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EXECUTIVE MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH MANAGEMENT
(EMOSHM)
ANALYSIS ON THE FACTORIES & MACHINERY ACT 1967
9 Mac 2014
Prepared by Ir. Ludin Embong
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Course Objectives
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Be able to describe the background of FMA 1967
Be able to discuss the approach of the Act
Be able to pinpoint salient safety provisions of Regulations
under the Act
Be able to cite salient health provisions of Regulations under
the Act
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Arrangement of Sections
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FMA 1967 is divided into 6 Parts
Part 1: PRELIMINARY
Part 2: SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE
Part 3: PERSONS IN CHARGE AND CERTIFICATES OFCOMPETENCY
Part 4: NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT, DANGEROUS
OCCURRENCE AND DANGEROUS DISEASES
Part 5: NOTICE OF OCCUPATION OF FACTORY,
REGISTRATION AND USE OF MACHINERY
Part 6: GENERAL
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Factories & Machinery Act 1967
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Gazetted in 1967, first revised in 1988 & latest amendmentin 2006
Objectives in the long tittle:
An Act to provide for the control of factorieswith
respect to matters relating to the safety, health &
welfare of persons therein, the registrationand
inspectionof machinery and for matters connected
therewith.
The Minister may by order suspend the operation of the
whole or any of the provision of the Act..
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PART 1
PRELIMINARY
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Short title Interpretation of factory & other interpretation of
terms commonly used in FMA 1967
Appointment & supervision of officers
Powers of an Inspector, entry into premises & seizureprocedures
Appointment & duties of a licensed person
Revocation of license & granting of new license
Obstruction an offence
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APPLICATION
Apply to factories as interpreted under
Section 2(1) FMA 1967 and machinery
requiring certificate of fitness foroperation
The OSHA 1994 supersedesthe FMA
1967 in the event of any inconsistency
between the two laws.
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Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment) 2006
No SECT SHORT TITLE
1 S1 Short title and commencement
2 S2 Interpretation of factory
3 S3 Interpretationgeneral
4 S5 Supervision of officers
5 S6 Officers are public servants
6 S7 Power of inspector
7 S8 Obstruction an offence
8 S9 Persons not to reveal secrets
9 S19 Certificate of fitness
10 S22 Provisions relating to health
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No SECT SHORT TITLE
11 S29 Certain machinery not to be operated withoutcertificated staff (man., fabr., instl., repr.,)
12 S31 Accidents and dangerous occurrence to be reported
13 S32 Notification of industrial diseases
14 S33 Investigation and enquiries15 S36 Installation of machinery, etc.
16 S37 Application for registration
17 S38 Register
18 S40 Periodical inspections
19 S41 Questions for decision by an inspector and appealsfrom such decision
20 S44 Notice of sale, hire or transfer
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment) 2006
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(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment) 2006
No SECT SHORT TITLE
21 S47A Protection against personal liability
22 S48 Fees (time frame)
23 S51 Penalties
24 S51A Jurisdiction to try offences
25 S52 Institution of prosecution26 S52A Power to compound offences
27 S55 Exemptions
28 S56 Regulations
29 Sch 3 Title: Notifiable IndustrialDiseases to NotifiableOccupationalDiseases.
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Interpretation of F CTORY
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1. Very exhaustive interpretation as per Section 2(1):- By definition - premises with a defined boundary + manual labour
connected with a specified process involved preparation of anarticle and the process carried on for trade or gain
By description to include eleven (11) types of premises.
2. Any line or siding in connection with or for the purposes of afactory as per Section 2(2).
3. Any pipeline used for transportation of dangerous substances whichmay cause fire, explosion, or adverse health effects to any person asper Section 2(3)
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Section 3Interpretationgeneral
Amusement devise, amusement park, fair;
Fired pressure vessel; (e.g. thermal oil heater)
Definition for hoisting machine;
Licensed person;
Definition of machinery; (+ p/lines, fpv, amm dev. etc.)
