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To maintain a safe working environment for all staffs through identification and elimination of hazards. To ensure workers follow safe working procedure all the time. To identify whether an operation is complying with the safety requirements.
What is Hazard?
Source or situation with a potential for harm in terms the followings : injury or ill health damage to property damage to the workplace environment or a combination of them.
Type of Hazard
PHYSICAL HAZARD Noise Vibration Temperature Radiation Lighting Pressure Mechanical movement BIOLOGICAL HAZARD Bacteria Viruses Insects Parasites CHEMICAL HAZARD Dust / fibers Fumes Smoke Aerosol Gases Vapour
Electrical
Electrocution / fire
Mechanical movement
Heavy object
Hazardous chemicals
Manual handling
Illness or death
Hazard Control
Engineering / Design Control Substitution Changing of process Isolation Ventilation Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Mask Glove Goggle Apron Administrative Control Work schedule Warning and alarm system
Safety is everyones responsibility. Head of Department is responsible for his departments safety. Supervisors are responsible to carry out safety inspection in their own areas of operation. Safety Committee will help in carrying out safety inspection and take corrective actions. All workers are responsible to inspect their own work area.
Passageways are kept free from obstruction Emergency exit signs are clearly visible & illuminated
Passageways are clearly allocated/ marked for safe movement of people and materials
Emergency exits are free from obstruction within 1.2m diameters Emergency exits are not locked.
Ergonomics
Hand tools are of appropriate size and shape for easy and safe use. Tools are maintained and replaced and worn out tools not used. Materials are put within easy reach for workers. Heavy items are stored on lower shelves for easy handling Mechanical measures (jigs, levers, pulleys, etc) are used to lift heavy loads. Heights of equipment and working surface is of correct level to avoid.
Ergonomics (cont)
Foot stands or platforms are provided for workers requiring high working position.
Storage
Storage are at least 600mm (2ft) below ceiling, sprinklers and light fittings. Material stacks are stable and well supported. Ladders / foot-stand are in good order & no defect.
Noise
Noise level from the machine not exceeding 85 dBA. Workers exposed to high noise level are provided with hearing protection and used. Warning sign is displayed at noisy area. Workers exposed to high noise level undergo hearing test.
Benefits
Eliminate hazard in the work place. Prevent accident & injury. Reduce accident rate. Enhance safety awareness. Improve workers moral. Comply to safety requirements & other safety requirements. Enhance safe attitude towards good safety practice among workers. Improving the working environment. Cost saving.