FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

SAFETY AND
HEALTH
HANDBOOK

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SAFETY AND
HEALTH 2011/2012
HANDBOOK

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction 1
2. Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) Safety and 2
Health Policy

3. Objectives of Handbook 3
3.1 Compulsory Reading 3
3.2 Responsibilities and Liabilities 3
3.3 Disclaimer

4. Important Telephone Numbers 4

5. Organisational Chart 4
5.1 Organizational Chart Faculty of Electrical 5
Engineering (FKE)
5.2 Organizational Chart Subcommittee of Occupational 6
Safety and Health of Electrical Engineering (SOSHCo)

6 Responsibilities for Safety 7

6.1 Individual Responsibility
6.2 Faculty and Staff as Supervisors
6.2.1 Resolution of a Safety & Health Concern

7 Sub-Occupational Safety &Health Committees (SOSHCo) 9

7.1 Workplace Inspections 10

8 Rapid Response Procedures 10

8.1 In Case of a Fire Alarm 10
8.1.1 In Case of Fire in Your Lab/Office 10
8.1.2 Clothing on Fire 11
8.2 Chemical Spill on Body 11
8.2.1 Chemical Spill in Eye 12
8.3 Medical Emergency 12

9 Accidents/Incidents Reporting 12

10 Smoking Policy 13
11 Fire Safety 13
11.1 Fire Extinguishers 13
11.1.1 Guide to Portable Extinguishers 13
11.2 Fireproof Blankets 14
12 Electrical Safety 14
12.1 General Orientation 14
12.2. Laboratory 14

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 12.3 Personal Protective Equipment 15
12.1.1 Gloves 16
12.1.2 Eye Protection 16
12.1.3 Laboratory Coats 16
12.1.4 Hearing Protection 16
12.4 Office 17
12.5 Static Electricity and Spark 17
13 Risk Assessments 17
14 Plans of Assembly Points 18

Appendices

Appendix 1 - Risk Assessment Form 19

Appendix 2 - Risk Assessment Form 20
Appendix 3 - Work Place Risk Assessment Form 21
Appendix 4 - Risk Matriks 22

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 was enforced on 24th
February 1994 with the aim to make further provision for securing the safety, health
and welfare of person at work thus protecting them against any risks. Safety
standards are designed to reduce to an acceptable level the risks inherent in the use
of dangerous materials and potentially dangerous procedures or practices. All lecture
theatres, classrooms or laboratories can be inherently dangerous places and the
attitudes and actions of users can determine their own safety, their colleagues and
ultimately that of the community.

Different standards are set for different levels of risk. High levels of risk require more
stringent standards than lower levels of risks. Compromises are therefore made in
setting safety standards so as not to impede much needed research while keeping
risks of those involved to a minimum. Laboratory equipment and design for example,
has become more sophisticated and safer, but safe operation still depends on
properly trained and genuinely concerned personnel, who are safety conscious all
the time.

Throughout this manual proper training and knowledge of equipment and materials
are stressed. Always assure that a knowledgeable and safety conscious person
trains you in the safe use of specific equipment. Document the training whenever
possible.

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2.0 FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (FKE) SAFETY AND HEALTH
POLICY

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (ACT 514) makes it mandatory for FKE to
provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all employees, students andvisitors.
Therefore, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, itsregulations
and statutes, plus all policies, rules, or instructions issued by the University,

FKE Safety And Health Policies Are:

(1) Dean, deputy Deans, research supervisors, program and course coordinators,
academic staffs, technicians and other supporting staffs of the faculty are responsible
for the safety of employees/ colleagues, students and visitors who work and
studywithin their areas of jurisdiction and for compliance with statutory and university
requirements.
(2) Both the employer and all employees are responsible jointly for compliance and
enforcement of the rules and regulations and to take appropriate steps to prevent any
accidents, occupational illnesses, injuries, or adverse effects upon the natural
environment.
(3) Employees have a duty to comply with statutory requirements and with a supervisor's
instructions, work safely and report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, not only in
the interests of their own health and safety, but that of other employees, students and
visitors.
(4) Ensuring safe and healthy working environment for all FKE staffs, students and
visitors.
(5) Acquire sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision on Occupational
Safety and Health Act, 1994 and its Regulations, plus other statutes and their
regulations, and all university rules, or instructions that pertain to the health
andsafety of the work environment.
(6) Exposing students to the Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 through
lectures,awareness programmed etc.

