Legal Requirement On Lifting Operation SCAL 23 Sep 2010

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace
Legal Requirements on Lifting Operation

Er. Theresa Liew
Occupational Safety and Health Division 23 Sep 2010
2010 Government of Singapore
Presentation Overview 1. Tower Cranes Accidents
2. Reminders on Legislation Compliance
3. Key WSH Act Subsidiary Legislation on Lifting Operation at Worksites 4. Some Proposed Changes to Legislation
OSHD Building Safer Workplaces
Recent Events
Recent Events
National Crane Safety Taskforce

Chairman Mr Tan Wee Seng (CEO, Bovis Lend Lease Pte Ltd)
NCSTF Secretariat (IS&D)
Member Mr Mohd Ismadi (MOM)
Member Mr Chan Yew Kwong (MOM)
Member Mr Yeo Kim Hock (SCAL)
Member Mr Frankie Tan (SCA)
Member Mr Albert Chan (Liebherr-Spore pte ltd)
Member Mr Neo Choon Keong (BCA)
Member Mr Wilfred Tan (Tiong Woon Crane & Transport)
Member Mr Chiang Soon Hock (ASMI)
Member Mr John Stewart (Manitowoc Cranes)
Main Taskforce
Enhance Capability & Competency
Enhance Awareness
Enhance Legislation & Standards

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CRANE TOPPLES, KILLED WORKER ON 17 MAR 2010 5 workers were in the process of dismantling a tower crane from a height of 16 stories During preparatory works for jacking down, the crane jib section with its slewing unit toppled to the ground One erector fell together with the crane jib section & died at the scene. 3 others were injured.
SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT
COLLAPSE OF JACKNG CAGES WORK PLATFORM ON 13 APR 2010

5 workers were installing a trolley platform to the jacking cage of tower crane to prepare for jacking up of crane. Trolley platform was being hoisted into position when it hit the adjacent work platform with a worker on it. Work platform became dislodged and fell 55m to the ground with the worker.
The worker fortunately landed on a waste plastic bin which cushioned his fall. He survived the accident and is undergoing treatment for his injuries.
Investigation Findings SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT
Trolley platform at another worksite for illustration
Dislodged work platform was not interconnected to the other two remaining platforms in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Legislation Compliance on Cranes Erection, Alteration & Dismantling Work

Only Approved Crane Contractors are allowed to perform any erection, jumping/jacking & dismantling of Cranes Adequate Risk Assessment must be carried out prior to the commencement of work Risks & SWP must be communicated to all involved Must be carried out in accordance with manufacturers instructions as provided in the manufacturers manuals Must be carried out only by competent erectors under the direct supervision of a competent supervisor. Other works and vicinity at affected areas must be no-entry zone Components used for erection of tower crane must be original/approved by manufacturers Reduce risk by having designated jacking cage for tower crane
Recent Incidents
Salient Results & Findings
Connections for Mast Sections
In accordance to the Notification for Use of Tower Cranes, all bolts/pins or connecting fasteners used must be in accordance to manufacturers design and readily identifiable.
Recap of Past Directives

From Past Incidents
Foundation Anchors
Expendable Foundation Anchors of Tower Crane must not be re-cycled as in accordance to manufacturers instruction.
Other Key WSH Subsidiary Legislation on Lifting Operation
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WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 - PTW

Type of Work that requires PTWS (High-risk 3D Construction Work - HRCW)
Regulation 10
Demolition work; Excavation and trenching work in a tunnel or hole exceeding 1.5m in depth;
Lifting operations involving tower, mobile or crawler crane;

Piling work; Tunneling work; Work on a Scaffold where a person could fall > 2m; and Work involving entry into a confined space.
Any person who carries out any of the said work without a PTW issued shall be guilty of an offence
Fine $20,000 (max)
WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

3D
Part III
Implementing Permit-to-work System for select highrisk construction work (HRCW)
A proven and systematic method of
Identifying work risks

Ensuring work is allowed to commence only after the hazardous work environment and condition have been adequately assesses and certified safe. In line with the RA framework as it validates the implementation of control measures

