Machine Safeguarding, Vol.6 (Issue 15-16)

ISSUE 15-16, VOLUME 6, 2013
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INSIDE:
o Machine Safeguarding
o 10 Tip Keselamatan Pemandu
Ketika Kemalangan
o Skin Protection
ISSUE 15-16, VOLUME 6, 2013
Staying Safe
Many products containing parts made or processed by industrial
machines such as grinders, buffing machines, welding equipment milling
machines, lathes, drill presses, power presses, press brakes and shears,
and woodworking machines. The exposed moving parts in these
machines must be equipped with safeguards to avoid injury to workers.
The information in this booklet can help keep you and your co-workers
safe as you work with machines.
Don’t take chances with safety. Read this booklet, then remember and
use what you learn to help you stay smart about machine safeguards.
The exposed moving parts of machines must
be equipped with safeguards to avoid worker
injury.
Know the Hazards
Staying safe means knowing which machine hazards to watch for. Take
extra care:
Safety Hazards
 At the point of operation, where the machine contacts the material,
part or stock and performs operations such as cutting, punching,
grinding, boring, forming or assembling.
The machine hazards you face can come from:
 Contact with exposed moving parts of the machine;
 Flying objects from machine tool failure;
 Flying metal chips, and chemical and hot metal splashes;
 Machines and components that malfunction because of mechanical
failure;
 Machines and components that malfunction because of energy-source
failure.
 Remember: If a machine part, function or process can cause injury, it
needs a safeguard.
 Near power transmission components—those parts of the mechanical
system that carry energy to the machine parts that do the work.
These components can include flywheels, pulleys, belts, connecting
rods, cams,
 spindles, chains, sprockets, clutches, feed rolls, cranks, gears and
robots.
 At other parts of the machine that move while the machine is
working. The movements can be rotations, reciprocating movements
or movements in a transverse direction. Feed mechanisms and
auxiliary parts of the machine also need safeguards.
If a machine part, function or process can
cause injury, it needs a safeguard.
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Know which machine hazards to watch for.
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The Safe Side
Here’s how you can stay on the safe side as you work with
machines:
 Operate machines only if you’ve been trained and
authorized to use them;
 Wear close-fitting clothing with short sleeves;
 Don’t wear rings, bracelets, neck chains and wrist watches
on the job;
 Work gloves are recommended for some tasks. But work
gloves can get caught and draw the operator into a lathe,
mill, drill press or any machine with a revolving part or a
spinning motion. Make sure you take off your work gloves
before you perform these operations.
Equipped for Safety
Ask your supervisor which of the following personal protective equipment is required
for the equipment, operation or process you work with.
Eye Protection
 Wear industry-rated eye protection;
 Get medical help as soon as possible if your eye is injured;
 Contact lenses alone won’t protect your eyes. Add safety goggles or safety
glasses;
 Don’t wear contact lenses if you’re exposed to chemicals, vapours, splashes,
radiant or intensive heat, or suspended particles.
Head Protection
 Wear a safety hard hat and add other head protection as needed, such as a
face shield, goggles or hood;
 Make sure your hard hat fits securely;
 Check the hat for gouges and cracks. Look for straps or sweatbands that are
frayed or broken;
 Clean the shell off your hard hat to remove oil, grease and chemicals.
Operate machines only if you’ve been
trained and authorized to use them
 Don’t try to adjust, reposition stock or material or clear a jamup while the machine is running.
 Wear the personal protective equipment that’s appropriate
for your job.
 Always operate machinery with guards in place. Report
missing or damaged safeguards to your supervisor.
 Keep your hands clear of pinch and nip points and areas
where your hands could be crushed.
 Use the equipment carefully and do the job right. Follow
instructions step by step. Learn and practice the safety rules.
Foot Protection
 Make sure your foot protection fits right, feels comfortable and is right for your
work;
 Sandals, gym shoes, slippers, platform shoes and elevated heels are not
appropriate.
Hearing Protection
 Wear hearing protection that fits comfortably;
 Make sure it works with other equipment you wear, such as head, eye and
breathing protection;
 Ask your supervisor or safety professional for the proper ear plugs or ear muffs for
your work environment.
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Report missing or damaged safeguards to your supervisor
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Work Clothes
The right work clothes can help you stay safe and comfortable on the
job.