(7) Revising and updating the policy in line with the latest changes in technology, work
procedures and legal requirements.

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3.0 OBJECTIVES OF HANDBOOK

To define safety & health responsibilities and accountabilities within the FKE
Community
To outline specific policies where applicable
To explain basic emergency procedures
To provide basic information on safety and health in the workplaces
To provide safety guidelines in the FKE laboratories.

This manual may be supplemented as new information becomes available or as new

legal standards are developed.

3.1 Compulsory Reading

Every person working or intending to work in FKE laboratories MUST read this
document.

3.2 Responsibilities And Liabilities

Everyone actively engaged in laboratory work is legally responsible for safety

performance. All laboratory personnel must meet the legal requirements of various
health and safety statutes. It is expected that adherence to this manual is a good
starting point for establishing an acceptable laboratory safety program.

More detailed and specific safety procedures and practices may be necessary.
Everyone is encouraged to develop and use practices which exceed the basic
information in this manual. Any deviation from this manual must be to establish safer
practices.

Everyone should be able to justify that reasonable care and deliberation has been
exercised before the implementation of any changes. By not using recommended
practices in this manual or safer alternative, individual liability may increase.
Therefore, always take reasonable care to ensure that safety considerations are
included in all laboratory endeavours.

3.3 Disclaimer

This manual is intended to provide basic rules for safe work practices, particularly in
the FKE laboratories. The procedures may be supplemented with safer work
practices where applicable.

The manual is by no means all encompassing and any omission is not an excuse for
unsafe practices.

In all cases, the individual supervisor is ultimately responsible for teaching safe work
practices and must insist upon the use of such proper procedures to eliminate
unnecessary hazards.

The individual supervisors must identify and supplement this manual with safe
procedures and training specific to the needs of their laboratory safety programs,
when the safety subject is not adequately covered by this manual.

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4.0 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Deans Office (T2-A9) 03-5543 5051/ 5052

Faculty General Office (T2-A9) 03-5543 5027
FKE SOSHCo Office (T2-A8) 03-5543 5144
Office of OSH UiTM, Safety Officer 03-5544 2501
Security Unit (T2-A3)
Maintenance Unit (T2-A6) 03-5544 2520
Facility Management Office (PPF) 03-5544 4444
Student Health Centre 03-5544 3630
Jabatan Keselamatan & Kesihatan Pekerjaan
(JKKP Selangor) 03-5638 0340
Fire Department 994
Police Department 999

5.0 ORGANISATIONAL CHART

5.1 Organizational Chart-Faculty Of Electrical Engineering (FKE)

5.2 Organizational Chart-Subcommittee Of Occupational Safety And Health

Faculty Of Electrical Engineering (SOHSCo)

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 5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART-FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

DEAN

Secretary

Deputy Dean (Research & Deputy Dean (Student Deputy Dean Deputy Registrar
Industry Linkages) (Affairs ) (Academic) (Administration & Services)

Research Unit HEP Unit Acad. Unit Admin Unit

Head of Head Head Head Head Head Center for

Post Graduate Center for Electronic Center for System Center for System Center for Computer Communication Eng.
Eng. Studies
Technical Unit
Eng. Studies Eng. Studies Eng. Studies Studies

Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Franchise

( by Coursework) Program Program Program Program Program Coordinator

Coordinator Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer/Assista Lecturer/Assista Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer/Assistant

nt Lecturer PLK Coordinator
(By Research) Lecturer nt Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer

Technical Lab Technical Lab Technical Lab Technical Lab Technical Lab
Assitant Staff Staff Staff Staff

