Part II (C) - Bowecs &amp Amp Other Legislations - PPT Compatibility Mode PDF

INSTITUT KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN NEGARA INSTITUT KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN NEGARA
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
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Site Safety Supervisor

Competency Course
FACTORIES & MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION) (SAFETY) REGULATIONS) 1986
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INSTITUT KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN NEGARA
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To enable the participants to:
identify relevant statutory provisions governing

occupational safety and health in the
construction activities; and
perform his/her duties as stipulated under
Regulations 25 and 26 Factories & Machinery
(Building Operations & Work of Engineering
Construction) (Safety), Regulations 1986.
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without written consent of NIOSH Malaysia.
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INTRODUCTION
Scope
The discussion in this topic will be
covered only the general
requirements in the Regulations.
The specific requirement will be

discussed in the related topics
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INTRODUCTION
These Regulations came into force on
the 1 October 1986.
They are applicable to building

operations and works of engineering
construction only.
Fencing Machinery and Safety Reg.

1970 shall apply to all machinery
used
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Part I – Preliminary-Definition
BUILDING OPERATIONS
“the construction, structural alteration, repair,

maintenance, re-decoration, demolition and preparation
of foundation of an intended building” – Section 3, FMA
1967.
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WORKS OF ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
The construction, extension, installation, repair,
maintenance, renewal, removal, renovation, alteration,
dismantling, or demolition of:
- any erection, edifice, structure, caisson, mast, tower,
pylon, wall, fence or chimney, whether constructed
wholly or partly above or below ground level;
- any road works, dock, harbour works, railway, siding,
cableway, tramway line, inland navigation, air field or
aerodrome;
- any drainage, sewer, sewage works, irrigation, river
control works, sea defence work or earth retaining
structure;
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WORKS OF ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
any electrical, mechanical, water, gas, petrochemical or
telecommunication works; or
any bridge, viaduct, dam, reservoir, lagoon, earthworks,
pipeline, sewer, aqueduct, culvert, drive, shaft, tunnel or
reclamation works, – Section 3, FMA 1967.
and includes—
any formwork, falsework, scaffold or any works which form
an integral part of the works
site clearance, soil investigation and improvement, earth-
moving, excavation, laying of foundation, site restoration
and landscaping;
such other works as may be specified by the Minister.
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Contractor – person who has entered into a
contract for the purpose of carrying out any
building operations or works of engineering
construction and includes main contractor or
sub-contractor.
Site Safety Supervisor – a contactor’s safety

supervisor appointed under Regulation 25. –
Main Contractor
Contractor’s Safety Supervisor – a contactor’s

safety supervisor appointed under Regulation
26.- Sub-Contractor with >20 workers
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Designated Person- means a competent person
appointed by an employer to carry out any
supervision or inspection or to perform any tasks
or duty prescribed by these Regulations.
Main Contractor – a person who has entered into
a contract with an owner or lessee of a property
or his agent for the purpose of carrying out any
building operation or work of engineering
construction.
Professional Engineer – a ‘Registered
Professional Engineer’ as defined by Section 2 of
the Registration of Engineer Act 1967.
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OBLIGATION
Regulation 4.
It shall be the duty of every contractor and every
employer, who undertakes any of the operation or
works to which these Regulations apply:
a) to comply with such of the requirements of these

regulations as effect him or any person employed
by him.
b) to comply with such of the requirements of these

Regulations as relate to any work, act or operation
perform or about to be perform by any such
contractor or employer,
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General Provisions
Part II - General precautions for;
Installation of machinery.
Drowning, slipping , tripping and cutting hazards.
Electrical hazard.
Public vehicular traffic.
Stability of structure.
Illumination.
Storage of material.
Disposal of debris.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Safety Supervisor and Safety and Health Committee.
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Duties of Site Safety Supervisor

I. Ensure that the provisions of the Act and any
regulations made there under are complied with; and
II. Promote the safe conduct of work generally within the
worksite.
III. Inspecting and rectifying any unsafe place of work;
IV. Correcting any unsafe practice;
V. checking sub-constructors' work to ensure compliance
with the Act and the regulations made there under;
and
VI. To liaise with contractor's safety supervisors with
respect to safety of work undertaken by sub-
contractors.
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Safety Provisions
Part III - Concrete Work
Erection and dismantling of formwork.
Professional Engineer must certify all formwork.
Supervision and inspection by Designated Person.
Part VI – Structure Steel and Pre Cast Concrete