 Don’t wear scarves or neckties that can get caught in machinery;
 Wear short-sleeved shirts and cuff less pants. Stay away from full
sleeves. Tuck in your shirttail;
 Avoid shorts, dresses and tank tops;
 Wash your clothes often, and replace or repair clothing that’s worn
or torn.
Clear slipping and tripping hazards from your work area;
Report defective tools, equipment and machines.
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Clear slipping and tripping hazards from your work area.
Safety Takes Time
The right clothing can help you stay safe and
comfortable on the job
Follow Safe Practices and Procedures
Working safely with machines means taking the time to do it right.
 Prepare carefully for every step of your work. Make sure everything is in
place before you start;
 Take it step by step. Even a single shortcut can be dangerous;
 You must be thoroughly trained before you use a new machine or
procedure. Never try to use a machine you’re not trained to operate;
 Call for help immediately in case of accidents and emergencies.
Industrial machines need efficient and sometimes complex
safeguards, such as fixed or adjustable barrier guards and presencesensing devices. To stay safe around machinery:
 Don’t bypass or remove safeguards;
 Follow the operating instructions for your machine;
 Keep your hands away from moving machine parts;
 Follow established lockout/tagout procedures for maintenance
and servicing of equipment and machines;
Prepare carefully for every step of your work
Safety Basics
Follow established lockout/tagout procedures for
maintenance and servicing of equipment and
machines
Machine safety requires a combination of mechanical
safeguards, correct work procedures, sound judgment and
constant vigilance. Do it right and protect yourself against
machine hazards.
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**Source Info: National Safety Council handbook
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2. Matikan enjin
PANIK, terkejut, sakit, takut dan berdebardebar. Itulah antara gabungan perasaan
yang sering bercampur baur di dalam
benak kita tatkala kenderaan yang
dipandu atau dinaiki terlibat dalam
kemalangan jalan raya serta
menyebabkan kecederaan kepada
penumpang.
selain membabitkan kecederaan kronik
kepada penumpang serta kerosakan
teruk pada kenderaan seperti terjerumus
ke dalam gaung atau terbalik di tengah
jalan.
Sememangnya malang itu tidak berbau
kerana biarpun kita sentiasa berhati-hati
dan mengamalkan pemanduan
berhemah di sepanjang perjalanan,
namun kita tidak dapat meramal
sebarang kecelakaan yang `menanti'
disebabkan oleh persekitaran, cuaca
atau kecuaian pengguna jalan raya lain.
1. Usah panik
Tambah memburukkan lagi keadaan
apabila kemalangan itu terjadi di
kawasan sunyi dan jarang dilalui orang
Berikut adalah 10 tip mudah dan selamat
yang sangat berguna.
Kebiasaannya, mangsa akan berasa
sangat terkejut dan cemas secara
automatik sejurus selepas kemalangan
berlaku dan keadaan ini akan
mendorong mereka melakukan pelbagai
perkara yang tidak wajar. Cuba
tenangkan diri dan kawal emosi sebelum
memikir tindakan selanjutnya.
Mungkin tindakan ini satu perkara
yang dianggap mudah, namun
adakalanya ia tidak dapat difikirkan
kerana situasi panik yang dialami
mangsa. Matikan enjin kereta bagi
mengelakkan sebarang keadaan
lebih buruk seperti letupan dan
kebakaran.
8. Jangan alihkan mangsa
raya yang lain.
Sekiranya jumlah mangsa ramai,
asingkan mangsa mengikut zon darjah
kecederaan bagi memudahkan
pasukan penyelamat memberikan
bantuan kecemasan apabila tiba di
tempat kejadian.
Elak mengalih atau menggerakkan
mangsa yang mengalami kecederaan
terlalu parah seperti patah tulang
belakang atau kecederaan kepala
yang kronik sehingga tidak sedarkan diri
kerana tindakan itu mungkin akan
memburukkan lagi kecederaannya.
