[b][SINGAPORE, December 14, 2015][/b] – In a drive to promote occupational safety in Singapore, Galmon, the pioneer of Mobile Elevating Work Platform or MEWP use in the city-state, offers a range of training courses, including a Work-At-Height Course for workers. This course is designed to equip workers, especially those working in high-risk sites, with the requisite knowledge to perform their Work-At-Height activities safely and properly.

[b]Course That Promotes Safety in Worksites[/b]

Those who enrol for the Work-At-Height Course will learn how to identify relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, Approved Code of Practice and Singapore Standards applicable to Work-At-Height roles and responsibilities. Students will also learn to identify hazards in such a high-risk environment, and apply preventive measures with the use of various fall arrest systems and equipment.

This is a 7.5-hour course for those medically fit (no visual and hearing impairment) and those that are not afraid of heights. The course also includes 1.5 hours of practical and theory assessments, and the mediums of instruction are English, Mandarin and Tamil.

[b]Cutting-Edge Facilities and Equipment[/b]

Galmon conducts the Work-at-Height Course a two-storey, 6,700 sqm building in Tuas. It includes outdoor and indoor training grounds and a number of air-conditioned classrooms, which is perfect for learning. They also have an auditorium that can accommodate up to 300 people, and is ideal for holding safety talks and forums.

[b]Wide Selection of Training Courses[/b]

Galmon also offers a range of other courses for workers, including Operate Boom Lift Course and Operate Vertical Personnel Platform Course.

All the courses they offer are accredited by the Singapore Government. Each are also recognised by other internationally recognised bodies, such as the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA) and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

[b]About Galmon[/b]

Galmon is known for selling and renting the widest range of MEWPs in Singapore. They are also known for offering competitive training courses for workers in high-risk sites. Founded in 1982, the company has already served the construction, building maintenance, aviation, marine, manufacturing, commercial and public sectors. Today, Galmon is proud to have attained the ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, bizSAFE Partner status.

Interested companies may visit http://galmon.com for more information about Galmon.