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Steven Cheong
Construction Productivity Centre
Building and Construction Authority
CV3016
Construction Technology & Processes

Self Introduction
Steven Cheong
Email: steven_cheong@bca.gov.sg
Tel: 6804 4267

Principal Manager, Construction Productivity & Quality Group

Building and Construction Authority
Lead Auditor for ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and
OHSAS 18000 Management Systems
Registered Lead Auditor, IRCA
Part-time Lecturer for NTU and BCA Academy
- ISO 9001,ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000 courses
- Construction Safety courses

Objective of Topic
Understanding the concept & principles of
construction safety management systems :
OHSAS 18001, SS 506, bizSAFE

Implementing the concepts & principles in the

construction environment

Enhancing awareness of the government

regulations and efforts

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Outline
Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Statistics & Case Studies
WSH Legislative Framework in Singapore
Examples of Overseas Good Practices
Good practices in London Olympic Park project
WSH campaigns in UK

Key Features of WSH Learning Gallery at BCAA

Construction Safety Management Systems
Different Types
Main Principles & Concepts
Examples of Implementation by Construction Companies

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Workplace Safety & Health

(WSH) Statistics & Case
Studies

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Workplace Injuries in Construction Sector

Workplace Injuries in Construction Sector

Workplace Injuries in Construction Sector

Workplace Injuries in Construction Sector

Case of Falling from Height

Case of Falling from Height

Hazards of Falling from Height

Hazards of Falling from Height

Cases of Struck by Falling/ Moving Object

Cases of Struck by Falling/ Moving Object

Cases of Struck by Falling/ Moving Object

Hazards of Confined Spaces

Hazards of Confined Spaces

WSH Legislative Framework in Singapore

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

Workplace
Safety and
Health Act
(WSHA)
WSHA Subsidiary
Legislation

Approved Code of Practices

www.mom.gov.sg

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

Workplace Safety
and Health Act
(WSHA)

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

ABC Pte Ltds Company Organisation
Project Manager

Safety Officer
Project Engineer

Environmental
Control Officer

Safety Supervisor
Site Engineer

Site
Clerk

Site
Supervisor

Site
Foreman

Storeman

M&E
Coordinator

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Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

WSHA
Subsidiary
Legislation

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

WSH (General Provision)
Regulations 2006
Floors, steps, stairs, passages,
gangways and means of access
(Section 33)
good construction
properly maintained
no obstruction
openings to be fenced
proper access and egress

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

WSH (General Provision)
Regulations 2006
Ladders
well constructed
properly maintained
fixed or held by worker

Governments Construction Safety Management Framework

Approved Code
of Practices

Enforcement of Act & Regulations

Enforcement of Act & Regulations

Enforcement of Act & Regulations

Industry Consultation

Incentives & Awards

Examples of Overseas Good

Practices

Good Practices in London Olympic Park Project

Safety Performance
Construction period: 2005 to 2012
No fatal accidents

Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) = 0.16

Close to UK Average
[Singapores AFR in 2011 = 1.6]
[AFR is defined as the no. of workplace accidents reported for
every 1 million manhours worked]

100 near miss reports for every accident reported

Good Practices
Client exerts its influence (during procurement stage)
Project teams communication was multi-directional
Project safety leadership team meetings, safety forum meetings, risk
assessment meetings, workforce representative meetings, safety
circle meetings, posters, notice boards, newsletters

Main contractor submits monthly WSH Report to client

Safety climate survey conducted annually

Reward & recognition for workers
Regular health screens for workers

WSH Campaigns in UK

Key Features of WSH Learning Gallery at BCAA

Construction Safety Management Systems

Development of Construction Safety Management Systems

Loss of life/ suffering as a result of
industrial accidents
Accidents cause tremendous concern
among public
Search for evidence of lax controls, lax
management, unacceptable risks
Translates into actions by government
in terms of more stringent regulations
Greater liability for construction
companies

Adoption of
various types
of
construction
safety
management
system

Function of Construction Safety Management System

How to
Improve ?

