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Role/Function Courses Relevant Reference in Legislation Description

1 Design for Safety Coordinator Design for Safety Coordinator Course
A person who is appointed to help control risks throughout
the life cycle of building and structure at the early design
stage.
2 First-Aider Occupational First Aid Course Paragraph R5(2) of the WSH (First-Aid) Regulations A person who is appointed as a first-aider in a workplace.
3 Audiometric examiner WSQ: Industrial Audiometry Course
Paragraph 6(2) of the WSH (Medical Examination)
Regulations 2011
An employee who carries out audiometric examinations.
4 Noise Control Officer WSQ: Control Noise and Vibration Paragraph 5(1) of the WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011
An employee who is appointed to advise the occupier of the
workplace on noise control measures.
5 Noise Monitoring Officer WSQ: Monitor Noise and Vibration Paragraph R7(4) of the WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011
An employee who is appointed to carry out noise monitoring
process.
6 Lifting Supervisor Lifting Supervisor Safety Course
Paragraph R17(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who supervises workers involving lifting crane.
7 Rigger Rigger Course
Paragraph R18(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who carries out rigging operation involving the
use of mobile or tower crane.
8 Signalman Signalman Course
Paragraph R19(2) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who carries out signalling operation involving
the use of mobile or tower crane.
9 Rigger and Signalman Rigger & Signalman Course Refer to Rigger Course and Signalman Course Refer to Rigger Course and Signalman Course
10 Suspended Scaffold Erector Suspended Scaffold Erectors Course Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011
A person who carries out erection, installation, repositioning,
alteration and dismantling of suspended scaffold.
11 Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Suspended Scaffold Supervisors Course
Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations
2011
A person who supervises workers involving erection,
installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a
suspended scaffold.
12 Confined Space Worker WSQ: Perform Work in Confined Space Operation
Paragraph 2(2) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order and paragraph R21(1) of the
WSH(Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009
An employee who carries out work in confined spaces in
building and engineering construction worksites.
13 Confined Space Supervisor
WSQ: Supervise Work in Confined Space
Operation
Paragraph 2(3) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order and paragraph R21(2) of the
WSH(Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009
An employee who supervises workers involving works in
confined spaces in building and engineering construction
worksites.
14 Confined Space Safety Assessor
WSQ: Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry and
Work
Paragraph R9(b) of the WSH (Confined Spaces)
Regulations 2009
An employee who is appointed to test the atmosphere of a
confined space.
15 Worker for WAH Work-at-Height Course for Worker Paragraph R6 of the WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations An employee who works at height.
16 Supervisor for WAH Work-at-Height Course for Supervisors Paragraph R7 of the WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations
An employee who supervises the hazardous work at height to
be carried out.
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Authorised manager in PTW for
hazardous work at height
Work-at-Height Course for Managers R20 of WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations
A person who is appointed as competent person to carry out
duties as authorised manager under permit-to-work (PTW)
system for hazardous work at height.
SUMMARY OF MOM APPROVED WSH COURSES FOR INDUSTRIES
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WAH safety assessor in permit-to-
work (PTW) for hazardous work at
height
Work-at-Height Course for Assessors R20 of WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations
A person who is appointed as competent person to carry out
duties as work at heights (WAH) safety assessor under permit-
to-work (PTW) system for hazardous work at height.
19 Scaffold Erector Metal Scaffold Erection Course Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011
An employee who carries out erection, installation, re-
positioning, alteration and dismantling of scaffold.
20 Scaffold Supervisor Metal Scaffold Erection Supervisors Course Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations
An employee who supervises workers involving erection,
installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a
scaffold.
21 Marine Scaffold Erector Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Scaffolders Paragraph R5 of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011
An employee who carries out erection, installation, re-
positioning, alteration and dismantling of scaffold in the
marine/shipyward industry.
22 Marine Scaffold Supervisor Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Supervisors
Paragraph R6(2) of the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations
2011
An employee who supervises workers involving erection,
installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a
scaffold in the marine/shipyard industry.
23 Man-Lock Attendant
Compressed Air Works Course (Man-Lock
Attendant)
Paragraph R108(3)(c) of the WSH (Construction)
Regulations 2007
An employee who works in a compressed air environment
worksite.
24 Medical Attendant
Compressed Air Works Course (Medical
Attendant)
Paragraph R108(3)(c) of the WSH (Construction)
Regulations 2007
An employee who works in a compressed air environment
worksite.
25 Construction Worker Construction Safety Orientation Course
Paragraph of 2(1) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order and paragraph of the R9(1) of the
WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007
An employee who carries out manual work in building and
engineering construction worksites.
26 Construction Supervisor Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course
Paragraph of R9(2) of the WSH (Construction)
Regulations 2007
An employee who supervises work carried out in a building
and engineering construction worksites.
27 Project Manager Construction Safety for Project Manager Course
Paragraph 2(5) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order and paragraph R9(2) of the WSH
(Construction) Regulations 2007
An employee who is appointed to take charge of all
construction activities in building and engineering
construction worksites.
28 Construction Worker (Tunneling)
Safety Orientation Course (Tunneling) for
Workers
Paragraph R88 of the WSH (Construction) Regulations
2007
An employee who carries out work in a tunnel in building and
engineering construction worksite.
29 Construction Supervisor (Tunneling)
Building Construction Safety Supervisors
(Tunneling) Course
Paragraph R88 of the WSH (Construction) Regulations
2007
An employee who supervises any process or work in a tunnel
carried out in a building and engineering construction
worksite.