Material handling equipment;
Petroleum, petroleum products;
Special scheme inspection;
Definition of works of engineering construction
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DEFINITION OF M CHINERY
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Includes steam boiler, unfired pressure vessels, fired pressure vessels,pipelines, prime movers, gas cylinders, gas holders, hoistingmachines and tackle, transmission machinery, drivenmachinery, materials handlings equipment, amusement deviceor any other similar machinery and any equipment for the
casting, cutting, welding or electro-deposition of materials andfor the spraying by means of compressed gas or air of materialsof materials or other materials,but does not include-
a) any machinery used for the propulsion of vehicles other thansteam boilers or steam engines
b) Any machinery driven by manual power other than hoistingmachine
c) Any machinery used solely for private and domestic purposes;or
d) Office machines
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Section 6Officers are public servantsSection 6(2) (New provision)
A licensed person, all his servants and agents andother persons employed by him shall, whiledischarging their duties as a licensed person andsuch servants, agents, and employees, be deemed tobe public servants within the meaning of Penal Code.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006
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Section 7D
Appointment, power and duties of alicensed person
Section 7D(1)Notwithstanding any other
provisions of this Act, the Minister shall have thepower to grant a license on such conditions as hemay think fit to any person to perform any of thefunctions specified in this Act as the functions of alicensed person as it appears to him to be
necessary.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006
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Machinery
People Environment
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The Approach
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1 CONTROL OF MACHINERY
Manufacture of boilers & unfired pressure vessels
Permission to install machinery
Certificated machinery
Guarding of machinery
Construction of machinery
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The Approach
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2 CONTROL OF IN-DOOR ENVIRONMENT
Provision of safe plant
Provision of safe means of access
Provision of safe storage of materials
Provision of housekeeping
Provision of sufficient of working space
Provision of suitable temperature & lighting
Control of noise pollution
Control of gases, dusts, fumes & other impurities
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The Approach
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3 CONTROL OF PEOPLE
Provision of adequate training of workers
Registration of manufacturers, contractors, welders etc.
Registration of competent persons
Prohibition of employment of Young Person
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PART 2 : SAFETY, HEALTH AND
WELFARE
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Safe premises including safe storage or stacking as per Sec. 10 withprecautions against fire as per Sec. 13.
Safe machinery as per Sec. 14 and dangerous parts and projectingmaterial to be properly protected as per Sec. 15 & 16 respectively.
Persons not to be exposed to explosive, inflammable, poisonous or
corrosive substance or ionising radiation as per Section 11 andexcessive lifting of weights to be avoided as per Sec. 12. Suitablepersonal protective equipment & appliances to be provided as per Sec.24.
Employees must not misuse safety and health equipment as per Sec.20.
Provisions relating to health (cleanliness, work space, ventilation,lighting, temperature) as per Sec. 22. and provisions against rain andwind as per Sec. 23.
Welfare facilitiesclothing storage, drinking water, first aid andwashing facilities as per Sec. 25.
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Section 19APower to revoke CF obtainedby way of fraud or misrepresentation
(1) Chief Inspector revoke or terminate CF;
(2) aggrieved person may, within 14 daysof the notice appeal to the Minister byway of writing;
(3) the decision of the Minister shall be
final.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006Certificate of Fitness (CF)
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PART 3
PERSON IN CHARGE AND CERTIFICATES OFCOMPETENCY
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Training & supervision of inexperienced workers on hazards
& precautions and received sufficient instruction in work
and under adequate supervision as per Sec. 26.
Certain machinery not to be operated without certificated
staff as per Sec. 29.
Young persons (Less than 16 years old) not allowed tooperate machinery as per Sec. 28
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Section 29ANo person shallmanufacture, fabricate, test, install,
maintain, dismantle or repair anymachinery which is prescribed unlesshe has written authority issued by the
Chief Inspector.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006
Machinery not to be manufactured, etc.,
without written authority
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PART 4
NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT, DANGEROUSOCCURRENCES
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NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT AND DANGEROUSOCCURRENCES
INSPECTORS MAY INVESTIGATE AND HOLD ENQUIRIES
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Section 31Whenever any accident which(a) causes loss of life to any person;
(b) causes serious bodily injury to any person;
(c) causes bodily injury to any person so that the
person is prevented from following the normaloccupation for more than three clear days excludingthe day of the accident;
to the nearest inspector having jurisdiction for thearea in which the accident or dangerous occurrencehas taken place.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006Accident and dangerous occurrence to be reported
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PART 5
NOTICE OF OCCUPATION OF FACTORY, ANDREGISTRATION AND USE OF MACHINERY
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NOTIFY CHIEF INSPECTOR BEFORE OCCUPYING A
FACTORY PREMISES
NOTIFIFY CHIEF INSPECTOR OF BUILDING OPERATIONSLASTING MORE THAN 6 WEEKS
CHANGES OF USE IN A FACTORY OR MACHINERY MUST
BE NOTIFIED
MACHINERY MUST BE REGISTERED
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Section 36(3)When any machinery in respect ofwhich a CF is prescribed has been installed, awritten notice shall be served by the occupier orowner of the factory on-
(a) the Inspector, who may as soon as convenientlymay be, make an inspection of the machinery; or
(b) a licensed person where applicable, who shallwithin one month from the date of receipt of thewritten notice make an inspection of the
machinery.
