State the definition of confined space at workplace, explain the legislation related to the confined space occupations, application procedures on AGT/ES registration.

1. Introduction, Legislation and
Registration of Confined Space
Husdin Che Amat
Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomic Division
DOSH
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2. Scope
 Upon completion of this chapter,
participants will be able to:
• State the definition of confined space at
workplace,
• Explain the legislation related to the confined
space occupations.
• Application procedures on AGT/ES registration.
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3. Definition of Confined Space
What is a confined space?
• An enclosed or partially enclosed space,
• Is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy,
• Is not intended or designed primarily as a place of
work, and
• Is liable at any time to :
i. Have an atmosphere which contains harmful levels of
contaminants
ii. Have an oxygen deficiency or excess
iii.Cause engulfment and
• Could have restricted means for entry and exit.
(From Industry Code Of Practice For Safe Working In Confined Space 2010)
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4. Worker :
1. Inexperience : Not recognizing space as a confined space,
not educated on potential hazards
2. Familiarity : assuming that conditions will remain the same;
trusting their senses, and underestimating the danger
3. Taking short cuts : Failure to use, or failure of respiratory
equipment, and failure to apply for PTW
4. Responding to an accident : Trying to rescue others
Management :
1. No confined space entry program
2. Not equipped to manage the emergency situation
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Causes of Incidents

5. Types of Confined Space
Confined spaces can also be classified into 2 categories :
1.Open-topped enclosures with depths which restrict natural movement of air,
(e.g. pits, tanks, excavations, trenches, hoppers, vaults)
2.Enclosures with limited openings for entry and exit (e.g. Sewers, ducts,
tunnels, pipes, silos, cooling towers, columns, boilers, furnaces, ships, )
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6. Examples of Confined Space
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7. Examples of Confined Space
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8. Examples of Confined Space
Manhole
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9. Example of Confined Space
Manhole
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10. Examples of Confined Space
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11. 11
Examples of Confined Space

12. A. Because you are doing a job involving work in
confined space such as :
– Cleaning, inspection, painting, maintenance
– Modification involving hot work, repairs, etc
B. Because you are the Authorized Gas Tester, and it
is your job to test the atmosphere and ensure it is
safe for others to enter
C. Because you are with the emergency rescue team :
– To rescue people in trouble in the confined space
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Why Do You Have To Enter
Confined Space?

13. OSHA 1994
• General duties of employers
and self-employed persons
to their employees
– Section 15(1)
– Section 15(2)
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14. OSHA 1994 (Cont.)
• Penalty under section 19 for
offences under sections 15
to 18;
– Be liable to a fine not exceeding
fifty thousand Malaysia
Ringgit or to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding two years
or to both
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15. General Duties of Employee
 Part VI: General duties of employees at
work (OSHA 1994)
- Section 24 (1)
 - Section 24 (2)
A person who contravenes the provisions of this section
shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be
liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand Malaysia
Ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
three months or to both
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16. [CONFINED SPACES]
• Regulation 13 (1) :
Where any work has to be done inside any
chamber, tank, vat, pit, pressure or other
vessel or other confined space in which
dangerous fumes are liable to be present to
such an extent as to involve risk to any
person being overcome thereby, such
confined space shall, unless there is other
adequate means of egress, be provided with
a manhole; such manhole may be
rectangular, oval or circular in shape, and
shall not be less than sixteen inches wide
or not less than eighteen inches in
diameter if circular.
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FMA 1967 : SHW Reg 1970

17. No person shall be required or permitted to enter any confined space unless:-
a. All practicable steps have been taken to remove any fumes which may be
present and to prevent any ingress of fumes;
b. It has been ascertained by a suitable test that the confined space is free
from dangerous fumes;
Provided that where such test cannot be carried out, the
person entering a confined space shall wear an efficient
respiratory protective device suitable for the dangerous
substance that is to be expected and a suitable safety belt
with attached life line of adequate dimensions leading to a
convenient point outside the tank or vessel.
c. A reliable and competent person is stationed at the entrance to the tank or
vessel to supervise the operations and to take such action as may be
necessary in any emergency
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Factories & Machinery
(Safety, Health & Welfare) Regulations 1970 –
Regulation 13 (2)

18. • Produced by Department of
Occupational Safety and Health
(DOSH)
• Enforced by DOSH
• Does not apply to:
– Underground mining
– Other places not at atmospheric
pressure
• Organisations involved in drafting
the code:
• DOSH, Petronas, JPP, IWK, TM, TNB,
Putrajaya Holding Sdn Bhd, Pejabat
Kesihatan (DBKL), BOMBA, JPP, Cabot
Materials Research Sdn Bhd
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Industry Code Of Practice
(ICOP)

19. ICOP Confined Space
• Industry Code Of Practice For Safe
Working In A Confined Space 2010
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Gazetted on 22nd July 2010
• Gazette no.
[P.U.(B) 324 / 2010]
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20. ICOP Confined Space
Contents
◦ PART II : Confined Space Entry Program (15 elements)
◦ PART III : Detail Requirements
– Permit to work
– Isolation requirements
– Hazardous Atmosphere
– Rescue and Emergency Services
– Health Requirement
– Training
– Additional Precautions
– Record Keeping
◦ PART IV : Duties of Responsible Persons
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21. • To post danger sign such as
– DANGER – CONFINED SPACE.
DO NOT ENTER –
In both Bahasa Malaysia and
English
• To develop and implement a
written confined space
programme
• To take measures to prevent
unauthorized persons from
entering the confined space
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Highlights in ICOP 2010

