Course Overview

The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (FMA 1967) clearly identifies boilers as machinery, requiring their safety, fabrication, operation, maintenance, and documentation to fall within the scope of the Act and its regulations. This course is designed to expose participants to the legal requirements, responsibilities, and practices under FMA 1967 and related regulations. Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) serves as an umbrella act that protects the safety and health of all individuals at work and those affected by workplace activities. Rooted in the philosophy of self-regulation, OSHA requires employers to comply with provisions of the Act, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines, while adopting best practices for workplace safety. Employees must cooperate with employers to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Duration

• 2 Days

Prerequisite

• 17 years old and above

Course Outcomes

• Explain the scopes of Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (FMA 1967) and Occupational Safety and Health.
• Define key terms under FMA 1967 and OSHA 1994.
• State and describe important sections and subsections of FMA 1967.
• Summarize certain sections of FMA 1967.
• Evaluate whether certain conditions and actions comply or do not comply with FMA 1967.
• Identify offences prescribed in the FMA 1967.
• State notifiable occurrences and dangerous diseases.
• Explain the powers and responsibilities of DOSH Inspectors.
• Describe the general duties of employers, self-employed persons, designers, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Describe the general duties of employers and liability of offences.
• State the minimum requirement for an organization to require an Occupational Safety and Health Officer.
• Describe the functions and operation of an Occupational Safety and Health Committee in an organization.

Course Content

• Factory and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139) – FMA
• Factory and Machinery Regulations 1970
• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) – OSHA