post to, his last known residential address.
Surrender of certificate
15.—(1) A registered crane operator shall immediately surrender to the Commissioner his certificate of registration when the suspension or cancellation takes effect in accordance with regulation 14(2).
(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

Duties of crane operator
16. Duty of a crane operator —
(a) before the start of every workshift, to carry out operational tests on all limiting and indicating devices under no load conditions before any lifting operation is carried out and
shall enter the results of such tests in a log book or log-sheet;
(b) to ascertain whether the ground conditions, in particular the ground surface on which a mobile crane is to be operated, are safe for travel or any lifting operation; and if he is of the
opinion that it is not safe for travel or any lifting operation, he shall report this to the lifting supervisor;
(c) to ensure that any outrigger when it is required is fully extended and secured;
(d) not to carry out any lifting operation unless he has been briefed by the lifting supervisor on the lifting plan referred to in regulation 4;
(e) not to hoist any object if he is unable to ascertain the weight of the load;
(f) not to hoist any load unless he has received a clear signal from a signalman when this is required under regulation 19;
(g) not to engage in any act or manoeuvre which is not in accordance with safe and sound practice;
(h) not to hoist any load if there is any obstruction in the path of manoeuvre and if there is any such obstruction, he shall report this immediately to the lifting supervisor;
(i) not to manoeuvre or hold any suspended load over any public road or public area unless that road or area has been cordoned off;
(j) not to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane within 3m of any live overhead power line;
(k) not to use the crane for any operation for which it is not intended, including pulling or dragging a load;
(l) to ensure that any stationary truck mounted or wheel mounted crane is adequately and securely blocked while it is on a slope; and
(m) to report any failure or malfunction of the crane to the lifting supervisor and to make an appropriate entry of the failure or malfunction in the log book or log-sheet of the crane.

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Reg 2011 - Part IV (Appointment & Duties of Personnel)

Appointment and duties of lifting supervisor
17.—(1) Duty of the responsible person to appoint a lifting supervisor before any lifting operation involving the use of any crane is carried out in a workplace.
(2) Responsible person not to appoint any person as a lifting supervisor for any lifting operation involving the use of a crane in a workplace unless the person is one who —
(a) has successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner to equip him to become a lifting supervisor; and
(b) has, in the opinion of the responsible person, such relevant experience in lifting operations for a period of not less than one year before the appointment as a lifting supervisor.
(3) Duty of the lifting supervisor —
(a) to co-ordinate all lifting activities;
(b) to supervise all lifting operation by a mobile crane or tower crane in accordance with the lifting plan referred to in regulation 4;
(c) to ensure that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers and appointed signalmen participate in any lifting operation involving the use of amobile crane or a tower crane;
(d) to ensure that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by any mobile crane;
(e) to brief all crane operators, riggers and signalmen on the lifting plan referred to in regulation 4; and
(f) if any unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions are reported to him by any crane operator or rigger, take such measures to rectify the unsatisfactory or unsafe condition or otherwise ensure that any lifting operation is carried out safely.



Appointment and duties of rigger
18.—(1) Duty of the responsible person to appoint a rigger before any lifting operation involving the use of any mobile crane or tower crane is carried out in the workplace by a crane operator.
(2) Duty of the responsible person —
(a) not to appoint any person as a rigger in a workplace unless the person has successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner to equip him to be a rigger; and
(b) to ensure that the rigger who is appointed is attired in such a way as would distinctively identify him as a rigger.
(3) No person shall rig up loads for any lifting operation by a mobile crane or tower crane unless he is a rigger appointed in accordance with paragraph (1).
(4) Duty of appointed rigger to —
(a) check the slings to be used for slinging the loads to ensure that the slings are of good construction, sound and suitable material, adequate strength and free from patent defect;
(b) ensure that an adequate number of legs of the sling are used and that the slinging angle is correct so as to prevent the sling from being overloaded during the hoisting;
(c) ascertain the weight of the load which is to be lifted and inform the crane operator of the weight of the load;
(d) ensure that only proper lifting gears are used in conjunction with the sling;
(e) ensure that the load to be lifted is secure, stable and balanced;
(f) ensure that any loose load (which includes any stone, brick or tile) is placed in a receptacle to prevent the load or part thereof from falling during the lifting operation;
(g) place adequate padding at the edges of the load which come in contact with the sling so as to prevent the sling from being damaged; and
(h) report any defect in the lifting gear to the lifting supervisor.



