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2 C1 - OSHA & Construction Regulation
2 C1 - OSHA & Construction Regulation
OSHA 1994
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ACT 1994
Introduction
The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
(Act 514) is a piece of Malaysian legislation which
has been gazetted on the 25 February 1994 by the
Malaysian Parliament.
Introduction
Introduction
Code of
Practice
Regulation
Act
Order
OSHA
1994
Guideline
1. Ensure the safety, health and welfare of all workers while at work
2. This includes:
a) Making arrangements and maintenance of plants and work system
b) Making arrangements for the use, handling, storage and
transportation of the plant and substances (materials).
c) Provision of information, instruction, training and supervision.
d) Provide and maintain workplace / access routes to and from work
areas.
e) Provide and maintain work environment with adequate welfare
facilities.
Additional Provision:
Employee includes independent contractor engaged by an employer or a
self employed person and any employees of the independent contractor.
To be established if:
a. There are 40 or more workers.
b. Instructed by Director General
Membership, selection and appointment as prescribed.
Consultation with employer
To review all safety and health measures that have been taken.
Investigate issues concerning occupational safety and health and
bring to attention of employer.
Other functions may be determined.
FMA 1967
FACTORIES AND MACHINERIES ACT 1967
(ACT 139)
Introduction
FMA 1967 was the sole OSH legislative reference
pertaining to industries activities.
Related to Construction
BOWECS 1986
BUILDING OPERATIONS AND WORKS OF
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ( BOWECS)
1986 & OTHER LEGISLATIONS
Introduction
Force on 1st October 1986 Building operations and works of engineering
construction only.
Building operations Construction, structural alteration, repair &
maintenance, demolition of an intended building.
Works of Engineering Construction Construction, extension, installation,
repair, maintenance, renewal, removal, renovation, alteration, dismantling
and demolition.
The regulation stipulated under Factories & Machinery Act and
Regulations.
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ii)Warning
Necessary
notices for
conspicuous
work exceeding
position.
1.5 meters in height.
Debris not allow to accumulate to an unacceptable height.
Type and strength of safety belts, safety net and lifelines shall be
adequate and approved by Chief Inspector.
Part X: Scaffolds
i) Defective
Scaffolds
their
must
constructed
from suitable
items and
should
becomponents
removed from
work
site. All inspections
to
&
sound
material
and
adequate
strength.
be recorded and kept on work site for inspection by an Inspector.
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