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WHAT’S INSIDE
2019 - Issue 1
1 Chair’s Welcome Message. 12 APOSHO Shared moments.
2 Launch of Branch 2022 Strategy. 13 Did you receive your copy of IOSH
magazine?
3 Christmas Celebration.
14 Important Dates.
4 Health+Safety At Work 40 Under 40.
5 Annual Safety Conference.
6 Technical Visit.
7 Monthly Meeting.
8 Safety Career.
9 Laser Track Trolley Lands Rail Operator
Major Award.
10 Health and Safety issues.
11 APOSHO Annual Conference.
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1 Chair’s Welcome Message Dear Colleagues, We hope you all enjoyed your Christmas holiday break and New Year Celebrations, your Exco started the year keenly with their first 2019 meeting on 2nd January. During the meeting we discussed the recently launched Branch Strategy and how we can reach out to you as members and encourage you to join us at our regular events. We also understand some members are not based in Singapore and we will be scheduling some webinars in future, it is our exco priority to support the IOSH members in our branch and provide ‘valued content’ for their membership in addition to what IOSH UK provide. With this we welcome you to join us at our monthly meetings where we have speakers to share their experiences, knowledge enabling us all to enhance and develop our competency. We are developing a busy schedule leading up to our AGM in May and hope to meet you soon. The branch can only be as good as its members and exco, we have a very good committed exco team working hard for you, on this basis please engage with us, join our Linkedin, join us at our events (they are free for members) – up grade yourself with CPD / IPD and gain your Chartered Membership Status, contact us for any details. You will see in this news letter your branch has been busy the last 8 months and we will be continuing to be so, we have several events in planning we will let you know once confirmed as well. Enjoy your read, and get involved with your branch activities. Grow Personally, Grow Professionally. Darren Brunton CFIOSH IOSH Singapore Branch Chairman 2 of 14 2019 - Issue 18
2 Launch of Branch 2022 Strategy
A fter
many months of and Influence will be
discussion and with the strengthened during 2019
support of IOSH UK we and 2020 as our further
were pleased to launch our involvement with other local GROW PROFESSIONALLY
branch 2022 strategy during safety initiatives, national and ‘Make the Difference’.
our Christmas dinner held at and regional partners
the Marina Mandarin hotel develop and grow, enabling
7th Dec 2018. The themes us to GROW PERSONALLY
of Enhance, Collaborate AND
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3 Christmas Celebration
– it was Global Platform and win
time for such a prestigious award
some great representing Singapore
food and assisting in further
networking. international recognition.
During our Well Done SMRT.
Christmas
Dinner in
December
we were
Christmas dinner was a pleased
excellent round up of the to hear from SMRT
years events with nearly 50 Representatives, Ms Dewi
members attending including Anggraini & Ms Hui Min on
VIPs’ from SISO and IPAF the recent IOSH Railway
in attendance further Safety Award that SMRT
highlighting our collaboration received from IOSH in
with other external the UK. It is great that a
organization. After a round local organisation is able
up of the events that the to stand out with such
branch has held during 2018 safety initiatives on the
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4 Health+Safety At Work 40 Under 40
own EXCO member Alvin Gan Previously, as health and
for his inclusion in the Health Safety Manager at the National
and Safety at work 40 under University of Singapore, he
40. co-led its radiation safety
programme and implemented
Alvin Gan, his current role a workplace health and safety
for international medical management system for its
equipment supplier Varian clinical Imaging Research
medical System puts him Centre.
in charge of radiation
compliance(for radiotherapy,
The 40 under 40 field included proton therapy and brachy
several safety professionals therapy equipment) across the
with niche specialisms. South East Asia region.
A huge congratulations to our
5 Annual Safety Conference
On the 13th November 2018 main topics were centered Expo in Dubai and more locally
BCAA – IOSH held their around Challenges and focused presentations for
annual Safety Conference. Recent Advances in WSH in safety technology and out of
With Sebastian Tan, the Construction Industry. sight – out of mind construction
Director of Occupational works and commercial diving.
Safety and Heath Inspectorate Over 80 delegates enjoyed
from Ministry of Manpower, presentations ranging from As we start 2019 we are
as VIP Guest Speaker and how safety is delivered in already looking forward to
additional reputable speakers major projects in Hong Kong the BCAA -IOSH 2019 Safety
from UAE, Hong Kong, UK (construction and tunnelling Conference and to make it
and Singapore. This was a project by MTR); to challenges larger than any previous year’s
truly first class international and successes of safety at the event. Look out for details later
one day conference and the development site for World this year.