30 Formwork Supervisor Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors
Paragraph 2(4) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order and paragraph R60(1) of the
WSH(Construction) Regulations 2007
An employee who supervises the construction, erection,
alteration or dismantling of formwork structures in building
and engineering construction worksites.
31 Logistics & Transport Worker Logistics and Transport Safety Orientation Course Paragraph S12(3)(e) of the WSH Act
An employee from the logistics and transport industry
carrying out manual work.
32 Shipyard Worker (General Trade) Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, General Trade
Paragraph of R6(2) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-
Repairing) Regulations 2008
An employee from the marine/shipyward industry carrying
out manual work.
33 Shipyard Supervisor Shipyard Supervisors Safety Course
As stipulated by paragraph of R6(8) of the WSH
(Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008
An employee who supervises work and process in the
marine/shipyard industry.
34 Ship-repair Manager
Safety Instruction Course for Ship-Repair
Managers
Paragraph R7(2) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-
Repairing) Regulations 2008
An employee who coordinates safety activities relating to the
construction of repair of the ship.
35 Shipyard Worker (Hotwork Trade)
Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, Hotwork
Trade
Paragraph R6(4) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-
Repairing) Regulations 2008
An employee who carries out hot-work in a marine/shipyard
industry.
36 Shipyard Hotwork Safety Assessor Shipyard Safety Assessor Course, Hotwork Trade
Paragraph R27(3) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-
Repairing) Regulations 2008
A person who is appointed to assess hot-work processes on a
shipyard.
37 Shipyard Worker (Painter Trade) Shipyard Safety Instruction Course, Painter Trade
Paragraph R6(5) of the WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-
Repairing) Regulations 2008
An employee who carries out spray painting work in a
marine/shipyard industry.
38 Metalworking Industry Worker Metalworking Safety Orientation Course
Paragraph 2(9) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order
An employee from the metalworking industry carrying out
manual work.
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Person who supervise in
manufacturing factory
Basic Industrial Safety & Health Course for
Supervisors
Paragraph 2(10) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order
An employee who supervises any process or work carried out
in metalworking industry.
40
Oil and Petrochemical Industry
Worker
WSQ: Apply Workplace Safety and Health in
Process Plant
Paragraph of 2(6) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order
An employee from the oil and petrochemical industry carrying
out manual work.
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Oil and Petrochemcial Industry
Supervisor
WSQ: Supervise Workplace Safety and Health in
Process Plant
Paragraph of 2(7) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order
An employee who supervises any process or work carried out
in oil and petrochemical industry.
46 WSH Representative
WSQ: Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health
(Level A)
WSH Act (Chap 354A)
Any employee may attend the workplace safety and health
course in any respect of every worksite.
47 WSH Coordinator
WSQ: Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety &
Health (Level B)
Paragraph R6(1) of the WSH (Construction) Regulations
2007
An employee who assists the occupier to identify unsafe
conditions, recommend and implement measures.
48 WSH Officer
WSQ: Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety &
Health (Level C)
Paragraph R3(a)(i) of the WSH (WSHO) Regulations
An employee who assists the occupier of the workplace in
identifying, assessing and recommending to eliminate any risk
as well as implement measures or safe
49 WSH Auditor
WSQ: Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety &
Health (Level D)
Paragraph R4(1)(a) of the WSH (SHMS & Auditing)
Regulations
A person who is appointed to audit risk assessment relating to
the work process and workplace.
50 Explosive Powered Tools Operator Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course
Paragraph of R13 of the WSH (Explosive Powered Tools)
Regulations 2009
An employee who operates the explosive powered tool.
51 Lorry Crane Operator WSQ: Lorry Crane Operator Course
Paragraph R5(4) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who operates a lorry loader.
52 MEWP Operator Mobile Elevating Work Platform Course
Paragraph R21(12) of the WSH (General Provisions)
Regulations
An employee operating MEWP machine.
53 Forklift Operator Course WSQ: Forklift Driver's Training Course
Paragraph 2(8) of the Factories (Safety Training
Courses) Order
An employee who drives or operates a forklift truck in a
factory.
54 Mobile Crane Operator
BCA: Mobile Crane (Truck Mounted) Operation
Course
Paragraph of R5(1) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who operates a mobile crane.
55 Tower Crane Operator BCA: Luffing Jib Tower Cranes Operation Course
Paragraph of R5(1) of the WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations 2011
An employee who operates a tower crane.
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Competent Person for Management
of Hazardous Substances
NEA: Management of Hazardous Substances
or
WSQ: Manage Hazardous Substance
Paragraph R41(1) of the WSH (General Provisions)
Regulation
An employee who manages and controls toxic or harmful
substances.
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Competent Person for Sampling and
Monitoring of Airborne
Contamination
NEA: Sampling & Monitoring of Airborne
Contamination
or
WSQ: Measure Exposure & Assess the risks due
to Hazardous Substance
Paragraph R39(7) of the WSH (General Provisions)
Regulations
An employee who monitors, tests and assesses the
environment of any workplace for potential health hazards,
and to take air samples in the breathing zone of the persons
who are exposed to toxic dust, fumes, gases, vapours, mists
or fibres or other contaminants by using appropriate personal
sampling equipment.
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WSH Officer / Advisor / Specialist /
Manager / Engineer / Executive
WSQ: Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene
Any employee may attend the workplace occupational
hygiene course in any respect of every worksite.
Last updated: 12 Mar 2014