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MAKING the DIFFERENCE in SAFETY | SINGAPORE INSTITUTION OF SAFETY OFFICERS

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SEA GAMES 2015SISO lends a hand, pg. 3

Interview with SISO President, pg. 2

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The Hot Seet

SISO President Seet Choh San says that for the organisation to sustain success, it must continue to attract strong talent. He also stresses the importance of growing Singapore’s influence in the international and regional WSH scene, and outlines the key traits necessary for Safety Professionals to shift to a new winning mindset. In the following interview with SAFETY MATTERS, Mr Seet also sheds light on his career path thus far, and his goals and plans for SISO in the years ahead.

1. Mr Seet, we understand that you held senior positions at fortune 500 multi-national companies and managed a manufacturing operation producing output worth uS$120 million. Could you fill our readers in on the career path that has led you to your current position at SISO?

i was in corporate life with three companies for about 25 years primarily in environment, health and safety (ehs). i held various positions in the last two companies where i worked 10 years each. this included being the regional ehs director for the asia-pacific region for both companies. i had the privilege of starting a regional ehs organisation in one of these companies and a regional product stewardship (product safety) organisation in the other.

2. You took over the helm as president of SISO in 2012. What have been some of your key objectives for the organisation?

siso is as good as the people it has. we need to strengthen the people we have and attract more strong talent. the fundamental change needed by safety professionals is to move our mindset from knowing to being. while it is important to have strong domain knowledge, it is equally important that the safety profession be seen as one with strong values, a high standard of integrity and is one that feels at-one with the community that it operates in.

3. In January this year, you were appointed to represent SISO as the Secretary-treasurer of the executive Council of the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organisations (INSHPO).

“SISO is as good as the people it has. We need to strengthen the people we have and attract more strong talent. The fundamental change needed by Safety Professionals is to move our mindset from knowing to being.”

How will this new appointment help to further SISO’s cause, both on a local and international level?

siso intends to exert its influence in both the asia-pacific and global playing fields. the election of siso into the executive council of inshpo is a step in this direction.

4. Other than being a president of SISO and the Secretary-treasurer of INSHPO, you hold several positions with other organisations and government agencies like MOM, the WSHC as well as SPrING Singapore. How has your role in these organisations helped in creating a healthier and safer work environment in Singapore?

Besides the international playing field, siso exerts its influence at the national level in singapore. siso actively participates in many committees within the workplace safety and health council, sprinG, and other organisations where siso thinks its contribution can be mutually beneficial to the organisation as well as siso. like many other siso members, i represent siso in some of these committees to make the difference in implementing programmes or in setting the standards to make singapore a safer place to work.

5. You gave a presentation at the 10th Annual Workplace Safety & Health Officers Conference 2012. Can you tell us more about what was covered at the Conference for the benefit of those who could not attend?

SISO President Seet Choh San

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earlier, we briefly touched on new mindsets required of safety professionals. i had the opportunity to share at the 10th annual wsho conference some thoughts about the values that set the safety professional apart. the values are energy, energise, edge, execution, ethics, and empathy. i adopted the first four values from a company that i had previously worked for. the safety professional must be the ball of energy in what he or she does. this is often shown in the enthusiasm with which he or she carries out the job. he or she must be able to energise and rally the rest of the team towards a common cause. the safety professional must have the edge to make tough decisions well, often in a situation of incomplete information. more than just getting the job done, the safety professional must be able to “land on the spot and at the right time”. i added two more values: ethics - the value within us to do what is right; and finally empathy - doing our job well because a wife, a child, a mother, or a family is counting on the safety professional for the safe return of their loved ones.

6. October 2013 is set to be a busy and exciting month as SISO organises the Asia Pacific Safety Symposium and the Safety and Health in research and education Conference. What will be the focus this year?

in the midst of raising the domain knowledge of the wsh community through these conferences, siso is also focusing on redefining the safety profession. this takes a mid-to-long term view. in particular for 2013, siso members must look into ways to contribute back to singapore. to this end, siso is pleased to collaborate with the singapore sports council in the south-east asia Games 2015 (sea Games 2015). siso members will conduct risk assessments on a pro-bono basis from 2013 to 2015. work has started. this relationship is synergistic as siso members are conversant with risk assessments and sea Games 2015 needs risk assessments in preparation of the Games.

7. What are your philosophies and beliefs when it comes to Workplace Safety and Health?

workplace safety and health is not just about doing a programme. we must always remember that at the other end of all that we do is a person, and his or her family is looking forward to having this person back at the end of the work day.

8. Can you share with us why you chose WSH as your career?

i was blessed to be offered this profession when i first started work and there has been no regret ever since. when i first started work, i did not know that there was such a profession as a safety officer. however, my employer offered the position to me. i subsequently found out that this position had never been offered to an inexperienced person before. i guess you may call this divine intervention.

according to the workplace safety and health (wsh) statistics report 2012, the number of workplace fatalities in singapore has fallen from 61 in 2011 to 56 in 2012 -- from 4.9 per 100,000 workers in 2004 to 2.1 per 100,000 workers in 2012 -- the lowest in the last nine years. the report, however, noted that the workplace injuries figure for 2012 has gone up by 9.8%, contributing to 3.2% more man-days lost compared to 2011.

as it is in the previous years, the manufacturing, marine, and construction sectors contributed to the majority (79%) of workplace fatalities. these sectors also saw a 17% increase in both major and minor injuries. together, they account for close to half of all injuries reported in 2012.

falls were again the leading incident type in 2012, accounting for 30% of all work fatalities and 40% of all major injuries. fall-related deaths and injuries were seen across various sectors, including the traditional sectors and service sectors such as logistics & transport telecommunications, advertising, as well as Business support activities.

on the increase in major injuries, dr Jukka takala, executive director of the wsh institute, highlighted that the industry needs to pay greater attention to similar accidents and injury trends identified in the report. mr lee tzu yang, chairman of the wsh council, urged the industry to focus on implementing concrete measures and change attitudes to encourage safer work behaviour. addressing the rise in fall-related accidents highlighted in the report, er. ho siong hin, the ministry of manpower’s wsh commissioner shared that plans are already underway to monitor the works at height and major projects, especially in view of the hike in construction activities.

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workplace fatality rate at all-time lowWorkplace Safety & Health Statistics report 2012 also reveals a slight rise in workplace injuries and fall-related accidents.

this is the first in a series of interviews to profile members. Keep a look out for more!

