WSQ Perform Work at Height Course
Working at height is a common but the high risk activity in many industries, from the construction to maintenance. To ensure the safety and compliance with local regulations, proper training is not just a recommendation; it is a necessity. Greensafe International offers the WSQ Perform Work at Height (PWAH) course, a specialized training program designed to equip workers with the essential skills to work safely above ground level.
What is the course about?
The main goal of the WSQ Perform Work at Height course is to give a participants the practical knowledge and confidence they need to carry out their duties safely and perfectly. It moves beyond just not theory, offering hands on lessons that and help workers to understand the real world risks associated with falling and how to prevent incidents in worksites.
By the end of this training, learners will be able to identify the hazards, use safety equipment to correctly and respond effectively if an emergency occurs.
Who Should Attend this course?
This course is specifically designed for the workers who are required to perform activities at height in work sites. Whether you are a general worker, a technician or a supervisor involved in highcelevation tasks, these training ensures you to meet the necessary safety standards required by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
What will you learn?
A curriculum covers a the wide range of critical topics to ensure comprehensive safety awareness. Participants will explore:
- Understanding the Law: Learning about the legislation and guidelines that govern a working at height.
- Risk Management: How to identify the hazards and conduct a proper risk assessment before starting a job.
- Equipment Mastery: Proper selection and inspection of equipment like ladders, step platform and personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Fall Protection: In-depth understanding of fall arrest systems and the fall prevention methods.
- Emergency Response: Practical techniques for fall rescue, including how to handle suspension trauma and execute a fall prevention plans.
- Hands-on Practice: The course includes a practical sessions on harness fitting, using twin lanyards and operating retractable fall arrestors.
Requirements & Duration
This course will designed to be intensive yet manageable, completed in just one day (7.5 hours). To ensure the everyone can follow safety instructions clearly, the training is available in multiple languages, including a English, Mandarin, Tamil and Bengali.
Prerequisites: To join, learners are expected to have basic proficiency in English and mathematics. Specifically, you should have Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy at Level 3 or above.
Assessment and Certification
Ensure all the participants are fully competent, the course concludes with both a written test and practical assessment.
Upon a successfully passing both components, you will receive a Safety Pass endorsed by Greensafe International, Singapore. This certification serves as proof of your competency and commitment to safety standards of workplace safety.
Why is this Program Crucial?
If Falls from height are a leading cause of workplace injuries. The course does more than just tick a compliance box - it should builds a culture of safety. By teaching workers how to check their equipment before use and how to react this during a crisis, it significantly reduces the likelihood of accidents in worksites
Conclusion
Investing in a WSQ Perform Work at Height course is an investment in personal safety and a professional responsibility. With funding support available for eligible Singaporeans, permanent residents and SMEs, upgrading your safety skills has never been more accessible. For more details about these or workplace safety course contact “ Greensafe International ”.