Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) MECHANICAL
LECTURER: DR. BULAN ABDULLAH
ROOM/ PHONE: TI-A11-9A / 011-28530357 (Prefer what apps)
E-mail: bulanabdullah@gmail.com

Code:MEM603
Course : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

CO1 Explain the OSH act, regulation and elements in management system [PO1,
LO1];{C2}.
CO2 Analyze Analyse the hazards, risk, accident and OSH management system in
an industrial organization [PO2, LO3] {C4}.
CO3 Propose solution using principle of OSH act, regulation, guideline and
management system and method in an industrial organization; [PO3, LO3];
{C6C5}.
CO4 Study the reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice. [PO6, LO5];{A3}.
CO5 Identify ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. [PO8 LO6];{A4}.
CO6 Relate theories and knowledge of OSHA in an industrial environment, make
effective presentations [PO9, LO4,];{A4}.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the fundamentals of occupational safety and health in the working
environment. These include the implementation and regulation of Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) in Malaysia. The course also covers the identification of
occupational health and industrial hazards. The types of hazards included in this course
are industrial hazard, mechanical hazard, chemical hazard, physical hazard and psycho-
social hazard. Besides that, the course also emphasizes on accident causation,
investigation and analysis. Occupational Safety and health management system will also
be covered.

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
 Week Hours TOPICS Textbook
1 1 hour Introduction
Course Briefing: Objectives, Syllabus Content,
Method of Instruction, Assessment, Guideline for
industrial visit and mini project

1 2 1.0 Introduction to Industrial Safety and Health Ch1

Issues (3 hours)

1.1. Safety Issues in Industry (cases:

Malaysia/ International)
1.2. Occupational Safety and Health
(International Requirement)

2,3 6 2.0 OSHA in Malaysia and Occupational Safety

and Health Regulation (6 hours)

2.1. Historical Background of OSH

Legislation (Definition: Act,
Regulation, ICOP and Guideline)

2.2. Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) Akta

1967 A1268
2.2.1 Regulations on Occupational ACT 139
Health
2.2.2 Regulations on Occupational
Safety

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
 2.3. OSH Act 1994 Act 514
2.3.1 Objective and applications in
10 sectors of industry
2.3.2 Philosophy of OSHA and
OSHA framework
2.3.3 General Duty of Employer
2.3.4 Duties of Designers,
Manufacturers, Importers and
Suppliers of Plant
2.3.5 General Duties of Employee
and Protection for Employee
2.3.6 Safe System of Work and Good
Engineering Practice
2.3.7 Powers of DOSH Inspector
2.3.8 Notice of Prohibition/
Improvement and Penalties
2.3.9 National Council for OSH
2.3.10 Safety and Health Committee
2.3.11 OSHA Regulations
2.3.12 OSH Orders
2.3.13 OSH ICOPs/ Manuals

2.4. Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 ACT 30

4,5 5 Ch20
3.0 Occupational Health and Control (5 hours)

3.1. Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

3.2. Indoor Air Quality
3.3. Working in Confined Space
3.4. Chemical Hazards and Chemical Safety
Management
3.5. Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act
127)

5,6,7 9 4.0 Occupational Hazard and Control (9 hours)

4.1. Introduction to Industrial Hazards

4.2. Type of Hazards
4.3. Mechanical and Electrical Hazards Ch14, 18
4.4. Physical Hazards (Noise, Vibration,
Radiation, Pressurized Environment, Ch22,
Thermal Stress) 21,17, 16
4.5. Ergonomics/ Manual Handlings
4.6. Psycho-Social Hazards Ch10
4.7. Biological Hazards Ch11
4.8. Transport Hazards Ch24
4.9. Fire safety Ch15
Ch19

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
8,9 5 5.0 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Ch27
Risk Control, HIRARC (5 hours)
Guidelines
for Hazard
5.1 Introduction to HIRARC Identification
5.2 Hazard Classification ,
5.3 Hazard Identification Risk
5.4 Risk Assessment Assessment
5.5 Risk Control and Risk
Control
(HIRARC)
10,11 6 6.0 Theory of Accident Causation, Investigation
and Analysis (6 hours)

6.1 Notification of Accidents, Dangerous Ch2, 3,8

Occurrence, Occupational Poisoning
and Diseases
6.2 Cause of Accidents
6.3 Loss Causation Model
6.4 Accident Investigation Methodology
6.5 Corrective Action and Report

12,13 5 7.0 Occupational Safety and Health Management

System (5 hours)