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OffICe BeArerS 2012 – 2014President seet choh san seet@siso.org.sgVice President Bernard soh bernardsoh@siso.org.sgHon. Secretary niranjan arun masurekar niri@siso.org.sg Hon. Asst Secretary andrew h s tan andrew@siso.org.sgHon. Treasurer seah liang Bing liangbing@siso.org.sg

Committee Members:Government & International Affairs niranjan arun masurekar niri@siso.org.sg

Membership & Activities membership@siso.org.sg mohd Japa Bin rusdi japa@siso.org.sg

Practices & Competency roger B c lim roger@siso.org.sg

Professional Development training@siso.org.sg saravanan G

Conferences & Events ong pak shoon pakshoon@siso.org.sg

Co-opted Members: s damodarantan yen pingGoh chye Guan

executive Manager: Jason phua jasonphua@siso.org.sg

ex-Officio:chan yew kwong workplace safety and health council ministry of manpower

Hon. Legal Advisor:lee kwok weng

editorial Committee:ong pak shoon pakshoon@siso.org.sg anurupa sarkar kent chai dennis tay Jason tee

safety’s the word. now, go spread it!at the end of the day, we all want to be able to make it home safely after a day’s work. and as they say: safety doesn’t happen by accident; it takes a lot of work.

it takes plenty of sharing, spreading the word, and exchanging ideas to bring to life our vision of an accident-free workplace islandwide. and that is precisely what has been keeping siso busy. flip the pages to find out what we’ve been up to lately as we recap the highlights of our annual report and showcase the progress and achievements we have made in the year.

don’t miss our latest interview with siso president seet choh san and find out what defines the new safety professional of today.

we have also included an abridged version of our latest siso annual report for your information and reference. look out, as well, for photos of your peers who attended our recent courses. you might be in the photos too!

check out what are the upcoming programmes in store for yourself and your organisation.

while you enjoy your read, you might notice that we have given our publication a design revamp. a slicker layout, more engaging content, and some light features to balance off the seriousness of our regular topic.

it takes a lot of effort to make a magazine successful. and while we will work hard to continue making this publication the pride of our industry, we hope that you will enjoy this issue of Safety Matters and give us your feedback as to how we can keep making it better.

until the next issue, stay alert and stay safe!

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2 THE HOT SEETInterview with SISO President Seet Choh San

6 THREE WAYS TO INSPIRE A SHARED VISION FOR SAFETY

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3 WORKPlACE FATAlITY RATE AT All-TIME lOW

5 WSH (MEDICAl ExAMINATIONS) (AMENDMENT) REGUlATIONS 2013

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8 ANNUAl REPORT 2012

30 REPORT ON WSH ASIA CONFERENCE 2013

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23 EAT WEll FOR SAFETY’S SAKETips to eating your way to a healthier you

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24 CROSSWORD PUZZlE

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26 CAN YOU SPOT YOURSElF?Snapshots at recent SISO Courses

28 SCHEDUlE OF SISO COURSES

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31 WElCOME NEW MEMBERS 2013For March, April, May 2013

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first amendmentwith the extension of the wsh act to all workplaces in 2011, the medical examination of persons in the vector control industry will now be regulated by mom under the wsh (medical examinations) regulations [“me regulations”]. this replaces the requirement for such persons to undergo medical examinations under the control of Vectors and pesticides (regulations, licensing and certification) regulations [“cVp regulations”] administered by national environment agency (nea).   

following the amendment, nea will now focus on the academic and training requirements of these persons. mom will, in turn, notify nea of any person who has failed their medical examination.   

WSH (Medical Examinations) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 the Workplace Safety and Health (Medical examinations) (Amendment) regulations 2013 came into operation on 1 January 2013. Please see below for the two key amendments.  

Second amendmentamendment was made to regulation 5 of the me regulations to ensure seamless transition from the cVp regulations to the me regulations. me regulation 5 requires persons who handle organophosphates to take a pre-placement examination, as well as bi-annual periodic examinations specified in the schedule. this is the same as what was required under the cVp regulations.  • the amendment mainly clarifies

the requirement for vector control workers who had already been undergoing blood tests under the cVp regulations.

• it deemed the “last blood test under the cVp regulations” as the “pre-placement examination" under the me regulations.

• therefore, such workers' subsequent bi-annual periodic examination under the me regulations will be six months from their last blood test under the cVp regulations.

For more details, please visitwww.WSHC.sg

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imagine you are driving down a straight road in singapore. it’s a bright sunny day with clear blue skies. you are cruising at the speed limit with music blasting. it’s a relaxing ride. as you come around a bend, there is a sudden heavy downpour. what do you do?

some answers people give include:

“i’ll slow down.”“i’ll turn the music off.”“i’ll sit up straight.”“i’ll grip the steering wheel with both hands.”

this analogy illustrates the importance of having a clear vision. can you drive as fast in heavy rain as you can on a clear day? are you comfortable travelling in a fast car driven by someone with low visibility due to heavy rain? the answers are obvious. you can only go fast when your vision is clear!

a vision is an ideal and unique image of the future for the common good.

Vision provides clarity of direction to employees. with clarity, decision-making becomes easier. endless debates evaporate.

during a period of headcount freeze, should the company hire an additional ehs when the need is indicated, or hang on until next year? should a technician be allowed to miss consecutive safety trainings because of urgent work commitments? the answers to such questions may not be straightforward as they fall outside procedural and legal boundaries. But one simple question: “is the action in line with our vision?” will help eliminate much fruitless discussion.

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Three Ways to Inspire a Shared Vision for SafetySoon Boon Chew, Principal Consultant of Culture Lab Pte Ltd, shares why shared vision is important and how to inspire others with it.

Vision motivates action that might not be in one’s short-term interest. changes in culture often require forcing employees out of their comfort zone, and asking them to learn new skills and behaviors. it is not surprising that a rational human being would show little enthusiasm at this prospect. a clear vision can be the motivating force to overcome this natural resistance. in a survey conducted by kaye and evans (1999), the most important reason people give for staying in an organisation is that they find it challenging and meaningful. people are motivated intrinsically by:

• a chance to do something good• a chance to change the way

things are• a chance to be tested

work has become a place where people pursue meaning and identity. when leaders clearly communicate a shared vision, they elevate the human spirit.

during one of the leadership challenge workshop i conducted, i gave managers a leadership practice inventory (lpi) test to assess their strengths and weaknesses. consistently, many scored low in the practice of “inspiring a shared vision”. this is hardly surprising as research has shown that senior managers devote only 3% of their total time on being forward looking. humans are hardwired to live in the here and now. we find it hard to look into the future. in this modern world, heavy work commitments do not help. for these reasons, two ‘easier’ versions of vision are often used – Vision on the wall and smart target.

