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Course Date:
TBA
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Registration Period:
TBA
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Time:
TBA,
21 hours
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Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F)
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Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
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Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit
The course covers knowledge of identifying process occupational health and safety hazards to ensure safe operation in the process plant. Participants will also be able to perform risk assessment in a process environment as required by the health and safety regulations. In addition, participants will understand and apply management aspects of occupational health and safety for day-to-day operations in the workplace.
The purpose of the course is to enable participants to apply safety in process plant based on a set of competency elements, which include identify Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Hazards in a Process Plant; Assess the Risks in a Process Plant; Contribute to Occupational, Health & Safety (OHS) Management.
By the end of the Course, participants will be able to:
• Select a method of identifying hazards
• Identify and record hazards associated with workplace and activities
• Identify and record unsafe work conditions
• Record and report hazards using risk assessment format
• Assess level of risk based on severity and likelihood
• Prioritise unacceptable risks
• Prepare risk assessment report
• Interpret employees’ rights under OHS regulations
• Select appropriate control measures for risk assessment
• Suggest measures to minimize hazards in line with company OHS procedures
Topics to be covered
1. Identify Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Hazards in a Process Plant
• Define hazard
• Identify common hazards in work area
• Identify common hazards during work activity
• Identify unsafe working conditions and work practices
• Apply different hazard observation techniques
• Select appropriate methods of identifying hazards
2. Assess the Risks in a Process Plant
• Define risk and risk assessment theory
• Understand the roles and duties for health and safety as defined by specific legislation
• Identify resources required for risk assessment
• Identify information sources for risk assessment
• Apply procedures for risk assessment
• Assess the hazards that causes serious harm
• Determine hazards that should be eliminated or minimised
• Assess the level of risk based on severity and likelihood
3. Contribute to Occupational, Health & Safety (OHS) Management Issues
• Access and interpret OHS information within the workplace
• Understand the hierarchy of control
• Understand the need for controlling and monitoring the risk
• Apply appropriate control methods from risk assessment procedures
• Participate in the review of control measures
• Control risks when following work activities and procedures
4. Assessment