22. • Section 38(a) : The approved industrial code
of practice shall be admissible in evidence in
proceedings
• Section 51 : General Penalty not exceeding
RM10,000.00 or 1 year imprisonment, or both
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OSHA 1994 : ICOP

23. PROSEDUR PENDAFTARAN
PUSAT PENGAJAR RUANG
TERKURUNG
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24. Dokumen Permohonan
• Tujuan permohonan
• Butiran lengkap latihan
Surat
permohonan
• Dilengkapkan dan dikemukakan bersama
surat permohonan
Borang
pendaftaran
pusat pengajar
• Dasar KKP
• Jumlah kakitangan
• Jenis urusan utama syarikat
• Carta organisasi & sistem pengurusan
• Salinan sijil pendaftaran dengan
Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (ROC)
Latar belakang
syarikat & profil
syarikat
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25. Dokumen Permohonan
• Tenaga pengajar (tetap/jemputan) perlu
mendapat kebenaran daripada JKKP.
• Surat perjanjian di antara pusat pengajar
dan pengajar (tenaga pengajar jemputan)
Senarai dan
maklumat pengajar
kursus (termasuk
CV)
• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang
telah ditetapkan.
• Perlu diberikan kepada peserta latihan
semasa latihan dijalankan.
Nota lengkap
latihan
• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang
telah ditetapkan.
• Perlu digunakan sebagai panduan oleh
tenaga pengajar semasa mengendalikan
latihan.
Plan pembelajaran
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26. Dokumen Permohonan
• Berdasarkan kepada modul latihan yang
telah ditetapkan & nota pembelajaran.
• Perlu digunakan oleh pengajar semasa
latihan.
• Microsoft power point/tranparensi.
Slaid
persembahan
• Borang maklumbalas peserta
• Tatacara penyimpanan rekod peserta
• Salinan surat-surat perjanjian yang
berkaitan
• Dokumen-dokumen sokongan.
Dokumen-
dokumen lain
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27. Modul Latihan
• Modul latihan bagi bekerja selamat di
ruang terkurung untuk Orang Yang
Dibenarkan Masuk dan Orang Menjaga
(AESP)
• Modul latihan bagi bekerja selamat di
ruang terkurung untuk Penguji Gas
Bertauliah (AGT ) dan Penyelia
Kemasukan (ES)
• Ditetapkan dan diluluskan oleh JKKP.
Modul latihan
• Modul latihan semula bagi bekerja selamat
di ruang terkurung untuk AESP
• Modul latihan semula bagi bekerja selamat
di ruang terkurung AGT /ES
• Ditetapkan dan diluluskan oleh JKKP.
Modul latihan
semula
(refresher
course)
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28. Tenaga Pengajar Ruang Terkurung
Dokumen Permohonan
Borang maklumat tenaga pengajar
Salinan biodata diri (CV)
Salinan sijil kursus “Train The
Trainer” (NIOSH)
Salinan Sijil “Trainer for AGT” (NIOSH)
Surat pelantikan tenaga pengajar
Surat persetujuan daripada pusat
pengajar
Surat perjanjian di antara pusat pengajar
dan pengajar (tenaga pengajar jemputan)
Salinan resit pembayaran KWSP (tenaga pengajar tetap)
Kelayakan
Minimum 3 tahun
pengalaman kerja
sebagai AGT & ES
berdaftar
Minimum 2 tahun
pengalaman
mengajar bidang
KKP
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29. Tempoh Kelulusan Pengiktirafan
Tempoh
• 2 tahun
Penggantungan/
Pembatalan
• Jika syarat yang
dinyatakan dalam
surat kelulusan atau
syarat-syarat lain
JKKP tidak
dipatuhi
• Gagal kemukakan
permohonan
lanjutan dalam
tempoh yang
ditetapkan.
Lanjutan
• Permohonan 3 bulan sebelum
tamat tempoh pendaftaran.
• Mengemukakan maklumat:
•Surat permohonan lanjutan.
•Semua dokumen/maklumat
berkaitan permohonan (rujuk
perenggan 6.2 ICOP).
•Carta organisasi terkini.
•Maklumat latihan dalam tempoh
kelulusan terdahulu.
•Senarai pengajar tetap atau
jemputan terkini.
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30. KELAYAKAN & SYARAT
PENDAFTARAN OYK
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31. Penguji Gas Bertauliah (AGT) /
Penyelia Kemasukan(ES)
• Minimum SPM atau setaraf dengannya dan kredit dalam subjek
Sains atau sekurang-kurangnya gred C dalam subjek Sains
• Menghadiri kursus AE-SP dan AGT-ES
• Lulus peperiksaan AE-SP dan AGT-ES yang dikendalikan oleh
NIOSH
• Minimum 3 tahun pengalaman kerja dalam bidang ruang
terkurung
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32. husdin@mohr.gov.my
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