WSQ Manage Work at Heights Course - Safety Course

Why the WSQ Manage Work at Heights Course is
Critical for Managers
The Work at Heights (WAH) remains one of the most high risk activities across industries like construction,
maintenance and facility management, many more. A fall from height, even a short one can be catastrophic. The
difference between a minor incident and the tragic one often lies squarely in the competence and readiness of the
person in these charge.

This is precisely why the WSQ Manage Work at Heights (M-WAH) course exists. It’s not just another certification -
it’s the definitive training that transforms managers and supervisors into proficient safety leaders, ready to own and
mitigate one of the most serious dangers in the workplace.

Why This Course is Essential: From Compliance to Confidence
For professionals involved in the planning, assessment, supervision or management of any activity taking place above
ground level the Manage Work At Height course is not optional - it is the foundation of responsible leadership.

1. Meeting the Gold Standard of Compliance

This course is specifically designed to meet minimum standards recommended by Singapore's WSH Work at Heights -
Regulations 2013 and the Approved Code of Practice. For you, this means achieving full regulatory compliance and
eliminating the legal risks associated with inadequate safety supervision. Understanding the WSH Legislations is the
first step to knowing how to apply them effectively is what this course delivers.

2. Mastering Risk at the Management Level

Supervisors and managers need a perspective far broader than that of the ground worker. They are responsible for the
entire safety ecosystem. This course empowers you to:

    Systematically Identify Hazards: Move beyond the obvious to spot latent dangers in platforms, rigging, and
    environments.
    Evaluate Risk Proficiently: Use a structured approach to accurately assess the severity and likelihood of an
    accident.
    Establish a Robust Fall Prevention Plan (FPP): This is the core skill learning how to design, implement, and
    audit a comprehensive FPP that proactively stops accidents before they can happen.

The M-WAH course shifts your focus from merely reacting to incidents to establishing a sustainable, preventative safety
culture.

How the Course Works: Building a Proactive Safety System

Over 20.5 hrs of intensive classroom training, the Work At Height course provides the practical, hands on knowledge
you need to execute your role confidently. It focuses on the management and systemic control of WAH activities.

Key Skill You Will
                   Why It's Useful
Master

Defining Roles &   Ensures every team member (from planner to worker) understands their specific accountability,
Responsibilities   eliminating confusion and gaps in safety protocol.

Reviewing Control Learn to scrutinise and validate fall prevention and protection systems—scaffolding, harnesses,
Measures          lifelines—to ensure they are not just present, but effective and correctly used.

Fall Emergency     Develop clear, calm protocols for responding to a fall, checking and correcting Individual Fall
Response           Protection Equipment, and managing a rescue scenario to prevent further injury.

Systemic Risk      Implement continuous monitoring and auditing systems that embed safety deep within the
Monitoring         operational workflow, ensuring standards never slip.

Upon the successful completion, you are awarded as a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA), a nationally recognised
validation of your expertise in managing the complexities of Work at Heights.

The Investment: Securing Your Team and Your Future

Investing in Manage Work At Height is investing in the safety of the people and the stability of the operations.
Furthermore, the Singapore government supports this crucial training. Eligible Singaporeans and SMEs can benefit
from significant subsidies and with funding covering up to 70% of course fees for qualifying individuals and enterprises
for this programs.

If you are tasked with leading teams in environments that require working at heights, this workplace safety course is
not just regulatory compliance it is the indispensable tool for responsible leadership. You gain the confidence to lead,
the expertise to plan and the systems to ensure that everyone under your watch goes home safely.

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