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Section 38(2)inserting after the wordInspector the word and licensed person
Section 38(4)* -The licensed person shallonly have access to information in thegeneral register and any other register orrecords or certificate kept in pursuance ofthis Act pertaining to machinery in respect
of which a CF is prescribed.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006Register
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Section 40(1)All factories and machinery inrespect of which aCF is not prescribedshall beinspected by an Inspector at such periods and in amanner as may be prescribed.;
Section 40(1A)All machinery in respect of which
aCF is prescribedshall be inspected by an Inspectoror a licensed person at such periods and in suchmanner as may be prescribed.;
Section 40(2)to substitute for the wordsEveryoccupier of a factorythe wordsThe occupier ofevery factory and the owner or person havingpossession of any machinery.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006Periodical Inspections
(C t ) F t i d M hi A t (A d t)
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Section 40(2A)For the purpose ofsubsection (1A), the occupier of everyfactory and the owner or person havingpossession of any machinery in respect of
which a CF is prescribed shall afford to anInspector or a licensed person allreasonable facilities for inspection andtesting and all information as mayreasonably be required in connection withthe inspection.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006(cont)Periodical Inspections
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Section 40(5)* -Any factory owner or occupiermay apply to the Chief Inspector for approval for aspecial scheme of inspection.
Section 40(6)* -The Chief Inspector mayapprove the application under subsection (5) if hesatisfied that the prescribed requirements inrespect of the machinery in question in relation to
the specialscheme of inspection have beenfulfilled.
(Cont..) Factories and Machinery Act (Amendment)2006(cont)Periodical Inspection - special scheme ofinspection SSI
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PART 6GENERAL
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OFFENCES AGAINST THE ACT PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES
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S-52A(2)Compound
Compound not exceeding 50% of theamount of the maximum fine(including the daily fine, if any, in thecase of continuing offence)
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SECTION SHORT TITLE FMA 1967 FMA 2006
S7D Appointment, Power and Duties of Licensed
Person
New provision RM100,000 or 2 yrs
S8 Obstruction an Offence RM5,000 or 2 yrs RM200,000 or 5 yrs
S9 - Persons not to reveal secrets;
- Confidentiality of information
RM5,000 or 2 yrs RM100,000 or 2 yrs
S19(6) Certificate of Fitness RM2,000* RM150,000 or 3 yrs
S37(2) Application for registration RM5,000 RM50,000 or 1 yr
S40(8) Periodical inspections RM5,000 RM250,000 or 5 yrs
S51(1) -S19(1), S31, S34(1), S36(1), S37, S38(1), S39(1)& S40(3)
-S31, S34(1), S36(1), S38(1) & S39(1)
RM5,000 RM100,000 or 2 yrs
S51(2) *Contravenes other provisions RM2,000 RM50,000 or 1 yr
S51(4) Fails to comply with any written order or noticeissued under S39(3) & 40(4)
RM2,000* RM250,000 or 5 yrs
S52A(2) Compound RM100 50% of maximum fine(including daily fine &continuing offence)
PENALTY
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SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 DANGEROUS CCURRENCESTHAT MUST BE NOTIFIED
SCHEDULE 2 SERIOUS BODILY INJURY THATMUST BE NOTIFIED
SCHEDULE 3 NOTIFIABLE INDUSTRIALDISEASES
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Regulations under the ActNo Title of the Regulations
1 Steam Boiler and UPV Reg. 19702 Electric Passenger and Goods Lift Reg.1970
3 Fencing of Machinery and Safety Reg. 1970
4 Persons-In-Charge Reg. 1970
5 Safety, Health and Welfare Reg. 1970
6 Administration Reg. 1970
7 Certificate of Competency-Examinations Reg. 1970
8 Notification, COF and inspection Reg.1970
9 Compoundable Offences Reg. 1978 and Rules 1980
10 Lead Reg. 1984
11 Asbestos Process Reg. 1986
12 Building Operations & Work of Engineering Construction Reg. 1986
13 Noise Exposure Reg. 1989
14 Mineral Dust Reg. 1989
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STEAM BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSUREVESSEL REGULATIONS, 1970
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SAFETY FITTINGS ON A STEAM BOILER
SAFETY FITTINGS ON UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS TESTING OF BOILER AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS
REGISTRATION PLATE
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Can you identify essential fittings of a
steam boiler?
