GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND

HEALTH
AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
(1
st
Revision)
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
(DOSH)
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MALAYSIA
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Guidelines for Public Safety and Health at Construction Sites (1
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Revision)
have been prepared by the Technical Committee of the followin!"
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The Guideline has been endorsed by the 7epartment8s 1awatan(uasa Sema(an
7asar chaired by the 7irector General of the 7epartment of 0ccupational Safety
and Health#
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FOREWORD
This uideline is the first revision of the Guidelines 9or Public Safety -nd Health
-t Construction Sites 166/#
The purpose of these uidelines is to provide uidance to employers on how
ood wor( practices can be carried out on every activity in the construction to
prevent accident to the wor(ers and public#
$t is hoped that these uidelines will serve as a standard reference for 7evelopers:
Contractors: *nineers: -rchitects: 7esiners and Safety and Health 0fficers# ;e
would e<hort all parties concerned to ma(e the wor( site and its surroundin area
a safer place for the public as well as the wor(ers by followin the recommended
practices#
$ would li(e to than( the Technical Committee for their effort in the preparation
and publication of this uideline#
7irector General
7epartment of 0ccupational Safety and Health
&alaysia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Tale o! Contents
"age
N#mers
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v
vii
$%& 'ntrod#ct(on 1
)%& De!(n(t(ons 1
*%& Legal "ro+(s(on )
,%& Not(!(cat(on o! An O-erat(on .
.%& Not(!(cat(on And Re-ort(ng o! An Acc(dent And
Dangero#s Occ#rrence
.
/%& Sa!et0 And 1ealt2 Organ(3at(ons .
4%& General D#t(es o! Em-lo0ers /
5%& General D#t(es o! Arc2(tects6 Eng(neers And Des(gners 2
7%& 1a3ard 'dent(!(cat(on6 R(sk Assessment And R(sk
3
Control 81'RARC9
$&%& Emergenc0 Res-onse "lan 3
$$%& 1oard(ng 3
$)%& Mo+ement o! :e2(c#lar Tra!!(c 4
$*%& D(sconnect(on o! ;t(l(t(es 6
$,%& Demol(t(on 6
$.%& Blast(ng And ;se o! E<-los(+es 11
$/%& Remo+al o! Der(s 1)
$4%& S(te Clear(ng 1)
$5%& E<ca+at(on Work 1.
$7%& "(l(ng 1/
)&%& S#-erstr#ct#re 12
)=#1 Scaffolds 12
)=#) Safety +ets and Peripheral +ets 14
)=#. Catch Platforms 14
)=#/ Concrete ;or( 15
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)$%& F(n(s2(ng 15
))%& ;se o! 1o(st(ng E=#(-ment 15
))#1 General 15
))#) *rection )=
))#. 1ac(in )=
))#/ 0peration )1
))#2 $nspection -nd Testin ))
))#3 &aintenance -nd Repair ).
))#4 7ismantlin ).
))#5 Crane Storae ).
Re!erences )/
$%& 'NTROD;CT'ON
The buildin operations and wor(s of enineerin construction industries in
&alaysia have made tremendous proress in recent years and the increase in
their activities have affected the eneral public8s safety and health# Construction
sites create a ris( not only for the construction wor(er: but also for the public who
move around the site or who may live ad%oins them# *<amples of the ha,ards
created are!"
Chanes to the surface level>
*<cavations: holes and trenches>
9allin material and debris>
Plant and e?uipment>
7ust: vapours or other ha,ardous substances>
+oise>
@ibration> and
&ovement of vehicular traffic
The eneral public must be protected from the ha,ards associated with construction
wor( that may be carried out in a public area or ad%acent to such area#
The 7epartment of 0ccupational Safety and Health (70SH) and other overnment
aencies have reulations that lay down the leal re?uirements to ensure the
safety and health of not only the wor(ers at the place of wor( but also the public
as well# This uideline applies to all place of wor( in buildin operation and wor(
of enineerin construction activity in &alaysia covered by the 0ccupational
Safety -nd Health -ct 166/ (-ct 21/): the 9actories -nd &achinery -ct 1634
(-ct 1.6): and all the reulations made there under# $t is desined to serve as a
handy reference and to be read toether with the above mentioned leislations
and other industry codes of practice#
$n this document: the terms AshallB and AshouldB are used# AShallB is used in
places where there is a statutory and technical re?uirement to achieve the desired
result# AShouldB is used as a way of indicatin a preference# $t does not indicate a
mandatory re?uirement as other alternatives may achieve an e?uivalent result#
)%& DEF' N' T'ONS
)#= Em-lo0er means immediate employer or the principal employer or both#
(Section 3, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994)
)#1 De+elo-er means any person: body of persons: company: firm or society
who or which enaes in or carries on or underta(es the business of
developin or providin monies for development or purchasin or partly
developin and providin monies for purchasin buildins# (Section 3, Street,
Drainage, And Building Act 1974 (Act 133))
)#) Contractor means a person who has entered into a contract for the purpose
of carryin out any buildin operations or wor( of enineerin construction
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and includes a main contractor or subcontractor# (egulation !, Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction) (Safety) egulation",
19'())
)#. Ma(n contractor means a person who has entered into a contract with an
owner or lessee of a property or his aent for the purpose of carryin out
any buildin operations or wor( of enineerin construction# (egulation
!, Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'())
)#/ Sa!et0 and 1ealt2 O!!(cer means a person who reistered under provision
of reulation 3(1): 0ccupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health
0fficer) Reulations 1664>
)#2 Des(gnated "erson means a competent person appointed by an employer
to carry out any supervision or inspection or to perform any tas(s or duty
prescribed by Cuildin 0perations -nd ;or(s 0f *nineerin Construction
(Safety) Reulations: 1653>
)#3 Contractor Sa!et0 S#-er+(sor means a contractor8s safety supervisor
appointed under reulations )3: Cuildin 0perations -nd ;or(s 0f *nineerin
Construction (Safety) Reulations: 1653>
)#4 S(te Sa!et0 S#-er+(sor means a site safety supervisor appointed under
reulations )2: Cuildin 0perations -nd ;or(s 0f *nineerin Construction
(Safety) Reulations: 1653>
)#5 "ro!ess(onal Eng(neer means a Areistered Professional *nineerB as defined
by section ) of the Reistration of *nineers -ct )==) (-mendment)#
*%& LEGAL "RO:'S'ON
Sub%ected to section 14(1) under 0ccupational Safety -nd Health -ct 166/:
it shall be the duty of employer and every self"employed person to conduct
his underta(in in such a manner as to ensure: so far as is practicable: that
he and the other persons: not bein his employees: who may be affected
thereby are not thereby e<posed to ris(s to their safety or health#
Sub%ected to section 14()) under 0ccupational Safety -nd Health -ct 166/:
it shall be the duty of employer and every self"employed person: in the
prescribed circumstances and in the prescribed manner: to ive to persons:
not bein his employees: who may be affected by the manner in which
he conducts his underta(in: the prescribed information on such aspects
of the manner in which he conducts his underta(in as miht affect their
safety or health#
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,%& NOT'F'CAT'ON OF AN O"ERAT'ON
/#1 Sub%ected to Section .2 under 9actories -nd &achinery -ct 1634: every
person who underta(es any buildin operations or wor(s of enineerin
construction shall notify to 7epartment of 0ccupational Safety and Health not
later than seven days from the commencement of construction activities#
/#) The notification is e<empted to the construction activities that can be
completed in a period less than si< (3) wee(s and does not involve the
use of machinery#
.%& NOT'F'CAT'ON AND RE"ORT'NG OF AN ACC'DENT AND DANGERO;S
OCC;RRENCE
2#1 Section .) under 0ccupational Safety and Health -ct 166/: an employer
shall notify the nearest 7epartment of 0ccupational Safety and Health
office of any accident: danerous occurrence: occupational poisonin or
occupational disease which has occurred or is li(ely to occur at the place
of wor(#
2#) &ethod of notification and reportin an accident shall comply with 0ccupational
Safety and Health (+otification of -ccident: 7anerous 0ccurrence:
0ccupational Poisonin -nd 0ccupational 7isease) Reulation )==/#
/%& SAFET> AND 1EALT1 ORGAN'?AT'ONS
/%$ Sa!et0 and 1ealt2 "ol(c0
*very employer shall prepare and as often as may be appropriate revise
a written statement of his eneral policy with respect to the safety and
health at wor( of his employees and the orani,ation and arranements
for carryin out that policy: and to brin the statement and any revision of
it to the notice of all of his employees# (Section 1(: Occupational Safety
and Health Act 1994)
/%) Sa!et0 and 1ealt2 Comm(ttee
The main contractor of a wor(site in which forty or more persons are for
the time bein employed (whether by him or by other contractors employed
by him or the client) shall establish a safety and health committee (on
which both employees and manaement are represented) for the purpose
of (eepin under review conditions in the wor(site which may effect the
safety and health of the persons employed therein or the public# (Section
3*: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Occupational Safety and
Health (Safety And Health &o++ittee) egulation" 1997)
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/%* Occ#-at(onal Sa!et0 and 1ealt2 Management S0stem
*very employer should established: implement and maintain an occupational
safety and health manaement system and shall be in accordance with
the re?uirement of the relevant &alaysian Standard or with any other
e?uivalent 0ccupational Safety and Health &anaement System approved
by 7irector General#
/%, Sa!et0 And 1ealt2 O!!(cer
*very contractor of any buildin operation and wor(s of enineerin
construction when the total contract price of the pro%ect e<ceeds twenty
million rinit &alaysia: they shall employ a safety and health officer#
(Section !9, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Occupational Safety
and Health (Safety And Health Officer) Order 1997)
/%. S(te Sa!et0 S#-er+(sor
The main contractor of a wor(site shall appoint a part time site safety
supervisor who should spend at least fifteen hours per wee( e<clusively
on safety supervision and on promotin the safe conduct of wor( enerally
within the site# (eg, !-, Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
/%/ Contractor Sa!et0 S#-er+(sor
*very contractor other than the main contractor in chare of wor(site who
employs more than twenty persons to carry out wor( on a wor(site shall
appoint a part time contractor8s safety supervisor: who should spend at least
five hours per wee( e<clusively on safety supervision and on promotin
the safe conduct of wor( enerally by his employees# (eg, !(, Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation",
19'()
4%& GENERAL D;T'ES OF EM"LO>ERS
4#1 *very developer: main contractor: contractor and sub"contractor shall have a
written statement of his eneral policy with respect to the safety and health
at wor( of his employees and other persons who are not his employees:
who may be e<posed to ris(s to their safety and health# (Section 1(,
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994)
4#) *very main contractor: contractor and sub"contractor shall develop a safety
and health manual that has provision for safe uardin the safety and
health of the public and his employees# (Section 1-(!)(a), Occupational
Safety and Health Act 1994)
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4#. *very main contractor: contractor: and sub"contractor shall ma(e an
arranement durin operation: handlin: transport: storae of plant and
substance: to ensure the safety and health to the employees and public#
(Section 1-(!)(.), Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994)
4#/ *very developer: main contractor: contractor and sub"contractor shall ensure
that all wor(ers are properly informed of the ha,ards of their respective
occupations and the precautions necessary and ade?uately supervise to
avoid accidents: in%uries and ris( to health: and in particular that youn
wor(ers: newly enaed wor(ers: illiterate and forein wor(ers# (Section
1-(!)(c), Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994)
4#2 *very developer: main contractor: contractor and sub"contractor shall provide
sufficient allocation for ensurin that provisions to ensure the public and
his employees safety and health are implemented and maintained#
4#3 *very owner: developer: main contractor: contractor and: sub"contractor shall
ta(e ade?uate steps to develop and promote safety and health prorams to
ensure not only the safety and health of his employees but also members
of the public#
5%& GENERAL D;T'ES OF ARC1'TECTS6 ENG'NEERS AND DES'GNERS
5#1 -t the plannin stae of any proposed buildin or civil enineerin wor(s:
specific consideration should be iven: by those responsible for the desin
and the construction: to the safety of the wor(ers and the public who will
subse?uently be affected by the plant associated with the process of the
erection of such structures#
5#) -rchitects: enineers and other professional persons: not to include anythin
in the desin that would necessitate the use of unwarrantably danerous
structural procedures and undue ha,ards: which could be avoided by desin
modifications: should e<ercise care#
5#. -rchitects: enineers and other professional persons should e<ercise with
care not to include anythin in the desin that would necessitate the use
of unsafe construction procedures and create undue ha,ards# These should
be avoided by means of desin modifications where necessary#
5#/ $t is also of the reatest importance that enineers should ta(e into account
the safety problems associated with the subse?uent maintenance of plant
where this would involve ha,ards#
5#2 Safety and health facilities should be included in the desin for such wor(
to be performed with the minimum of ris(#
5#3 &easures should be ta(en to ensure that all the necessary safety and
health proram are efficiently implemented and properly maintained#
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7%& 1A?ARD 'DENT'F'CAT'ON6 R'SK ASSESSMENT AND R'SK CONTROL
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6#1 ;hen plannin method of wor(: a suitable and sufficient assessment should
be carried out and recorded# &ethod: materials: and e?uipment should be
selected to remove or minimi,e ris( from wor(# *mployers are responsible
to carry out the ris( assessment#
6#) The principles of ris( assessment listed below should be adhered to when
determinin methods and se?uences of wor(!
(a) i denti f i cati on of the ha,ards i nvol ved wi th the proposed wor(>
(b) assessment of the ris( (li(elihood and severity) of any potential harm
arisin>
(c) removal of ris(s: possibly by chanin the proposed methods or
processes>
( d) cont r ol of r emai ni n r i s(s>
( e) r evi ew: and i f appr opr i at e: updat e#
$&%& EMERGENC> RES"ONSE "LAN
*merency response plan should be established and maintained# This plan
should identify the potential for accidents and emerency situations: and
address the prevention of occupational safety and health ris( associated
with them# The plan should be made accordin to the si,e and nature of
activity based on relevant international standard# $t should!
(a) ensure that the necessary information: internal communication and
coordination are provided to protect all people in the event of an
emerency at the wor(site>
(b) provide information and communication with the relevant authorities
and the neihbourhood and the emerency response services>
(c) address first aid: fire fihtin and evacuation at construction sites>
and
(d) provide relevant information and trainin to all members of the
orani,ation: at all levels: includin reular e<ercise in emerency
response#
$$%& 1OARD'NG
11#1 The wor(site should be fully barricaded
by protective hoardin so that the eneral
public would be protected from wor( in
proress# The hoardin should be able
to protect not only public from daners
wi thi n the si te but al so act as barri er
or securi ty to prevent persons from
trespassin into the site#
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11#) The hoardin should not be less than 15==mm in heiht and continuous
down to the round# $t shoul d be properl y desi ned and constructed
in accordance to the specification of the local authority and should be
maintained in ood condition#
11#. There should be an ade?uate safety distance between the wor(site and
the hoardin#
11#/ ;here the distance from a public place to the buildin bein constructed
is such that there is the li(elihood of fallin materials stri(in pedestrian
or vehicular traffic: a antry should be re?uired#
11#2 7urin the erection of the hoardin: safe wor( procedures should be
followed to ensure safety of the public#
11#3 The entrance to and e<it from the wor(site should be located in such a
manner as to prevent daner and inconveniences to the public# Proper
security should be maintained so as to prevent entry of unauthori,ed
persons and public into the wor(site#
11#4 Suitable warnin sins should be posted at conspicuous positions#
11#5 +o bills e<cept warnin sins should be allowed to be posted to the hoardin#
11#6 -rranement should be made not to allow any par(in or haw(in activities at
the surroundin perimeter of the hoardin when there is a hih ris( activity or
operation bein carried out that may cause a ha,ard to the surroundin#
11#1= -ll buildin materials should be stored and handled within the hoarded area#
11#11 Structures of construction machinery should be so located within the hoarded
area that if the structures were to collapse: the safety of the public is not
affected#
11#1) Gates should be of suitable desin and ade?uate strenth#
$)%& MO:EMENT OF :E1'C;LAR TRAFF'C
1)#1 -l l vehi cl es used at wor(si tes shal l be
roadworthy and comply with the re?uirements
of the Road Transport 7epartment of
&alaysia#
1)#) +o person shall drive a vehicle of any class
or description in a construction wor(site
unless he is the holder of a drivin license
authori,in him to drive a vehicle of that
class or description# (eg, 1'(!)(.), Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
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1)#. The desin of the traffic control shall comply with the standard set and
controlled by the relevant authorities#
1)#/ ;henever any wor( is bein performed over: or in close pro<imity to a
hihway or any other place where movement of vehicular traffic into and
out of the wor( site may cause daner to the public: the wor(in area shall
be barricaded# Suitable and sufficient warnin sins and warnin lihts
shall be set up to direct traffic to slow down or away from it: and when
necessary: the traffic shall be specially controlled by desinated person#
(eg, 1'(1), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
1)#2 @ehicles arrivin at site and leavin site should be suitably scheduled to
minimi,e conestion occurrin on public road leadin to the wor(site#
1)#3 @ehicles should be par(ed in desinated areas within the hoarded area
while bein loaded or unloaded#
1)#4 ;here it is authori,ed by the local authority for vehicles ferryin materials
to the wor(site to be par(ed outside the hoarded area: suitable safety
measures should be ta(en# Such measures should include cordonin off
such par(in areas and suitable warnin sins: lihts and flaman should
be provided#
1)#5 ;here it is absolutely necessary for construction machinery to carry out
wor( from outside the hoarded area: the operatin area of the machine
outside the hoarded area should be cordoned off# Suitable warnin sins
and lihts and flaman should be provided#
1)#6 @ehicles for carryin buildin materials: debris and e<cavated materials
should be clean: well maintained and in ood runnin condition# $f they
carry loose materials: they should be covered and properly sealed to
ensure that there will be no spillae of materials onto the public road#
1)#1= Ha,ardous material should be rendered harmless and safe to be handled
while transported on public roads#
1)#11 $n residential areas: heavy vehicles enines should not be left idlin
unnecessarily so as to prevent a nuisance to the public at niht and durin
public holidays#
1)#1) @ehicles should not be driven at speed e<ceedin the authori,ed speed
limits#
1)#1. @ehicles should not be loaded beyond authori,ed load limits and all loose
materials should be securely tied down before bein transported#
1)#1/ The main ate shall be attended by a flaman if it is located ne<t to the
main road to avoid accident#
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$*%& D'SCONNECT'ON OF ;T'L'T'ES
1.#1 -pproval from relevant authorities shall be
obtained before any wor( to disconnect
utilities for e<ample electric cable or
pipeline is carried out#
1.#) 7isconnection of utilities should be carried
out by competent person#
$,%& DEMOL'T'ON
$,%$ General
1/#1#1 The sel ect i on of
demol i t i on
met hod shoul d t a(e i nt o
consideration the si,e: strenth
and location of the structure to
safeuard the safety and health
of the employees and public#
1/#1 #) The ris( assessment study should
be done to determine possible
causes for structural instability and provide the action plan to ensure
safety and health#
1/#1#. 7emolition wor( should be carried out in such a way so as not to
affect the stability of the structure or ad%acent structure: which may
cause the structure to collapse unplanned#
1/#1#/ $n demolition of structures that are in close pro<imity to
public
area: demolition wor( should be carried out durin non"pea(
hours#
1/#1#2 -ll demolition wor( should be done by trained personnel under
the supervision of a desinated person#
1/#1#3 7emolition activities should not be continued under adverse
weather conditions: such as hih winds: storm: which could cause
collapse of already wea(ened structures#
$,%) "re-arator0 Work
1/#)#1 Cefore demolition operations bein!
(a) ade?uate i nspect i on shoul d be made by desi nat ed person>
(b) if necessary to prevent daner: unstable parts of the structure should be made
secure> and
(c) all utilities should be effectively disconnected or shut off at or outside the
property line#
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1/#)#) The daner ,one around the structure should be ade?uately
fenced off or warnin sin posted#
1/#)#. Cefore the commencement of demolition wor(: the structure should
be free from any to<ic or ha,ardous substances (e# asbestos
materials)#
1/#)#/ ;here applicable metal scaffold enclosed with peripheral
nettins should be erected around the buildin or structure to
be demolished#
1/#)#2 Cefore demolition wor( is carried out: ensure that these materials
are removed!
(a) l ass i n doors: wi ndows: et c>
( b) l oose ob% ect s>
(c) pro% ecti n parts and
(d) e<plosive: inflammable: to<ic and harmful substances
$,%* Catc2 "lat!orms !or Demol(t(on O-erat(ons
1/#.#1 7urin the demolition of the e<terior walls of a structure
oriinally
more than 1)#) metres hih: catch platforms shall be provided
alon the e<terior: faces of such wall: where necessary: to prevent
in%ury to the public# (eg, 43(1), Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
1/#.#) Such platform shall be desined by a Professional *nineer and
certified for safety prior to erection and use# (eg, 43(!), Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
1/#.#. Such catch platform shall be maintained not more than 3 metres
below from which the e<terior walls are bein removed# (eg,
43(3), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
1/#.#/ Catch platform shall not be used for storae of materials or be
used as wor(in platforms or wal(ways# (eg, 43(4), Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
$,%, D#r(ng Demol(t(on
1/#/#1 7urin demolition wor(: the contractors should!
(a) provide wor(ers and public the appropriate information related to safety and
health ha,ards durin demolition wor(s>
(b) follow demolition se?uence and method as provided by demolitionDstructural
enineer>
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(c) ensure the site in a safe condition and in compliance with safety and health
plan re?uirements>
(d) provide wor(ers with all the appropriate personal protective e?uipment (PP*)
related to safety and health ris(s they are e<posed to> and
(e) ta(e ade?uate steps to (eep the debris or area bein wor(ed on sufficiently
moist to lay the dust#
$.%& BLAST'NG AND ;SE OF E@"LOS':ES
12#1 -pproval from relevant authorities shall
be obtained before blastin activity is
carryin out#
12# ) *<pl osi ves shal l not be handl ed or
used e<cept in accordance with the
manuf acturer8 s i nstruct i ons# (eg,
13-, Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
12#. -ll blastin wor( shall be done by trained personnel under the immediate
control of a desinated person who has a trainin: (nowlede or e<perience
in the field of transportin: storin: handlin and use of e<plosives# (eg,
13-, Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
12#/ Cefore blastin: the owner should ta(e every precaution for the protection
of life and property such as fly roc(: dust and vibration# ;arnin notices
shall be iven to all residence and others in the immediate vicinity of
the blastin operation# (eg, 14-, Building Operation" And #or$" Of
%ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
12#2 -ll use of e<plosives and any handlin of e<plosive shall be stopped
immediately upon the approach of a thunderstorm# -ll personnel in the
area shall immediately see( a safe place for shelter as directed by the
person"in"chare of the blastin# (eg, 14(, Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
12#3 The structures earmar(ed for demolition usin e<plosive should be cordoned
off with hoardin and ade?uate daner sins displayed#
12#4 Cefore firin: the blaster shall sound a warnin distinctly audible to all
persons within the daner ,one and all such persons shall retreat to a
safe distance or to a safe shelter# +o blast shall be fired while any person
is in the daner ,one as determined by the blaster# (eg, 14!, Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation",
19'()
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12#5 Round"the"cloc( security: sinboards and red flas should be used to (eep
out unauthori,ed people from the area#
12#6 Residents from the ad%acent buildins should be iven circulars to inform
them of the e<plosion and e<plain the safety measures adopted# The
public also should be informed by the media of the closure of nearby
public roads#
12#1= -f ter demol i ti on by e<pl osi ve method: areas and bui l di n wi thi n the
immediate vicinity should be certified safe by competent person#
$/%& REMO:AL OF DEBR'S
13#1 7ebris shall be handled and disposed off by
a method: which will not endaner wor(ers
and public safety and health# (eg, !!(1),
Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
13# ) 7ebri s shal l not be al l owed t o accumul at e
so as to constitute a ha,ard# (eg, !!(!),
Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
13#. 7ebris shall be (ept sufficiently moist to lay
the dust# (eg, !!(3), Building Operation"
And #or$" Of %ngi neering &on"tructi on
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
13#/ ;herever materials are dropped more than 3 metres to any point lyin
outside the e<terior walls of the buildin: an enclosed chute of wood:
or materials of e?uivalent strenth shall be used# (eg, 1!3, Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation",
19'()
$4%& S'TE CLEAR'NG
14#1 9ellin of trees should be done by
trained personnel to safeuard public
safety and to prevent damae to
public property#
14# ) ;here t he si t e i s l ocat ed i n t he
i mmedi ate vi ci ni ty of a bui l d"up
area: hoardin should be erected
with proper and ade?uate sins to
prevent unauthori,ed entry#
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14#. -rranement should be made to prevent landslides: sin(hole and floodin
or other unstable round condition# These arranement should conform to
the re?uirements of relevant authorities#
14#/ -ll access and eress roads at the site should be maintained in safe
condition#
14#2 *very measure should be ta(en to suppress any dust enerated by the
vehicles#
14#3 Care should be ta(en to protect e<istin underround and overhead utilities
(if any) especially electric cables to avoid any undue accident durin site
clearin wor( if relocation of such services are not possible#
$5%& E@CA:AT'ON WORK
15#1 -ll public wal(ways: sidewal(s and the
thorouhfares borderin on or runnin
throuh any e<cavation site shall be
provided with substantial uard"rails or
board fences# $n addition: temporary
footwal(s beyond the (erb shall be
substantially constructed and provided
with protection on both sides# (eg,
111(1) Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
15#) 7urin dar(ness: all public sidewal(s shall be ade?uately illuminated and
warnin lihts or flares shall be placed about the property to ensure safety
for pedestrian and vehicular traffic# (eg, 111(3), Building Operation" And
#or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#. ;here construction vehicles or plant use public thorouhfares: notices or
warnin sin should be placed at all e<ist and entrance to the wor( area
to warn all person in the vicinity#
15#/ -l l wor( carri ed out on a road or hi hways shal l have an approval of
the road controllin authority before any wor( starts# Temporary warnin
sin shall be erected and traffic control e<ercised in accordance with the
re?uirements from other relevant authorities#
15#2 ;here there is any ?uestion of stability of structures ad%oinin or over
areas to be e<cavated: such structures shall be supported where necessary
by underpinnin: sheet pilin: shorin: bracin or other means made or
erected accordin to the desin of a Professional *nineer to prevent in%ury
to any person# (eg, 11!, Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#3 The e<cavation site and i ts vicinity shal l be chec(ed by a desi nated
person after every rainstorm or other ha,ard"increasin occurrence and the
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protection aainst landslides and cave"ins shall be increased: if necessary#
(eg, 113(!), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#4 Temporary sheet pilin installed to permit the construction of a retainin
wall shall not be removed until the wall has developed its full strenth#
(eg, 113(3), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#5 ;here ban(s are undercut: ade?uate shorin shall be provided to support
the overhanin materials, (eg, 113(4), Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#6 *<cavated materials and other superimposed loads shall be placed at a
safe distance from the ede of open e<cavation and trenches: and shall
be so piled or retained that no part thereof can fall into the e<cavation:
or cause the ban(s to slip or cause the upheaval of the e<cavation bed#
;hen determinin the safe distance: consideration shall be iven on the
depth and slope of e<cavation: nature of soil material and the weiht of
the superimposed load#
15#1= Can(s shall be stripped of loose roc(s or other materials which may slide:
roll or fall upon persons below# (eg,113((), Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#11 0pen sides of e<cavations where a person may fall more than . metres
shall be uarded by ade?uate barricades and suitable warnin sins shall
be put up at conspicuous positions# (eg, 113(7), Building Operation" And
#or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
15#1) 7e"waterin and de"siltin facilities should be provided to prevent floods
and pollution of the drainae system and surroundin areas#
$7%& "'L'NG
16#1 Pi l i ns shoul d be handl ed by t rai ned
personnel#
16#) $n view of the prevailin need to conserve
the environment and protection of public
health: pilin machinery that enerate
e<cessive vibration: noise: smo(e or other
pollutants should not be used in build"up
areas#
16#. ;here there is any ?uestion of stability
of structures ad%oinin areas to be piled:
such st ruct ures shal l be support ed
where necessary by underpinnin: sheet
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pilin: shorin: bracin or other means in accordance with the desin
of a Professional *nineer to prevent in%ury to any person# (eg, 1!4,
Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
16#/ -l l pi l e"dri vi n e?ui pment shal l be i nspected dai l y by a desi nated
person before the start of wor( and every defect shall be immediately
corrected before pile"drivin commences# (eg, 1!-, Building Operation"
And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
16#2 Reasonably practicable measures shall be ta(en to warn persons not to
approach within 2= metres of a pile under test# (eg, 133(!), Building
Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation",
19'()
16#3 Cefore placin or advancin a pile driver: the round shall be inspected
by a desinated person and: where necessary for firm and level footin:
timber shall be placed# -fter placin or advancin a pile driver: inspection
and correction of the footin shall be made: when necessary: to maintain
stability# (eg, 134, Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering
&on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
16#4 +oise impact can be reduced at the source e## by introducin non"
metallic dolly between the hammer and the drivin helmet and installin
acoustic enclosure which encloses the hammer and the complete lenth
of the pile bein driven#
16#5 9or conti nuous noi se such as from di esel eni ne: the noi se can be
reduced by introducin a more effective e<haust silencer or desinin
an acoustic canopy to replace enine cover#
16#6 -ll mechanical e?uipment and plant should be well maintained throuhout
the pilin wor(#
)&%& S;"ERSTR;CT;RE
)&%$ Sca!!olds
)=#1#1 *very scaffold and every part thereof shall
be of ood construction: of suitable and
sound material and of ade?uate strenth
for the purpose for which it is used# (eg,
7!(1), Building Operation" And #or$"
Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
)=#1#) *very scaffold and every part thereof shall
comply with the &alaysian Standard or any
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)=#1#. +o scaffold shall be erected or be substantially altered or be dismantled
e<cept under the direct supervision of a desinated person# (eg, 74(1),
Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
)=#1#/ -l l materi al s to be used for the constructi on of scaffol ds shal l be
inspected by a desinated person on each occasion before bein used#
(eg, 74(!), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#1#2 *very scaffold erector shall be reistered with 7epartment of 0ccupational
Safety and Health#
)=#1#3 Scaffold erector should always adopt a safe system of wor( durin the
erection: alterin and dismantlin of scaffolds# This will usually include
the use of fall arrest e?uipment#
)=#1#4 -ll scaffolds re?uire bracin to help prevent them from collapsin# -ll
scaffolds: includin Eindependent scaffolds: should be secured tied: or
otherwise supported# &ore ties will be re?uired if!"
(a) the scaffol d i s sheeted or netted due to the i ncreased wi nd loadin>
(b) i t i s used as a l oadi n pl atform for materi al s or e?ui pment> or
(c) hoi sts: l i fti n appl i ances or rubbi sh chutes are attached to i t#
)=#1#5 The erection of scaffold and peripheral nettin should be one floor hiher
than the structural floor under construction to ensure there is no chance
of ob%ects fallin off the perimeter of buildin#
)=#1#6 *very scaffold shall be properly maintained and every part thereof shall
be (ept so fi<ed secured or placed in position as to prevent: as far as
practicable: accidental displacement# (eg, 73(1), Building Operation"
And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#1#1= *very metal tube scaffold e<ceedin /= metres in heiht and every
other scaffold e<ceedin 12 metres in heiht shall be constructed in
accordance with the desin and drawins of a Professional *nineer#
(eg, 7-(1), Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#1#11 Scaffolds shall be inspected by a desinated person!"
( a) bef ore f i r st use>
(b) after substantial alteration and after any event li(ely to have affected their stability:
for e<ample after heavy rain or followin stron winds> and
(c) at reul ar i nterval s not e<ceedi n seven days#
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)&%) Sa!et0 Net and "er(-2eral Net
)=#)#1 *ver y saf et y net shal l
be attached to sufficient
anchoraes or supports
outside and beyond the area
of possible fall and supported
at a heiht sufficient to prevent
droppin to any surface or
ob%ect# (eg, --(3), Building
Operation" And #or$" Of
%ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#)#) *very safety net shall comply with any relevant international standard#
)=#)#. ;here a scaffold is erected in an area where the construction activities
may pose ha,ards to pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the form of fallin
ob%ects: peripheral nets should be used to envelope the scaffold#
)=#)#/ *very safety net or combination of safety nets shall be of sufficient si,e:
strenth and must be provided to the area of possible fall# (eg, --(!),
Building Operation" And #or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety)
egulation", 19'()
)=#)#2 +o safety net and peripheral net that is bro(en should be installed#
)=#)#3 Safety net and peripheral net shall be inspected by a desinated person
before each installation#
)=#)#4 Safety net: peripheral net and their supports shall be inspected daily
after each installation#
)&%* Catc2 "lat!orm
)=#.#1 Catch platforms should be erected alon the e<terior faces of the e<terior
walls to prevent in%ury to the public below#
)=#.#) Catch platforms may be constructed of material other than wood provided
such material is of e?ual strenth and does not otherwise lessen the
security aainst fallin material# (eg, 44(!), Building Operation" And
#or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction (Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#.#. -ll loose materials at elevated areas should be secured so as to prevent
them from bein blown off the structure by stron usts of wind#
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)&%, Concrete Work
)=#/#1 9ormwor( and reshores shall be
certi f i ed structural l y safe by a
Professional *nineer and shall be
properly braced or tied toether so
as to maintain position and shape#
(eg, !'(1), Building Operation" And
#or$" Of %ngineering &on"truction
(Safety) egulation", 19'()
)=#/#) The formwor( includin the shores:
braces and other supports shall
be inspected by the desinated
person!"