By Soon Boon Chewprincipal consultantculture lab pte ltdbcsoon@culturelab.asia

it is common to see a vision statement signed by the ceo or md of the company hanging on the wall. it states the commitment of top management in preventing accidents, as well as the principles that will be used to meet the intent of the vision. often, such vision statements tend to be detached from the daily language used by the leaders. thus, the message becomes a part of the wall, with nobody reading it or recalling the content. the vision ends up only being used during audits and in training workshops.

it is also common for leaders to focus on a strategic target rather than a vision. an example is to achieve a 20% reduction in fall from height accidents in yr. 2013. such a target is smart (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-frame). it is tangible, logical, and serves to remove ambiguity. it works well in steady situations, but is inadequate in creating a change in culture that requires employees to step out of their comfort zone and learn new skills and behaviors. a smart target does not motivate people to go forward. people rarely get excited about a goal of 20% reduction in accident rate.

fortunately for all of us, there are ways we can improve our capacity to inspire a shared vision in safety.

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referenceSB.L. Kaye and S.Jordon-Evans, Love’EM or Lose ‘EM, San Francisco: Berett-Koehler, 1999

O.A.El Sawy, “Temporal Perspective and Managerial Attention: A Study of Chief Executive Strategic Behavior,” Standford University, 1983 J. Kouzes and B. Posner, The Leadership Challenge, 5th Edition, Jossey-Bass, 2012

Three Ways to Inspire a Shared Vision for Safety “You must first clarify your

vision before you can expect to enlist others to a shared vision”

• reflect on your pastlooking backwards can actually enable you to see farther than if you only stare straight ahead. professor el sawy studied ceos, dividing them into two groups. one group was tasked to look ahead into their future – “to think of things that might happen to you in future,” and then look into their past, to “think of things that have happened to you in the past.” the other group was told to look into their past first, before looking into their future.

as illustrated below, ceos who listed their past events first had significantly longer future time horizons than ceos who listed future events first. when we gaze first into our past, we elongate our future. we also enrich our future and give it details as we recall the richness of our past experiences. start to search your past, and find the recurring themes in your life. then, link them to your safety vision.

Looked towards future first

reviewed past first

mean time in future

1.8 years

3.2 years

maximum time in future

5.1 years

9.2 years

• feel your passionto have an effective vision to mobilise the people for a better future, you have to feel your passion. people do not see the possibility when they do not feel the passion. finding something in safety you truly believe in is the key to articulating your vision. you must first clarify your vision before you can expect to enlist others to a shared vision. once you are in touch with this feeling, the vision you communicate will feel different. remember, it is not about how eloquently you speak, but how compelling you can be. if you do not believe so strongly that sharing it can get others excited, it is not much of a vision.

• Create a destination postcardduring an audit, when i ask what the company’s vision is, the common reply is that nobody should get injured or to maintain zero harm. when i probed further about how the shop floor would look like when this vision is attained, people tend to be at a loss for words. the phrase “zero harm” or equivalent is good only for communicating purposes. that is why leaders need to breathe life into this catch phrase by presenting a destination postcard: what will the workplace look like when it has attained its safety vision? what will the employees do, see, hear, and feel? Quoting dr. stephen covey, “all things are created twice.” there is first a mental creation, and only then a physical creation. the physical creation follows the mental, just as a building follows a blueprint. when leaders are able to provide a vivid destination postcard to their followers, it allows everyone to visualise their role in creating a better future. it sets out the behavior blueprint for every member of the organisation.

Below is an excellent vision i once heard. it was delivered by a new senior leader of a chemical production facility to his followers:

“my vision is a caring and happy workplace. we are like a family and we give each other respect. one fundamental of the vision is workplace safety. nobody should be hurt in the workplace. you stay safe, you look after your brothers, and they look after you. if there is the slightest doubt you could be injured, you stop work. i see you as the safety officer in the workplace. even if work has to be delayed one day or one week, i don’t care. when we can respect and care for one another, i am fully convinced we can be the best in the industry in every aspect!”

such a vision reinforces the traditional corporate vision. it provides clarity and is rooted in common values that everyone shares. more importantly, the leader lives up to this vision. over the next few months, the leader won skeptics over by setting an example in safety. he reviewed every accident and inspected the shopfloor daily. once, he even stopped a production line for four days when he found that there was no machine guard at the conveyor belt area. a year later the accident rate of the plant dropped by 22%, and revenue increased by 8%. there was also less staff turnover compared to the previous few years.

there is no substitute for having a safety vision for your workplace.

what is yours?

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ANNuAL rePOrt

MAJOr eVeNtS & PrOGrAMMeS IN 2012

fOruM ON WOrKPLACe SAfetY ANd HeALtHnearly 200 guests and delegates attended the forum that was held in conjunction with the 8th occupational safety+health exhibition for asia from 12-14 sep 2012. this regional forum gathered wsh experts, professionals and specialist service providers/manufacturers to share strategic capabilities in workplace safety and health.

mr phil lovelock, president of the international network of safety and health practitioner organisations, gave a keynote speech where he shared on the key challenges and opportunities around the world to an appreciative audience. we would also like to thank the nine speakers who gave their take on good safety and health practices, technological advances, innovative ideas as well as emerging issues in workplace safety and health.

in addition, it was a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow wsh practitioners at this 1-day forum.

10tH ANNuAL WSHO CONfereNCethis annual event marks a significant milestone in the history of siso. with a full capacity crowd of 600 guests and delegates, it was an excellent time of learning and sharing the latest thinking and developments in wsh.

in his welcome address, our president, mr seet choh san, shared about the 6es (energy, energise, edge, execution & empathy and

ethics) needed for wshos to stay relevant in a fast evolving wsh landscape in singapore and around the world.

our Guest-of-honour, er ho siong hin, commissioner for workplace safety and health, stressed the need for every transformed wsh professional to be technically competent and the quality to influence others in “walking the talk”.

he was later joined by mr lai poon piau, executive director of workplace safety and health council, on stage to field questions on wide-ranging wsh issues. a video to create awareness of the wsh profession was also launched during the conference. funded by wda and supported by wshc and siso, this video highlighted the importance of wsh and how everyone is a stakeholder in safety and health at the workplace.

nine other speakers also took to the stage to share their experiences and knowledge. as in all our events and seminars, this annual conference is an excellent way for wsh practitioners to stay connected and engaged with evolving challenges.