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6 Technical Site Visit IOSH Singapore branch plans After the technical to conduct technical site visit to tour, members who help our members to develop attended the visit their technical experience shared that it was meanwhile provide networking a great experience opportunities in different to see how such a industries. On 17th November large construction site 2018 IOSH Singapore branch was not just talking held a technical visit to the about safety but Exyte Singapore Project 10A. actually doing things The project is a 100,000 right. Thank you to us and join us for forthcoming sqm build of a cleanroom Exyte and the project team Technical visits conducted by facility for a global client. The who hosted IOSH members IOSH Singapore! More exciting project is fast tracked and demonstrating how leadership journeys and experience construction activities started on construction sites can have sharing are planned in the near in April 2018 which involves positive outcomes when you future. numerous high-risk activities put your heart into what you due for completion in 2019. do. Please stay connected with 7 Monthly Meeting During 2018 your branch expertise so we can all learn best practices of Health and Exco decided to meet and grow personally and Safety in the Semi conductor monthly to develop and grow professionally. During industry; Sadia Brenan – work to grow the branch in the year we have heard from shared with us her experience doing so regular events have Joe McWilliam, where he of gender specific challenges been held each month with challenged us with a thought and experiences of working members volunteering their provoking presentation – in high risk industries; we time to present on subjects “Disasters do they make us welcomed Dr Ernesto back to and tare passionate about, safer?”; we heard from Vincent remind us all that Health and Sharing their knowledge and Wong – who share with us Posture is a valuable ‘after 6 of 14 2019 - Issue 18
thought’ of our daily lives and The regular monthly events we can contact you directly how we all need to focus more are scheduled for the last at ioshsecretarysingapore@ on resolving posture problems Thursday of each month and gmail.com – Make your before its to late ??!; Our very start at 1900 for 1930 start membership work for you – own winner of the 40 Under for about 1-2 hrs – so please join us at the regular events. 40 Safety Practitioners gave look out for the invites sent by us all new insight to safety in IOSH on the network mailer the Radioactive industry; Andy and if you are not receiving Lewis flew in from Australia these please let us know so to challenge us with a though provoking presentation regards technology and safety – is technology our safest enabler? The next 4 months the exco has scheduled many similar events with themes Fire Safety; Occupational Hygiene; all events are held at the Life Long Learning Institute (LLI) which is next to Paya Lebar MRT, has good parking and great meeting facilities – we also provide lite bites all FREE; 8 Safety Career Several Members are and Alvin Gan what more can out for the nights scheduled now working towards their you ask for to get a full and for these meetings and join Chartered Status – which detailed understanding of the Steven and Alvin and others for those individuals it is an way forward. Both Steven to work together – Collaborate excellent step forward in their and Alvin have completed the and move your IOSH safety careers. But some find process and can share with membership forward. it a daunting task to start with you their experiences and – so attending the IPD and ways forward to complete the CPD nights arranged by our path to CMIOSH in a smooth Vice Chairman Steven Low and efficient manner. Look 2019 - Issue 18 7 of 14
9 Laser Track Trolley Lands Rail
Operator Major Award
derailments.
He said: “We are delighted to
win the award. By acquiring
the trolley, we took away the
manual pushing required to
do track maintenance, and the
associated risks this brought.
“We used to have to ask our
patrols to go on the tracks
and do the measuring,
which was tough considering
temperatures were over 30
Celsius and humidity was 98
per cent, and the average age
of workers is 48.
“The process is much more
streamlined now. It has helped
make us more efficient as we
can better plan resources and
our budget.”
Singapore rail operator SMRT While the cost of implementing
The award was presented,
Trains has scooped a major the laser track trolley was
at the 20 November event,
industry award for introducing 129,000 Euros, it has
by IOSH Vice-President
a laser track trolley which has significantly lowered the
Jonathan Hughes. Two other
reduced safety and health risks amount of working hours
awards were presented, one to
faced by maintenance workers. required to conduct track
VolkerFitzpatrick and the other
The innovative trolley, used testing, in addition to reducing
to Network Rail.
to monitor tracks for wear health and safety risks.
VolkerFitzpatrick’s award was
and tear, weighs about 30kg The firm only has a 150-minute
for a project it ran to reduce
and can be transported by window to do track testing
the safety risks posed to
two people and pushed every night and the trolley
pedestrians and operatives
continuously with minimal can test a 5km stretch in one
who were in the vicinity of a
effort, eliminating the risks of operation – five times more
mobile plant.
musculoskeletal disorders and than was previously possible,
This included introducing
slips and trips for workers. when workers had to go on
a new standardised traffic
The firm has now won the the tracks and measure wear
management plan to address
first prize in the Institution and tear themselves in humid
areas including site entry and
of Occupational Safety and conditions.
public interface, site pedestrian
Health’s (IOSH) annual Jean-Francois told the
segregation and crossing
International Rail Awards. conference that being able
points, speed limits, signage,
The award was presented to test much more track not
compounds and storage areas,
at IOSH’s Rail Industry only reduces risks faced by
and reversing. The company
Conference in Manchester to workers, but also significantly
also introduced a behavioural
Jean-Francois Chassin, Vice- lowers the possibility of
change programme.
