WSQ Supervise Safe Lifting Operations (SSLO)
WSQ Supervise Safe Lifting Operations (SSLO)
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OVERVIEW
This WSQ-Supervise Safe Lifting Operation (Lifting Supervisor) course is tailored towards supervisors who are currently engaging in lifting operations. In a workplace environment, lifting supervisors play an important key role in ensuring that all of the ongoing lifting operations are well within control, without sacrificing or abandoning safety.
As the head and the leader of the team, the individual taking the task will be more than just being in charge of lifting. The lifting supervisor has to make sure that all of the lifting activities are carried out all according to the lifting schedule.
The “Supervise Safe Lifting Operations” course is aimed at providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to supervise the crane operator in the maneuver of a load safely to its destination.
The Supervise Safe Lifting Operations Course is suitable for aspiring and experienced individuals assigned as Lifting Supervisor in the workplace.
- Risk assessment
- Risks related to personnel involved in lifting operations
- Ground assessment to ensure that conditions are safe for any lifting operations to be performed by any mobile crane
- Types of legislations on lifting operation (including permit-to-work & lifting plan)
- Roles and duties of personnel in lifting operation and lifting supervisor
- Safe work procedures for lifting operations
- Use of appropriate attire, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tag line for personnel in lifting operations
- Types of loads, load charts and related terminologies
- Types and functions of cranes, components, rigging equipment lifting gears and accessories
- Steps and measures to exclude unauthorized entry into lifting zone
- Procedures in reporting abnormalities and defects of crane and associated equipment
- Preventive measures and hazard control of lifting accidents
- Codes of practice for the safe use of cranes and lifting operations
- Types and configurations of cranes and lifting machines
- Operation principles of cranes and lifting machines
- Characteristics of cranes and lifting machines
- Tandem lifting techniques and the requirements based on the approved code of practices
- Types of safety devices
- Methods and guidelines of slinging and rigging techniques
- Organisational emergency response procedures (ERP) for lifting accidents and emergencies.
- Hazards and causes of lifting accidents involving cranes
- Roles and responsibilities of lifting supervisor during post-lifting operations
- Housekeeping procedures
- Routine post-operation checks
- Reporting procedures for damage and defects for lifting supervisor
- Accident investigation and analysis
- Document accident investigation and analysis
At the end of the course, the learner will be able to carry out the following:
CE 1 Prepare to supervise safe lifting operations
CE 2 Carry out supervision of safe lifting operations
CE 3 Supervise reinstatement of safe lifting operations
Minimum Entry Requirements
Learners MUST:
• Have completed WSQ/ MOM Rigging and Signalman course or Marine Rigger and Signalman course
• Have relevant experience in lifting operations for at least 3 months [ supported by Company /Individual Application Letter to indicate periods of relevant experience in lifting operations]
• Be 21 years old and above
And are assumed to:
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 4
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 4
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 4; and
• Be medically fit
Certifiable courses | Funding Support |
SCs and PRs (Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old) | Up to 50% of course fees |
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old (SkillsFuture Mid Career Enhanced Subsidy) | Up to 70% of course fees |
SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) | Up to 70% of course fees |
- From 1st Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding has been revised to a baseline of up to 50% of the Course fee for certifiable courses approved by SSG.
- Enterprises and individuals who qualify for SSG’s enhanced subsidy schemes (SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy and Enhanced
Training Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)) will receive an enhanced subsidy of up to 20% – points above the baseline course fee subsidies. - For Singaporeans aged 25 and above, you can choose to tap on your SkillsFuture Credit to offset out-of-pocket expenses for this training
Please contact us at 62970118 for more information.