SeCretArY-treASurer Of INSHPOsiso has been appointed secretary-treasurer of the executive council of the international network of safety and health practitioner organisations (inshpo) for a 3-year term from 1 Jan 2013 to 31 dec 2015. siso is represented by our president, mr seet choh san. this is a significant milestone for siso and adds to singapore’s wsh vision to be a country renowned for osh excellence on the international stage.

39TH ANNUAl GENERAl MEETING The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Institution was held on 15th March 2013 at the York Hotel. It was attended by 120 Professional, Associate and Corporate Members. The 2012 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts were tabled and approved at the meeting.

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OtHer HIGHLIGHtSsiso also organised other programmes for wsh practitioners across all industries and sectors. a total of 220 participants took part in the following programmes:

• leading and influencing strategies for wsh professionals workshop

• Beware – workplace safety, health & environment legal pitfalls & liabilities and how to manage, mitigate & alleviate them

• workshop on practical machine safeguarding

• resolving conflict in the workplace for wsh professionals

• wsh professional toolkit on “Behaviour Based safety”

• wsh professional toolkit on “working safely at height”

• asia pacific maritime (apm) 2012: conference session on workplace safety and health – “high risk activities in marine industry”

MeMBerSHIP MAtterS

2012 saw the institution welcoming 175 new members into its fold. these new members comprise 115 professional, 52 associate, and eight corporate members. this brings the total member count for siso up to 1,371. the breakdown of the members is as such: 4 fellow members, 1086 professional members, 185 associate members, and 96 corporate members. at the end of 2012, however, 55 members’ subscriptions had either lapsed or they had yet to update their subscriptions on time.

MeMBerS’ NItemore than 170 members and guests turned up at shangri-la hotel singapore on 3 september 2012 for the members’ nite. this event gave members and guests an opportunity to network and socialise with each other.

GrOuP PerSONAL ACCIdeNt INSurANCethe Group personal accident insurance policy for the institution’s members was renewed for another year from 19 June 2012 to 18 June 2013. this provides for a $20,000.00 coverage for every member without outstanding subscription fees, up to age 77 in the event of death or permanent disability resulting from an accident.

WOrKPLACe SAfetY & HeALtH WSQ frAMeWOrK PrOGrAMMeSa total of 45 wsh specialist diplomas and 134 wsh advanced certificates were awarded to students at the graduation ceremony held on 3rd september 2012 at shangri-la hotel singapore. mr er ho siong hin, commissioner for workplace safety & health for the ministry of manpower, witnessed this event as the guest-of-honour. as at 31 dec 2012, there are a total of 103 specialist diploma in wsh and 158 advanced certificate in wsh graduates from siso.

SISO@PrINCe edWArdin september 2012, siso moved into 12 prince edward road, a new home that is bigger and well equipped with five classrooms, a boardroom, and a larger office.

WSH OffICer AWArdS 2012siso was invited by the workplace safety and health council to administer the prestigious annual wsho award 2012. this allowed siso to play an active role in recognising the best amongst us.

coincidentally, 2012 received the highest number of applications since the inception of the awards. from the nine applications, mr tan Joo Jin from ppl shipyard pte ltd and mr r sivakumar from hitachi plant technologies ltd were selected to receive the awards.

PrOfeSSIONAL deVeLOPMeNt

the professional development sub-committee’s objective is to help raise and sustain improvements in wsh standards in singapore through continuous educational programmes. in 2012, a total of 1091 wsh practitioners and participants benefited from these programmes.

WOrKPLACe SAfetY & HeALtH COMMIttee trAINING COurSeSthis course equipped more than 497 participants across various industries and workplaces with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform and discharge their responsibilities as safety committee members.

rISK MANAGeMeNt COurSeSa total of 334 participants benefited from the acquire risk management capability course. this monthly course is tied to the second level of the wshc bizsafe programme.

Our SAfetY MAtterS MAGAZINesiso is still actively publishing safety matters on a quarterly basis with an average of 2,700 copies per issue. due to the os+h asia exhibition and singapore wsh conference in september, more copies of safety matters were printed to publicise siso and our activities.

siso thanks all its advertisers and contributors for their unwavering support. the newsletter has been receiving very positive feedback from local and overseas wsh professionals. permission has also been given to other like-minded institutions and societies to reproduce articles from safety matters.

COMMItteeS & rePreSeNtAtIONS

eXeCutIVe COMMItteethe executive committee for the term 2012 to 1014 was elected at the 38th annual General meeting. these are your newly elected committee members: seet choh san - presidentBernard soh - Vice-presidentedwin yap - hon secretaryseah liang Bing - treasurerandrew h s tan - asst secretaryniranjan - member masurekar (lead, Gia)mohd Japa - member Bin rusdi (lead, membership)ong pak shoon - member (lead, pd - events)saravanan G - member (lead, pd – courses)roger lim - member (lead, practices & competency) s damodaran - co-opted membertan yen ping - co-opted memberGoh chye Guan - co-opted memberchan yew kwong - ex-officio, wshc rePreSeNtAtIONS IN OtHer OrGANISAtIONSsome of siso’s members are actively representing the institution in other manpower and workplace safety organisations. these volunteering members are helping to develop and improve wsh guidelines, codes, and standards for singapore.

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the total number of representation includes:

• 3 members in 3 industry committees of the singapore accreditation council

• 9 members in 11 technical committees/working groups of sprinG singapore

• 6 members in 11 industry committees of the workplace safety & health council

• 12 members in various committees of ministry of health, ministry of manpower, workplace safety & health institute, singapore workforce development agency, national fire and civil emergency preparedness council, sim university, and tVB sud psB

eNGAGeMeNt & OutreACH

VISIt BY INStItutION Of OCCuPAtIONAL SAfetY ANd HeALtHin 2012, siso played host to one of the biggest health and safety membership organisations in the world, the institution of occupational safety and health (iosh) and its president (elect), mr Gerard hand. Both organisations exchanged valuable views and insights into wsh developments regionally and internationally.

COMPeteNCY StANdArdS fOr WSH PrOfeSSIONAL frAMeWOrKsiso was invited by the singapore workforce development agency to participate in surveys, focus group discussions, and validation exercises to review the competency standards for the wsh professional framework. we thank all members who had participated in these studies.

