PERFORM WORK IN CONFINED SPACE OPERATION (PWCSO)

Legal Requirement

Under the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order 2001 which came into effect in June 2001, all workers, including Singaporeans, must undergo a Safety Orientation Course (Manholes) before they are allowed to work in Manholes and other Confined Spaces.

For Whom

Individuals who are:

• Confined Space Entrant
• Confined Space Attendant

Assumed Skills, Knowledge & Entry Requirement

• Participants must be able to listen, read, speak and write in their medium of instruction at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) Level 2.

Course Overview

• Identify duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work under the WSH Legislations and Code of Practice.
• Identify confined space hazards.
• Use Gas Detection Instruments for atmospheric monitoring
• Comply with Permit-to-Work system and safe work procedures when working in confined space.
• Participate in an emergency for confined space.

Course Content      

• Understand the legal requirements on manhole work
• Acquire knowledge on manholes, their hazards and consequences, control and mitigation measures
• Understand the need of having an effective manhole entry permit system
• Understanding the importance of hazards monitoring and communication and the respective roles they play to effect a rescue
• Legislation and Code of Practice on Confined Space Work
• Duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work
• Manhole Hazards Part A – Atmospheric Hazards
• Manhole Hazards Part B – Physical and Biological Hazards
• Confined space entry permit system
• Prevention and control of manhole hazards
• Use and limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
• Risk assessment
• Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment use for work in manholes
• Accident case studies of accidents in manholes
• Communication and emergency response plan

Course Duration
14 hours including 2 hours of assessment

Medium of Instruction:

English (Facilitation is available in Tamil, Bengali, Thai & Mandarin)

Class Size

Maximum class size: 20

Facilitator/Learner Ratio: 1:20

Course Attendance: 100% Attendance

Assessment Advice: Competent based

Funding & Claims

Not Available

Certification

Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a certificate of achievement endorsed by EverSafe Academy Pte. Ltd. will be issued to all participants.

Course Venue

• 2 Kampong Kapor Rd, Little India, Singapore 208674
• 3 Soon Lee Street, #04-14/16&17, Pioneer Junction, Singapore-627606
• 2, Joo Koon Road, Singapore-628966

Renewal Points for professionals

Not Available