Appointment and duties of signalman
19.—(1) Duty of the responsible person to appoint a signalman before any lifting operation involving the use of any mobile crane or tower crane is carried out in a workplace by a crane operator.
(2) Duty of the responsible person —
(a) not to appoint any person as a signalman in a workplace unless the person has successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner to equip him to be a signalman; and
(b) to ensure that the appointed signalman is attired in such a way as would distinctively
identify him as a signalman.
(3) No person shall give signal to the crane operator unless he is a signalman appointed in accordance with paragraph (1).
(4) Duty of the appointed signalman to —
(a) ensure or verify with the rigger that the load is properly rigged up before he gives a clear signal to the crane operator to lift the load; and
(b) give correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the manoeuvre of the load safely to its destination.

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 - Part V (Installation, Repair, Alteration, etc of Mobile / Tower Crane)

Only approved crane contractor to install, repair, alter or dismantle mobile crane or tower crane
20.—(1) No person shall install, repair, alter or dismantle a mobile crane or tower crane unless he is an approved crane contractor.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply —
(a) to the installation or dismantling of a fly jib; and
(b) to the repair of any non-load bearing part of a crane, unless the repair affects the safe operation of the crane.
Application for approval to be approved crane contractor
21.—(1) A firm or company may apply to the Commissioner for approval to act as an approved crane contractor.
(2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be —
(a) accompanied by the appropriate fee;
(b) in such form and manner as the Commissioner may require; and
(c) accompanied by such particulars, information, statements and documents as the Commissioner may require.
Certificate of approval
22.—(1) On receipt of an application, the Commissioner may —
(a) issue to the applicant a certificate of approval, subject to conditions as the Commissioner may think fit to impose; or
(b) refuse to approve the application.
(2) Where the Commissioner refuses to approve the applicant to act as an approved crane contractor, he shall give the applicant notice in writing of the reasons for his refusal.
(3) The Commissioner may at any time vary or revoke any of the existing conditions imposed under paragraph (1) or impose new conditions.
(4) A certificate of approval for a firm or company to act as an approved crane contractor is valid for a period of 2 years.
(5) A certificate of approval may be renewed.
Production of certificate of approval upon request
23.—(1) The approved crane contractor to produce his certificate of approval for inspection upon request by an inspector.
(2) Any person who contravenes paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Suspension or cancellation of certificate
24. The Commissioner may suspend or cancel the certificate of approval issued to any approved crane contractor if the Commissioner is satisfied that the approved crane contractor —
(a) has obtained the certificate of approval under these Regulations by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of any material fact; or
(b) is contravening or has contravened any condition subject to which the certificate was issued.
Notice of suspension or cancellation of certificate
25.—(1) When the Commissioner has suspended or cancelled the certificate of approval under regulation 24, the Commissioner shall inform the approved crane contractor concerned by notice in writing of such suspension or cancellation.
(2) The suspension or cancellation shall take effect 21 days after the date of the service of the notice on the approved crane contractor or, if an appeal against the suspension or cancellation of the certificate of approval has been made to the Minister under paragraph (4), on the date the Minister dismisses the appeal.
(3) Notwithstanding that the suspension or cancellation has not taken effect, any approved crane contractor whose certificate of approval is suspended or cancelled by the Commissioner shall not, between the date of the service of the notice of suspension or cancellation and the date the suspension or cancellation takes effect (both dates inclusive), install, repair, alter or dismantle a mobile crane or tower crane.
(4) An approved crane contractor whose certificate of approval has been suspended or cancelled may appeal to the Minister within 21 days of the date of the service of the notice of suspension or cancellation. The Minister's decision shall be final.
(5) A notice of suspension or cancellation may be served on any firm or company by leaving it at, or sending it by registered post to, the last known business address.