OtHer eVeNtSin 2012, siso supported and participated in numerous events held by other organisations. these events enhanced members’ knowledge, at the same time offered great networking opportunities for them. here are some of the events siso supported and participated in:

• the institution of engineers, singapore- workshop on “to enhance

process safety management framework in singapore” on 24 feb 2012

- “talk on uk current standards for appointed person’s” on 19 June 2012

- seminar on “false economy – the true cost of process safety on 28 sep 2012

• launch of the following singapore standards organised by singapore manufacturers’ federation:- ss 571 : 2011 (formerly cp 91)

– code of practice for energy lockout and tagout; and ss 569 : 2011 (formerly cp 92) - code of practice for manual handling on 23 mar 2012

- ss 473 specification for personal eye-protectors part 1: General requirements; ss 473 specification for personal eye-protectors part 2: selection, use and maintenance; and ss 497 code of practice for design, safe use, and maintenance of gantry cranes, overhead travelling cranes, and monorail hoists on 11 July 2012

• the Bcaa-iosh (s’pore) international conference on wsh for the construction industry on 4-5 June 2012, organised by Bca academy and institution of occupational safety and health (singapore)

• the 29th annual construction safety, health & security campaign on 28 June 2012, organised by singapore contractors association limited

• ciB w099 conference on “modelling and Building health and safety” on 9-11 sep 2012, organised by the department of Building at the national university of singapore (nus)

• the singapore wsh conference 2012 on 12-13 sep 2012, organised by workplace safety and health council, ministry of manpower and workplace safety and health institute

• working at heights symposium on 14-15 sep 2012, organised by access and scaffold industry association and the international society for fall protection

• a-certs seminar on 17 september 2012, organised by the association of company emergency response teams (singapore)

• the annual fire safety seminar on 3 oct 2012, organised by the national fire & civil emergency preparedness council

• the 2nd aiha asia pacific oh + ehs conference + exhibition on 14-16 nov 2012, organised by the american industrial hygiene association

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Appendix A

LISt Of NeW ANd uPGrAded SISO MeMBerS IN 2012

upgraded from Associate to Professional Membership 1 ahmad Zirasi Bin ahmad Zin 2 chen chin heng stanley 3 chern win Zee anthony 4 edwin s/o susenathen 5 leong hong wee samuel6 low moon chuen7 md hafiidh Bin asnan m8 poh wee soon9 poo kok hwee Victor 10 soh wei cong 11 tan hood eng12 tan keng long paul13 tay wei kiat14 teh kheng siang15 thakkar Bharatkumar rasiklal Professional Membership 1 abraham stalin2 abu Backar mohamed ismail3 alagappan arunachalam4 alamgir hossain5 ang chin tiong6 aye aye myint7 azman thani Bin abdul

Ghaffar8 Balakrishnan ayodhi naidu9 c nallatamby s/o n chokiah10 chan cheng hee11 chan sian wah12 chan sze wee13 chee sai woon14 chew pang Bok15 chia hearn yong16 chia soon ho17 chin nyuk leong18 chong hai soon19 chong teng kok20 chua chee hwa21 chua kok liang22 chung miaw sing23 darajit Bin daud24 duraiswamy senthilkumar25 eio wee kwang26 er chao liang27 esuraja samuel packiaraj28 Ganesan elango29 Goh cheng poh30 Goh choong leoong31 Gopal mitram32 Gopalakrishnan anandh Babu33 Guo Zexiang34 hari kumar s/o karuppan35 ho pei san36 hoe kah kheong edwin37 how kah yuh38 huang yaoxiang nelson

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39 imran Bin marjuki40 Jason Vinod peter ravind41 Jeyavarthna s/o subramaniam42 John Zaw min43 Joshi pandurang Gangaram44 kazi mostofa ali abdul khalek45 kee mian tong 46 khaw Ghim teck47 kho ah lye eddie48 khoo soo keong49 khor han leong steven50 koh pei lin51 krishnan palanivel52 krishnan ramesh53 lee seng siong54 leong swee sam55 leung kwok yan56 lim chee ming57 lim meng meng58 lim tsun siang59 lim wei ming60 lionel naranjan singh61 loong thian nan62 low kok peng

63 lye chee koon64 m pannir65 maimunah Binte lidon66 meganathan s/o Bragas67 mohamed faishal Bin

mohamed ibrahim68 mohammad fadzil Bin alias69 mohammad faizal Bin meselan70 mohammad miaj uddin71 mohammed rossiman

Bin lukman72 mohd azhar Bin ab aziz73 mok chuang wen74 mong hui liang75 muhamad nazari Bin agil76 muhammad sarhan samad77 mustaffa Bin ismail78 ng aik huat79 ng chye meng hermen80 ng Gek san81 ng teck Guan82 ong kok hien83 ooi kok hong84 pappu Jaisurya85 parathur shanmugasundaram

natarajan 86 peh chee siong87 phang tze whay88 prashant dwivedi89 ramasamy elangovan90 remigio winie ferrer91 salahuddin Jamaldin92 satinderpal singh93 seah sok hwee94 shukla Bhaveshkumar

pravinchandra95 sim mia koon96 soh eng Gim97 soundararajan singaravelu98 syam kumar prabhakaran

99 syed nezamul hasan100 tan ngiap ling101 tan say peng102 tan siew hoon103 tay hock chuan104 teo kok sen105 teo wei meng106 thanikachalam rameshkumar107 toh khai hin108 uppudu ramakrishnan

ajai kumar109 V d nedumaran110 Vasudevan senthil kumar111 wee Gim yong Jimmy112 yam sau leong113 yong choo sng114 Zainuddin Bin osman115 Zhang Ziren Jason Associate Membership 1 ahmad Jeffri saat 2 ahmad Zirasi Bin ahmad Zin 3 ang seng tiong4 anuar Bin abdul majid 5 asirvatham a/l sundaram6 cheong seng kin7 chew chiang fei Gregory 8 choke mun tuck 9 ea iv long 10 han meng siew santhakakrishnan 11 hazman Bin haroon 12 ho hoong kong werner 13 ho see kong 14 how choon seng andrew 15 karthikeyan s/o m rajappan alsagoff16 ko kok wee17 kua kay yaw 18 leong wei lee 19 lew chan ming 20 liew mei kay 21 lim kim leng

22 lim tian seng 23 lim wee ping 24 madiajagane pary 25 melissa-kate ashwell-meijer 26 mettuppalayam Vedanayagam rajan 27 mohamed ismail Bin ibrahim28 mohammad Zasad ibna anis29 mohammed hisham Bin Jaffar30 mok Jin heng christopher31 muniyandi Ganesan32 nachiappan madhavan33 ng wei Qing34 ong Jun Quan35 peck kian soon36 perumal thevar37 ramasamy anand38 reyes eliseo Voltaire39 s parthiban naidu40 siew yong pau Zacchaeus41 syed ahmad Bin omar42 tan Beo Giap fabian43 tan Gek chuan44 tan hong seng45 tan keng long paul46 teo yew Gee47 teo yok seng48 tsai fung yee49 Vetriselvan prasath50 woo su-fang51 wu yao chu52 yang kian seck Corporate Membership 1 flowserve pte ltd 2 isk singapore pte ltd 3 Jason electronics (pte) ltd 4 Jurong health services pte ltd5 scatech engineering pte ltd 6 singapore sports and orthopaedic clinic pte ltd 7 st kinetics ltd 8 total oil asia pacific pte ltd

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Eat Well For Safety’s SakeRarely do we equate healthy eating habits to workplace safety. In fact, keeping your body healthy is the first step to ensuring safety at work.

