Work at Height Course Singapore — Your Complete Guide to WSQ-Certified WAH Training at Greensafe Int

Introduction

Falls from heights are still one of the leading causes of serious work injuries and fatalities in Singapore. Every year, preventable accidents occur in construction, industrial, and maintenance work environments, most of which could have been avoided had work at height course training been conducted.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore requires that all workers, supervisors, and managers involved in work at heights activities be required to undergo training and certification prior to being allowed to perform work at heights. If you are a worker, supervisor, and manager required to undergo work at heights training to meet your manage work at heights course requirements, then Greensafe International is the right training provider for you.

We are one of the most established training providers in Singapore, accredited by the Ministry of Manpower and WSQ and have over 20 years of experience in training thousands of workers, supervisors, and managers in the construction, marine, manufacturing, and maintenance industries in Singapore. We are the best choice for any work at heights course in Singapore.

Why Work at Height Training is Legally Required in Singapore

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013, all individuals carrying out or supervising work at height activities in Singapore must hold valid WSQ-certified qualifications. Specifically:

• Workers performing WAH activities must complete a WSQ perform work at height course

• Supervisors, assessors, and managers overseeing WAH activities must complete a WSQ manage work at height course

Non-compliance with these regulations can result in enforcement action by MOM, stop-work orders, and significant financial penalties — not to mention the human cost of preventable accidents.

Enrolling your team in a certified work at height course in Singapore with an accredited provider like Greensafe ensures full regulatory compliance and equips your workforce with the knowledge to work safely at every level.

Greensafe's Work at Height Courses in Singapore

Greensafe International offers two distinct WSQ work at height courses in Singapore, each tailored to a specific role and level of responsibility on the worksite.

Course 1: WSQ Perform Work at Height (PWAH) — For Workers

The Essential Perform Work at Height Course for All Frontline WAH Workers

The WSQ "Perform Work at Height" (PWAH) training course is the basic "work at height" training course for all WAH workers in Singapore. This "perform work at height" training course, approved by MOM, helps participants develop the skills and knowledge required for working at height with confidence.

The "perform work at height" training course covers all the necessary skills and knowledge that a worker needs to know, from the "work at height" legislation and the use of the appropriate equipment, to harness fitting, fall arrest, and harness suspension emergencies.

What You Will Learn in the Perform Work at Height Course:

• WAH legislation and guidelines applicable in Singapore

• Types of WAH equipment and identification of unsafe practices

• Criteria for selecting appropriate WAH equipment

• Fall arrest systems vs fall prevention systems — differences and applications

• Inspection of WAH equipment and record-keeping requirements

• WAH hazard identification techniques

• WAH fall control measures and risk management

• Practical training: Harness fitting, harness suspension, retractable fall arrestors, twin lanyards, and ladder systems

• Fall rescue procedures and managing suspension trauma

• Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) awareness and emergency preparedness

Course Details:

Detail

Information

Course Fee

$75 (before SkillsFuture funding)

Duration

7.5 Hours / 1 Day

Mode

Classroom Training (Theory + Practical)

Languages

English, Mandarin, Tamil, Bengali

Trainer : Trainee Ratio

1 : 20

Assessment

Written Test + Practical

Certification

Safety Pass endorsed by Greensafe International

SkillsFuture Funding

Up to 70% subsidy for eligible participants

Who Should Attend This Perform Work at Height Course?

This perform work at height course is designed for all workers who are required to perform WAH activities in any industry, including construction, maintenance, shipyard, and facility management. Workers must hold Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 3 or above to enrol.

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