Volume 8 – Mechanical and Electrical Services - Malaysia Geoportal

Chapter 4 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
vi) The effectiveness of the equipment in term of number, type, location, etc are regularly reviewed
and assessed by expert, especially whenever there is a change in the plant layout or change in
the process.
c) Fire Drill
i) Drill has ever been conducted at the plant.
ii) The drill is conducted regularly.
iii) During the drill a designated person is controlling the exercise.
iv) All workers assemble at a designated assembly area and head count is carried out.
v) Effectiveness of the drill is evaluated and changes are made to overcome weakness.
vi) Auditing is being carried out by external experts.
4.7.2 Machinery Safety Check List
a) Machine Guarding
i) Partial but inadequate or ineffective attempts at control are in evidence.
ii) There is adequate control which meets applicable regulatory requirements but improvements
may still be made.
iii) Steps are taken to minimize human errors and abuse.
iv) Guards are integral in the machine design. Safety of operation is given prime consideration
during procurement or design.
b) Maintenance of Machinery, Guards And Tools
i) No systematic programme for maintaining machinery, guards, hand tools, controls and other
safety features of machinery.
ii) Machine is maintained when breakdown occurs.
iii) There is evidence of partial but inadequate or ineffective maintenance. Preventive maintenance
programme is partially practiced.
iv) Preventive period maintenance programme for machinery, safety devices and tools is adequate.
Adequate maintenance is in evidence.
v) A predictive or on-line maintenance system is programmed for hazardous equipment and
devices.
vi) Safety reports are filed and safety department consulted when abnormal conditions are found.
c) Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools
i) Use of tools which are in poor condition eg. screw drivers with broken handles.
ii) Using the wrong tools for the job e.g. pliers instead of wrenches. Incorrect use of tools e.g.
fitting a pipe as a lever to the handle of a wrench or spanner.
iii) Tools in good condition and used properly.
iv) All hand tools and power tools are repaired and maintained adequately so that no worn out tools
are used.
v) Tool handles are of smooth finish, easy to grapes and without sharp edges or corners.
vi) Tools of appropriate size and shape are chosen for easy and safe use.
vii) Varying physical size of operators and shapes are taken into account when buying these tools
4-8 March 2009