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5.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART-SUBCOMMITTEE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (SOSHCo)
FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

DEAN

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH OFFICER (SECRETARY)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSISTANT

TEAM (ERT) SECRETARY

EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYER
REPRESENTATIVES
REPRESENTATIVES

TRAINING SAFETY AUDIT INFORMATION TECHNICAL

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6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SAFETY & HEALTHAT FKE, UiTM

Dean
Deputy Deans
Professors / Assoc. Professors
Program Coordinators
Supervisors
Other academic and supporting staffs

6.1 Individual Responsibility

It is the responsibility of each member of the FKE Community to know all emergency
procedures, location and use of safety equipment and exit routes in case of an
emergency. Consult your SOSHCo for more information.

6.2 Faculty And Staff As Supervisor

The definition of a supervisor in this manual is a Faculty staff that satisfies any of the
following:

a person who has charge of a workplace

a person who plans and distributes work
a person who disciplines an employee or recommends any of the above.

A faculty member is a supervisor under certain circumstances, particularly when an

employee directly or indirectly reports to the faculty member. Research technicians,
departmental technicians, students undertaking research projects or hired and paid to
provide service, clerical and administrative staff are some examples of employees for
which the faculty member may be the supervisor. As such the supervisors represent
employer within the given circumstances and are required to comply with the OSH ACT
1994.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA) expects and may legally require
that the employer be held accountable for supervisory compliance to legal obligations.

Although supervisors may delegate safety tasks, they (the supervisors) are still held
accountable for ensuring that the tasks are adequately performed.

The following is a summary of responsibilities stipulated in Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA) 1994

Employer

the equipment, materials and protective devices provided by the employer are in
good condition,
provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the safety and
health of the worker ,
appoints a competent supervisor
acquaints a worker or a person in authority over a worker with any hazard in the
work,
take every reasonable precaution to protect the worker,
prepare and reviews a written safety and health policy at least annually and post this
in the workplace,

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 ensures a worker works in a manner required by the Act and with the proper
protective devices
ensures a worker uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing
required,
advises the worker of any potential or actual danger to the safety and health of the
worker,
provide the worker with written instructions about measures and procedures for
protectio, and
take every reasonable precaution to protect the worker.

Employee

work in compliance of the Act,

wears any equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires,
reports any defect in protective gear that may endanger him/herself or someone else
reports any contravention of this Act or any hazards,
shall not remove or alter any protective device, and
operates or uses any equipment in such a manner as not to endanger him/herself or
someone else.

6.2.1 RESOLUTION OF SAFETY & HEALTH CONCERN

1. Bring to the attention of the supervisors.

2. If no satisfactory resolution is achieved with the supervisors, the issue may be

brought to the attention of the FKE Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committee and
Faculty Dean.

3. At times the involvement of senior administration in the University may be necessary.

The Office of Safety and Health, UiTM may be consulted at any time after the problem has
been discussed with the supervisor.

7.0 SUB-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE (SOSHCo)

Under the OSH Act 1994 Part VII sec.30 (1), it is compulsory for a workplace with more
than 40 employees to form an action oriented safety and health committee. In UiTM, the
faculty level is represented by FKE Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committee
(SOSHCo) which is an advisory group of Faculty staff and management representatives
which assists the Office of OSH, UiTM in ensuring that the ACT 514 and the appropriate
regulations are implemented at the Faculty level. The names of the committee members
should be posted outside the main departmental and faculty office. On each committee at
least a third of the representatives must represent workers. The legal committees have
the following rights and responsibilities:

conduct inspections to identify workplace hazards

obtain information from the Faculty Management
make recommendations to the Faculty Dean
investigate work refusals
conduct risk assessments
investigate serious accidents
assist and cooperate with the University Safety Officer, and
develop appropriate safety and health training programmes.

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 The Faculty has a general duty to co-operate with the committee and assist it to carry out
its responsibilities.