10. Lari
ii) Zon kuning - mangsa yang
mengalami kecederaan sederhana
iii) Zon hijau - mangsa yang mengalami
luka ringan
9. Menjerit
Jeritlah sekuat hati untuk meminta
tolong sekiranya tidak mampu menarik
keluar mangsa dengan sendiri. Mungkin
jeritan anda itu mampu
menyelamatkannya nyawa dan
memperolehi bantuan pengguna jalan
Info dari Publication: HM; Jun 19, 2013; Page number: 024
5. 999
Hubungi talian kecemasan 999
terlebih dahulu (bukan saudara
mara atau suami isteri). Beritahu
maklumat kemalangan seperti lokasi,
3. Selamatkan diri
situasi mangsa yang cedera dan
sebarang kesulitan yang dihadapi
Sekiranya tidak mengalami sebarang seperti ketiadaan orang untuk
kecederaan serius, cuba keluar dari
membantu dan sebagainya.
kenderaan dengan segera untuk
menyelamatkan diri. Pastikan diri
6. Selamatkan mangsa
tidak terdedah kepada bahaya
ketika keluar dari kenderaan.
Utamakan mangsa yang tidak
mampu bergerak sendiri atau
4. Kawal tempat kemalangan
mangsa yang pengsan. Jika mangsa
tidak mengalami kecederaan terlalu
Sekiranya kenderaan yang dinaiki
parah, keluarkan mangsa dari
berada di tengah jalan sedangkan
kenderaan dan tempatkan di tepi
masih ada mangsa lain di dalamnya, jalan atau lain-lain lokasi yang lebih
kawal persekitaran dengan
selamat.
meletakkan tanda seperti segitiga
7. Merah, kuning, hijau
i) Zon merah - mangsa yang mengalami
kecederaan parah
kecemasan beberapa meter
sebelum kawasan kemalangan bagi
mengelakkan berlakunya
kecelakaan yang lain.
Lari sekuat hati ke kawasan yang ada
orang untuk meminta bantuan.Tetapi,
sebelum itu, pastikan kawasan
kemalangan sudah ditanda dengan
baik atau tiada lelehan petrol keluar
dari tangki minyak kenderaan yang
memungkinkan berlaku letupan.
Peralatan kecemasan yang perlu ada
dalam kereta
* Dua atau tiga jenis pembalut luka
* Kain anduh
* Ubat luka
* Ubat penahan sakit seperti
paracetamol dan sebagainya
* Pelekat
* Tuala kecil
Pastikan kesemua peralatan ini boleh
digunakan dengan baik kerana
keadaan suhu panas dalam kereta
boleh menyebabkan peralatan rosak
dan tidak boleh digunakan.
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Skin Protection
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On-the-job skin problems are quite common. One out
of every four workers is exposed to something that will
irritate their skin. More than one-third of all reported
job- related diseases are those that affect a worker’s
skin.
This booklet will help you take better care of your skin
and show you how to protect yourself from skin
irritation.
Cause
Chemical
More than 2,000 different chemicals.
Some chemicals can injure or irritate
anyone’s skin. Others cause allergic
reactions only in some people.
Metal-working fluids
Solvents
Acids
Dry, cracked skin burning sensation
Burns, blisters, lesions
Skin ulcers, redness, long-lasting damage;
poisoning
Skin irritation
Soaps, detergents
Metal Compounds
Blisters, raw skin, bruises, calluses, skin
infections
Burn heat rash, chapping, frostbite
Skin infections, boils, ringworm, grain itch,
allergies; can transfer from person to
person
Pesticides
Physical
Vibration, friction
Heat, cold, wind, radiation, over
exposure to sunlight
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, mites
Biological
Effects
Acne, dry or cracked skin
Types
Redness, pain, blisters
Cause of skin injury
Some workers find that the natural protection their skin
gives them can be stripped away by substances they
use or contact in their work. These substances can
cause skin irritation or enter the body through uninjured
skin or through cuts and scrapes. Skin damage can be
caused by many different things.
Burns, blisters, lesions, lung damage from
inhaled vapours and mists
Caustics
Mechanical
What Gets Under Your Skin
Comments
Used in metal forming and machining
Used on fats, oil grease, paints and
lubricants; can be absorbed through the
skin
Used as the basis of other chemicals;
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can eat through the skin and metal
Used to remove dirt, grease; can strip
skin of natural protection
Used against metals, chemicals; can
destroy skin
Examples: Zink, nickel, mercury,
dichromate contained in cement
Skin absorption can damage the
nervous system and organs
Associatedwith using power tools
A danger to those who work outdoors
Can be dangerous to food handlers,
miners, farmers, forestry workers, others
Skin Protection
What Chemicals Can Do
Kinds of Skin Damage
Skin damage can range from minor but irritating to major and lifethreatening. Be sure to report any skin irritation to your supervisor.