7.1 Introduction of OSH Management Ch30

System
7.2 Policy Ch28
7.2.1 OSH Policy
7.2.2 Worker Participation
7.3 Organizing Ch6,12
7.3.1 Responsibility and
Accountability
7.3.2 Competency and Training
7.3.3 Documentation & Record
7.3.4 Communication
7.4 Planning and Implementation Ch25
7.4.1 Initial Review
7.4.2 System Objectives
7.4.3 System Planning, Development
and Implementation
7.4.4 Hazard Prevention: General,
Management of Change,
Emergency Prevention,
Preparedness and Response,
Procurement, and Contracting

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
 7.5 Evaluation Ch13,8,6
7.5.1 Performance Monitoring and
Measurement
7.5.2 Accident / Incident
Investigation and Reporting
7.5.3 Audit
7.5.4 Management Review
7.6 Action for Improvement Ch28
7.6.1 Preventive and Corrective
Action
7.6.2 Continual Improvement
14 4 8.0 Industrial Application and Case Studies (local/
International) (3 hours)

8.1 Selected past Incidents/ Accidents:

consequences, Causes, Lesson Learnt
and Preventive Actions

8.2 Case studies - discussion and

Presentation:

8.2.1 Energy/ Power Plant

8.2.2 Oil and Gas
8.2.3 Petrochemicals Industry
8.2.4 Manufacturing (Automotive,
Electrical & Electronics, Steel,
plastics, ceramics, rubber,
glass)
8.2.5 Furniture Industry
8.2.6 Food Industry
8.2.7 Pharmaceuticals Industry
8.2.8 Construction
8.2.9 Facilities Management
8.2.10 Transportation (Air, Land and
water)
8.2.11 Other Critical Industries

Teaching Methodology

Lecture

Lectures are given to cover the basic principles of each topic. Reading materials and
relevant examples will be provided.

Mini Project vs Industrial Visit

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
At least one visit to the industry as case study in mini project. Emphasis is on the health
and safety aspects.

Assessment

Course Work : 100%

Test 1 : 20% (Topics from CHAPTER 1-4)
Final Test : 40% (All topics covered in this semester)
Mini Project with Industrial Visit : 20%
Presentation/discussion in class: 10%
Individual Assignments: 10%

Final Examination : 0%
Total : 100%

GRADING SCHEME (M3)

MARK GRADE GRADE POINT STATUS

90 100 A+ 4.00 PASS
80 89 A 4.00 PASS
75 79 A- 3.67 PASS
70 74 B+ 3.33 PASS
65 69 B 3.00 PASS
60 64 B- 2.67 PASS
55 59 C+ 2.33 PASS
50 54 C 2.00 PASS
47 49 C- 1.67 FAIL
44 46 D+ 1.33 FAIL
40 43 D 1.00 FAIL
30 39 E 0.67 FAIL
0 29 F 0.00 FAIL

Recommended Textbook
1. Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers,
Global Edition, 8_E - David Goetsch L ISBN10:1292061995
ISBN13:97812920619932015 Pearson
2. Introduction to Health and Safety at Work, The Handbook for the NEBOSH
National General Certificate Fifth Edition, Phil Hughes & Ed Ferret, Butterworth-
Heinemann, Elsevier Ltd.(2011)

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA
References

1. Website Department of Occupational Safety and Health

Malaysia, www.dosh.gov.my
2. Act 514 Occupational Safety And Health Act 1994 The Commissioner Of Law
Revision, Malaysia Under The Authority Of The Revision Of Laws Act 1968 In
Collaboration With Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Bhd 2006
3. ACT 139 FACTORIES AND MACHINERY ACT 1967 (REVISED - 1974)
Incorporating latest amendment - Act A1268 of the year 2006
4. ACT 302 PETROLEUM (SAFETY MEASURES) ACT 1984 Incorporating latest
amendment - Act A807of the year 1991
5. Guidelines for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control
(HIRARC) Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Human
Resources Malaysia, 2008 JKKP DP 127/789/4-47, ISBN 978-983-2014-62-1
6. Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers, D.L
Goetsch, (2008), 1st Edition, Prentice Hall
7. Pengaturan Sendiri di dalam Pengurusan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan,
Ismail Bahari (2002), McGraw Hill
8. Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach, Charles D.
Reese (2003), Lewis Publishers

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering FEBRUARY 2016 (CA)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Mechanical EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons.) EM221/EM241
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA