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OBJECTIVES
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SCOPE
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Prevention from any occurrences of accidents due to use and handling of machines in factories Provide standard minimum requirements for the protection of worker safety
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STRATEGIES
PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH:
1. Setting standards for machinery which are
hazardous or have high risk 2. Identify and assess the level of risk/hazard of the vehicle being handled as well as the surrounding environment 3. Reduce exposure through:
STRATEGIES
PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH:
4. Provision of standard for the protection of those handling hazardous machinery 5. Create awareness among workers through the provision of training and information
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Competent persons Maintenance, inspection and testing of machinery and installations Approval for hazardous machinery (certificated) Approval for machinery installations
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Factories and Machinery (Steam Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels) Regulations 1970; Factories and Machinery (Person in Charge) Regulations 1970 Factories and Machinery (Electric Passenger and Goods Lift) Regulations 1970 Factories and Machinery (Fencing of Machinery and Safety) Regulations 1970
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Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1970 Factories and Machinery (Notification, Certificates of Competency and Inspection) Regulations 1970 Factories and Machinery (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Regulations 1989
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 APPLICATION
All boilers and unfired pressure vessels
That have not yet been assigned authorised safe working pressure by Chief Inspector
EXCEPTION
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS
Manufacture of boilers and pressure vessels Imported steam boilers and pressure vessels Steam boilers Unfired steam vessels
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970
Miscellaneous provisions Four schedules Materials codes Design codes Design codes Inspecting authorities
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 MANUFACTURE OF STEAM BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Prohibition to manufacture without approval of Chief Inspector Procedures to apply for approval:
Three copies of drawing of design Design guides and specifications Fees for design approval
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 IMPORTED STEAM BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Procedures to obtain approval for import of steam boilers and unfired pressure vessels Requirements:
Certificate from manufacturer Three copies of drawing of design Information on design guide and specifications Information on the heat plate for steam boiler
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 STEAM BOILER
Equipments required such as safety valve, steam pressure gauge, feed pump Boiler house Burning system and equipments Steam test Registration
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL
Equipments required such as safety valve, pressure gauge, manufacturers nameplate) Location of safety valve Installations Support Capacity
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Pipe installation and connection Hydrostatic test Maintenance Notification of incidences such as tube leaks Repair Registration number plate Record Fees for approval of design and hydrostatic test
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970 OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:
Machinery that requires Person in Charge Duties of Visiting Engineer Assessment on driver (number and grade) Training for machine operators
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EXEMPTIONS
Electrode boiler Steam tube cooker Steam tube heat plate Autoclave
Any steam boiler where steam is generated and retained in the boiler
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970 APPLICATION
EXEMPTIONS
Those given exemptions from the Chief Inspector for specific reasons
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970 APPROVAL FOR LIFT INSTALLATION
Information and dimensions of lift Drawing showing design and location of lift Certificate from manufacturer Certificate of lift safety equipment test Certificate for wire rope
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATON, TESTING
Lift load and capacity Lift safety equipment such as safety gears Operations and control Testing
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970 MAINTENANCE
Responsibility of Owner
To enter into an maintenance agreement with an approved firm Inform the Inspector of the agreement Conduct and maintain maintenance records for each lift (Schedule 2) Responsible for proper maintenance Inspect lift every three months
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970
MISCELLANEOUS
Notice
Display the registration certificate in the lift of the bottom terminal landing
Attendant
The Inspector may prohibit a non-competent person (lift attendant) from handling lift operations
Penalties
Non-compliance of the Regulaltions may be fined not more than RM1,000
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Fencing of hazardous machinery parts Requirements for the construction and maintenance of guards/fence Categories and types of machinery requiring fencing (Prime movers, transmission machinery and driven machinery)
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS General Conditions
Fencing of machinery Construction and maintenance of fencing Construction of machinery Starting and stopping of appliance Electrical apparatus
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Prime Movers - Flywheels, cranks, cross heads, rods, shafts, governors, starting arrangements Transmission Machinery - All shafts:
Driven Machinery - Rollers such as rolling mills, dough rollers, rubber and printing machines
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:
Provision and maintenance of power cut-off device for each factory Construction/structure for moving cranes structure has to be suitable and secure Methods for cleaning and testing for roller machines
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:
Transmission Machinery
Prohibition to lubricate, make adjustments while machine in operations unless conducted outside of fenced area Prohibition to lubricate using hands, even under safe conditions
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:
Driven Machinery
Construction
Worker protection
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:
Driven Machinery Stipulates provisions for:
Woodworking saws
Types of saws that require fencing such as circular saws, band saws, crosscut saw
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS
Duties and Liabilities Owner and occupier is required to comply Operators using fencing Chief and Deputy Inspector may compound offences
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MAIN PROVISIONS
Seven Schedules First Specification Second Construction Third Construction wheel Fourth Construction wheel
and Types of Guards of Rails of Hood for Abrasive of flange for Abrasive
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MAIN PROVISIONS
Seven Schedules Fifth Specifications for Guards for Mee Rollers Sixth Specifications for Guards for Crepe Rubber Machines Seventh Specifications for Guards for Punch Press
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Housekeeping and physical layout General area fencing Fire control measures Ventilation and lighting Limited work space Working at height
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Exposure to elements/materials Personal protective equipment and clothing Material storage methods Welfare facilities such as toilers, rest areas and drinking water First aid box
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970 OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:
Notification of factory operations, use of machinery, accidents and diseases Machinery that requires Certificate of Fitness Inspection of factory/machinery Inspection fees
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970
INSPECTION OF MACHINERY/FACTORY
Types of inspection
Initial inspection Regular inspection Special inspection Supplementary inspection Further inspection
Method of inspection
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
STIPULATES:
Provisions and measures that are required to be taken while conducting handling and maintenance works, as well as works of engineering construction
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Interpretation
Application of Regulations
Obligations of Contractor, Employer and Employee
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Hazards such as drowning, slips, trips, cutting and electricity shocks Elements such as chemicals, dusts and gasses
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Protection for eyes, self, respiratory and head Material storage and disposal Public vehicles Stability of structures Access/egress routes
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Safety Supervisor
Inspect and identify unsafe practices and situations Rectify unsafe practices and situations Review sub-contractor works Liaise with contractor safety supervisor
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contractor Safety Supervisor
- for contractors with > 20 workers) - part-time (5 hours/week)
DUTIES:
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Objectives:
Supervise site safety and health situations Monthly meetings Membership: main contractor, site safety supervisor and contractor representatives
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989 Inspection and supervision by Designated Person is necessary for:
Concrete activities formwork etc Installation, dismantling of scaffolding activities Safety net Hacking activities (walls and others) All pile-driving machinery prior to works Each safety harness and life line
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Shoring activities Working at height such as on roofs Demolition works Excavation works
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Material handling, storage, use and disposal Piling works Blasting works and use of explosives
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Catch Platform Chute Runways and ramps Stairs and step ladders Scaffolding Work platforms
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Roofs, gutters, windows, louvres and ventilation Access to roofs Rubbish chutes Safety harness and breathing apparatus Safety net Scaffold Electrical wires
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Catch Platform Steel tube scaffolding > 40m Other types of scaffolding > 15m; Concrete works such as:
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
Safety harness/belt Safety net Safety helmet Electrical installations (approval by Chief Inspector)
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
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CONCLUSION
PURPOSE OF THE REGULATIONS
Prevent occurrences of accidents due to the use and handling of machinery in factories Provide standard minimum requirements for worker protection
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