Safety and Health Assessment System in Construction (SHASSIC) - Terms and Definitions (Part 2)

Summary

This video script provides an in-depth explanation of key terms and definitions in the construction industry related to occupational safety and health (OHS). It covers topics such as approved professional engineer (PE) design, emergency response facilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, and various roles including safety officers and supervisors. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts to ensure safety on construction sites, and outlines regulations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA) and the Factory and Machinery Act 1967. The script serves as a comprehensive guide for those working in or assessing construction environments.

Takeaways

• 😀 An Approved Professional Engineer (PE) Design is submitted by a certified engineer in line with the Registration of Engineers Act, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• 😀 The construction stage refers to the actual start of physical construction work, following site mobilization, marking the shift from planning to execution.
• 😀 A Designated Person (DP) is a competent individual appointed by an employer to supervise or perform specific tasks, defined in the safety regulations of construction works.
• 😀 DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health) is a regulatory body under Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources responsible for ensuring occupational safety and health.
• 😀 Emergency Response and Preparedness (ERP) facilities include provisions such as first aid, firefighting equipment, and incident reporting systems to handle emergencies effectively.
• 😀 Hazards refer to potential sources of harm or injury at a construction site, including hazardous activities like working at heights or in confined spaces.
• 😀 Risk management in construction involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, and reviewing outcomes through risk monitoring to ensure safety.
• 😀 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential safety gear to protect workers from injury or illness, including items like helmets, gloves, eye protection, and respirators.
• 😀 A Safe System of Work involves formal procedures to identify hazards in tasks and define safe methods to minimize risks and prevent accidents.
• 😀 Safety and Health Committees (SHC) are critical for workplace safety, consisting of representatives from both employers and employees, and oversee safety compliance in the work environment.

Q & A

What does the term 'Approved Professional Engineer (PE) design' refer to?

An Approved Professional Engineer (PE) design is a design submitted by a registered professional engineer with a practicing certificate, as per the Registration of Engineers Act 1967, amended in 2015.

What does the term 'designated person (DP)' mean in the context of construction safety?

A Designated Person (DP) is a competent person appointed by an employer to carry out tasks such as supervision or inspection, as prescribed by the Factories and Machinery (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction) Safety Regulations 1986.

What is the definition of 'hazard' in the construction safety context?

A hazard refers to any source or situation with the potential to cause injury, ill health, or harm. It includes sources that can lead to hazardous situations or circumstances potentially exposing workers to risk.

What are 'high-risk activities' in construction?

High-risk activities are those that have a high potential to cause injury, death, or serious damage to property. Examples include working at height, lifting operations, working in confined spaces, and activities involving temporary works.

What is 'hazard identification'?

Hazard identification is the process of recognizing potential hazards and the events or mechanisms that could cause those hazards to materialize, leading to harm or injury.

What does 'risk assessment and risk control' entail?

Risk assessment and control involves identifying potential hazards, assessing the risks associated with those hazards, implementing control measures, and continuously reviewing the outcomes through monitoring.

What does 'personal protective equipment (PPE)' include?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes items like safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, fall arresters, and protective clothing, all designed to protect workers from hazards.

What is the role of a 'Safety and Health Officer (SHO)' at a construction site?

A Safety and Health Officer (SHO) is a registered professional responsible for ensuring safety on construction sites. The SHO is appointed for projects valued at RM 20 million or more and is responsible for overseeing safety and health compliance.

What does the term 'safe system of work' mean?

A Safe System of Work is a formal procedure developed from a systematic examination of a task to identify hazards and define safe methods to eliminate or minimize risks.

What are 'work amenities' in the construction industry?

Work amenities refer to facilities provided for the welfare and hygiene needs of workers. These include toilets, restrooms, shelter sheds, dining rooms, change rooms, drinking water, lockers, first aid boxes, and washing facilities.