( a) dur i n er ect i on>
(b) duri n and af t er concret i n> and
(c) after any event li(ely to have affected their stability: for e<ample after heavy
rain or followin stron wind#
)=#/#. -ll concretin e?uipment and mould shall be (ept safe and stored in an
area away from buildin ede#
)=#/#/ Storae area should be cordoned off#
)$%& F'N'S1'NG
)1#1 $nstallation of e<terior lass panels or other claddin materials should
be carried out by trained personnel# $nstallation wor( should stop when
weather conditions could ma(e it unsafe for such wor( to be carried
out#
)1#) Paintin operations should be carried out in a manner that will minimi,e
dispersal of paint mist and solvent vapors in public areas#
))%& ;SE OF 1O'ST'NG EA;'"MENT
))%$ General
))#1#1 -ll hoistin machinery such as tower crane: mobile crane: derric( crane:
oods hoist: passener hoist: ondola and access platform to be used
shall possess a valid certificate of fitness from the 7epartment of
0ccupational Safety and Health#
))#1#) The tower crane: mobile crane and derric( crane operator shall be
reistered with the 7epartment of 0ccupational Safety and Health#
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))#1#. The contractor for erectin: dismantlin:
and maintainin of tower crane: ondola:
material hoist: passener hoist: access
platform shall be reistered with the
7epartment of 0ccupati onal Safety
and Health# *very process of erection:
dismantlin: and maintain shall be carried
out strictly by responsible person and
in accordance with the manufacture8s
instructions# The manufacturer should
provide all specification for erection:
dismantlin: and maintain#
))#1#/ *very overhead structure: crane: hoo(:
bloc(: spreader: stronbac(: slin and
other appliance for liftin a load should
be of sound construction and in every
way suitable for the purpose#
))#1#2 Selection of cranes should be suitable for the intended use# These should
also ta(e into consideration the nature of the wor(site or the position in
which the crane is to be set up#
))#1#3 -ttention should be i ven to the slewin radius of the crane at the
ma<imum luff of the %ib to ensure that there are no obstacles to the
slewin such as overhead power line: nearby structures or other cranes
and pro<imity ha,ards to public access areas#
))#1#4 +o part of the crane should e<tend beyond the hoarded or fenced up
area of the wor(site#
))#1#5 The wor(site should be fully enclosed by means of hoardin or fencin
or cordonin before erection of tower crane can be carried out# This
is to protect the eneral public from any ha,ards durin the wor( in
proress#
))#1#6 Fiftin operation usin cranes should comply with the followin!
(a) mai nt ai ned i n a saf e wor(i n condi t i on>
(b) operator: sliner and rier should have ade?uate ability: (nowlede: or authority>
(c) no liftin of load should be carried out outside the hoarded or fenced up area of
the wor(site# $f liftin operation were to be carried out outside the hoarded or
fenced up area of the wor(site: written approval from the local authorities shall be
obtained# ;or(in area should be cordoned off and means for public control such as
settin up of warnin sins: warnin lihts to direct public or traffic away from it
and controlled by a desinated person shall be provided#
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))#1#1= 7aner ,one should be established before any liftin operation: erection:
%ac(in or climbin and dismantlin of crane is carried out# The perimeter
of the daner ,one must be cordoned off# $f daner ,one e<tend beyond
the wor(site hoardin or fenced up area: means for public control such
as settin up of warnin sins: warnin lihts to direct public or traffic
away from it and controlled by a desinated person shall be provided#
))#1#11 9or mobile cranes: the followin steps should be followed to ensure the
stability of the mobile cranes durin the operation!
(a) all outri ers should be ful l y e<tended>
(b) all %ac(s should be placed upon ade?uate footins and pac(in# Care should
be ta(en to ensure that there is ade?uate bearin surface under the pac(in:
especially where the round is soft or bac(filled>
(c) the crane should be leveled and all outriers beam pac(ed in case of rebound:
close to the ends of the outrier beams# -nchor pins should be inserted where
provided in chassis and outriers>
(d) the base timbers of any pac(in: i#e# those timbers restin on the round:
should be closely pac(ed: and should cover as lare area as necessary to safely
transmit their load to the round>
(e) all timber pac(in should be sound: free from defects: of ample and ade?uate
strenth>
(f) the base layer pac(in should be of sufficient lenth: width and thic(ness to
cover the area re?uired# These should be closely laid over a leveled and
consolidated area> and
() pac(in should not be removed until all operations are completed#
))%) Erect(on
))#)#1 *rection of tower crane shall be carried durin favorable weather only#
))#)#) The se?uence of erection should be done in accordance with manufacturer8s
instructions#
))#)#. The contractor should ensure that the foundation have been certified by a
Professional *nineer and ensure that concrete is cured accordinly#
))#)#/ - chec(list which includes the manufacturer8s specifications: recommendations
and instructions for safe erection of the crane should be adhered to
in every detail# The chec( list should be chec(ed and filled up by the
responsible person#
))%* Back(ng
))#.#1 1ac(in should be done only in accordance with the manufacturer8s
recommendations: and only competent persons should be assined to
this tas(#
))#.#) 1ac(in shall be done durin favorable weather only#
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))#.#. -ll %ac(in safety device: wor(in ropes and %ac(in system should be
chec(ed by a competent person prior to %ac(in#
))#.#/ 9ollowin each %ac(in: all fastenins should be chec(ed#
))%, O-erat(on
))#/#1 0nly reistered crane operator shall be allowed to operate the crane#
))#/#) -ll safety devices shall be chec(ed and tested and be in ood wor(in
condition prior to operatin the crane#
))#/#. Crane operator shall have full visibility and assisted by trained sinalman
durin the operation of the crane or movement of a load#
))#/#/ ;here a crane is not controlled from the round: but from an elevated