Implementing PTWS
Regulation 11
The PTW shall provide that:
Step 2 - Evaluation
Persons are informed of the hazards associated with the HRCW and precautions to be taken Necessary safety precautions taken and enforced when the
Step 3 - Issue
Step 4 - Posting Monitoring

Implementing PTWS
HRCW must be carried out with due regard to safety and health of persons performing the work
Step 1 - Application

Implementing PTWS
Duty of Occupier to:
Regulation 11
Appoint a Project manager Appoint a Safety Assessor (who shall be either a WSHO for the worksite or a competent person); Take so far as is reasonably practicable measures to ensure PTWS is implemented in accordance with regulations

Regulation 13
Step 1 Application of PTW
Made by Supervisor of person carrying out HRCW
Made in such form and manner as required by Project Manager

State measures to be taken to ensure safety and health or persons carrying out HRCW Addressed to Project Manager and submitted to Safety Assessor for Evaluation and Endorsement

Regulation 14
Step 2 Evaluation of PTW

On receipt of PTW, the Safety Assessor shall:
Assess or evaluate whether all reasonably practicable measures have been taken to ensure safety and health of persons who will be carrying out HRCW
Inspect site where HRCW is to be carried out with Supervisor If Safety Assessor is satisfied that HRCW can be carried out
safely, he shall endorse PTW and forward to Project Manager for approval
Duty of Safety Assessor to exercise due diligence when performing his functions in relation to evaluation and endorsement of PTW

Step 3 Issuance of PTW
Regulation 15
On receipt of endorsed PTW, the Project Manager may issue PTW if he is satisfied that:
Proper evaluation of the risks and hazards involved based on available information No incompatible work carried out at the same time and in same vicinity
All reasonably practicable measures will or have been taken All persons involved are informed of the associated hazards Duty of Project Manager to exercise due diligence when
performing his function in relation to issuance of PTW
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Regulation 16
Step 4 Posting of PTW

After issuance of PTW, Duty of Supervisor to:
Clearly post a copy of PTW issued including,

where practicable, a sketch of the area where the HRCW is permitted
Ensure that copy of PTW not removed until

date of expiry / revocation of PTW or on completion of HRCW
WSH (GP) Regulations: Requirement on LM

AE test and examination
LM to be tested and examined by AE at least once a year (or

as determined by Commissioner)
Certificate of test and examination by AE to kept available for

inspection
[GP]
Brake
Crane provided with readily accessible and efficient brake (or

other safety device for that purpose)
[GP]
Factories (OOC) Regulations: Appointment of Personnel by Occupier
LIFTING SUPERVISOR
has successfully completed a training course approved by the Commissioner; and
has, in the opinion of the occupier, such relevant experience in lifting operations for at least one year.
RIGGER & SIGNALMAN

No person shall be appointed as a RIGGER/SIGNALMAN unless he has successfully completed a training course approved by the Commissioner
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Registration of Crane Operator
Factories (OOC) Regulations: Registration of Crane Operator

No person shall operate a mobile crane or tower crane in a factory unless he is registered as a crane operator under these Regulations and is the holder of a valid certificate. No person shall employ or cause or permit any person who is not registered as a crane operator under these Regulations to operate a mobile crane or tower crane in a factory Note: a) To drive a mobile crane - must have the relevant driving license b) To operate a mobile crane must be registered crane operator c) Lorry loader operator not required to be registered if purpose is mainly to transport materials or goods. However, operator must still be trained and competent to operate lorry crane safety.
(Proposed mandatory training for such operators)
Factories (OOC) Regulations: Duty of Lifting Supervisor

(a) co-ordinate all lifting activities; (b) ensure that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers and appointed signalmen participate in any lifting operation involving the use of a mobile crane or a tower crane; (c) ensure that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by any mobile crane;
(d) unless he is present to supervise a lifting operation, ensure that there is a set of safe lifting procedures for any lifting operation by a mobile crane or a tower crane;
(e) brief all crane operators, riggers and signalmen on the safe lifting procedures referred to in sub-paragraph (d); and (f) if any unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions are reported to him by any crane operator or rigger, take such measures to rectify the unsatisfactory or unsafe condition or otherwise ensure that any lifting operation is carried out safely.
(Proposed Change - Lifting Supervisor to supervise in accordance to Lifting Plan)
Duty of Crane Operator