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ELECTRIC PASSENGER AND GOODS LIFTREGULATIONS, 1970
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APPLIES TO LIFTS THAT CARRY PERSONS
PROVIDE DESIGN DETAILS FOR APPROVAL CONTRACT LOAD--LOAD THAT LIFT IS DESIGNED AND
CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY
DISPLAY OF CONTRACT LOAD ON LIFT CAR
MAINTENANCE OF LIFT SYSTEM BY COMPETENT PERSON LIFT REGISTER FOR MAINTENANCE DETAILS
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
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FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETYREGULATIONS, 1970
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ALL DANGEROUS PARTS OF A MACHINE MUST BEGUARDED OR FENCED
GUARDING OF POWER SOURCE
GUARDING OF TRANSMISSION GUARDING OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF MACHINERY
SIX SCHEDULES THAT GIVE SPECIFICATIONS FORGUARDS
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SAFE PLACE OFEMPLOYMENT SAFE MEANS OF
ACCESS FLOORS STAIRWAYS LADDERS WORK AT HEIGHT CONFINED SPACES FIRE PRECAUTIONS MATERIAL STORAGE
CLEANLINESS
VENTILATION WORK SPACE LIGHTING CLOTHING, PPE WELFARE FACILITIES TOILETS FIRST AID FIRST SECHEDULE--
CLEANLINESS SECOND SECHEDULE--
LIGHTING THIRD SCHEDULE--EYE
PROTECTION FOURTH SCHEDULE--FIRST
AID BOX
SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFAREREGULATIONS, 1970
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SAFE MEANS OF ACCESS
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Regulation 7
Clear and unobstructed space
Clear aisles or gangways to be clearly marked on the floor
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FLOORS
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Regulation 6 Level, good & non-slippery condition
Free from holes, splinters and free from protruding nails,projecting valves etc.
Maintained in good and level condition Suitably graded and adequate means of drainage etc.
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WORK AT HEIGHT
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Regulation 12 Applies where person is liable to fall a distance of more than
10 feet
Practicable means for safety e.g. the use of ropes or safety
belts
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Can you identify any violation
of safety provisions?
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PERSONS IN CHARGEREGULATIONS, 1970
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MACHINERY TO BE OPERATED BY COMPETENT PERSON:
BOILER
STEAM ENGINE
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
DREDGE
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PERSONS IN CHARGEREGULATIONS, 1970
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CATEGORY OF COMPETENT PERSON:
ENGINEER
DRIVER
VISITING ENGINEER
DREGEMASTER
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PERSONS IN CHARGEREGULATIONS, 1970
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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETENT PERSON
FIRST GRADE ENGINEER/DRIVER
SECOND GRADE ENGINEER/DRIVER
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PERSONS IN CHARGEREGULATIONS, 1970
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TRAINING OF MACHINERY OPERATORS
AN OWNER OR OCCUPIER SHALL NOT REQUIRE OR PERMIT ANY
PERSON TO WORK ON ANY MACHINERY UNLESS HE HAS CAUSED SUCHPERSON TO BE INSTRUCTED :
(1) IN THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN AGAINST ANY DANGER TOHEALTH WHICH MAY ARISE FROM WORK ON THE MACHINERY; AND
(2) IN THE USE AND WHERE NECESARRY THE ADJUSTMENT OF THESAFETY APPLIANCES PROVIDED; AND
(3) IN THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED IN THE OPERATION,CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY.
