bizSAFE Certification Singapore BizSAFE Levels 1 to 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many levels does the BizSAFE programme consist of in total?
- Three levels (1, 2, and 3)
- Four levels (1, 2, 3, and 4)
- Five levels (1, 2, 3, 4, and Star) (Correct answer)
- Six levels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Star)
Correct answer: Five levels (1, 2, 3, 4, and Star)
The BizSAFE programme has five progressive levels: Level 1 through Level 4, followed by BizSAFE Star, which is the highest achievement representing a fully certified occupational safety and health management system.
Question 2: Which organisation administers and issues BizSAFE certifications in Singapore?
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
- Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) (Correct answer)
- Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC)
Correct answer: Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC)
The Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) is the body responsible for administering the BizSAFE programme, setting its requirements, and issuing certifications to qualifying companies.
Question 3: For how many years is a BizSAFE certification valid before a company must renew it?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years (Correct answer)
- Five years
Correct answer: Three years
BizSAFE certifications are valid for three years. Companies must renew their certification before it lapses to maintain their BizSAFE status and continue benefiting from the programme's recognition.
Question 4: Who is authorised to conduct the audit of a company's Risk Management implementation at BizSAFE Level 4?
- Any ISO 9001-certified internal auditor
- A MOM-approved external WSH auditor (Correct answer)
- A BCA-registered safety inspector
- The company's appointed WSH Champion
Correct answer: A MOM-approved external WSH auditor
At Level 4, the company's implementation of its Risk Management Plan must be audited by an external auditor approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This third-party verification ensures the plan has been properly put into practice.
Question 5: What management system standard must a company implement and certify to in order to achieve BizSAFE Star status?
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- SS 506 or ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety and Health Management) (Correct answer)
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
Correct answer: SS 506 or ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety and Health Management)
BizSAFE Star, the highest level, requires companies to implement a certified Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) conforming to Singapore Standard SS 506 or the international standard ISO 45001, demonstrating a fully mature safety culture.
Question 6: At BizSAFE Level 2, what is the primary focus of the course the appointed WSH Champion must complete?
- Conducting formal safety audits and writing audit reports
- Understanding WSH responsibilities, identifying hazards, and promoting a workplace safety culture (Correct answer)
- Developing a full Occupational Safety and Health Management System
- Preparing the company for an external certification audit
Correct answer: Understanding WSH responsibilities, identifying hazards, and promoting a workplace safety culture
The two-day WSH Champion course at Level 2 equips the appointed champion with foundational knowledge of WSH responsibilities, how to identify workplace hazards and assess risks, and how to champion a positive safety culture within the organisation.
bizSAFE Certification Singapore BizSAFE Levels 1 to 3
How many levels does the BizSAFE programme consist of in total?