cab: hand sinalin or voice communications should be established
between the operator and a trained sinalman on the round#
))#/#2 The weihts of materials to be lifted should be specified: and responsibility
assined for chec(in loads# 0verloadin shall not be allowed#
))#/#3 &aterials should be suitably pac(ed before delivery to the wor(site to
ensure safe liftin by the crane# Special precautionary measures should
be established and practiced for e<ceptional liftin operations: such as
liftin lare panels: which may be blown about by wind: or tandem liftin
by two or more cranes#
))#/#4 9ree"fall lowerin of loads should be prohibited#
))#/#5 +o loads shall be carried over personnel: public thorouhfare: roads:
neihborin buildin or cast in an attempt to et them down at a point
which is beyond the crane8s normal reach#
))#/#6 Standards and codes relatin to pro<imity of power"lines should be
adhered to#
))#/#1= Slewin of the crane should be limited to a few rounds unless slip"rin
or similar devices is provided to convey electric current from a stationary
part to a movin part of the machine#
))#/#11 0peratin ,one of two or more cranes should not overlap: unless vertically
offset to avoid collision# Priority of operation should be established#
))#/#1) Tamperin with any limit switch should be prohibited#
))#/#1. Foads should never be left suspended without control#
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))#/#1/ Provide means for securin the crane (%ac(s: rail clamps: cho(e: bracin:
uys: etc#)# ;hen applyin bra(es to permit immobili,ation when the
crane is unattended: the load bloc( should be par(ed near to its top
position: and: where necessary: the %ib should be allowed to slew freely
in the wind# The manufacturer should supply detail instructions#
))#/#12 The power supply should be cut off and loc(ed out by the operator when
he leaves the cab#
))# /# 13 Fi f t i n operat i ons shoul d be ceased duri n adverse weat her
conditions#
))#/#14 9lood lihts installed at elevated crane structures should not pose a
nuisance to the public#
))%. 'ns-ect(on and Test(ng
))#2#1 $nspection and testin should be done only by responsible person#
))#2#) The crane should be completely inspected and tested before they are
bein put into operation#
))#2#. Cranes and their accessories should be inspected and tested each time
they are put into service or after remainin idle for an e<tended period#
- full test of all functions should be made after erection or %ac(in: and
before the crane is approved by 70SH for operation#
))#2#/ - daily and wee(ly chec( list should be established for inspection by
the crane operator#
))#2#2 7aily inspection should be made on condition of bra(es under no load
conditions: ad%ustment: and functionin of various safety devices and
limitin devices fitted to the hoistin apparatus: the electric power
installation and overload controls#
))#2#3 ;ee(ly inspection should be made on wire rope on hoist and trolley:
uys: electric power cable: %ib and counter weiht %ib uy lines: hoist
rope anchorae on windin drum: foundation: bolts and pins#
))#2#4 Similar safeuards should be chec(ed reularly for roundin devices:
uards: %unction bo< cover to ma(e sure they are in place and properly
function#
))# 2# 5 -l l st ruct ural part s shoul d be i nspect ed by a responsi bl e person
for any weld defect: bendin etc# in accordance with manufacturer8
recommendations#
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))%/ Ma(ntenance and Re-a(r
))#3#1 &aintenance and repair should be done by trained personnel and in
compliance with manufacturer8s recommendations#
))#3#) Catwal(s: railins: or similar means of access must be properly secured
to the crane structure#
))#3#. $f necessary to set the crane in motion when performin certain maintenance:
it should only be done under the supervision of the responsible person:
and under normal operation of the crane#
))#3#/ -l$ weldin repair on crane parts shall comply with manufacturer8s
recommendations: and be done only by certified welders#
))%4 D(smantl(ng
))#4#1 - chec( should be made on all %ac(in devices prior to dismantlin
operations# 0nly responsible person should be allowed to perform the
%ob#
))#4#) Safe dismantlin procedures should be established# These procedure
should include the manufacturer8 specifications and recommendations#
))#4#. 7ismantlin shall not be carried out unless written approval from 70SH
is obtained#
))%5 Crane Storage
))#5#1 0nly areas approved by relevant overnment aencies should be used
as storae area#
))#5#) -rea where crane or crane parts are to be stored should be securely
fenced and provided with safe access into the area# This is to prevent
any unauthorised personnel or public from trespassin into the area and
e<posin themselves to any daner therein#
))#5#. The ate should be loc(ed and the (ey should be (ept by authorised
personnel#
))#5#/ 9ence or uard should be soundly desined and constructed to resist
the collapsin of nearby stac( of crane structures#
))#5#2 Crane structures should be placed on firm foundation: not liable to
settle: and should not be sub%ected to a weiht so as to overload the
round#
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))#5#3 +o parts of the crane should be stac(ed!
(a) aainst the fence or uard unless it is (nown that the fence or uard is of
sufficient strenth to withstand the pressure> and
(b) to a heiht which would render the stac( unstable#
))#5#4 Substantial warnin sins prohibitin unauthorised personnel from enterin
the storae area should be posted at conspicuous positions such as at
the ateways#
))#5#5 &easures should be ta(en to prevent the breedin of mos?uitoes:
houseflies: rats and other harmful animals and insects#
REFERENCES
1# The 9act or i es G &achi ner y -ct 1634
)# The 9actories G &achinery (Cuildin 0perations G ;or(s of *nineerin
Construction) (Safety) Reulations 1653
.# The 0ccupati onal Safet y -nd Heal t h -ct 166/
/# The 0ccupational Safety -nd Health (Safety and Health 0fficer) Reulations
1664
2# The 0ccupational Safety -nd Health (Safety and Health 0fficer) 0rder
1664
3# The 0ccupational Safety -nd Health (Safety and Health Committee)
Reulations 1663
4# Safety: Health and ;elfare on Construction Sites - Trainin &anual:
$nternational Fabour 0ffice
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