The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers (SISO), the appointed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Board for Workplace Safety and Health Officers (WSHO), have undergone a comprehensive review of the current Safety Development Unit (SDU) framework, and taken into account WSHO survey feedback at the 19th WSHO Conference.
The revised SDU framework, which is based on three categories, namely (i) WSH in-employment practice (ii) Attending course/training/conference accredited by CPD Board and (iii) Other WSH contributions/Attending unaccredited WSH training, will replace the current framework with effect from 1 January 2023.
The existing renewal requirement of 40 SDUs will remain. WSHOs can still renew their registration with SDUs obtained from accredited courses attended before 1 January 2023. However, excess SDUs will not be allowed to be carried forward for the next WSHO renewal.
In reference to the new SDUs framework for renewal applications submitted on or after 01 January 2023, please note the following:
Category 1: WSH Practice (Maximum 20 SDUs per renewal cycle)
a) If you are employed as a Full-time/Part-time WSH Officer or WSH Personnel within the last 2 years, you can claim maximum 20 SDUs under this category.
b) If you are employed as a Full-time/Part-time TRAINER for accredited WSH courses WITH on-site WSH role/job, you can claim SDUs under this category.
c) If you are employed as a Full-time/Part-time TRAINER for accredited WSH courses WITHOUT on-site WSH role/job, you cannot claim SDUs under this category.
You will need to submit under Category 3c (Conduct Accredited WSH Courses & Trainings)
Do refer to the FAQs on the required supporting documents for the different SDU categories. SMSes, Emails. Screenshots, Receipts and other materials will NOT be accepted.
You can only submit your renewal application AFTER receiving the renewal notice via SMS and Email.
Typically, the renewal notice will be sent 60 days prior to the current WSHO registration expiry date.
Do email Mr A Selvam if you need any clarifications on SDUs and supporting documents A_SELVAM@mom.gov.sg
Revised SDUs framework effective 01 January 2023