Function of Construction Safety Management System

Improved

Function of Construction Safety Management System

Improved

Function of Construction Safety Management System

Construction
Safety
Management
System

Different Types of Construction Safety Management Systems

OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational
Health & Safety Management
System and Implementation of
Safety Management)
SS 506 Part 1: 2004 (Occupational
Safety & Health Management
System)

Planning

Management
review

Checking
and
corrective
action

Occupational
health &
safety policy

Implementation
and operation

Different Types of Construction Safety Management Systems

Safety Management Certification System
For Small & Medium Firms (SMC)
[Simplified version of OHSAS 18001]
Planning

Checking
and
corrective
action

Occupational
health &
safety policy

Implementation
and operation

Different Types of Construction Safety Management Systems

Occupational Health & Safety Management System :

OHSAS 18001: 2007
SS 506 Part 1: 2004

Planning
Hazard
Identification
Risk Assessment

Planning

Management
review

Checking
and
corrective
action

Occupational
health &
safety policy

Implementation
and operation

Hazard Identification
Hazard
source or situation with a potential for harm
in terms of human injury or ill health,
damage to property, damage to workplace
environment, or a combination of these

Hazard Identification
process of recognizing that a hazard exists
and defining its characteristics

Risk Assessment
Risk
combination of the likelihood and
consequence(s) of a specified hazardous
event occurring

Risk Assessment
overall process of estimating the
magnitude of risk and deciding whether or
not the risk is tolerable

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Work Process

Hazard
Identification

Tolerable Risk/Safer
Condition

Additional Control
Measures

Hazard

Risk Assessment

Risk/Tolerable Risk

Risk Assessment Matrix 1

Risk Assessment Matrix 2

Risk Assessment Matrix 3

Example of Risk Assessment

Example of Risk Assessment

OH&S Policy
Points to be included
in policy statement
Communication of
policy to various
people

Planning

Management
review

Checking
and
corrective
action

Occupational
health &
safety policy

Implementation
and operation

OH&S Policy
There shall be an occupational health
and safety policy authorised by the
organisations top management, that
clearly states overall health & safety
objectives and a commitment to
improving health and safety
performance.

OH&S Policy: Example

ABC Pte Ltd
Environmental, Health and Safety Policy
ABC Pte Ltd is fully aware of our role as a responsible building
and civil engineering contractor in protecting the environment
and safeguarding the safety and health of our employees,
subcontractors and visitors.
We are committed to:
provide safe and healthy working environment
provide all necessary skill training to our employee
provide all necessary protective equipment, devices
and tools
prevent or minimise pollution and environmental
impacts
conserve natural resources

OH&S Policy: Example

ABC Pte Ltd
Environmental, Health and Safety Policy (continued)

continual improvement of our EHS performance where

technically feasible and cost effective
ensure compliance with relevant legal and other requirements

We will involve our employees, clients, consultants and

subcontractors in dealing with the EHS issues.
This EHS policy shall be publicly available.

___________________
Managing Director

OH&S Policy: Example

DEF Pte Ltd
Environmental, Health and Safety Policy

The company recognises the importance of conserving and

keeping harmony with the natural environment while creating
and sustaining a safe work place for our employees,
subcontractors and the general public.
We are committed to:
1) Comply with applicable local environmental, health and
safety legislation and other relevant requirements.
2) Building a safe and environmentally conscious workforce
through promoting safety and environmental awareness and
eliminating unsafe condition, acts and practices.

OH&S Policy: Example

DEF Pte Ltd
Environmental, Health and Safety Policy (continued)
3) Minimising the adverse environmental impact from dust and noise
emission, wastewater discharge and occupational health and safety
hazards focusing on chemical and machinery safety.
4) Educate, train and motivate employees to conduct our business
activities in an environmentally responsible manner.

5) Continual improvement in environmental, health and safety

performance by setting and reviewing objectives and targets
periodically.
Director

Communicating Policy
Internally
Send a copy to each staff
Publish in newsletter/circular
Put up posters
Discuss at meetings
Conduct mass briefing
Include in orientation training for new staff

Communicating Policy
Externally
Subcontractors
Suppliers
Clients
Government agencies
General public

Communicating Policy
(To Employees)

Paste printed policy on notice boards

Include in company orientation training

Send internal memos to employees

Communicating Policy
(To Clients)

Paste printed policy on notice boards

Verbal communication with client

Send written memos/ letters to clients

Communicating Policy
(To Suppliers)

Discuss policy during tool box meeting

Spell out in codes of conduct

Send written memos/ letters to suppliers

Communicating Policy
(To Sub-contractors)

Discuss policy during tool box meeting

Discuss policy during morning assembly

Send written memos/ letters to sub-contractors

Communicating Policy
(To Public)

Communicate thro newsletter

Visit near-by residents during festive season

Paste printed policy on notice boards

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