Duties of approved crane contractor
26.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), duty of an approved crane contractor: to —
(a) obtain a manufacturer’s manual which contains instructions on the safe procedures for the installation, repair, alteration and dismantling of the mobile crane or tower crane, before
he installs, repairs, alters or dismantles any mobile crane or tower crane; and
(b) ensure that the crane is installed, repaired, altered or dismantled in accordance with the instructions contained in such manual.
(2) Where the manual referred to in paragraph (1) is not available, the approved crane contractor to ensure that the installation, repair, alteration or dismantling of any mobile crane
or tower crane is under the immediate supervision of an authorised examiner.



Duties of owner of mobile crane and tower crane
27. To ensure that after every installation, repair, alteration and dismantling of a mobile crane or tower crane —
(a) the crane is tested and certified safe by an authorised examiner for the operations for which it is intended; and
(b) the crane is not used unless it has been tested and certified in accordance with sub-paragraph (a).

Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffold) Regulations 2011

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Citation and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Application
PART II -GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. Only approved scaffold contractor to construct, erect, install, re-position, alter, maintain, repair or dismantle certain scaffolds
5. Scaffold erectors
6. Scaffold supervisor
7. Personal protective equipment for scaffold erectors
8. Supervision of construction, erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration, maintenance, repair or dismantling of scaffolds
9. Construction and materials
10. Foundation of scaffolds
11. Scaffolds supported by buildings, ships or other structures
12. Designated access point for scaffolds
13. Stairs and ladders
14. Standards and ledgers
15. Transoms
16. Bracing
17. Gear for suspension of scaffolds
18. Work platforms
19. Loading requirements for scaffolds
20. Design by professional engineer
21. Boards, planks and decking
22. Toe-boards and guard-rails
23. Overlay and screening nets
24. Scaffolds to be free of material which endanger safety
25. Measures against electrical hazards
26. Inspection of scaffolds
27. Labelling of scaffolds after inspection
28. Construction, erection, maintenance, repair and dismantling of scaffolds
PART III - METAL SCAFFOLDS
29. Approved metal scaffolds
30. Design of certain metal scaffolds by professional engineer
31. Ties for metal scaffolds
32. Transoms for modular or tube-and-coupler scaffolds
33. Spigots, jointpins or sleeves
34. Adjustable base plates
35. Frame or modular scaffolds to be erected in one plane
36. Cross brace not to be used as means of access or egress
PART IV - TIMBER SCAFFOLDS
37. Timber scaffolds not to be used in shipyards
38. Materials for timber scaffolds
39. Construction of timber scaffolds
40. Ties for timber scaffolds
41. Duration of use of timber scaffolds
PART V - SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS
42. Suspended scaffolds
43. Suspended scaffolds raised or lowered by climbers, winches or powered device
44. Safety device for suspended scaffolds
45. Prohibition of overloading of suspended scaffolds
46. Suspended scaffolds counter-balanced by counter-weights
47. Prevention of sway
48. Age limit of operator
49. Personal protective equipment for users of suspended scaffolds
50. Notice to be displayed in suspended scaffolds
PART VI - OTHER SCAFFOLDS
51. Tower scaffolds
52. Scaffolds and work platforms erected on cantilever or jib supports
53. Design of cantilever or jib supports by professional engineer
54. Hanging scaffolds
55. Personal protective equipment for users of hanging scaffolds
56. Trestle scaffolds
PART VII - APPROVED SCAFFOLD CONTRACTORS
57. Application for approval to be approved scaffold contractor
58. Certificate of approval
59. Production of certificate of approval
60. Suspension or cancellation of certificate
61. Notice of suspension or cancellation of certificate
PART VIII - MISCELLANEOUS
62. Offence
63. Revocation
64. Savings and transitional provision

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