SAFETY

REGULATIONS
under the
FACTORIES AND
MACHINERY ACT 1967

OBJECTIVES

State 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
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SCOPE

Purposes

Strategies

Regulations

Conclusion

Quiz

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER

FMA 1967
PURPOSE

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:

Engineering controls

Administrative procedures

Personal protective equipments

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

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER

FMA 1967
IMPORTANT ASPECTS

Competent persons

Maintenance, inspection and testing of

machinery and installations

Approval for hazardous machinery

(certificated)

Approval for machinery installations

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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER

FMA 1967
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

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER

FMA 1967

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

Those exempted by the Chief Inspector due to reasons of special

circumstances

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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

Among the provisions stipulated are:

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

Among the provisions stipulated are:

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

Among the provisions stipulated are:

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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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(PERSON IN CHARGE)
REGULATIONS 1970
MACHINERY REQUIRING PERSON IN
CHARGE*

Steam boiler
Steam engine
Internal combustion engine
Dredge
* Required to have Certificate of Competency

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(PERSON IN CHARGE)
REGULATIONS 1970
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

All electric passenger and goods lifts

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

Procedures for application are outlined as

follows:
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

Among the provisions outlined are:

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)

Responsibility of Competent Person

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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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(FENCING OF MACHINERY AND
SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970
STIPULATES PROVISIONS FOR:

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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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 arrangements
Transmission Machinery - All shafts:

At height of 6 6 from work platform

Under the work table

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:

Safety controls such as:

Governors on prime movers

controls on machinery

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

Application of provisions for abrasive, grinding,

polishing and buffing 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

Swing pendulum saw

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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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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING

OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1970
MAIN PROVISIONS

Seven Schedules
First Specification and Types of Guards
Second Construction of Rails
Third Construction of Hood for Abrasive
wheel
Fourth
Construction of flange for Abrasive
wheel
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING

OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1970
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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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY,

HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:

Housekeeping and physical layout

General area fencing

Fire control measures

Ventilation and lighting

Limited work space

Working at height
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY,

HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:

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
MACHINES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE
OF FITNESS

Steam boilers

Unfired pressure vessels

Lifting machines

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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

Further

inspection

inspection

Method of inspection
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Interpretation

Application of Regulations

Obligations of Contractor, Employer and

Employee
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Lighting of work areas/pathways

Site safety supervisor

Contractor safety supervisor

Safety and Health Committee

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor Safety Supervisor

- for contractors with > 20 workers)
- part-time (5 hours/week)

DUTIES:

Safety supervision
Encourage safe work practices among workers
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

(for main contractor > 50 workers)

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
SAFETY CONTROLS FOR:

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
SAFETY CONTROLS FOR:

Material handling, storage, use and disposal

Piling works

Blasting works and use of explosives

Use of powered hand tools

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DESIGN

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE FOR:

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
APPROVAL OF DESIGN BY
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR

Catch Platform
Steel tube scaffolding > 40m
Other types of scaffolding > 15m;
Concrete works such as:

Formwork

Reshores

Floors

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY

(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
USE OF APPROVED PPE

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) (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 1986
REGULATIONS OUTLINE TYPES OF:

Runways and ramps to be used

Stairs and step ladders

Scaffold

Hand and powered tools

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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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