Introduction, Legislation and Registration of Confined Space

Husdin Che Amat

Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomic Division

DOSH

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Scope

Upon completion of this chapter, participants will be able to:

• State the definition of confined space at workplace,

• Explain the legislation related to the confined space occupations.

• Application procedures on AGT/ES registration.

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Definition of Confined Space

What is a confined space? • An enclosed or partially enclosed space, • Is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy, • Is not intended or designed primarily as a place of

work, and • Is liable at any time to :

i. Have an atmosphere which contains harmful levels of contaminants

ii. Have an oxygen deficiency or excess

iii.Cause engulfment and

• Could have restricted means for entry and exit.

(From Industry Code Of Practice For Safe Working In Confined Space 2010)

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Worker : 1. Inexperience : Not recognizing space as a confined space,

not educated on potential hazards 2. Familiarity : assuming that conditions will remain the same;

trusting their senses, and underestimating the danger 3. Taking short cuts : Failure to use, or failure of respiratory

equipment, and failure to apply for PTW 4. Responding to an accident : Trying to rescue others Management : 1. No confined space entry program 2. Not equipped to manage the emergency situation

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Causes of Incidents

Types of Confined Space

Confined spaces can also be classified into 2 categories : 1.Open-topped enclosures with depths which restrict natural movement of air, (e.g. pits, tanks, excavations, trenches, hoppers, vaults) 2.Enclosures with limited openings for entry and exit (e.g. Sewers, ducts, tunnels, pipes, silos, cooling towers, columns, boilers, furnaces, ships, )

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Examples of Confined Space

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Examples of Confined Space

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Examples of Confined Space

Manhole

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Example of Confined Space

Manhole

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Examples of Confined Space

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Examples of Confined Space

A. Because you are doing a job involving work in confined space such as :

– Cleaning, inspection, painting, maintenance

– Modification involving hot work, repairs, etc

B. Because you are the Authorized Gas Tester, and it is your job to test the atmosphere and ensure it is safe for others to enter

C. Because you are with the emergency rescue team :

– To rescue people in trouble in the confined space

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Why Do You Have To Enter Confined Space?

OSHA 1994

• General duties of employers and self-employed persons to their employees

– Section 15(1)

– Section 15(2)

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OSHA 1994 (Cont.)

• Penalty under section 19 for offences under sections 15 to 18; – Be liable to a fine not exceeding

fifty thousand Malaysia Ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both

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General Duties of Employee

Part VI: General duties of employees at work (OSHA 1994)

- Section 24 (1)

- Section 24 (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of this section

shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand Malaysia Ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both

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[CONFINED SPACES]

• Regulation 13 (1) :

Where any work has to be done inside any chamber, tank, vat, pit, pressure or other vessel or other confined space in which dangerous fumes are liable to be present to such an extent as to involve risk to any person being overcome thereby, such confined space shall, unless there is other adequate means of egress, be provided with a manhole; such manhole may be rectangular, oval or circular in shape, and shall not be less than sixteen inches wide or not less than eighteen inches in diameter if circular.

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FMA 1967 : SHW Reg 1970

No person shall be required or permitted to enter any confined space unless:-

a. All practicable steps have been taken to remove any fumes which may be present and to prevent any ingress of fumes;

b. It has been ascertained by a suitable test that the confined space is free from dangerous fumes;

Provided that where such test cannot be carried out, the person entering a confined space shall wear an efficient respiratory protective device suitable for the dangerous substance that is to be expected and a suitable safety belt with attached life line of adequate dimensions leading to a convenient point outside the tank or vessel.

c. A reliable and competent person is stationed at the entrance to the tank or vessel to supervise the operations and to take such action as may be necessary in any emergency

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Factories & Machinery (Safety, Health & Welfare) Regulations 1970 –

Regulation 13 (2)

• Produced by Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)

• Enforced by DOSH

• Does not apply to: – Underground mining

– Other places not at atmospheric pressure

• Organisations involved in drafting the code: • DOSH, Petronas, JPP, IWK, TM, TNB,

Putrajaya Holding Sdn Bhd, Pejabat Kesihatan (DBKL), BOMBA, JPP, Cabot Materials Research Sdn Bhd

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Industry Code Of Practice (ICOP)

ICOP Confined Space

• Industry Code Of Practice For Safe Working In A Confined Space 2010 –

Gazetted on 22nd July 2010 • Gazette no. [P.U.(B) 324 / 2010]

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ICOP Confined Space

Contents ◦ PART II : Confined Space Entry Program (15 elements)

◦ PART III : Detail Requirements

– Permit to work

– Isolation requirements

– Hazardous Atmosphere

– Rescue and Emergency Services

– Health Requirement

– Training

– Additional Precautions

– Record Keeping

◦ PART IV : Duties of Responsible Persons

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• To post danger sign such as

