SYNOPSIS
Rising ambient temperatures, Singapore’s high humidity, and extreme temperatures caused by climate change have elevated the risk of occupational heat stress across several industries.
Heat-related illnesses not only affect the well-being of our workers, but they also lead to productivity losses as well.
Guided by government advisories on heat stress management, this course equips Workplace Safety and Health Officers and Supervisors with the knowledge and tools to prevent and manage heat-related illness in the workplace.
The course will also incorporate free-to-use AI tools to support WSH professionals in common safety tasks such as risk assessments and advisories, explore possible technologies to beat the heat, and learn about the Singapore government’s plan for shaping a heat-resilient city.
This programme supports the continuous professional development of our safety professionals and safety appointment holders, particularly in the area of heat stress prevention and management. This course is also suitable for anyone supervising or working in environments that are exposed to heat stress hazards, such as the uniformed services, sports and outdoor recreation sectors, and even educators.
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 7.0 hours
Assessment Hours – 1 hours
English
SDU 7 Points
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Trainer’s Profile
Dr. Paul Cheak is an experienced educator, serving as an Associate Lecturer at several local universities.
Paul earned a Doctorate in Philosophy in Occupational Health and Safety from Capitol Technology University, through his dissertation “Safety in the Singapore Armed Forces – A Study of Publicly Reported Incidents from 1965 to 2020”. In recognition of the value of his research, he was one of the three finalists in the US National Safety Council’s 2022 Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award.
Paul served as an Artillery Officer and Army Intelligence Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces for almost 30 years, before retiring from active uniformed service to join the private security industry as the Vice President of corporate training and leadership development. Paul is currently the Executive Director of SISO and SISO Academy.
Paul is the author of “Why Safety is Not By Accident: Safety and Risk Management for Leaders and Managers”.