Insights from the CSOC: Language Issues in the Communication of Safety Knowledge

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The Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC) is a compulsory course that all entering a construction site in Singapore must attend and pass. Basic safety training and safety procedures to adhere to for a construction site are taught. The stated aim of the course is to ensure that “the trainees should be able to recognize the safety hazards at construction site, know the preventive measures to be adopted, confident in working at height and understand the importance of observing safety signs and safe work procedures.”

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Impact of Transformational Leadership on Safety Culture

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Transformational leadership style “evokes changes in subordinates’ value systems to align them with organizational goals” (Clarke 2013) and numerous studies had shown that it has positive effects on the safety behaviour and safety participation of subordinates. This presentation will highlight how leaders can adopt transformational leadership style so as to engender positive safety culture in their workplace.

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Case Study: Collapse of 24 Table Formworks in Singapore

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Twenty-four table formworks collapsed at a construction worksite in a coastal area in Singapore, on 3 August 2016. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the collapse. The Ministry of Manpower was notified of the incident. One of the parties involved in the project felt the need to share the lessons learned, so as to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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