About this Course

Upon completion of this unit, learners will acquire the knowledge and skills to be a WSHMS program Lead for the organisation in preparing a WSHMS implementation plan to meet the requirements of SS 506 and risk management code of practice and for recognition of bizSAFE Level 4 by Workplace Safety and Health Council. It entails reviewing the current WSH policy, risk management plan, and WSH programmes. It also includes establishing frameworks for WSH management programmes and emergency preparedness and response plan in accordance with organisational safety and health needs and WSH legal and other requirements.

Learning objectives:

• Review WSH policy and risk management plan for deficiencies against the requirements of SS506 and risk management code of practice
  
• Apply hazard identification and risk assessment methodology to determine the controls necessary in reducing risks at source in accordance with requirements of SS506 and risk management code of practice
  
• Set WSH objectives and determine specific programme(s) to enable the achievement of WSH objectives for organization in alignment with WSH policy
  
• Establish WSH management programme framework for organization to embark on to meet the organisational safety and health needs in accordance with WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Establish a framework for organizational emergency preparedness and response plan in accordance with WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Develop operational control to manage the WSH risks to an acceptable level in consistent with hierarchy of controls and comply with applicable WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Develop processes for investigation and reporting of accident/ incident based on WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Establish an internal audit programme to evaluate the organizational WSH management system for conformance to SS506 requirements and WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Develop the WSH management system implementation plan based on the needed changes identified that fulfil SS506 requirements and risk management code of practice
  
• Conduct management review of WSH management system to ensure its continuing stability, adequacy and effectiveness in accordance with SS506 requirements and WSH legal and other requirements
  
• Present to stakeholders the developed WSH management system implementation plan for review in accordance with organizational procedures
  

Who Should Attend

This course targets at Management, Health and Safety personnel, Line supervisors who are able to be a WSHMS program lead for the organisation in preparing a WSHMS implementation plan to meet the requirements of SS506 and risk management code of practice and for recognition of bizSAFE level 4 by Workplace Safety and Health Council.

Assumed Skills & Knowledge

• Have an in depth knowledge of their organisational products/services
  
• Have an in depth knowledge of their organisational safety management system
  
• Have an in depth understanding of their organisational safety and health needs
  
• Have an in depth knowledge on sources of workplace hazards
  
• Have an in depth skills and knowledge in hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management as well as the hierarchy of risk control measures
  
• Be self-directed and proactive towards problem-solving of safety issues
  
• Be able to lead, communicate and with good presentation skills
  
• Have an analytical mind with people management skills
  

Medium/Duration

English/ 30 hours (inclusive of assessment hours)

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