Minor Skin Damage
Top layer of skin becomes damaged. Irritants reach deeper
layers, trigger redness, swelling, itching.
Major Skin Damage
More serious irritation injures deepest skin layers. Healing skin
thickens, creates a shield against further damage. If healing skin
cracks, and allows entry of bacteria, dermatitis can result.
Internal Damage
Some chemicals can enter the bloodstream through healthy or
cracked skin, then poison kidneys, liver, bone marrow or the
nervous system. Some chemicals, such as cyanide compounds,
are easily and directly absorbed by the skin. This can poison a
worker and cause severe sickness and even death. Exposure to
benzene can lead to a form of cancer.
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Good Work Habits
You can help safeguard your skin by working safely every day in every part of your
work.
information Equals Protection
Check the Material Safety Data Sheet to find out how to use, store and dispose of
chemicals safely, as well as for instructions on first aid in emergencies.
Read Warning Labels
Follow label instructions carefully to see how to handle chemicals safely.
Stay Organized
A clean, well-organized workplace can prevent accidents. Following on-the-job
safety rules promotes skin safety for yourself and your co-workers.
Wash Up
Remove chemicals from your skin as soon as possible.
• Use plenty of mild soap and hot water, plus a soft brush if you need it.
• Dry with clean towels.
• After using solvents, wash up and apply a cream or lotion to restore natural skin
oils.
• Most hand cleaners are good, but those with abrasives may cause irritation. If
necessary, choose one with only a mild abrasive.
Change Clothes
Change clothes after work. Wash work clothes separate from street clothes.
Report any skin Irritation to your supervisor.
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Protecting Your Skin
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Skin Protection
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More skin protection
Foot Protect Ion
Safety shoes have reinforced tips to shield toes from falling objects.
Lightweight rubber or synthetic boots keep feet dry. Heavier synthetic
boots protect feet against chemicals. Regular washing keeps chemicals
from building up on boots. Footgear that fits right and is worn with
cotton socks can prevent blisters.
Head Protection
Goggles, face shields and helmets protect against splashes and flying
particles. Use defoggers often to keep vision clear.
Body Protection
Aprons, coveralls and full body suits shield against splashes and flying
particles. Different kinds of bodywear protect against heat and cold.
Clean reusable items regularly. Discard disposables promptly and
properly.
Respirators
These should be fit to each worker. Anyone who uses a respirator should
be properly trained.
When Accidents Happen
1. Act Fast
Remove chemicals as quickly as possible.
2. Flush Continuously
Apply plenty of cool water to the affected area, including:
o Eyes: Hold eyes open and flush them with water 15 to 20 minutes.
o Skin: Wash hands or other affected area with cool water for at least 20
minutes to dilute.
o Body: Shower at least 20 minutes to rinse exposed skin.
Skin Protection Safety Tips
Skin disorders cause more than a third of all reported work-related illnesses.
Skin damage can be prevented by taking precautions:
• Wear protective equipment; gloves, safety glasses, protective
bodywear.
• Ask your safety director or industrial hygienist to recommend the right
equipment.
• Be careful when working with irritants and chemicals.
• Know how to limit damage when it happens.
• Wash hands regularly with soap to prevent skin contamination.
• Use hand cream to restore moisture to dry skin.
• Shower daily to wash away skin irritants and other chemicals.
• Wear personal protective equipment that fits properly and is not
damaged.
• Skin irritants and other damaging chemicals are found in:
o Cleaning solvents
o Cutting oils
o Rags you re-use
o Glues, adhesives, epoxies, fiber-glass, pesticides, etc.
• When skin damage occurs:
o Apply treatment use medication if necessary and check the label or
MSDS for first-aid instructions.
o Complete the full course of treatment prescribed. Don’t stop the
medicine when you feel better.
Remember
It’s much easier to prevent skin damage than to cure it. Absorption of
chemicals can cause serious illness. Milder forms of skin damage can result
in discomfort and pain, so skin safety is important.