7.1 Workplace Inspections

Regular inspections of the workplace help to identify hazards and prevent accidents.
It is the FKE Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committees responsibility to
schedule and conduct regular inspections. The entire workplace must be inspected at
least once a year. Other workers and the employer must give the safety
representative information and assistance to carry out these inspections. A proper
checklist to help with the inspection process should be available for the particular
workplace environment. A proper risk assessment which involves the employees
must be conducted for the workplace

8.0 RAPID RESPONSE PROCEDURES

8.1 In Case Of A Fire Alarm

Immediately vacate the building VIA the nearest Exit Route. DO NOT USE
ELEVATORS!

8.1.1 In Case Of Fire In Your Laboratory/Office

The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance.

In the event of a fire in your work area shouts "API! API! API!" and activate the
nearest fire alarm.
Attempt to rescue persons in immediate danger, but do not endanger yourself!
If fire is small, extinguish using fire extinguisher or suffocate fire with blanket or
other appropriate material.
Assure that the fire extinguisher is appropriate for the specific type of fire.
Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
Close all doors and windows
Follow instructions of the FKE fire marshals/Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Do not run, walk steadily to the nearest exits
Use exit stair, not the elevators
Evacuate to designated assembly points (see Appendix)
Assembled according to predetermined groups e.g. staff, students by classes etc.

PHONE ext. 4444, GIVE LOCATION AND DETAILS.

Report all incidents to the FKE Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committee
and to the Office of Occupational Safety & Health, UiTM within 3 days by filling
out Safety/Incident Report Form.

8.1.2 Clothing On Fire

Douse with water immediately

OR

Roll on floor and scream for help

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Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other non-flammable fibre may be
used if blanket is unavailable).

N.B. - DO NOT USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON PEOPLE

PHONE ext. 4444, GIVE LOCATION AND DETAILS.

8.2 CHEMICAL SPILL ON BODY

Wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing.

Prevent further contamination of other body parts, especially face and eyes.
Call ext. 5027/3630 if medical aid required.

Report all incidents to your Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committee and to
the Office of Safety & Health, UiTM within 3 days by filling out the Safety/Incident
Report Form.

8.2.1 Chemical In Eye

Contact lenses must be removed immediately, if possible.

Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 20 minutes.
Hold eye open during flushing - ask for assistance.
IF NECESSARY, CALL ext. 5027/3630/4444 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Get medical attention.

Report all incidents to your Sub-Occupational Safety & Health Committee and to
the Office of Safety & Health within 3 days by filling out the Safety/Incident Report
Form.

8.3 Medical Emergency

Minor cuts or burns; get first aid (call 5027) and seek follow-up medical attention, if
required.
Major injury - call ext: 3630/4444 (University line) - describe emergency and location.
Give any necessary first aid to injured person, keep warm and DO NOT MOVE
UNLESS IN DANGER.
Stay with injured until help arrives.

Report all incidents to your Sub-Occupational Safety and Health Committee and to
the Office of Safety & Health, UiTM within 3 days by filling out the Safety/Incident
Report Form.

9.0 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING

All unusual incidents and emergencies whether personal injury resulted or not, must
be reported and documented within 3 days, by filling out the FKE Safety/Incident
Report. The person witnessing the occurrence, the person directly involved or the
supervisor may fill out the report. Instructions are on the form. The report must be
signed by the person reporting the incident and/or the supervisor. The forms are
available from FKE general administrative office.

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 An unusual incident could be a near accident, any incident that could have resulted in
an injury, cuts, abrasions, needle sticks, burns, direct chemical exposure, etc.

10.0 SMOKING POLICY

UiTM has a NO SMOKING policy on its campus building.

11.0 FIRE SAFETY

Every member of the FKE Community is responsible for knowing the location of the
nearest fire extinguisher, the fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape. Everyone should
become familiar with the use of a fire extinguisher.

11.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

They are installed throughout the FKE building according to the fire code.
Maintenance Unit (T2-A6) is responsible for their maintenance. They should be
inspected regularly.
All laboratories where flammable solvents are used must be equipped with a fire
extinguisher.
If an extinguisher is used assure that it is promptly refilled. Immediately contact
Maintenance Unit ext. 2520.
Any problems with fire extinguishers contact phone ext. 2520.