No structural members shall be materially weakened except in
accordance with the instruction of a Professional Engineer.
While structural members are being hoisted, tag lines shall be used.
Where exterior lintels are erected, a suitable scaffold shall be used
unless each worker wears a safety belt or harness.
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Safety Provisions
Part V - Cleaning, Repairing & Maintenance of Roof,
Gutters, Windows, Louvers & Ventilation
All access to roofs, gutters, windows, louvres, ventilators and other
fixtures, shall be maintained in good and safe order.
Working on steep roof.
Used of crawling board or roofing bracket.
Part VI – Catch Platforms

To protect people including public from falling objects.
To be designed by Professional Engineer.
Cannot be used as storage of material or as working platforms or
walkways.
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Safety Provisions
Part VII – Chute
Chutes at an angle of more than 45
degrees with the horizontal shall be
entirely enclosed on all sides.
Chute more than 12 meter height shall be
constructed in accordance with PE
design.
Warning notices to be posted.
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Safety Provisions
Part VII –Safety Belt and Net
Safety harness, belts, life lines and all
devices for the attachment of life lines
shall be adequate strength.
Safety harness, belt and every life line
shall be inspected by a designated
persons.
Safety net of type approved by
approved by a testing body and
inspected daily by designated person.
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Safety Provisions
Part VIII- Runway and Ramps
Shall be substantially constructed and securely braced and
supported.
For used by vehicle, and shall be designed by Professional
Engineer.
Part IX - Ladders And Step-ladders

Good construction, sound material and
adequate strength.
Handhold shall be provided, to a height of at
least one meter above the landing.
Level and firm and not stand on loose
footing.
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Safety Provisions
Part X – Scaffolds
Good construction, sound material and
`adequate strength and properly
maintained.
Erection, alteration and dismantling shall be
under direct supervision of designated
person.
Inspected by designated person every 7
days or after exposed to bad weather.
Record of inspection must be kept at the
worksite.
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Safety Provisions
Part X – Scaffolds
Metal tube scaffold > 40 m height and other
scaffold > 15 m height shall be designed by
Professional Engineer (PE).
Working platform: at least 635 mm for
footing and 860 mm if used for deposit
material.
Guard rail and toe-board shall be provided
for working platform.
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Safety Provisions
Part XI – Demolition
Danger signs shall be conspicuously
posted.
Inspections and supervision designated
person.
<aterials not be stored on platforms, floor
or stairways except that the floor is of such
strength to the load.
If persons exposed to falling objects, catch
platforms shall be provided.
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Safety Provisions
Part XII - Excavation Work
Flagman or watchman shall be designated.
Inspection by designated person.
During darkness, be adequately illuminated and
warning lights.
Ladder, stairway or ramp for access if > 1.2m.
Barricade & Warning sign shall be erected if
excavation > 3 meter.
Do not stack material too near the edge (<610mm).
Shoring for trench > 4 meter shall be designed by
PE.
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Safety Provisions
Part XIII - Material Handling &
Storage, Use & Disposal
Materials stored in tiers shall be stacked,
blocked and interlocked.
Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear.
Material stored inside buildings shall not be
placed within 1.8 meters of any hoistway or
floor openings.
Enclosed chute to be used if materials
dropped more than 6 meters.
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Safety Provisions
Part XIV – Piling
Pile driving to be inspected by approved
person every 12 months.
Pile testing to be supervised by designated
person.
When the pile driver is not in use, the
hammer shall be choked or blocked in the
leads or lowered to the ground.
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Safety Provisions
Part XV - Blasting & Use of
Explosives
Handled under immediate control of
designated person.
Posted and maintained warning signs.
Warning notices shall be given to
residence and others in the immediate
vicinity.
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Safety Provisions
Part XVI - Hand & Power
Tools
Must be maintained in good
condition.
Detail requirement will be elaborated
in the specific topic for “Hand &
Power Tools”.
Part XVII - Miscellaneous.

