*SAFETY REGULATIONSunder the FACTORIES AND MACHINERY ACT 1967

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*OBJECTIVESState the purposes of Safety Regulations under the FMA 1967

List 5 strategies employed in the Safety Regulations under FMA 1967

Explain the 7 Safety Regulations under FMA 1967

*SCOPEPurposes StrategiesRegulationsConclusion

*SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967 PURPOSEPrevention from any occurrences of accidents due to use and handling of machines in factories

Provide standard minimum requirements for the protection of worker safety

*STRATEGIESPROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH:

1. Setting standards for machinery which are hazardous or have high risk2. Identify and assess the level of risk/hazard of the vehicle being handled as well as the surrounding environment3. Reduce exposure through: Engineering controlsAdministrative proceduresPersonal protective equipments

* STRATEGIESPROTECTION 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

*IMPORTANT ASPECTSCompetent personsMaintenance, inspection and testing of machinery and installationsApproval for hazardous machinery (certificated)Approval for machinery installations

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967

*SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967

Factories and Machinery (Steam Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels) Regulations 1970;Factories and Machinery (Person in Charge) Regulations 1970Factories and Machinery (Electric Passenger and Goods Lift) Regulations 1970Factories and Machinery (Fencing of Machinery and Safety) Regulations 1970

*SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1970Factories and Machinery (Notification, Certificates of Competency and Inspection) Regulations 1970Factories and Machinery (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Regulations 1989

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970APPLICATIONAll boilers and unfired pressure vessels That have not yet been assigned authorised safe working pressure by Chief Inspector

EXCEPTIONThose exempted by the Chief Inspector due to reasons of special circumstances

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970MAIN PROVISIONS

Manufacture of boilers and pressure vesselsImported steam boilers and pressure vesselsSteam boilersUnfired steam vessels

*Pressurized EquipmentSteam boilersPipe worksHot water boilersHeating systemAir compressorsAir receiversAutoclavesProcess vessels

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970Miscellaneous provisions

Four schedulesMaterials codesDesign codesDesign codesInspecting authorities

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970MANUFACTURE OF STEAM BOILERSAND PRESSURE VESSELSProhibition to manufacture without approval of Chief InspectorProcedures to apply for approval:Three copies of drawing of designDesign guides and specificationsFees for design approval

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 IMPORTED STEAM BOILERS ANDPRESSURE VESSELSProcedures to obtain approval for import of steam boilers and unfired pressure vesselsRequirements:Certificate from manufacturerThree copies of drawing of designInformation on design guide and specificationsInformation on the heat plate for steam boiler

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970STEAM BOILERAmong the provisions stipulated are:

Equipments required such as safety valve, steam pressure gauge, feed pumpBoiler houseBurning system and equipmentsSteam testRegistration

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL

Among the provisions stipulated are:Equipments required such as safety valve, pressure gauge, manufacturers nameplate)Location of safety valveInstallationsSupportCapacity

*FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSAmong the provisions stipulated are:Pipe installation and connectionHydrostatic testMaintenanceNotification of incidences such as tube leaksRepairRegistration number plateRecordFees for approval of design and hydrostatic test

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OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:

Machinery that requires Person in ChargeDuties of Visiting EngineerAssessment on driver (number and grade)Training for machine operatorsFACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970

* MACHINERY REQUIRING PERSON IN CHARGE*Steam boilerSteam engineInternal combustion engineDredge* Required to have Certificate of CompetencyFACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970

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EXEMPTIONSElectrode boilerSteam tube cookerSteam tube heat plateAutoclaveAny steam boiler where steam is generated and retained in the boilerFACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970APPLICATIONAll electric passenger and goods lifts EXEMPTIONSThose given exemptions from the Chief Inspector for specific reasons

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970APPROVAL FOR LIFT INSTALLATIONProcedures for application are outlined as follows:Information and dimensions of liftDrawing showing design and location of liftCertificate from manufacturerCertificate of lift safety equipment testCertificate for wire rope

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATON, TESTINGAmong the provisions outlined are:Lift load and capacityLift safety equipment such as safety gearsOperations and controlTesting

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970MAINTENANCE Responsibility of OwnerTo enter into an maintenance agreement with an approved firmInform the Inspector of the agreementConduct and maintain maintenance records for each lift (Schedule 2) Responsibility of Competent PersonResponsible for proper maintenanceInspect lift every three months

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970MISCELLANEOUS Notice Display the registration certificate in the lift of the bottom terminal landingAttendant The Inspector may prohibit a non-competent person (lift attendant) from handling lift operationsPenalties Non-compliance of the Regulaltions may be fined not more than RM1,000