No lifting unless
LS is present or has approved the carrying out of such

operation
weight of the object is known (indicated in the Lifting

Plan/PTW);
he has received a clear signal from a signalman (when

required)
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List of Relevant Approved Codes by WSH Council for Lifting Operation

SS536 : CP for the safe use of mobile cranes CP 62 : CP for the safe use of tower cranes CP 63 : CP for the lifting of persons in work platforms suspended from cranes
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News Reports
A lorry crane was involved in a tree pruning operation. A 33-year-old foreign worker from the landscape management company, which owns the treepruning vehicle, was arrested for causing death by negligence.
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A Joint Ops codenamed Operation Woodpecker conducted on 28 July 10 by MOM, LTA, NParks and HDB Ops covered 15 worksites on public roads island-wide Ops aimed to reinforce safety guidelines for works on public roads and to allow the participating agencies to garner sense of the level of safety awareness and compliance to safety standards
Intervention 1 Launch of Joint Ops Woodpecker on 28 July
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Findings of Joint Ops Woodpecker on 28 July 2010

Workers carrying out tree-pruning activities in man-bucket were provided with necessary safety equipment (eg safety harness, safety gloves, glasses etc). All the lorry crane operators checked had undergone either a structured training course or OJT. Operators had also extended the outriggers of the lorry cranes to ensure stability. Contractors were generally aware of the need to demarcate the work zone through the placement of appropriate cones, barriers and warning signages, as stipulated in LTA's Code of Practices for Traffic Control at Work Zone. However there were sites inspected where the cones, barriers were found to have been placed too close to the work area. Some sites inspected did not conduct RA implement a PTW for lifting operations involving lorry cranes.
Issuance of Technical Circular on SWP for Operating Lorry Cranes on Public Roads Circular intended to remind employers on common hazards involved in such works and preventive measures which included the following: Risks due to Traffic Movement Risks involved in Operation of Lorry Cranes Risks due to Working at Heights Risks due to Contact with Overhead Cables and Structures
Compliance Assistance
Code of Practice Traffic Control and Road Safety by LTA WSH Guidelines for Landscape and horticulture Works by WSHC and CUGE Technical Advisories for Safe Operation of Lifting Equipment
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Some Proposed Changes to Legislation

Proposed mandatory training & competency certification for Lorry Crane Operators Lifting Supervisor to supervise lifting operation in accordance to Lifting Plan Effected through review of Factories OOC Regulations by Sep 2011 Development of Training Curriculum for Lorry Crane Operators is on way Development of ACOP for Lifting Operation under way
Final thought
Thank You
For more info:
Ministry of Manpower Singapore www.mom.gov.sg
Workplace Safety and Health Council www.wshc.gov.sg
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A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Legal Requirements on Lifting Operation

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2010 Government of Singapore

Presentation Overview 1. Tower Cranes Accidents

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2. Reminders on Legislation Compliance

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2010 Government of Singapore

National Crane Safety Taskforce

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

NCSTF Secretariat (IS&D)

Member Mr Mohd Ismadi (MOM)

Member Mr Chan Yew Kwong (MOM)

Member Mr Yeo Kim Hock (SCAL)

Member Mr Frankie Tan (SCA)

Member Mr Albert Chan (Liebherr-Spore pte ltd)

Member Mr Neo Choon Keong (BCA)

Member Mr Wilfred Tan (Tiong Woon Crane & Transport)

Member Mr Chiang Soon Hock (ASMI)

Member Mr John Stewart (Manitowoc Cranes)

Enhance Capability & Competency

Enhance Legislation & Standards

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

COLLAPSE OF JACKNG CAGES WORK PLATFORM ON 13 APR 2010

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Investigation Findings SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

Trolley platform at another worksite for illustration

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Legislation Compliance on Cranes Erection, Alteration & Dismantling Work

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Recap of Past Directives

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Other Key WSH Subsidiary Legislation on Lifting Operation

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 - PTW

Lifting operations involving tower, mobile or crawler crane;

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

Implementing Permit-to-work System for select highrisk construction work (HRCW)

A proven and systematic method of

Identifying work risks

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 - PTW

The PTW shall provide that:

Step 4 - Posting Monitoring