Construction safety school set up amid rise in workplace injuries

The 1,200 sq ft construction safety school at JTC Space@Gul, launched on Friday , uses technology to train workers. Virtual reality, augmented reality, as well as gaming and other simulation tools are used to facilitate learning, said SCAL."We're trying to simulate the actual conditions so that when workers actually feel it, then they will realise and remember why safety is important to them as well," said SCAL president Kenneth Loo.

Workers are taught how to kick their legs continuously as they are slowly lifted by the simulator. It is a technique to keep blood circulating, as it has been found that if a person is suspended for longer than seven to nine minutes, blood will start to accumulate at the lower limbs, risking serious injuries.

Built at a cost of S$2.2 million, the new school is an initiative by JTC. SCAL was awarded the tender to design, build and operate it. "The construction industry in Singapore comprises workers from different culture, nationalities and languages. This year, the construction demand is expected to remain strong, and more new and inexperienced workers will be arriving at our shores," he said.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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