When we eat well, we fall ill less often and that translates to our colleagues being able to count on us to take fewer days off work due to sickness. Good eating habits also ensure we maintain a healthy weight, thereby lowering our risk of contracting chronic illnesses. In fact, in February 2012, the Ministry of Health reported that 70% of diabetic cases and 20% of cardiovascular diseases stem from obesity. Eating well also ensures we are energetic and mentally alert to give our best at work.

Here are some tips on eating your way to a healthier you:

Simple eating habits like these can change your life, at work, and at home. Challenge yourself to chow down on some eat-well habits and make a positive difference in your life today!

tip 4: Snacking and tV don’t mixthat snacking at night can cause weight gain is a myth. the fact is, it depends on what, how much, and where you eat. if you really must snack during your favourite tV show, do it in the kitchen. this simple trick gives you two tough options: tV without snacks or snacks without tV. Just remember to stick to low calorie foods.

tip 5: Slow up and enjoy the meal when it’s time to eat, prepare just the right portion for your meals. then get rid of the distractions like tVs and computers, and just enjoy your meal. eat slowly and taste every morsel you bite into. you’ll be amazed how much more enjoyable meal time can be as you break your habit to overeat.

tip 1: drink plenty of water when you feel hungry close to meal time, instead of reaching out for a tasty snack, go for a glass of water. tasteless as it is, water can do wonders to your health. on top of reducing your calories intake, water’s great for your skin. it is known to improve the digestive system, and reduce risk of some cancers. ideally, men should down about 3 litres (13 cups), while women, about 2.2 litres (nine cups) per day.

tip 2: Start your day, don’t starve itdo you trade breakfast for an extra wink of sleep in the morning? that could be the worst way to start your day. in fact, eating breakfast can help weight loss. after hours of fasting in sleep, skipping breakfast stretches your starvation phase, triggering your body to naturally conserve fats rather than burn them for energy. so you’ll feel tired and likely gain weight over time.

tip 3: take 5 small meals a dayalthough it is the norm to dine thrice a day, not every meal is sufficient to last till the next. the key is to take more meals, but in smaller portions. doing so will help you control your cravings and regulate your blood sugar. more importantly, it’ll keep hunger at bay.

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Health & Safety in Singapore

Across2. Breathed3. people working on mewps are protected by physical

barricades to prevent falls. ensure that platforms are fitted with a safety____________ system to prevent accidental toppling.

9. on 29 may 2004, seven people perished in a fire on an oil tanker. what was the name of the oil tanker?

13. a __________ emergency response plan must be established and it should cover the procedures for handling emergencies relating to falls from height

14. the ministry of manpower (mom) outlined six attributes of a wsh culture. what is outcome number two?

15. work out or solve a problem 16. it is our __________to work safely and report hazards 17. siso was established in what year 19__ __(two words) 18. when lifting always keep load _________to your body19. a big wheel in singapore20. falls from heights (ffh) remain the______________

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down1. which highway collapsed on tuesday 20 april 2004? 4. under the workplace safety and health (risk

management) regulations, every workplace, including worksites, should conduct __________ _________ (two words) for all routine and non-routine work undertaken.

5. a ___________ of risk controls is a triangular diagram that indicates level of control for risks.

6. individual ______ __________ (two words) systems function to safely stop a worker from falling an uncontrolled distance and to reduce the impact of the fall.

7. which major worksite had two deaths on 9 april 2004? 8. workstation design10. the swp must be __________________ to everyone

involved in the job so that each is aware of the role they play in it

11. fostering a wsh culture in singapore requires a set of deep-seated values, attitudes,__________ and practices that guides the safety and health behaviour of the management and staff of an organisation

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Can you spot yourself?

PSM Master Series Pre-Startup review

2 April 2013 (Trainer: Mr Teng Chong Seng)

Snapshots at recent SISO courses

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WSH Professional toolkit on “Working Safely at Height”22 March 2013 (Trainer: Mr Ken)

PSM Master Series Mechanical Integrity

19 March 2013 (Trainer: Ng Cheng Leong)

fostering Innovation at the Workplace for WSH Professionals21 March 2013 (Trainer: Mr Leonard Tay)

Code of Practice on Safe use Powered Counterbalanced forklifts27 March 2013 (Trainer: Mr Damos)

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develop A risk Management Implementation Plan C (BizSAfe Level2)24 April 2013 (Trainer: Mr Philip Au)

WSH (Safety) Committee training Course9 May 2013 (Trainer: Mr Ngiam Bo Han ) WSH (Safety) Committee training Course

16 May 2013 (Trainer: Mr Dennis Tan)

WSH (Safety) Committee training Course

11 April 2013 (Trainer: Mr Philip Au)WSH (Safety) Committee training Course26 April 2013 (Trainer: Mr Indy Lim)

WSH (Safety) Committee training Course

22 March 2013 (Trainer: Mr Philip Au)

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SCHEDUlE OF SISO COURSES (July – September 2013)

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Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Healthparticipants of this course will gain the necessary knowledge and skills for fulfilling the role of a coordinator and supervisor in accordance with the wda-wsh level B competency-based training programme.

intake: 15start date: tuesday, 16 Jul 2013time: tuesdays & thursdays

(6.30pm - 9.30pm) and occasional saturdays (9.00am to 6.00pm)

duration: 5 months fees: s$278.20* (with wda grant)

s$2,782.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

intake: 16start date: thursday, 12 sep 2013time: tuesdays & thursdays

(6.30pm - 9.30pm) and occasional saturdays (9.00am to 6.00pm)

duration: 5 months fees: s$278.20* (with wda grant)

s$2,782.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

Certificate in Workplace Safety and Healthparticipants of this course will gain the necessary wsh knowledge and skills to assist in implementing wsh risks control measures and management systems at the workplace.

