Fall from height continues to be the leading cause of fatal and major injuries throughout the years. Most of these incidents could have been prevented with proper equipment and training.
It is important that the erector fully understands what needs to be done so that towers safe for use. With the increasing usage of tower scaffold in the industries, employers have the responsibility of ensuring the personnel on site are competent and trained in using mobile towers and that the equipment is inspected and maintained properly.
It is also the duty of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees under Section 12 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
The Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association (PASMA) and the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers’ Academy (SISO Academy) with the support of Galmon Academy is launching a one-day PASMA Towers for Managers course.
This course is designed for personnel who have the responsibility of ensuring the personnel on site are competent and trained in using mobile towers and that the equipment is inspected and maintained properly.
At the end of this course, participants will gain an understanding of the legislative framework, setting standards and implementing best practice and the role and responsibilities in managing work at height activities with mobile access towers.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height with mobile access towers, PASMA Code of Practice
Overview of assembling, altering and dismantling mobile access towers
Good practices for fall protection
Inspection of completed mobile access towers for safe usage
Conduct appropriate risk assessments for the task and conditions affecting the use of mobile access towers
Supervisor
Manager
WSH professionals
Owners and operators of mobile access towers
SISO members: S$256.80 (nett)
Non-SISO members: S$299.60 (nett)
CPD points: 7 SDUs
PASMA Certificate of Competence + photo card (5-year validity)
Certificate of Completion by SISO Academy
Course duration: 1 day – 9am to 5pm
Medium of instruction: English
Venue: Galmon Academy, 37 Tuas Ave 2, S(639465)
Galmon Academy is Singapore’s first training centre dedicated to work-at-heights safety. It is an Approved Training Organisation offering Workforce Skills Qualifications training in boom lifts, scissor lifts and vertical personnel platform lifts.
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