Raising Standards of Crane Safety A Collaborative Approach

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1 Raising Standards of Crane Safety A Collaborative Approach 1

2 Presentation Scope Presentation Outline Recent Developments Crane Safety in Numbers Crane Safety Implementing an Effective Regulatory Framework Crane Safety It s A Collaboration! Crane Safety Recent Initiatives 2

Crane & Crane Operator Population in SG All Cranes are registered as LM Subjected to 12 monthly inspection and examination by AE 612 Tower Cranes 1,270 Mobile Cranes 1,525 Crawler Cranes 2,300

3 Crane & Crane Operator Population in SG All Cranes are registered as LM Subjected to 12 monthly inspection and examination by AE 612 Tower Cranes 1,270 Mobile Cranes 1,525 Crawler Cranes 2,300 Gantry Cranes 3,591 Lorry Cranes 6,712 OH Cranes 2,045 Tower Crane Operators 2,885 Mobile Crane Operators 4,316 Crawler Crane Operators 411 Dockside Tower Crane Operators Data as of June

4 Crane-related Deaths % 8 6.3% 4 7.5% % 10 Crane-related Fatalities from 10 (2009) to 2 (2010) 3.6% % 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Crane-related Fatalties % of all Fatalities 4

5 Crane-related DOs Crane-related DOs continued its uptrend from 21 (2009) to 26 (2010) Construction Marine Manufacturing Others 5

Life Cycle Approach to Crane Safety WSH Regulatory Framework for Cranes To adopt a Life Cycle Approach to Crane

Disposal To review and enhance WSH Regulations governing Crane Safety regularly to ensure regime continue to

To make available various compliance assistance resources on Crane Safety such as Codes of Practices, Standards,

6 Life Cycle Approach to Crane Safety WSH Regulatory Framework for Cranes To adopt a Life Cycle Approach to Crane Safety; from Import / Sale -> Installation -> Use and Operation -> Dismantling -> Storage Maintenance - > Disposal To review and enhance WSH Regulations governing Crane Safety regularly to ensure regime continue to remain robust and relevant to changing operating conditions. To make available various compliance assistance resources on Crane Safety such as Codes of Practices, Standards, Technical Advisories and Toolkits to help stakeholders implement the requirements and initiatives. Import/ Sale Installation Use / Operation Dismantling Storage / Maintenance 6

7 Regulatory Framework for Crane Safety WSH Act WSH (GP) Regulations WSH (RM) Regulations WSH (Construction) Regulations WSH (OOC) Regulations Mar 2006 Mar 2006 Sept 2006 Jan 2008 Sept

8 Duty Holders under WSHA Occupiers Employer / Principal Authorised Examiners Duty Holders under WSHA Approved Crane Contractors Manufacturers / Suppliers Persons at Work 8

9 New WSH (OOC) Regulations Extension of Coverage Extension of coverage from Factories to all workplaces where any lifting operation involving the use of a Crane is carried out 2. Development and Implementation of Lifting Plan Lifting operations are high-risk activities that require thorough and prior planning. New Regulations require that a Responsible Person to establish and implement a Lifting Plan before any Lifting Operation. 3. Enhancement of Duties of Lifting Supervisors The enhanced duties includes: i. To supervise all lifting operations by a mobile or tower crane in accordance with the Lifting Plan ii. To brief all crane operators, riggers and signalman on the Lifting Plan 9

10 Targeted Enforcement $30,000 Fines Issued 80 Violations Cited 50 Worksites Targeted Data as of June

11 National Crane Safety Taskforce About the Taskforce Formed by MOM and WSHC in July 2009 to improve safety of crane operations Led by Mr. Tan Wee Seng, MD of Lend Lease Pte Ltd Comprised members from various stakeholder groups including govt, industry and suppliers Terms of Reference Provide industry leadership & work with the MOM and WSHC to make recommendations to improve the safety of crane operations; Provide industry inputs when developing the implementation plan for the recommendations; Garner buy-in & support from industry for effective implementation of the recommendations to reduce work-related fatality & injury rates involving crane incidents; and Represent as industry spokesperson at relevant engagement events. 11

Consumers Stakeholders The whole spectrum

Manufacturers to downstream Crane Operators

12 Working with Stakeholders Authorised Examiners Government Crane Service Consumers Stakeholders The whole spectrum of industry players from upstream Manufacturers to downstream Crane Operators need to come together to ensure WSH is integral part of business. Industry Associations Crane Operators Lifting Team Crane Contractors Crane Manufacturers 12

Based on these findings, Taskforce made its recommendations and embarked on threepronged strategy to raise Crane

13 National Crane Safety Taskforce Crane Safety Analysis and Recommendation Report 2009 (CSAR) Taskforce worked with WSHC and MOM to review 40 past crane incidents. Findings published in CSAR. Based on these findings, Taskforce made its recommendations and embarked on threepronged strategy to raise Crane Safety standards Strategy 1 Enhancing Competency and Capability Strategy 2 Enhancing Awareness of Key Issues Strategy 3 Strengthening Standards and Practices 13