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970STIPULATES PROVISIONS FOR:Fencing of hazardous machinery partsRequirements for the construction and maintenance of guards/fenceCategories and types of machinery requiring fencing

(Prime movers, transmission machinery and driven machinery)

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970MAIN PROVISIONSGeneral ConditionsFencing of machinery Construction and maintenance of fencingConstruction of machineryStarting and stopping of applianceElectrical apparatus

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:Fencing and Guarding for:Prime Movers - Flywheels, cranks, cross heads, rods, shafts, governors, starting arrangementsTransmission Machinery - All shafts:At height of 6 6 from work platformUnder the work tableDriven Machinery - Rollers such as rolling mills, dough rollers, rubber and printing machines

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:Safety controls such as: Governors on prime movers controls on machineryProvision and maintenance of power cut-off device for each factoryConstruction/structure for moving cranes structure has to be suitable and secureMethods for cleaning and testing for roller machines

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:Transmission MachineryProhibition to lubricate, make adjustments while machine in operations unless conducted outside of fenced area

Prohibition to lubricate using hands, even under safe conditions

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:Driven MachineryApplication of provisions for abrasive, grinding, polishing and buffing machinery

Construction

Worker protection

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:Driven MachineryStipulates provisions for:Woodworking saws

Types of saws that require fencing such as circular saws, band saws, crosscut saw

Swing pendulum saw

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970MAIN PROVISIONSDuties and LiabilitiesOwner and occupier is required to complyOperators using fencingChief and Deputy Inspector may compound offences

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS Seven Schedules First Specification and Types of GuardsSecond Construction of RailsThird Construction of Hood for Abrasive wheelFourth Construction of flange for Abrasive wheel

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS Seven Schedules Fifth Specifications for Guards for Mee RollersSixth Specifications for Guards for Crepe Rubber MachinesSeventh Specifications for Guards for Punch Press

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:Housekeeping and physical layoutGeneral area fencingFire control measuresVentilation and lightingLimited work spaceWorking at height

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:Exposure to elements/materialsPersonal protective equipment and clothingMaterial storage methodsWelfare facilities such as toilers, rest areas and drinking waterFirst aid box

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:Notification of factory operations, use of machinery, accidents and diseasesMachinery that requires Certificate of FitnessInspection of factory/machineryInspection fees

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970MACHINES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF FITNESSSteam boilersUnfired pressure vesselsLifting machines

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970INSPECTION OF MACHINERY/FACTORYTypes of inspectionInitial inspectionRegular inspectionSpecial inspectionSupplementary inspectionFurther inspection Method of inspection

*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

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Interpretation

Application of Regulations

Obligations of Contractor, Employer and Employee

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Hazards such as drowning, slips, trips, cutting and electricity shocks

Elements such as chemicals, dusts and gasses

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Protection for eyes, self, respiratory and head

Material storage and disposal

Public vehicles

Stability of structures

Access/egress routes

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Lighting of work areas/pathways

Site safety supervisor

Contractor safety supervisor

Safety and Health Committee

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Safety SupervisorInspect and identify unsafe practices and situationsRectify unsafe practices and situationsReview sub-contractor worksLiaise with contractor safety supervisor

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor Safety Supervisor- for contractors with > 20 workers)- part-time (5 hours/week)DUTIES:Safety supervisionEncourage safe work practices among workers

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE(for main contractor > 50 workers)

Objectives:Supervise site safety and health situationsMonthly meetingsMembership: main contractor, site safety supervisor and contractor representatives

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989Inspection and supervision by DesignatedPerson is necessary for:Concrete activities formwork etcInstallation, dismantling of scaffolding activitiesSafety netHacking activities (walls and others)All pile-driving machinery prior to worksEach safety harness and life line

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989SAFETY CONTROLS FOR:

Shoring activities

Working at height such as on roofs

Demolition works

Excavation works

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989SAFETY CONTROLS FOR:

Material handling, storage, use and disposal

Piling works

Blasting works and use of explosives

Use of powered hand tools

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGNCatch PlatformChuteRunways and rampsStairs and step laddersScaffoldingWork platforms

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989 PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE FOR:

Roofs, gutters, windows, louvers and ventilationAccess to roofsRubbish chutes Safety harness and breathing apparatusSafety netScaffoldElectrical wires

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989APPROVAL OF DESIGN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FORCatch PlatformSteel tube scaffolding > 40mOther types of scaffolding > 15m;Concrete works such as:FormworkReshoresFloors

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989USE OF APPROVED PPESafety harness/belt

Safety net

Safety helmet

Electrical installations (approval by Chief Inspector)

*FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989REGULATIONS OUTLINE TYPES OF:

Runways and ramps to be used

Stairs and step ladders

Scaffold

Hand and powered tools

*CONCLUSIONPURPOSE 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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