3. Get Help
Get medical attention right away.
4. Keep At It
Use the recommended medication or treatment for as long as instructed, even9
if the condition seems to be improving. Stubborn problems can flare up again.
Source info:: National Safety Council handbook
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R.J. Coble (Editor), Haupt T.C. (Editor), J. Hinze (Editor)
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Publication
: Harian Metro
Date of publication: Aug 16, 2013
Page number
: 037
Headline
: 156 Majikan Tak Carum Didenda
Kuala Lumpur: Sebanyak 156 majikan yang tidak mencarum kepada
Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) didenda berjumlah RM184,900
oleh mahkamah pada suku kedua tahun ini berakhir 30 Jun.
Pengurus Besar Perhubungan Awam KWSP Nik Affendi Jaafar berkata,
jumlah itu turun 10.86 peratus berbanding 175 majikan pada suku pertama
tahun ini.
Katanya, denda dikenakan adalah untuk kesalahan di bawah Seksyen 43
(2) Akta KWSP 1991, di mana semua majikan dikehendaki membayar
caruman bulanan untuk pekerja mereka sebelum atau pada 15 hari bulan
setiap bulan.
"KWSP menguatkuasakan peraturan ini untuk melindungi kepentingan ahli
(pencarum).”
"KWSP mengesan majikan tidak mencarum hasil penguatkuasaan dan
keprihatinan meningkat ahli memantau majikan yang tidak mencarum
melalui i-Akaun dan Kios KWSP," katanya dalam satu kenyataan semalam.
Publication
: Berita Harian
Date of publication: Aug 1, 2013
Page number
: 036
Headline
: Ambil Iktibar Kemalangan di Tapak Pembinaan
Byline / Author
: Oleh Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Kemalangan terbaru yang berlaku di tapak pembinaan di Taman Gaya,
Johor Bahru yang mengakibatkan kematian dua pekerja Indonesia
membuktikan sekali lagi sikap tidak ambil peduli terhadap aspek
keselamatan dan kesihatan di dalam industri pembinaan.
Perkara yang lebih dikesalkan adalah mereka tidak mengambil iktibar
daripada kejadian kemalangan lalu dan perkara yang sama terus berulang.
Sudah tiba masanya semua pihak yang terbabit, terutama mereka yang
bekerja di tapak pembinaan untuk mengambil serius mengenai isu
keselamatan dan melakukan perubahan terhadap tingkah laku serta
memupuk sikap mementingkan keselamatan dan kesihatan.
Kemalangan seumpama ini dapat dielakkan sekiranya pekerja dan mereka
yang terbabit menitikberatkan aspek keselamatan terutama apabila
terdapat penyelia keselamatan tapak untuk memantau tahap keselamatan
projek tersebut.
Mewujudkan persekitaran kerja yang selamat di semua tapak pembinaan
amat memerlukan satu sistem pengurusan keselamatan pekerjaan yang utuh
Pekerja Asing Menjadi Mangsa
serta perlu membabitkan semua penyelia tapak keselamatan dan
pembabitan aktif oleh semua pekerja pembinaan.
Walaupun Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (JKKP) adalah
pihak berkuasa yang bertanggungjawab untuk menyiasat bagi menentukan Penggunaan Peralatan Perlindungan Diri (PPE) oleh setiap pekerja adalah
punca sebenar kemalangan itu, perkara yang perlu diberi perhatian adalah penting bagi mengelakkan kejadian kemalangan pekerjaan yang terjadi
terdapat terlalu banyak kejadian kemalangan dan kematian yang
akibat daripada aktiviti pekerjaan di tapak pembinaan.
sebenarnya boleh dielakkan di tapak pembinaan sejak beberapa tahun lalu
yang mengakibatkan ramai pekerja asing menjadi mangsa.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Pengerusi Institut Keselamatan Pekerjaan dan Kesihatan Negara (NIOSH)
Perkara Sama Berulang
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Publication
: New Sunday Times
Date of publication: Aug 4, 2013
Page number
: 004
Headline: Lam Thye : Teach Young Road Safety
Kuala Lumpur: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Chairman
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye welcomed the smart partnership programme by six
ministries to create road safety awareness, adding that road safety culture
should begin in schools.
