Course details
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal requirements on manhole work
- Acquire knowledge on manholes, their hazards and consequences, control and mitigation measures
- Understand the need of having an effective manhole entry permit system
- Acquire the ability to conduct gas testing according to the gas monitoring protocol for manhole entry using a systematic approach:
- Identify the atmospheric hazards existing in the manhole
- Select the type of gas monitoring instruments to quantify the identified air contaminants
- Conduct the gas testing to evaluate conditions of the manhole
- Record and interpret the gas measurements obtained
What will I learn?
- Legislation and Code of Practice on Confined Space Work
- Duties and Responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work
- Manhole Hazards Part A - Atmospheric Hazard
- Manhole Hazards Part B - Physical and Biological Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Manhole Entry Permit System
- Type of Gas Monitoring Instruments, their Applications and Limitations
- Accident Case Studies of Accidents in Manholes
- Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment use for work in manholes
- Communication and Emergency Response Plan
- Prevention and Control of Manhole Hazards
- Gas Testing Procedures
Who is this course for?
Safety assessors who need to conduct checks on manhole to certify that it is safe for workers to enter and perform assigned work.
Requirements
Successful completion of:
- Safety Instruction Course (Manhole) for Supervisors OR
- Supervise Work In Confined Space for Operation OR
- Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course with at least 3 years of relevant experience in manholes
- (Note: Participant has to produce a company letter to show that he/she has fulfilled at least 3 years' of relevant experience in manholes with the current employer)
How will I be assessed?
There will be MCQ, written assessment and assignments
Will I recieve a certification of completion?
Upon completion of the course and passing the examination, a certificate of achievement endorsed by NTUC LearningHub will be issued to all participants.
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About NTUC Learninghub
NTUC LearningHub Private Limited was corporatised in 2004 with the mission to enhance the lifelong employability of Singapore’s workforce by providing high quality, innovative products and affordable learning. The training programmes provided by NTUC LearningHub comprise Infocomm Technology, Professional IT Certificates, Soft Skills & Literacy, Workplace Safety & Health, Employability Skills System, Customer Service Training, Trades, Cleaning, WSQ Security and Manufacturing Skills. To date, it has trained more than 1,000,000 executives and working adults, and has worked with more than 10,000 companies to identify training needs, define curriculum roadmaps and deliver contemporary training programmes. The organization has evolved to meet the burgeoning training needs of Singaporeans to continuously keep pace with the dynamic business economy.
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