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SAFETY
REGULATIONS
under the
FACTORIES AND
MACHINERY ACT
1967
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OBJECTIVES
State the purposes of Safety Regulations
under the FMA 1967

List 5 strategies employed in the Safety
Regulations under FMA 1967

Explain the 7 Safety Regulations under
FMA 1967
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SCOPE
Purposes
Strategies
Regulations
Conclusion


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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER
FMA 1967
PURPOSE
Prevention from any occurrences of
accidents due to use and handling of
machines in factories

Provide standard minimum requirements for
the protection of worker safety
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STRATEGIES
PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH:

1. Setting standards for machinery which are
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:
Engineering controls
Administrative procedures
Personal protective equipments
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STRATEGIES
PROTECTION OF WORKERS THROUGH:

4. Provision of standard for the protection of
those handling hazardous machinery

5. Create awareness among workers through
the provision of training and information
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IMPORTANT ASPECTS
Competent persons
Maintenance, inspection and testing of
machinery and installations
Approval for hazardous machinery
(certificated)
Approval for machinery installations

SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER
FMA 1967
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SAFETY REGULATIONS UNDER
FMA 1967

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
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
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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

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

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

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
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM
BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE
VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970
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
Prohibition to manufacture without
approval of Chief Inspector
Procedures to apply for approval:
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
Procedures to obtain approval for import of
steam boilers and unfired pressure vessels
Requirements:
Certificate from manufacturer
Three copies of drawing of design
Information on design guide and specifications
Information on the heat plate for steam boiler
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM
BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE
VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970
STEAM BOILER
Among the provisions stipulated are:

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:
Equipments required such as safety valve,
pressure gauge, manufacturers nameplate)
Location of safety valve
Installations
Support
Capacity
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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (STEAM
BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE
VESSELS) REGULATIONS 1970
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Among the provisions stipulated are:
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
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OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:

Machinery that requires Person in
Charge
Duties of Visiting Engineer
Assessment on driver (number and
grade)
Training for machine operators
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (PERSON
IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS 1970
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MACHINERY REQUIRING PERSON IN
CHARGE*
Steam boiler
Steam engine
Internal combustion engine
Dredge
* Required to have Certificate of
Competency
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(PERSON IN CHARGE)
REGULATIONS 1970
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EXEMPTIONS
Electrode boiler
Steam tube cooker
Steam tube heat plate
Autoclave
Any steam boiler where steam is
generated and retained in the boiler
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(PERSON IN CHARGE) REGULATIONS
1970
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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:
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:
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
To enter into an maintenance agreement with
an approved firm
Inform the Inspector of the agreement
Conduct and maintain maintenance records for
each lift (Schedule 2)
Responsibility of Competent Person
Responsible for proper maintenance
Inspect lift every three months
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(ELECTRIC AND PASSENGER
GOODS LIFT) REGULATIONS 1970
MISCELLANEOUS
Notice
Display the registration certificate in the lift of the
bottom terminal landing
Attendant
The Inspector may prohibit a non-competent person
(lift attendant) from handling lift operations
Penalties
Non-compliance of the Regulaltions may be fined
not more than RM1,000
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(FENCING OF MACHINERY AND
SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970
STIPULATES PROVISIONS FOR:
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)

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(FENCING OF MACHINERY AND
SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970
MAIN PROVISIONS
General Conditions
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:
Prime Movers - Flywheels, cranks, cross heads,
rods, shafts, governors, starting arrangements
Transmission Machinery - All shafts:
At height of 6 6 from work platform
Under the work table
Driven Machinery - Rollers such as rolling 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:
Governors on prime movers
controls on machinery
Provision and maintenance of power cut-
off device for each factory
Construction/structure for moving cranes
structure has to be suitable and secure
Methods for cleaning and testing for roller
machines
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(FENCING OF MACHINERY AND
SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970
AMONG THE PROVISIONS
OUTLINED:
Transmission Machinery
Prohibition to lubricate, make adjustments
while machine in operations unless
conducted outside of fenced area

Prohibition to lubricate using hands, even
under safe conditions
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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

Construction

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

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

Swing pendulum saw

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(FENCING OF MACHINERY AND
SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1970
MAIN PROVISIONS
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 and Types of
Guards
Second Construction of Rails
Third Construction of Hood for
Abrasive wheel
Fourth 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 for Guards for Mee
Rollers
Sixth Specifications for Guards for
Crepe Rubber Machines
Seventh 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
General area fencing
Fire control measures
Ventilation and lighting
Limited work space
Working at height
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:
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
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970
OUTLINES PROVISIONS FOR:
Notification of factory operations,
use of machinery, accidents and
diseases
Machinery that requires Certificate
of Fitness
Inspection of factory/machinery
Inspection fees
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970
MACHINES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE
OF FITNESS
Steam boilers
Unfired pressure vessels
Lifting machines
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(NOTIFICATION, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS 1970
INSPECTION OF MACHINERY/FACTORY
Types of inspection
Initial inspection
Regular inspection
Special inspection
Supplementary inspection
Further inspection
Method of 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

Application of Regulations

Obligations of Contractor, Employer and
Employee

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

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

Material storage and disposal

Public vehicles

Stability of structures

Access/egress routes
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING
CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
AMONG THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED:

Lighting of work areas/pathways
Site safety supervisor
Contractor safety supervisor
Safety and Health Committee
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(BUILDING OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Safety Supervisor
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)
DUTIES:
Safety supervision
Encourage safe work practices among workers
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
(for main contractor > 50 workers)
Objectives:
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:
Concrete activities 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
Working at height such as on roofs

Demolition works
Excavation works
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
SAFETY CONTROLS FOR:

Material handling, storage, use and
disposal
Piling works
Blasting works and use of explosives

Use of powered hand tools
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DESIGN
Catch Platform
Chute
Runways and ramps
Stairs and step ladders
Scaffolding
Work platforms
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF ENGINEEERING
CONSTRUCTION) REGULATIONS 1989
PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE FOR:

Roofs, gutters, windows, louvers and
ventilation
Access to roofs
Rubbish chutes
Safety harness and breathing apparatus
Safety net
Scaffold
Electrical wires
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
APPROVAL OF DESIGN BY
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR
Catch Platform
Steel tube scaffolding > 40m
Other types of scaffolding > 15m;
Concrete works such as:
Formwork
Reshores
Floors
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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (BUILDING
OPERATIONS & WORKS OF
ENGINEEERING CONSTRUCTION)
REGULATIONS 1989
USE OF APPROVED PPE
Safety harness/belt
Safety net
Safety helmet
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
Stairs and step ladders
Scaffold
Hand and powered tools
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CONCLUSION
PURPOSE OF THE REGULATIONS

Prevent occurrences of accidents due to
the use and handling of machinery in
factories

Provide standard minimum requirements for
worker protection