intake: 4start date: tuesday, 16 Jul 2013time: tuesdays & thursdays (6.30pm - 10.30pm)

and occasional saturday (9am to 6pm)duration: 3 monthsVenue: singapore institution of safety officers

12 prince edward road#01-04/07, podium B, Bestway Building singapore 079212

fees: s$ 171.20* (with wda grant) s$ 1,712.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

for inquiries: please contact: registration@siso.org.sg

intake: 5start date: thursday, 29 aug 2013time: tuesdays & thursdays (6.30pm - 10.30pm)

and occasional saturday (9am to 6pm)duration: 3 monthsVenue: singapore institution of safety officers

12 prince edward road#01-04/07, podium B, Bestway Building singapore 079212

fees: s$ 171.20* (with wda grant) s$ 1,712.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

for inquiries: please contact: registration@siso.org.sg

dates: 1. thu, 18 July 2013 to fri, 19 July 20132. wed, 21 aug 2013 to thu, 22 aug 20133. wed, 18 sep 2013 to thu, 19 sep 2013

time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 2 daysfees: s$450.00* (siso member)

s$490.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

risk Assessment for a Safe Workplace(Code of Practice on WSH risk Management)this programme will equip participants with the knowledge and skills in conducting risk assessments, using simple and effective approaches. participants will learn how to adopt a sensible methodology in developing appropriate control initiatives for workplace safety and health, manage risks and comply with the latest workplace safety and health (risk management) regulations.

dates: 1. tue, 16 Jul 2013 to thu, 18 Jul 20132. tue, 30 Jul 2013 to thu, 01 aug 20133. wed, 14 aug 2013 to fri, 16 aug 2013

4. wed, 28 aug 2013 to fri, 29 aug 20135. wed, 11 sep 2013 to fri, 13 sep 20136. wed, 25 sep 2013 to fri, 27 sep 2013

time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 3 daysfees: s$449.40 *

*fee includes Gst, refreshments, lunch, and is pre-funded by sdf

Workplace Safety & Health (Safety) Committee trainingthis course equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform and discharge their responsibilities as safety committee members, as required by the workplace safety and health act, so that they can contribute effectively to the improvement of safety and health at the workplace.

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SCHEDUlE OF SISO COURSES

intake: 16start date: monday, 15 Jul 2013 time: mondays & wednesdays

(6.30pm - 10.30pm)duration: 7 months fees: s$1,348.20* (with wda grant)

s$4,494.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

intake: 18start date: friday, 30 aug 2013 time: fridays (6.30pm - 10.30pm)

and saturdays (9.00am to 6.00pm)duration: 5 monthsfees: s$1,348.20* (with wda grant)

s$4,494.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

intake: 17start date: monday, 12 aug 2013 time: mondays & wednesdays

(6.30pm - 10.30pm)duration: 7 months fees: s$1,348.20* (with wda grant)

s$4,494.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

intake: 19start date: wednesday, 18 sep 2013 time: mondays & wednesdays

(6.30pm - 10.30pm)duration: 7 months fees: s$1,348.20* (with wda grant)

s$4,494.00* (without grant) *fee includes Gst

Specialist diploma in Workplace Safety and Healththis wda competency-based diploma programme aims to train course participants who have relevant experience or qualifications with in-depth knowledge in wsh. upon completion of this programme, you may seek employment in a wsh career, e.g. as a wsh professional or specialist.

dates: 1. sat, 13 Jul 2013 and sat, 20 Jul 20132. wed, 24 Jul 2013 to thu, 25 Jul 20133. thu, 01 aug 2013 to fri, 02 aug 2013

4. tue, 13 aug 2013 to wed, 14 aug 20135. thu, 05 sep 2013 to fri, 06 sep 2013

time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 2 daysfees: s$450.00* (siso member)

s$490.00* (others)*fee includes Gst, refreshments, lunch, and is pre-sdf funding

develop a risk Management Implementation Plan - BizSAfe level 2this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to be a risk management champion for their organisation. they will learn to develop and manage the risk management process and to reduce risks at source through implementation of control measures. this course is a prerequisite for achieving Bizsafe level 2.

date: thu, 15 aug 2013 to fri, 16 aug 2013time: 9am to 5pm

(registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 2 dayscpd: 14 sdus (pending)

fees: s$450.00* (siso member)s$490.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

OHSAS 18001 & SS 506 Part 1 Internal Auditor Coursethis two-day course gives a brief introduction to the requirements of ohs management systems (ohsas 18001 & ss 506 – part 1). the main emphasis of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills for participants to plan and conduct effective internal audits on ohs management systems, and enable them to report audit findings clearly and undertake effective follow-up audits on corrective actions taken so as to ensure continual improvement.

date: 1. fri, 19 Jul 20132. fri, 20 sep 2013

time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)Venue: rotary engineering limited

17 tuas ave 20singapore 638828

duration: 1 daycpd: 7 sdus

fees: s$195.00* (siso member)s$235.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

Workforce Safety & Health Professional toolkit on “Working Safely at Height” with practical hands-on exercises and equipment try-out for enhanced learningthis programme is targeted at workplace safety & health officers looking for hands-on learning and practical know-how in managing work at height (wah) safety. participants will learn how to develop and implement a practical fall prevention plan and also understand the legal implications and requirements regarding wah. organised in partnership with rotary engineering, this programme will include practical exercises at rotary’s dedicated hse training facility for enhanced learning.

“There is only one corner in the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”

-AlDOUS HUxlEY

All courses are conducted at Singapore Institution of Safety Officers, 12 Prince Edward Road, #01-04/07, Podium B, Bestway Building, Singapore 079212, unless otherwise indicated. Please contact: registration@siso.org.sg for more information.

