Formwork, falsework and scaffolding operations remain critical areas of risk in construction projects. This webinar provides practical insights into strengthening competency, supervision, inspection and temporary works coordination to improve site safety and compliance.
In addition, participants will gain an overview of the latest SS 580:2020+A1:2025 requirements, the ISO 14001:2026 EMS transition, practical approaches to decarbonising construction, and the use of AI tools to support project and WSH management.
This webinar is suitable for contractors, project managers, engineers, site supervisors and WSH professionals seeking to enhance safe, sustainable and smarter construction operations.
Synopsis and Speaker Profile
Formwork and Falsework Construction: Strengthening Practice, Supervision, and Attitudes
by Er Yeo Poh Hwa, Senior Principal Specialist, Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
A falsework design is only as safe as the clarity of its plans, competency of those interpreting and using them and behaviours of those overseeing construction allow it to be. This sharing examines common shortfalls observed and how these could contribute to failures. It also draws attention to table formwork safety, which saw a spate of accidents in 2021.
Er Yeo Poh Hwa, Senior Principal Specialist, Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Er Yeo Poh Hwa is a Senior Principal Specialist with the Occupational Safety & Health Inspectorate at the Ministry of Manpower's Occupational Safety & Health Division, where he provides specialist support on workplace safety and health matters. A registered professional engineer in Singapore, he is also QECP trained and a DfSP. Poh Hwa brings over two decades of experience spanning site supervision, project management, and engineering consultancy across both the public and private sectors. Since 2018, he has focused on law enforcement and raising competency standards within the construction industry and actively participates in the review of WSH approved codes of practices.
Launch of SS 580:2020+A1:2025, Code of Practice for Formwork
by Mr Andy Lu Tze Chern, Chief Executive Officer, Wee Hur Construction Pte Ltd & Co-Convenor, SS 580:2020+A1:2025
This presentation highlights the extensive ad hoc amendments to SS 580:2020+A1:2025, focusing on key changes, compliance expectations and practical
implications for formwork safety.
Andy Lu Tze Chern, Chief Executive Officer, Wee Hur Construction Pte Ltd & Co-Convenor, SS 580:2020+A1:2025
Andy Lu Tze Chern is an experienced construction professional with extensive industry knowledge in construction operations, safety and quality management. He has been actively involved in promoting good practices and raising safety standards within the construction industry, particularly in formwork, falsework and scaffolding. As Co-Convenor of SS 580:2020+A1:2025, Andy contributes his practical industry expertise to the development and implementation of standards that support safer and more effective construction practices. He brings valuable insights into the practical application of these standards and the importance of strengthening planning, coordination and safety controls across construction worksites.
ISO 14001:2026 EMS Transition – Key Changes & Practical Implications
by Mr Paul Chai, Associate Trainer, SCAL Academy Pte Ltd, Managing Director, Revelation System Pte Ltd
ISO 14001:2026, the newly published international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), introduces updates that organisations need to understand as they transition from ISO 14001:2015. This presentation provides participants with a clear and structured overview of the updated standard, covering its key concepts, overall framework, key changes and revised requirements in a concise and coherent manner. Participants will gain an understanding of the transition considerations and practical implications of the revised standard, including how the changes may affect their organisation’s existing EMS framework and practices.
Paul Chai, Associate Trainer, SCAL Academy Pte Ltd, Managing Director, Revelation System Pte Ltd
Paul has over 25 years of experience in construction and QEHS and has progressed from Project Engineer to Project Director, developing extensive expertise in environmental, safety and management systems. He is an ISO Management System External Auditor, Design for Safety Professional (DfSP), and registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO), Fire Safety Manager (FSM) and Environmental Control Officer (ECO). His extensive industry experience enables him to provide practical insights into ISO 14001 requirements and their application within the construction sector.
Decarbonising Construction: ESG, Embodied Carbon and Practical Opportunities for Safer Sustainable Construction
by Ms Yina Chua, ESG & Decarbonisation Advisory, KPMG Singapore
Climate change is now a material ESG risk and an accountability issue. Across Asia, wildfires, floods, typhoons and transboundary haze are disrupting infrastructure, supply chains and business continuity, while exposing workers and communities to increasing health and safety risks.
For the construction sector, climate resilience and decarbonisation must therefore be embedded into everyday operations, not treated solely as reporting obligations. This session explores how organisations can identify climate-related risks, strengthen operational resilience and integrate environmental considerations into safer construction practices.
Drawing on practical industry experience and established management frameworks, including ISO 14001, ISO 46001 and ISO 50001, the session will highlight actionable pathways for improving environmental performance, managing resources and protecting workers. The central message is clear: sustainable construction is not only about reducing emissions, it is about building safer, more resilient businesses and delivering accountability to stakeholders and communities.
Yina Chua, ESG & Decarbonisation Advisory, KPMG Singapore
Yina is a sustainability and decarbonisation advisory leader with over 15 years of experience across the Built Environment, water, climate tech and industrial sectors in APAC and China. A civil engineer by training, she began her career delivering BCA Green Mark-certified public housing projects and now leads ESG and decarbonisation advisory engagements for Built Environment clients at KPMG Singapore. She has extensive expertise in enterprise decarbonisation, embodied carbon, carbon management and workforce transformation, bringing practical insights to safer and more sustainable construction.
AI for Project Managers and WSH Professionals
by Mr Jeffrey Liu, Managing Director, AI Digital Strategy Consultant, Quickflick Pte Ltd
Jeffrey is the Founder of QuickFlick and Director of Linksworkz Design. With 16 years of experience in design, project leadership, and AI adoption, he specialises in helping non-technical professionals apply AI tools to real-world workflows. He has trained construction companies, SMEs, and public learners on using ChatGPT and custom GPTs to improve productivity and collaboration.
0.5 Day Course
Training Hours – 4.0 hours
English
This webinar is not eligible for funding.
Accreditation
SDU: 2 Units
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