He was commenting on acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin
Hussein's statement that six ministries were collaborating to create awareness
about road safety. They are the Prime Minister's Department, Transport,
Defence, Home, Works and the Federal Territories Ministries.
Although road safety campaigns were held throughout the year, he said
Malaysia had yet to see a reduction of accidents and deaths.
Lee said employers also had a responsibility towards road safety for their
employees.
"About 6,000 to 7,000 road deaths occur each year, not to mention the
"Bosses can help change the driving attitude of their employees by providing
thousands who are injured and incapacitated. The emphasis should be on
roadworthy vehicles as well as defensive driving courses."
educating students and inculcating safety awareness and a road safety culture
in them."
Publication
: Berita Harian
Date of publication: Aug 15, 2013
Page number
: 035
Headline
: Pupuk Budaya Cegah Kemalangan Jalan Raya
Byline / Author
: Oleh Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Pemangku Menteri Pengangkutan, Datuk Seri
Hishamuddin Hussein menyatakan enam
Kementerian akan bekerjasama buat kali pertama
di bawah satu program perkongsian pintar dalam
usaha mewujudkan kesedaran aspek keselamatan
jalan raya dengan lebih giat lagi.
Institut Keselamatan Pekerjaan dan Kesihatan
Negara (NIOSH) mengalu-alukan usaha ini
terutama diselaraskan oleh pelbagai kementerian
bagi meningkatkan kesedaran orang ramai
mengenai keselamatan jalan raya dan
kepentingan mematuhi peraturan jalan raya.
Kempen keselamatan jalan raya dan pendidikan
mengenainya memerlukan usaha berterusan.
Penekanan harus diberikan dalam mendidik pelajar
mengenai aspek keselamatan jalan raya dan
memupuk kesedaran serta mendidik mereka
mengamalkan budaya keselamatan jalan raya.
Penguatkuasaan undang-undang ketat harus
seiring dengan kempen kesedaran.
Tanggungjawab majikan beri kesedaran pekerja
Kadar kemalangan pergi dan balik kerja meningkat
Majikan juga mempunyai tanggungjawab
terhadap keselamatan jalan raya pekerja mereka
yang juga pengguna jalan raya.Di samping itu,
mereka juga mempunyai tanggungjawab moral
dengan mengambil pendekatan proaktif
membantu pekerja menguruskan risiko
keselamatan pekerjaan di jalan raya.
Kami bimbang peningkatan kadar kemalangan
pergi dan balik kerja dalam kalangan pekerja.
Pada 2012, 26,256 kes kemalangan pergi dan balik
kerja berbanding 17,704 kes kemalangan pada
2006.
Majikan boleh membantu mengubah sikap dan
tingkah laku pemanduan pekerja dengan
menyediakan kenderaan yang selamat serta
memberikan kursus asas pemanduan berhemah
bagi mengelakkan kemalangan.
Kempen keselamatan jalan raya dan pendidikan
mengenainya dijalankan setiap tahun, namun
pengurangan kadar kemalangan jalan raya,
kecederaan dan kematian masih belum dicapai.
Bagi membantu mengurangkan kadar
kemalangan jalan raya, setiap sekolah memandu
harus menggabungkan aspek perubahan tingkah
laku pemanduan dalam sukatan pelajaran
memandu. Modul latihan bagi kursus pemanduan
berhemah dan penunggangan perlu dikaji semula
dan ditambah baik.
Kesimpulannya, apa yang lebih penting adalah
mengamalkan sikap berhemah dan sentiasa peka
di jalan raya pada setiap masa.
NIOSH menyeru kepada semua pengguna jalan
raya mengamalkan dan memupuk budaya
pencegahan kemalangan jalan raya.Matlamat ini
dapat direalisasikan jika kita sentiasa menghargai
hidup kita dan komited terhadap aspek
keselamatan jalan raya.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Pengerusi Institut Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan
Pekerjaan Negara (NIOSH)
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ISSUE 15-16, VOLUME 6, 2013
Publication
: Harian Metro
Date of publication: Aug 15, 2013
Page number
: 014
Headline
: Gempar Gas Bocor
Byline / Author
: Oleh Hadzlihady Hassan
Georgetown: Puluhan pelanggan di sebuah
restoran nasi kandar di Solok Sungai Pinang di sini,
yang sedang menjamu selera bergegas beredar
apabila terhidu bau busuk yang amat kuat
hingga menyebabkan ada antara mereka yang
diserang sesak nafas.
Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 12.30 tengah
malam, kelmarin, misteri bau terbabit
menimbulkan persoalan antara mereka sebelum
diberitahu ia gas amonia yang bocor dari
sebuah kilang ais kira-kira 500 meter dari restoran
berkenaan.
Menurut seorang pelanggan yang mahu dikenali
sebagai Khairul, dia bersama dua rakan sedang
makan di restoran terbabit terhidu bau busuk
terbabit.
"Kami sudah berada di restoran terbabit kira-kira
30 minit sebelum terhidu bau busuk yang amat
kuat.
"Kemudian nampak jentera bomba dan
penyelamat lalu kawasan berkenaan dan baru
menyedari ia berpunca daripada kebocoran gas
sebuah kilang ais berhampiran," katanya.
Menurutnya, dia dan rakan serta berapa
pelanggan lain berasa pening dan loya, malah
ada yang sesak nafas.
Lim Chong Eu kira-kira jam 12.35 tengah malam.
"Bomba tiba 10 minit kemudian di lokasi kejadian
dan Pasukan Khas Tindakan Bahan Berbahaya
(HAZMAT) Balai Bomba Jalan Perak memeriksa
dan mendapati terdapat kebocoran injap gas
amonia di kilang terbabit.
"Keadaan terkawal sepenuhnya kira-kira sejam
kemudian dan tiada sebarang kemalangan jiwa
dilaporkan dan kami sudah memaklumkan
kejadian itu kepada Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS),"
katanya.
Sementara itu, jurucakap bomba berkata,
pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan
mengenai kebocoran gas di sebuah kilang ais di
Solok Sungai Pinang berhampiran Lebuhraya Dr
Publication
: Harian Metro
Date of publication: Aug 7, 2013
Page number
: 056
Headline
: Kren Hempap Van
Byline / Author
: Oleh Raja Noraina Raja Rahim
Kuala Lumpur: Sebuah van yang diletakkan di
bahu jalan berhampiran tapak pembinaan
sebuah kondominium, Bukit OUG, Jalan Klang
Lama, di sini, remuk teruk selepas dihempap kren
pembinaan dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 5
petang semalam.
pekerja tapak pembinaan itu.
dapat dialihkan beberapa jam kemudian.
Seorang penduduk yang enggan dikenali
"Kejadian berkenaan turut menyebabkan
berkata, kejadian itu disedari sebaik melihat tiang kesesakan lalu lintas yang teruk," katanya ketika
kren tumbang ketika mahu pulang ke rumah.
ditemui, semalam.
Dalam kejadian itu, kren yang mengangkat besi
untuk pembinaan di kawasan berhampiran
dikatakan terlebih muatan lalu tumbang
menghempap van berkenaan.
"Saya kemudian menghubungi polis
memaklumkan kejadian itu.Mujur ketika kejadian,
jalan itu tidak dilalui penduduk jalan berkenaan
sering digunakan penduduk Kondominium Bukit
OUG dan Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)
Muhibbah," katanya.
Bagaimanapun, tiada mangsa terbabit dalam
kejadian itu dan pemilik kenderaan dipercayai
Menurutnya, polis tiba di lokasi kejadian
beberapa minit kemudian dan kren berkenaan
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ISSUE 15-16, VOLUME 6, 2013
Publication: Berita Harian
Date of publication: Jul 29, 2013
Page number: 021
Headline: Dua Buruh Binaan Maut
Byline / Author: Oleh Badrul Kamal Zakaria
Johor Bahru: Dua buruh binaan warga
Indonesia, maut selepas dihempap
perancah simen di tapak projek
pembinaan pasar raya besar di Jalan
Taman Pelangi Indah 2, Taman Gaya,
di sini, kelmarin.
Mangsa yang dikenali sebagai Aripen,
24 dan Asmawi, 27, ditimpa perancah
simen ketika bekerja di tingkat satu
bangunan itu, kira-kira jam 3.30
petang.
Kedua-dua mangsa mati di tempat
kejadian dan mayat dihantar ke
Hospital Sultan Ismail untuk bedah
siasat.
Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru
Selatan, Asisten Komisioner Zainuddin
Yaacob, berkata kedua-dua pekerja
itu sedang membaiki keretakan di
bahagian besi tetulang melintang
lantai di aras satu bangunan itu.
"Ketika sedang menjalankan kerja
membaiki kerosakan itu, secara tibatiba lantai konkrit yang masih basah
runtuh dan menimbus mereka.
"Runtuhan itu dipercayai berpunca
daripada besi perancah bangunan
yang tidak dapat menampung beban
berat konkrit berkenaan," katanya.
Zainuddin berkata, kerja menyelamat
sukar dilakukan kerana lokasi nahas
dipenuhi timbunan besi, selain
keadaan simen konkrit yang mula
mengeras.
Operasi Bomba dan Penyelamat
Johor, Mohd Rizal Buang, berkata
pihaknya menerima panggilan
kecemasan dari penyelia tapak projek
pada jam 3.50 petang.
"Anggota bomba menggunakan kren
dan jengkaut untuk mengeluarkan
mangsa yang terperangkap dalam
timbunan besi dan simen yang sudah
mengeras," katanya.
Sementara itu, Penolong Pengarah
Publication: Harian Metro
Date of publication: Jul 29, 2013
Page number: 015
Headline: Ditimbus Simen
Byline / Author: Oleh Salman Hamat
Johor Bahru: Seorang lelaki yang juga
buruh binaan warga Indonesia mati
dalam keadaan ngeri apabila
badannya bukan saja patah umpama
huruf U, malah sebahagian badan
mangsa turut diselaputi simen yang
sudah mengeras.
Itu yang terjadi terhadap Aripen, 24,
selepas dia dan rakan sekerjanya,
juga warga Indonesia, Asmawi, 27,
mati akibat ditimpa runtuhan dalam
kejadian di tapak pembinaan sebuah
pasar raya di Jalan Taman Pelangi
Indah 2, Taman Gaya di sini, jam 3.30
petang kelmarin.
Ketika kejadian, kedua-dua mangsa
dikatakan sedang menjalankan kerja
menuang simen di aras bawah
bangunan berkenaan.
Saksi kejadian yang juga pekerja
tapak pembinaan itu dikenali sebagai
Naza, 30, berkata, ketika kejadian dia
dan beberapa lagi pekerja melihat
mangsa sedang menuang simen
pada bahagian berkenaan.
"Bagaimanapun, dalam sekelip mata,
kedua-duanya lesap daripada
pandangan selepas konkrit yang
dituang, besi perancah, kayu dan
papan lapis itu tiba-tiba runtuh
menghempap mereka.
"Rakan kami yang berada
berhampiran sempat memberi
amaran kepada kedua-dua mangsa
ketika runtuhan berlaku, namun sudah
terlambat.
"Runtuhan berlaku dalam masa
beberapa saat dan kami hanya
melihat kedua-duanya hilang ditelan
runtuhan berkenaan," katanya
Menurut Naza, pada awal kejadian,
identiti mangsa belum dikenal pasti
dan kesemua pekerja kontrak
berkenaan kemudian berkumpul di
satu tempat untuk mengesahkan
mangsa sebenar.
Katanya, semua pekerja di tapak
pembinaan itu kemudian
mengesahkan kedua-dua mangsa
adalah warga Indonesia berasal dari
Madura.
"Dalam keadaan kelam-kabut itu,
kami cuba membantu mengeluarkan
mangsa dengan mengalihkan sisa
runtuhan tetapi usaha berkenaan
gagal.
"Usaha berkenaan semakin sukar
berikutan konkrit cair yang
menghempap kedua-dua mangsa
mula mengeras, kami akhirnya
terpaksa menunggu ketibaan
anggota bomba," katanya.
Naza berkata, beberapa individu
dipercayai ahli keluarga mangsa yang
dimaklumkan kejadian dilihat
menunggu di kawasan itu sepanjang
tempoh operasi mengeluarkan
mangsa dijalankan.
Suasana sedih mula menyelubungi
lokasi kejadian apabila mayat
pertama iaitu Aripen dikeluarkan pada
jam 9.40 malam kelmarin diikuti
Asmawi pada jam 1.50 pagi semalam.
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