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ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS, 1970
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF INSPECTORS
RECORD KEPT BY INSPECTORS
ENQUIRIES
FEES
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CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCYREGULATIONS, 1970
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APPEAL BOARD -- CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY
APPLICATION
EXAMINATIONS QUALIFICATIONS
EXEMPTIONS
SUSPENTIONS, CANCELLATIONS
FEES
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NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS ANDINSPECTION REGULATIONS, 1970
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OCCUPANCY OF FACTORY BUILDING OPERATIONS FACTORY REGISTER INSTALLATION OF MACHINERY NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS & INDUSTRIAL DISEASES CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS
MACHINERY REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (COF) VALIDITY OF COF SALE OR HIRE OF MACHINERY
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NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS ANDINSPECTION REGULATIONS, 1970
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INSPECTION
FACTORY OR MACHINERY INSPECTION
TYPE OF INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION PERIOD
PREPARATION FOR INSPECTION
INSPECTION FEES
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BUILDING OPERATIONS AND WORKS OF ENGINEERINGCONSTRUCTION SAFETY) REGULATIONS, 1970
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
CONCRETE WORK
STRUCTURAL STEEL ANDPRECAST CONCRETEASSEMBLY
CLEANING, REPAIRING ANDMAINTENANCE
CATCH PLATFORMS
CHUTES, SAFETY BELTS ANDNETS
RUNWAYS AND RAMPS
LADDERS AND STEP-LADDERS
SCAFFOLDS
DEMOLITION EXCAVATION WORK
MATERIAL HANDLING ANDSTORAGE, USE AND DISPOSAL
PILING
BLASTING AND USE OFEXPLOSIVES
HAND AND POWER TOOLS
C f f
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Can you identify types of activities or
process associated with construction site ?
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(LEAD) REGULATIONS 1984
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PEL of 150gm/m TWA 8hr.
Action Level 75 gm/m
Atmospheric monitoring required for exposed workers
Details of monitoring (e.g. who, when) specified
Engineering controls and work procedures to be used
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(LEAD) REGULATIONS 1984
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Respiratory protection required where other controls are
inadequate. Type specified.
Medical surveillance required (> action level) Frequency of medical surveillance specified
Content of medical examination specified
Temporary removal of employees with high blood lead levels
required.
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(LEAD) REGULATIONS 1984
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Requires training of employees in
(i) Regulations
(ii) Nature of operations
(iii)Respiratory protection
(iv)Medical surveillance
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(ASBESTOS PROCESS) REGULATIONS 1986
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Defines asbestos process
PEL of 1 fibre/ml TWA 8hr.
Action level 0.5
Requires exhaust ventilation to control
Requires inspection and testing of exhausts of specificintervals
Protective equipment required above PEL
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(ASBESTOS PROCESS) REGULATIONS 1986
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Requires personal monitoring (
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(MINERAL DUST) REGULATIONS 1989
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A PEL of 0.1mg/m quartz
Action level 0.05 mg/m
A PEL of 5 mg/m (respirable) 10 mg/m (inspirable)other dust
Sand blasting prohibited (written approval required)
Engineering controls required to reduce dust
Protective equipment to be provided
FACTORIES & MACHINERY
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(MINERAL DUST) REGULATIONS 1989
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Atmospheric monitoring required
Medical examinations (>action level)
Details of medical examinations specified
Employer to provide respiratory protection if signs of
pneumoconiosis
Training of employees required
FACTORIES & MACHINERY
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PEL
ApplicationExcessive Noise Level e.g. Noise Level Above 80
dB(A)
Need to institute control at Action Level 85 dB(A)
Not to exceed 90 dB(A) for 8 hours
Not to exceed 115 dB(A) at any time
Not to exceed impulsive noise of 140 dB(A)
FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(NOISE EXPOSURE) REGULATIONS 1989
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(NOISE EXPOSURE) REGULATIONS 1989
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Method of compliance by engineering control (Regulation 15)and administrative controls (Regulation 5(1))
Hearing protection (Regulation 17)to be provided if these
controls not effective Obligations on employers and employees
(i) monitoring (Regulation 8)
(ii) audiometric testing (Regulation 20)
(iii) training (Regulation 27)
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(NOISE EXPOSURE) REGULATIONS 1989
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Initial and ongoing monitoring specified for employees >
action level
Attenuation of hearing protection - below PEL
Audiometric testing > action level
Frequency of testing and details specified
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PMA
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Discuss strategy that the employer should do to protectthe health of the workers from occupational health
hazards to preserve the hearing of their workers exposed
to high noise level under the Factories & Machinery
(Noise Exposure) Regulations 1989
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TH NK YOU