CSOC Emergency Response on Site

Question 1

What is the emergency number for ambulance and fire services in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

995

Answer

In Singapore, 995 is the emergency number for the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) which handles both fire and ambulance emergencies. 999 is for police emergencies.

Question 2

What first aid provisions must be available on a Singapore construction site?

Accepted Answer

Stocked first aid kits at accessible locations, trained first aiders on each shift, and a first aid room for larger sites

Answer

Construction sites must have first aid kits meeting prescribed standards, trained first aiders available on every shift, and larger sites must have a dedicated first aid room with basic medical supplies.

Question 3

What should a construction worker do immediately after discovering a fire on a Singapore construction site?

Accepted Answer

Raise the alarm, evacuate the area, call 995, and attempt to fight the fire only if trained and it is safe to do so

Answer

The priority order is: alert others (raise the alarm), ensure personal and others' safety (evacuate), call emergency services (995), and only attempt to use an extinguisher if the fire is small and you are trained.

Question 4

How many trained first aiders are required per number of workers on a Singapore construction site?

Accepted Answer

At least one trained first aider for every 25 workers on each shift

Answer

Under the WSH (First Aid) Regulations, workplaces including construction sites must have at least one trained first aider for every 25 workers. This ratio applies per shift to ensure coverage at all times.

Question 5

What is the correct response to a chemical spill on a Singapore construction site?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the immediate area, notify the site safety officer, refer to the SDS for the chemical, and use appropriate spill containment procedures

Answer

Chemical spills require evacuation of the area, identification of the chemical using the SDS, and containment using appropriate materials. Some chemicals react dangerously with water, so the SDS must be checked first.

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CSOC Emergency Response on Site