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date: thu, 25 July 2013 to fri, 26 July 2013time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 2 dayscpd: 14 sdus (pending)

fees: s$480.00* (siso member)s$520.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

date: wed, 28 aug 2013time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)Venue: dale carnegie training

133 cecil street, keck seng tower, #09-01bsingapore 069535

duration: 1 daycpd: 7 sdus

fees: s$235.00* (siso member)s$275.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshment, training materials, and dale carnegie’s Golden Book

date: fri, 13 sep 2013time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 1 daycpd: 7 sdus

fees: s$195.00* (siso member)s$235.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Observation and feedback in this workshop, participants will learn how to observe, identify, and intervene to eliminate unsafe behaviours, therefore reducing accident rates in the organisations they work in.

resolving Conflict in the Workplace for WSH Professionals in this workshop, participants will learn to identify sources of conflict, analyse conflict situations to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes, and enlist the skills and abilities of others to provide support and direction. in addition, through a set of proprietary exercises, participants will be able to collaborate with others to reduce conflict and create synergy.

techniques to Implement Continual Workplace Improvement for WSH Professionalsthis workshop will introduce participants to techniques to implement continual workplace improvements in their own work team or department. participants will learn how to lead the team to prepare and implement continual improvement plans.

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COurSeS

the conference on workplace safety & health held in conjunction with the inaugural wsh asia 2013 provided a global platform for industry practitioners to share insights and innovations, as well as discuss emerging issues and trends.

held on 8 may at the marina Bay sands (expo & convention centre) the conference was attended by 170 participants. a key highlight of wsh asia 2013, the conference was graced by senior wsh practitioners and regulators, as well as industry experts. eight speakers presented industry hot topics ranging from safety culture to safety management, working-at-heights and behaviour-based safety.

dubbed the international workplace safety, health technology & equipment exhibition, wsh asia 2013, brings together the talent and expertise to provide industry practitioners with the tools for creating an ideal and safe workplace environment. the landmark event not only showcased the latest developments in relevant technologies and equipment, it also provided an excellent sharing platform for professionals to further their knowledge and build positive business relationships. wsh asia 2013 was co-located with safety & security asia 2013, fire & disaster asia 2013, international facility management expo 2013, and ledtec asia 2013.

siso is proud to have operated our own booth (compliments of the exhibition organiser) to promote siso’s memberships and activities to visitors from the various tradeshows.

Report on WSH Asia Conference 2013

uPdAteS

date: 1. fri, 12 Jul 20132. fri, 23 aug 2013

time: 9am to 5pm (registration starts at 8.45am)duration: 1 daycpd: 7 sdus

fees: s$195.00* (siso member)s$235.00* (others) *fee includes Gst, refreshments, and lunch

fostering Innovation at the Workplace for WSH Professionalsthis course is tailored for hse professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge in a niche area of safety. participants will be able to understand what it means to be an innovative organisation and contribute to the development of a learning organisation. participants will also learn useful tactics on analysing workplace performance and processes to identify opportunities for innovation.

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March / April / May

Pok Yao Min Daniel WSHO, Alstom Transport Singapore Pte ltdSrikanth Parthasarathy Senior QSE Manager, Dragages (S) Pte ltdLow Sock Imm Senior HSE Officer, Rotary EngineeringBong Narisma Salvador Ilustrisimo JrSafety Health Environment Officer, Coim Asia Pacific Pte LtdChin Yee Fong EuniceHSEQ Engineer, Neste Oil Singapore Pte ltdAlagappan VisvanathanWSHO cum ECO, Green Safe International Pte ltdAng Ting SiongHSE Manager, Aventis Pharma Manufacturing Pte ltdMuruganathan KousalyaEHS Consultant, SHE Audit & Consulting Pte ltdKoh Keow BengWSH Manager, Chip Eng Seng Contractors (1988) Pte ltdTan Joo JinAsst HSE Manager, PPl Shipyard Pte ltd

Woo Choon KitResident Engineer, DPC Consulting EngineersPoon Ooi LeeSnr Supervisor, Readiness Sect 2, Republic of Singapore NavyLau Cheng PohEHS Consultant, Spot Management Services Pte ltdTay Chee PorWSHO, National Healthcare Group PolyclinicsPeermohamed s/o AhamedHealth, Safety & Environment leader, P&G International SA Singapore BranchSekahar SubramaniamWSHO, Essar Projects Singapore Pte ltdOng Eng KokWSHOChua Teck Hui MarcusFacilities Supervisor/WSHCoordinator, TNT Express Worldwide Pte ltdSeah Wee Teck EddieSenior Supervisor (Civil Section), Asia Projects Engineering Pte ltdKoh Kok Kwang FrankieSenior Executive, Singapore Press Holdings limited

Hubbathalai Ramachandran AnandEHSMR (Environmental, Health and Safety Management Representative) Boiler Engineer, Eco Special Waste Management Pte ltdChua Chee KiangSenior Engineer, Continental Automotive Singapore Pte ltdKoh Kwong QueeGeneral Manager, ISS M & E Pte ltdSoh Wing Kong Andrew WSH Manager, Alexandra Health Pte ltdLim Yew Heng HensierEHS Officer, Eco Special Waste Management Pte ltdMuhammad Nur Sufiyan Bin AdamSafety Officer, Dyna-Mac Engineering Services Pte ltdMohammed Abdur RoufSafety Officer/ECO, Kajima OverseasAsia Pte ltdSivagurunathan RajarajachozhanHealth, Safety and Environmental Officer, Greensafe Consultants Pte ltdChan De SongEHS Officer, Keppel Seghers Engineering PTE lTDVenkataraman MarimuthuWSH Officer, Greensafe Consultant Pte ltd

Professional

Kok Min WahWSH Consultant, Advance Safe Consultants Pte ltdAdam bin SalanSnr HSSE Manager, Asia Pacific Cameron Singapore Pte ltdLo Darrell DingweiHSSE Technician, Riyan Cameron (B) Sdn BhdGoh Wee Peoh

AssociatesMohammad Ramadan Abdol Hakim Station Manager, SMRT Trains ltdLai Teck SiongWSH Consultant, J O SmartLok Li LiRegional Manager, Kuehne + NagelTing Aik LeongSenior laboratory Executive, Yale-NUS College

Sulzer Chemtech Pte LtdUL International Singapore Pte LtdCHR. Hansen Singapore Pte Ltd

Corporate

upgraded to Professional

Congratulationsto the following who have been recently upgraded to Professional Members

Vetriselvan Prasath HSE Officer, Greensafe International Pte ltd

Tsai Fung YeeHSE Senior Officer, Infrastructure Planning and Facility Management (IPFM) [A-star]Safiqul Islam Mohd Shaheb Ali Safety Supervisor, Mirador Bldg Contractor P l

Derrick ChinProjects HSE Manager, Transocean Eastern Pte ltdLeong Wei LeeAssistant Safety & Health Manager, National University of SingaporeTee Boon Sern Jason Emmanuel DMERI QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Env) Manager, DSO National laboratories Singapore

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