Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (FMA 1967) - Safety Related Regulations

SAFETY REGULATIONS under the FACTORIES AND MACHINERY ACT 1967

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OBJECTIVES 

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State the purposes of purposes of Safety Regulations under the FMA 1967 List 5 strategies employed strategies employed in the Safety Regulations under FMA 1967 Explain the 7 Safety Regulations under Regulations under FMA 1967

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SCOPE

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Purposes Strategies

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Regulations

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Conclusion

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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967 PURPOSE 

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Prevention from any occurrences of accidents due to use and handling of machines in factories Provide standard minimum requirements for requirements  for the protection of worker safety

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STRATEGIES PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH: standards  for machinery which are 1. Setting standards for

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: 

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Engineering controls Administrative procedures Personal protective equipments 5

STRATEGIES PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH: THROUGH : 4. Provision of standard for standard for the protection of those handling hazardous machinery 5. Create awareness among awareness among workers through the provision of training and information

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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967 IMPORTANT ASPECTS 

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Competent persons Maintenance, inspection and testing of machinery and installations Approval for hazardous machinery (certificated) Approval for machinery installations 7

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967 

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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

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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER FMA 1967 

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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 9

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

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Those exempted by the Chief Inspector due to reasons of special circumstances 10

FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS 

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Manufacture of boilers and pressure vessels Imported steam boilers and pressure vessels Steam boilers Unfired steam vessels

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Pressurized Equipment

Steam boilers Pipe works Hot water boilers Heating system Air compressors Air receivers Autoclaves Process vessels 12

FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 

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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 

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Prohibition to manufacture without approval of Chief Inspector Procedures to apply for approval: 

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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 

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Procedures to obtain approval for import of steam boilers and unfired pressure vessels Requirements: 

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Certificate from manufacturer Three copies of drawing of design Information on design guide and specifications Information on the heat plate for steam boiler  15

FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 STEAM BOILER 

Among the provisions stipulated are: 

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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: 

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Equipments required such as safety valve, pressure gauge, manufacturer’s nameplate) Location of safety valve Installations Support Capacity 17

FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 

Among the provisions stipulated are: 

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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 18

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970

OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR: 

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Machinery that requires Person in Charge Duties of Visiting Engineer Assessment on driver (number and grade) Training for machine operators 20

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970 MACHINERY REQUIRING PERSON IN CHARGE* 

Steam boiler

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Steam engine

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Internal combustion engine

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Dredge

* Required to have Certificate of Competency 21

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970 EXEMPTIONS 

Electrode boiler

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Steam tube cooker

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Steam tube heat plate

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Autoclave

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Any steam boiler where steam is generated and retained in the boiler  22

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: 

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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: 

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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 

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To enter into an maintenance agreement agreement with an approved firm Inform the Inspector of the agreement Conduct and maintain maintenance records for each lift (Schedule 2)

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Responsible for proper maintenance Inspect lift every three months 26

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970 MISCELLANEOUS 

Notice Display the registration certificate in the lift li ft of the bottom terminal landing

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Attendant The Inspector may prohibit a non-competent person (lift attendant) from handling lift operations

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Penalties Non-compliance of the Regulaltions may be fined not more than RM1,000 27

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

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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) 28

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS General Conditions 

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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: 

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Prime Movers - Flywheels, cranks, cross heads rods, shafts, governors, starting arrangements Transmission Machinery - All shafts:

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At height of 6’ 6” from work platform Under the work table

Driven Machinery - Rollers such as rolling rolli ng 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: 

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Governors on prime movers  controls on machinery

Provision and maintenance of power cutoff device for each factory Construction/structure for moving cranes  –  structure  structure has to be suitable and secure Methods for cleaning and testing for roller machines 31

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: Transmission Machinery 

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Prohibition to lubricate, make adjustments while machine in operations unless conducted outside of fenced area Prohibition to lubricate using hands, even under safe conditions 32

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

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Construction

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Worker protection 33

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: Driven Machinery Stipulates provisions for: 

Woodworking saws 

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Types of saws that require fencing such as circular saws, band saws, crosscut saw

Swing pendulum saw 34

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (FENCING OF MACHINERY AND SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970 MAIN PROVISIONS 

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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  Specification and Types of Guards Second  –  Construction  Construction of Rails Third  –  Construction  Construction of Hood for Abrasive wheel Fourth  –  Construction  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  Specifications for Guards for Mee Rollers Sixth  –  Specifications  Specifications for Guards for Crepe Rubber Machines Seventh  –  Specifications  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

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General area fencing

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Fire control measures

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Ventilation and lighting Limited work space

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Working at height

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970 OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:  

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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 39

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970 OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR: 

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Notification of factory operations, use of machinery, accidents and diseases Machinery that requires Certificate of Fitness Inspection of factory/machinery Inspection fees 40

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970 MACHINES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS 

Steam boilers

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Unfired pressure vessels

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Lifting machines

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970 INSPECTION OF MACHINERY/FACTOR MACHINERY/FACTORY Y 

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Initial inspection Regular inspection Special inspection Supplementary inspection Further inspection

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

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) REGULATIONS 1989

AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: 

Interpretation

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Application of Regulations

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Obligations of Contractor, Employer and Employee 44

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: 

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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) REGULATIONS 1989 AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: 

Protection for eyes, self, respiratory and head

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Material storage and disposal

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Public vehicles

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Stability of structures

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Access/egress Access/egress routes 46

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED: 

Lighting of work areas/pathways

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Site safety supervisor

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Contractor safety supervisor

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Safety and Health Committee

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

RESPONSIBILITIES Site Safety Supervisor 

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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) REGULATIONS 1989

RESPONSIBILITIES Contractor Safety Supervisor - for contractors with > 20 workers) - part-time (5 hours/week)

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Safety supervision Encourage safe work practices among workers 49

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE (for main contractor > 50 workers) Objectives: 

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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) REGULATIONS 1989 Inspection and supervision by Designated Person is necessary for: 

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Concrete activities –  activities –  formwork  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) REGULATIONS 1989

SAFETY CONTROLS FOR: 

Shoring activities

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Working at height such as on roofs

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Demolition works

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Excavation works 52

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

SAFETY CONTROLS FOR: 

Material handling, storage, use and disposal

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Piling works

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Blasting works and use of explosives

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Use of powered hand tools 53

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN 

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Catch Platform Chute Runways and ramps Stairs and step ladders Scaffolding Work platforms 54

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE FOR: 

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Roofs, gutters, windows, louvers and ventilation Access to roofs Rubbish chutes Safety harness and breathing apparatus Safety net Scaffold Electrical wires 55

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

APPROVAL OF DESIGN BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR 

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

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Formwork Reshores Floors 56

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

USE OF APPROVED PPE 

Safety harness/belt

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Safety net

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Safety helmet

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Electrical installations (approval by Chief Inspector)

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989

REGULATIONS OUTLINE TYPES OF: 

Runways and ramps to be used

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Stairs and step ladders

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Scaffold

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Hand and powered tools

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CONCLUSION PURPOSE OF THE REGULATIONS 

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Prevent occurrences of accidents due to the use and handling of machinery in factories Provide standard minimum requirements for worker protection 59