EFFECTIVE FALL PREVENTION MEASURES FOR WAH

Don Wilson Paua

WSHE Manager, Woh Hup (Private) Limited

Corporate Introduction
Largest privately-owned construction and civil engineering specialist in Singapore
Founded by Mr Yong Yit Lin in 1927 Over 85 years of experience in building & architectural works and civil & structural works

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

Milestones of Woh Hup

Milestones of Woh Hup

Iconic Projects

Iconic Projects

Top Management Commitment

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

Top Management Commitment

( Safety Pledge)

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 commitment to safety on site Below 20% of national average for AFR / ASR / IR

WSHE Dept Organisation Chart

Corporate Office WSHE Manager Don Wilson Paua

HQ Admin Support

BFC2 Yang YH SNR WSHEO

Dleedon Azlan WSHEO

GBB Lim CB SNR WSHEO

Altez Zul SNR WSHEO

Nassim Sara WSHEO

Handy Ganesan WSHEO

Interlace Min Han SNR WSHEO

Lakefront Guy F WSHEO

SkySuites Fei XP WSHEO

RV Fadzli WSHEO (T)

BFC2 Kyle Sng WSHEO(T)

Dleedon Roy Han WSHEO

Altez Chris Tee WSHEO(T)

Interlace Rong JX WSHEO

WSHE Coordinators (16)

WSHE Supervisors (56)

Total 88 safety personnel; 400 safety workers

5 SHARP Awards, 9 ROSPA GOLD, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Innovation Safety Awards 2011

Staff Engagement

External Fall Protection Safety Screen

External Safety Screen Protection

External Safety Screen Protection

Extended Barricade raised from 1.1m high to 2m 3m High

External Safety Screen Protection

Access to External Safety Screen

Foldable staircase with Handrails to ensure the gaps is being close up .

Internal Lift Core Walls Fall Protection

Safety Screen For Bricklaying

Additional Fall Protection for Bricklaying

Typical Lift Shaft Barricade

Attached Lock

TYPICAL INTERNAL FLOOR OPENING COVERS

Typical Floor opening covers

Staircase Ventilation Shaft Opening Cover with solid barricade

Typical Floor opening covers

Trellis Opening Covers to prevent falling Objects

Typical M&E FLOOR OPENING covers

M&E Riser Opening Cover Using 18mm plywood

Hinge

Internal Floor Opening Covers

Flip board opening cover with attached Hinge and drop down lifeline

M&E Riser Fall Protection

Drop down Lifeline

Proper Opening cover with Caution Signs

Adjustable Floor Opening Cover

Fixed (Drop in anchor)

Adjustable

1. Drill and secure Langle to side of floor opening

2. Secure the adjustable rail with drop in anchor.

ADJUSTABLE FLOOR OPENINGS COVER

3. Place the other and lock as the 1st rail. 4. Place timber on top of adjustable rail before placing plywood.

DRAIN OPENINGS

Typical Drain cover opening

Types of Working Bench

Staircase Bench for Architectural Works

Detachable barricade 1. 1.2m Staircase Working Bench Scope: Use for plastering works in staircase

2.

Adjustable prop acts provide stronger Support support Flip Board

3.

Working Bench for Architectural Works

Foldable Railing with chain

1. 1.5 metres Metal Working Bench

2. Scope: Use in balcony for touch up work

AirCon Ledge Ladder

Working Bench for Structural Works

1.

1.5, 1.9 metres Metal Working Bench Scope: Use for closing of formwork, tying of rebar and casting purpose at construction level

2.

Transfer Beam Barricade

Transfer Beam Barricade that will not affect Progress casting of concrete

Proper Access For Slab

Detachable Barricade attached onto Permanent Railings

Typical Fall Protection for Internal Units

Bolt on Vertical Barricade

Prop up Vertical Barricade for Water proofing protection

Solid Barricade for Bay window

Overview of Fall Protection Barricade with Catch net to catch Falling Objects

Detachable Barricade at Construction Level

Swing Barricade to close up gaps

How to Eliminate Working At Height With Proper Planning

BIODOMES CONSTRUCTION
@ GBB

Conservatory Measurements
CONSERVATORY COMPLEX

173.4 m

90.2 m

COOL DRY

COOL MOIST

40 m

60 m

Horizontal Decking System

Horizontal Decking System for steel structure construction at high level

Horizontal Decking System

Modular Sections were proposed for easy and safe erection.

Horizontal Decking System

Bolt connections were proposed for the primary & secondary beam joints.

Horizontal Decking System

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

Horizontal Decking System

Classroom briefing for RA & SWP

Demonstration on procedures on site

Familiarisation and training on site

Daily toolbox meeting to gather feedback and further improvements.

Horizontal Decking System

- 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

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

Visual inspection to Lifting Gears and Lifting Appliances

Adjustment of Steel Members

Arches & Grid shell Connections

Glass Faade Installation

Boom lift operation training by suppliers trainer

Pre-check use for LG

Pre-lifting briefing

Glass Facade Installation

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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