14 Strategy 1 Building Competency & Capability New Initiatives Strategy 1 To build strong Capability and Competency of various individuals in value chain to better manage safe operation of Cranes at workplaces. WESCO Workshop To Enhance Safety of Crane Operations (WESCO) is mandatory requirement before renewing Crane Operator license Launched in Oct 2010 To date 57 classes conducted for over 1,100 Crane Operators About 70% has completed and passed Remaining 30% has opportunity to enhance their knowledge and retake the assessment Enhancing Training Curriculum for Lifting Team Lifting Supervisors New Lifting Supervisors Safety Course (LSSC) launched in Aug 2010 Conducted by 15 ATPs Over 1,590 has attended the LSSC Close to 70% has completed and passed Rigger & Signalman New Rigger and Signalman Course launched in May

New Initiatives Enhancing Capability and Competency of Approved Crane Contractors (ACC) 1.

15 Strategy 1 Building Competency & Capability Strategy 1 To build strong Capability and Competency of various individuals in value chain to better manage safe operation of Cranes at workplaces. New Initiatives Enhancing Capability and Competency of Approved Crane Contractors (ACC) 1. Development of Generic Training Curriculum for Approved Crane Contractors (ACC) for Tower Cranes. 2. Facilitation of attainment of bizsafe level 3 for all ACCs 95% July 11 15

16 Strategy 2 Raising Awareness of Key Issues New Initiatives Strategy 2 To establish programmes to enhance outreach and engagement efforts to top management, crane manufacturers, crane service users and lifting teams to enhance good crane safety best practices. To promote crane safety messages through the various platforms to heighten awareness of key issues. Safe Lifting Operation Kit Contents Worker s Safety Handbook for Rigger and Signalman Worker s Safety Handbook for Crane Operator Supervisor s Guidebook for Lifting Supervisor Code of Practice for Safe Lifting Operation Safe Lifting Practices Poster Safe Lifting DVD (A compilation of animations and videos) 16

17 Strategy 2 Raising Awareness of Key Issues Strategy 2 To establish programmes to enhance outreach and engagement efforts to top management, crane manufacturers, crane service users and lifting teams to enhance good crane safety best practices. To promote crane safety messages through the various platforms to heighten awareness of key issues. New Initiatives 1. Creation of industry-led Networks and Interest Group on Crane Safety Tower, Mobile and Lorry Loaders IG 2. Creation of Engagement Platforms on Crane Safety Forums, Seminars, Workshops and Dialogues 3. Dissemination of Crane safety messages, information and advisories 17

Strategy 3 Strengthening Standards & Practices New Initiatives Strategy 3 To review and enhance WSH Regulations governing Crane Safety regularly to ensure regime continue to remain robust and

To make available various compliance assistance resources on Crane Safety such as Codes of Practices, Standards, Technical Advisories and Toolkits to help stakeholders implement the requirements and

18 Strategy 3 Strengthening Standards & Practices New Initiatives Strategy 3 To review and enhance WSH Regulations governing Crane Safety regularly to ensure regime continue to remain robust and relevant to changing operating conditions. To make available various compliance assistance resources on Crane Safety such as Codes of Practices, Standards, Technical Advisories and Toolkits to help stakeholders implement the requirements and initiatives. CP on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplace Contents The WSH Council has worked closely with the Taskforce to develop a new CP for Safe Lifting Operation at Workplaces. Developed to provide practical guidance and set best practices in conducting lifting operations safely. Highlights key factors to be considered in the planning and execution of lifting operations, and introduces the Lifting Plan as a requirement and systematic approach towards planning a safe lifting operation. WSHC and Taskforce will work on helping industry put Lifting Plans in place. The Safety Compliance Assistance Visits (SCAV) which was successfully done to promote Work at Height safety will be similarly deployed to help industry develop and implement lifting plans on-site. 18

RAISING CRANE SAFETY STANDARDS A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Crane Safety Capability & Competency It is critical that stakeholders be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies to better

Building Partnerships To leverage on platforms such as the National Crane Safety Taskforces and the Industry Committees and Associations to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas and coordination of

19 RAISING CRANE SAFETY STANDARDS A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Crane Safety Capability & Competency It is critical that stakeholders be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies to better comprehend, control and deal with Crane Safety risks. Building Partnerships To leverage on platforms such as the National Crane Safety Taskforces and the Industry Committees and Associations to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas and coordination of efforts to improve Crane Safety.. Awareness To encourage businesses to adopt Crane Safety Best practices which can bring business benefits. Legislation & Standards Beyond capability building, we need to establish and maintain an effective regulatory framework for Crane Safety to implement the desired outcomes such that they remain relevant to industry trends. Strategic Enforcement Targeted interventions and enforcement actions developed to ensure that priority areas and critical gaps on Crane Safety are addressed. 19

20 Crane Safety Let s Make Lifting Safe Thank You For Your Attention 20

START. Your Safety and Work. A guide to help small- and medium-sized enterprises get started on workplace safety and health

START. Your Safety and Work. A guide to help small- and medium-sized enterprises get started on workplace safety and health START Your Safety and Health @ Work A guide to help small- and medium-sized enterprises get started on workplace safety and health 1 CONTENTS Introduction 3 Quick Check 4 Set up a team 5 Think and plan