effective fall prevention measures for working at height

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EFFECTIVE FALL PREVENTION

MEASURES FOR WAH

Don Wilson Paua

WSHE Manager, Woh Hup (Private) Limited


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Corporate Introduction

Largest privately-owned construction and civil engineering

specialist in Singapore

Founded by Mr Yong Yit Lin in 1927Over 85 years of experience in building & architectural works

and civil & structural works


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Vision, Mission, Values

Our Vision To be the leading and preferred contractor and business

partner in Singapore and the region, and to be recognised as

the Employer of Choice.

Our Mission To consistently improve and deliver excellent quality and

reliable products and services with integrity, to our valued

clients, by our team of trained, competent and responsible

staff.

Our Values Safety, Teamwork, Quality, Innovation, Integrity & Growth


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Milestones of Woh Hup


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Milestones of Woh Hup


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Iconic Projects


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Iconic Projects


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Top Management Commitment


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Top Management Commitment

Meetings that involve with safety discussion: - Board Meeting

Management Review

Site Progress (production) Site Coordination

Site Safety & Security Committee

WSHE Personnel Adhoc


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Top Management Commitment( Safety Pledge)


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Objectives & Targets

Zero fatality

Zero major incidents or accidents

Zero demerit points

All jobsites to achieve SHARP award Physical Audit scores to be above 80%

Continuous improvement on physical condition,RA, SWP and overall performance and commitmentto safety on site

Below 20% of national average for AFR / ASR / IR


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WSHE Dept Organisation Chart

WSHE Coordinators (16)Total 88 safety personnel;

400 safety workers

BFC2

Yang YH

SNR WSHEO

Dleedon

Roy Han

WSHEO

GBB

Lim CB

SNR WSHEO

Lakefront

Guy F

WSHEO

Altez

Zul

SNR WSHEO

Interlace

Min Han

SNR WSHEO

SkySuites

Fei XP

WSHEO

Dleedon

Azlan

WSHEO

Interlace

Rong JX

WSHEO

Nassim

Sara

WSHEO

Handy

Ganesan

WSHEO

Altez

Chris Tee

WSHEO(T)

BFC2

Kyle Sng

WSHEO(T)

Corporate Office

WSHE Manager

Don Wilson Paua

HQ Admin Support

WSHE Supervisors (56)

RV

Fadzli

WSHEO (T)


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5 SHARP Awards, 9 ROSPA GOLD,

2 Silver and 1 Bronze Innovation Safety Awards

2011


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Staff Engagement


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External Safety Screen Protection


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External Safety Screen Protection

Extended Barricade raised from

1.1m high to 2m 3m High


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Access to External Safety Screen

Foldable staircase with Handrails

to ensure the gaps is being close

up .


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Internal Lift Core Walls Fall Protection


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Safety Screen For Bricklaying

Additional Fall Protection

for Bricklaying


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Typical Lift Shaft Barricade

Attached

Lock


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TYPICAL INTERNAL FLOOR

OPENING COVERS


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Typical Floor opening

covers

Trellis Opening Covers to

prevent falling Objects


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Typical M&E FLOOR

OPENING covers

M&E Riser Opening Cover

Using 18mm plywood

Hinge


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Internal Floor Opening Covers

Flip board openingcover with

attached Hinge

and drop down

lifeline


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M&E Riser Fall Protection

Drop down Lifeline

Proper Openingcover with

Caution Signs

Adj t bl Fl O i C


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Adjustable Floor Opening Cover

Adjustable

Fixed (Drop in anchor)


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ADJUSTABLE FLOOR

OPENINGS COVER

1. Drill and

secure L-

angle to

side of

floor

opening

2. Secure

the

adjustable

rail withdrop in

anchor.

3. Place

the other

and lock

as the 1st

rail.

4. Place

timber on

top of

adjustable

rail beforeplacing

plywood.


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Typical Drain cover

opening

DRAIN OPENINGS


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Types of Working Bench

Staircase Bench for Architectural Works


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Detachable barricade

1. 1.2m

Staircase

Working

Bench

2. Scope: Use

forplastering

works in

staircase

3. Adjustable

prop actsprovide

stronger

supportSupport

Flip Board

Staircase Bench forArchitectural Works

Working Bench for Architectural Works


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Working Bench for Architectural Works

1. 1.5 metres

Metal WorkingBench

2. Scope: Use in

balcony for

touch up work

FoldableRailing with

chain


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AirCon Ledge Ladder

Working Bench for Structural Works


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Working Bench for Structural Works

1. 1.5, 1.9 metres

Metal Working

Bench

2. Scope: Use for

closing of

formwork, tying of

rebar and casting

purpose at

construction level

f


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Transfer Beam Barricade

Transfer Beam Barricade that

will not affect Progress

casting of concrete


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Proper Access For Slab

Detachable Barricade attached onto Permanent Railings


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Detachable Barricade attached onto Permanent Railings

Typical Fall Protection for Internal Units


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Typical Fall Protection for Internal Units

Bolt on Vertical

Barricade

Prop up

Vertical

Barricade for

Water proofing

protection


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Solid Barricade for Bay window

Overview of Fall Protection Barricade with Catch net to


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Overview of Fall Protection Barricade with Catch net to

catch Falling Objects


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Detachable Barricade at Construction Level

Swing Barricade to closeup gaps


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How to Eliminate Working At Height With

Proper Planning


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BIODOMES

CONSTRUCTION@ GBB


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COOL DRY

COOL MOIST

173.4 m

90.2

m

COOL DRY

COOL MOIST

COOL DRY

COOL MOIST

CONSERVATORY COMPLEX

COOL DRY

COOL MOIST

60m

40m


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Horizontal Decking System for steel structure construction at high level


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Cranes and boom lift were proposed on the installation of Primary & Secondary supports.


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- Catch net provided during horizontal

decking system platform erection

- Catch net erected by using boom lift

GI wire life line erected on the ground before

hoisting of the temporary steel beams


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Lifting crew was briefed as per lifting plan before commencement of each & every arch segment

lifting

Visual inspection to Lifting Gears and Lifting Appliances


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p g g pp


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Arches & Grid shell Connections


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Glass Faade Installation


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Boom lift operation training by suppliers trainer

Pre-check use for LG Pre-lifting briefing

Glass Facade Installation


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Scaffold platform provided to 1 - 1.5m below grid shell level to facilitate bracket installation for glass

installation work

Life line in grid system (3.5 X 3.5m) provided for workers working on glass panel. A rope grab is used to secure the

workers safety harness to the life line


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