President at SMRT. disruptions for trains and even
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10 Health and Safety issues What health and Safety issue or problem did you track during the MRT track maintenance? Safety: Running rail is a the passenger comfort, journey persons and can be pushed critical asset. By introducing time due to speed restrictions continuously with minimal the laser track trolley, it allows imposed or even stop traffic, effort. It eliminates health accurate and more extensive with an ultimate consequence issues such as back and knee rail wear condition-monitoring, being the safety of the train strains from the repeated hence enhancing the rail operations (derailment). squatting and bending then wear visibility and database performing manual rail wear in SMRT to allow better Health: The laser track trolley measurements. planning of critical rail asset is user-friendly and ergonomic, Safety risks such as trip-and- replacement. Failing to replace it weights only about fall and fatigue were largely the worn rail timely might affect 30kg, transportable by two reduced as well. 2019 - Issue 18 9 of 14
11 APOSHO Annual Conference During 4th -5th December conference in Hong Kong. Branch was well represented 2018 four Executive With two of those members at this Regional - International Committee members of the speaking (Zephan Chan and annual event, it was also great Singapore Branch attended the JC Sekar) and three of us to meet many other delegates 33rd Asia Pacific Occupational Chairing sessions (Zephan from Singapore and many Safety and Health Organization Chan, JC Sekar and Darren other countries in attendance. (APOSHO33) annual Brunton), the Singapore 10 of 14 2019 - Issue 18
12 APOSHO Shared moments
Picture: Sarah Ho (in the middle),Singapore IOSH Exco Member with Alex Tse (Right) and Philip (Left), both are IOSH
Hong Kong Branch Members.
Sarah Ho-Highly motivated young HSE professional, graduated from University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Occupational
Health and Safety.
A story shared by Sarah HO to learn from everyone in the we’re unable to attend all
during her experience about room. sessions simultaneously.
attending the APOSHO 33 in As working professionals, there The combination of actual
Hong Kong: can be too many demands learning, professional and
Held in the city of gleaming on our time to spare two days social networking made
skyscrapers, the 33rd Asia for a conference. However, APOSHO33 worthwhile to
Pacific Occupational Safety attending conferences keeps attend. It whisked me out of
and Health Organization us professionally healthy. my hustle only to energise my
(APOSHO33) annual There are plenty of value mind and supercharge it with
conference was well-attended in hearing stellar speakers fresh ideas.
at Regal Kowloon Hotel, present. My favourite micro- With the huge amount of
Hong Kong with 11 delegates topics were visual literacy, resources and information
from Singapore. Convening intergeneration working and received within the span of two
international and local health working with chronologically short days, I’ve picked up from
and safety practitioners, gifted workers. Each possess our very own branch member,
networking opportunities some novelty which provided JC Sekar, who also spoke at
allow connections to spread food for thought that stimulates APOSHO33, that we need to
worldwide. It’s also interesting a saturated mind exhausted of internalise information given to
to know of different companies ideas. The speakers presented us and this made me thankful
these connections work for and with enthusiasm, making their that I’ve taken notes during
understand what they do. Short passion towards health and the conference. What do
chatters cross-pollinate ideas safety greatly felt. With multiple you remember about the last
and expose other’s thinking sessions running in parallel, conference you attended.
process, there is something the only regret would be that
2019 - Issue 18 11 of 1413 Did you receive your copy of IOSH magazine? If not please let us know and we will ensure you get your copy sent to the correct address in future – contact us at ioshsecretarysingapore@ gmail.com It was great to read the news in the last issue of NETWORKS – placing our branch ‘on the map’ as 45,000 IOSH Members receive this magazine. Singapore maybe a “Little RED DOT” as some say, but with over 350 members in our branch we have a global reach and influence as safety practitioners. We encourage you to join us at our regular events – meet other IOSH members and Safety Professionals – learn new skills and knowledge – develop your competency and make new friends. Read all about the Singapore Branch a Story shared by Zephan Chan and Molly Yuan-The five people we meet in Singapore IOSH Branch. 12 of 14 2019 - Issue 18
14 Important Dates
EXCO TECHNICAL
Y19/20 NETWORKING NIGHTS EVENTS IPD/CPD
MEETING VISITS
Theme: Fire
30 Jan: David Townsend
Theme: IFW Culture
28 Feb: Jonathan Eades
Kith Cafe
Theme: World Safety Day 28 Mar: 23 Jan
Q4 2 Jan
28 Feb: Technical 20 Feb
Jan-Mar 12 Feb
Visit (TBC) 20 Mar
7 Mar
Theme: Occupational Hygiene
28 Mar: Veronica Chow
Theme:
25 Apr:
Kith Cafe
Q1
4 Apr 9 May: AGM 24 Apr
Apr-Jun
6 Jun
TECHNICAL VISITS WHAT’S NEXT?
OPEN for IDEAS! If technical visit can be arranged at
your workplace where IOSH members can learn the
organisation’s Safety Management System on-site,
this will be a valuable experience for all.
Please do share with us so that we can make the
necessary arragement.
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