Penalty for failure to comply any provisions: RM2000.00.
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DESIGNATED PERSONS
Public Vehicular Traffic - Reg. 18 (1).
Concrete Work, Formwork, Shoring & Other Supports - Reg.
29 (1), (2) & (3).
Safety Belt / Safety Harness - Reg. 54(1).
Safety Net - Reg. 57 (1).
Scaffolds - Reg. 74 (1) & 85 (1).
Demolition - Reg. 103.
Excavation Work - Reg. 111 (2) & 113 (2).
Piling - Reg. 125 & 127.
Blasting & Handling of Explosives - Reg. 135.
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Designed by Professional
Engineer
Metal tube scaffold > 40 meter.
Frame and modular scaffold > 15 meter.
Loading and catch platform.
Formwork.
Runway and ramp used by vehicle.
Rubbish chute > 12 meter.
Tower Crane Foundation.
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SITE TRANSPORT
Lorry;
Truck;
Dumper;
Excavator; and
Road Roller.
Roadworthy & The driver having valid Driving
License
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety Helmet.
Safety Harness/Belt.
Safety Shoes.
Eyes Protection (Goggles, Safety
Glasses, etc.).
Ear Protection (Muff/Plug).
Respiratory Protection (Respirator,
SCBA).
Hand Protection (Gloves).
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NON-COMPLIANCES
SPACIMEN
Any person who contravenes any provisions under

FM (BOWEC)(S) 1986 shall be guilty of an offence
and shall, on conviction be liable to a fine not
exceeding RM2,000.00
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SITE REGISTRATION
Section 36(1), FMA 1967
Notification within 7 days (Form JKJ 103).
Exemption: If operation less than 6 weeks and
no machinery used.
Attachments:
Site layout and location;
Safety and Health Policy and Manual;
Site safety organisation;
List of machinery;
List of designated persons; and
Work schedule.
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OTHER RELATED LEGISLATION

1. Electricity Supply Act 1990.
2. Environmental Quality Act 1974.
3. Fire Service Act & Regulations 1984.
4. Uniformity Building By Law 1984.
5. Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
6. Akta Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia
1994.
7. Destruction Disease Bearing Insect Act 1975.
8. Employment Act 1995.
9. Social Security Act 1969.
10. Industrial Relation Act & Regulations 1967.
11. Explosive Act & Regulations 1957.
12. Street, Drainage & Building Act 1974.
13. Code of Practice for Safe Working in Confined Space.
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OTHER RELATED LEGISLATION

14. Guidelines for Public Safety & Health at Construction Sites.
15. Guidelines on First Aid Facilities in the Workplace.
13. Guidelines on Occupational Safety & Health in the Office.
14. Guidelines on Medical Surveillance.
15. Guidelines on Trenching for Construction Safety.
16. Guidelines on Occupational Safety & Health in Tunnel
Construction.
17. Guidelines on the Prevention of Stress & Violence at the
Workplace.
18. Guidelines on Occupational Safety & Health for Standing at Work.
19. Guidelines for Labelling of Hazardous Chemicals.
20. Guidelines on Monitoring of Airborne Contamination for Chemical
Hazardous to Health.
21. Guidelines on the Control of Chemical Hazardous to Health; etc.
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INSTITUT KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN NEGARA INSTITUT KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN NEGARA

Site Safety Supervisor

FACTORIES & MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF

identify relevant statutory provisions governing

The specific requirement will be

They are applicable to building

Fencing Machinery and Safety Reg.

“the construction, structural alteration, repair,

Site Safety Supervisor – a contactor’s safety

Contractor’s Safety Supervisor – a contactor’s

a) to comply with such of the requirements of these

b) to comply with such of the requirements of these

Duties of Site Safety Supervisor

Part VI – Structure Steel and Pre Cast Concrete

Part VI – Catch Platforms

Part IX - Ladders And Step-ladders

Part XVII - Miscellaneous.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Any person who contravenes any provisions under

OTHER RELATED LEGISLATION

OTHER RELATED LEGISLATION

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