– DANGER – CONFINED SPACE. DO NOT ENTER –

In both Bahasa Malaysia and English

• To develop and implement a written confined space programme

• To take measures to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the confined space

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Highlights in ICOP 2010

• Section 38(a) : The approved industrial code of practice shall be admissible in evidence in proceedings

• Section 51 : General Penalty not exceeding RM10,000.00 or 1 year imprisonment, or both

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OSHA 1994 : ICOP

PROSEDUR PENDAFTARAN

PUSAT PENGAJAR RUANG

TERKURUNG

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Dokumen Permohonan

• Tujuan permohonan

• Butiran lengkap latihan

Surat permohonan

• Dilengkapkan dan dikemukakan bersama surat permohonan

Borang pendaftaran

pusat pengajar

• Dasar KKP

• Jumlah kakitangan

• Jenis urusan utama syarikat

• Carta organisasi & sistem pengurusan

• Salinan sijil pendaftaran dengan Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (ROC)

Latar belakang syarikat & profil

syarikat

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Dokumen Permohonan

• Tenaga pengajar (tetap/jemputan) perlu mendapat kebenaran daripada JKKP.

• Surat perjanjian di antara pusat pengajar dan pengajar (tenaga pengajar jemputan)

Senarai dan maklumat pengajar kursus (termasuk

CV)

• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang telah ditetapkan.

• Perlu diberikan kepada peserta latihan semasa latihan dijalankan.

Nota lengkap latihan

• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang telah ditetapkan.

• Perlu digunakan sebagai panduan oleh tenaga pengajar semasa mengendalikan latihan.

Plan pembelajaran

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Dokumen Permohonan

• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang telah ditetapkan & nota pembelajaran.

• Perlu digunakan oleh pengajar semasa latihan.

• Microsoft power point/tranparensi.

Slaid persembahan

• Borang maklumbalas peserta

• Tatacara penyimpanan rekod peserta

• Salinan surat-surat perjanjian yang berkaitan

• Dokumen-dokumen sokongan.

Dokumen-dokumen lain

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Modul Latihan

• Modul latihan bagi bekerja selamat di ruang terkurung untuk Orang Yang Dibenarkan Masuk dan Orang Menjaga (AESP)

• Modul latihan bagi bekerja selamat di ruang terkurung untuk Penguji Gas Bertauliah (AGT ) dan Penyelia Kemasukan (ES)

• Ditetapkan dan diluluskan oleh JKKP.

Modul latihan

• Modul latihan semula bagi bekerja selamat di ruang terkurung untuk AESP

• Modul latihan semula bagi bekerja selamat di ruang terkurung AGT /ES

• Ditetapkan dan diluluskan oleh JKKP.

Modul latihan semula

(refresher course)

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Tenaga Pengajar Ruang Terkurung

Dokumen Permohonan

Borang maklumat tenaga pengajar

Salinan biodata diri (CV)

Salinan sijil kursus “Train The Trainer” (NIOSH)

Salinan Sijil “Trainer for AGT” (NIOSH)

Surat pelantikan tenaga pengajar

Surat persetujuan daripada pusat pengajar

Surat perjanjian di antara pusat pengajar dan pengajar (tenaga pengajar jemputan)

Salinan resit pembayaran KWSP (tenaga pengajar tetap)

Kelayakan

Minimum 3 tahun pengalaman kerja

sebagai AGT & ES berdaftar

Minimum 2 tahun pengalaman

mengajar bidang KKP

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Tempoh Kelulusan Pengiktirafan

Tempoh

• 2 tahun

Penggantungan/Pembatalan

• Jika syarat yang dinyatakan dalam surat kelulusan atau syarat-syarat lain JKKP tidak dipatuhi

• Gagal kemukakan permohonan lanjutan dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan.

Lanjutan

• Permohonan 3 bulan sebelum tamat tempoh pendaftaran.

• Mengemukakan maklumat:

•Surat permohonan lanjutan.

•Semua dokumen/maklumat berkaitan permohonan (rujuk perenggan 6.2 ICOP).

•Carta organisasi terkini.

•Maklumat latihan dalam tempoh kelulusan terdahulu.

•Senarai pengajar tetap atau jemputan terkini.

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KELAYAKAN & SYARAT

PENDAFTARAN OYK

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Penguji Gas Bertauliah (AGT) /

Penyelia Kemasukan(ES)

• Minimum SPM atau setaraf dengannya dan kredit dalam subjek

Sains atau sekurang-kurangnya gred C dalam subjek Sains

• Menghadiri kursus AE-SP dan AGT-ES

• Lulus peperiksaan AE-SP dan AGT-ES yang dikendalikan oleh

NIOSH

• Minimum 3 tahun pengalaman kerja dalam bidang ruang

terkurung

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husdin@mohr.gov.my

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