Duration
1 day
Overview
Many of the injuries in the workplace occur due to machines which are dangerous in condition or not well maintained. In improving the yield of their productivity, some employers tend to push the usage of machines to such an extent that it causes injuries to the users. However, it should be clear that the production will automatically improve if the machines are maintained in a safe manner. The objective of this course is to make sure the employers as well as employees are aware of requirement of the Factory and Machinery Act ( Fencing of Machinery and Safety ) Regulations 1970.
Apart from the above, the operator of a machine should also be made known to recognize mechanical hazards in the workplace. One of the every important requirement is to ensure that the operator knows the importance and the use of the safeguards or generally referred as machinery guarding. It is also important that the participants be aware of the different kinds of hazards associated with machinery safety. Equally important is the understanding of the limitations of such safeguarding.
Every workplace has the need for ongoing maintenance. Installation, repair, and servicing of machines and
equipment which may seem routine, but can be dangerous to employees performing the work. Serious injury can be caused by the sudden and unexpected startup of the machinery or equipment, contact with live electrical circuits or the unexpected release of stored energy. Equipment that has been shut down may inadvertently be re-started or re-energized by a co-worker, or equipment that was thought to be shut down may be controlled by automatic processors, timers, or computers and re-start automatically and without warning. Failure to control electrical hazardous energy sources can results in severe injury and even fatality. Fortunately, these hazards can be avoided through the compliance of electrical safety rules and regulations including the use of lockout/tagout procedures.The participants will be explained in details the consequences of not complying with the legal requirements such as ( 1 ) the obligation of the employer according the section 15 of the OSH Act 1994 and the Factory and Machinery Act ( Fencing of Machinery and Safety ) Regulations 1970.
Persons undergoing this training will have in depth knowledge of the legal requirement, the use of various machinery guarding and the accident preventive measures. They also will contribute to the generation of work instructions related to process involving machinery.
Objectives
The Training provides participants with information on the legal that requires employees to be protected by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Enhances the participants with various types of hazards, present in the workplace and the hazards, which penetrates into the human body through absorption, inhalation and ingestion.
The participant shall be introduced to the various type of PPEs, methods of donning, fit test and Self-test.
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the Legal’s behind the requirement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Describe the use of PPE.
- Understand the importance of wearing the PPE correctly.
- Make correct decisions in choosing the correct PPE.
Course Content
9.00am Introduction
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Legal.
- Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health Act
- REGULATIONS
- Employer Responsibility
Part IV Section 15 of OSHA 514 1994
- Reg 25 -- Duty not to charge employees for things done or provide.
- Employee Responsibility
Part VI Section 24 of OSHA 514 1994
- Reg 25 – Duty not to interfere with or misuse things provided pursuant to certain provisions.
- The Various Hazards Present in a Work Place.
- The various hazards that cause physical harm to the body or penetrate the body through;
- Physical Harm
- Absorption;
- Inhalation; and
- Ingestion;
- Chemical & Dust
- Mode of Entry
- Biological
- Mode of Entry
- Chemical Penetration into the body
- Toxic kinetic
- Effects of Chemical on the Human Body
- What is PPE and how it works?
- Selecting the right PPE.
- Physical Harm
- Chemical Harm (CSDS)
- Types of Respirator
- Dust
- Non Corrosive / Non Toxic
- Corrosive / Toxic
- Unknown Chemical
- Fit Test
- Self Test
- Respirator Maintenance
- PPE Storage
- Practical Wearing
- Practical Fitting
- Fit Test
- Self Test
5.00PM End of Program
Audience
All Workers who wear Personal Protective Equipment in their Workplace and their Supervisors.
Methodology
Class Room / Notes / Videos / Practical Fitting and Self Test
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.