11.1.1 GUIDE TO PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

In selecting the appropriate extinguishers for the laboratory, the type of combustible
material must be considered.

CLASS A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth,

paper, rubber and many plastics.
CLASS B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, oils, greases, tars, oil-base
paints, lacquers and some plastics.
CLASS C fires involve Class A and/or B materials in the presence of live
electrical equipment, motors, switches and wires.
CLASS D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium,
potassium, zirconium, lithium and any other finely-divided metals which are
oxidizable.

11.2 Fireproof Blankets

Fireproof blankets, usually made of 100% wool, are used to wrap a burning victim to
smother a fire. Do not wrap a standing person, because of a chimney effect; lay the
victim down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out
in order to disperse the heat and thus minimize tissue damage. These blankets may
also be used to keep injured persons warm. (Discard any fire blankets made with
asbestos.)

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12.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

12.1 General Orientation

Every new staff member at FKE has an opportunity to attend a general orientation to
become familiar with structure and organization of the University and the Faculty.
They must attend a safety training/briefing session prior to commencement of their
work so as to be aware of safety and health issues in their workplace. Students are
required to attend safety lectures at the beginning of their first semester in FKE.

12.2 Laboratory/Workshop

The safety and maintenance is the responsibility of the appointed supervisor. The
supervisor must assure that staff under his/her jurisdiction have been thoroughly
briefed and informed to carry out their duties in a safe manner. These briefings
include the storage, handling of equipment, electrical safety, hazard identification and
information resources, equipment safety, and safety pertaining to a particular
research project or procedure. The followings are some general rules for working in
the FKE laboratories/workshops:

Wear proper attire.

Carefully planned and thought out procedures.
Do not bypass or shortcut rules.
Identify hazards and anticipate problems.
Positively ensure the correct circuit is identified and connected before energising.
Whenever possible de-energize the equipment before changing connections.
The technician/supervisor in charge must CHECK connections before all
energized electrical work.
Dont hesitate to stop work to prevent a fellow worker from performing unsafe
acts
Always consider electrical equipment energized unless positively proven
otherwise
Use suitably rated electrical devices only as intended.
Remove all jewelry before performing energized electrical work.
Know the location, and operation of emergency disconnects (isolators) for all
sources of power to equipment before beginning energized work.
Know emergency procedures.
Consider safety to be an integral part of the design process.
Reset circuit breakers only after the trip problem has been corrected.
Maintain the protection of covers, barriers and shielding. When a panel or cover
removed for access (a barrier), replace it with a temporary barrier to restore at
least some of your protection.
High Voltage equipment should have proper interlocking system installed
whenever possible and coordinated with the handling of the equipment.
Practice proper housekeeping and cleanliness.
A two-person rule is recommended if students were to work in the laboratories.

12.3 Personal Protective Equipment

For any work in a laboratory a lab coat, eye protection, gloves and proper footwear is
recommended.
Personal protective equipment suitable for the operation of the work must be worn.

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It is the individual's responsibility to maintain personal protective equipment in good
condition.

12.3.1 Gloves

Gloves can protect your hands from many hazards. There are many different types of
protective gloves available and they should be chosen carefully to offer the best
protection for specific procedures and chemicals. Be aware that different glove
materials have different chemical permeability and this should be checked with the
manufacturer before choosing a specific glove type. Remove gloves, before leaving
the laboratory.

12.3.2 Eye Protection

Depending on the protection required during a specific procedure regular safety

glasses, chemical safety goggles or a full face shield may be necessary.

12.3.3 Lab Coats

Lab coats provide additional protection and it is recommended that they be worn at
all times in a lab especially when working with chemicals.

12.3.4 Hearing Protection

It is recommended that hearing protection be worn if average noise levels exceed 85

dbA over an 8-hour-period. It is permissible to be at noise levels greater than 85 dBA
for short periods of time without hearing protection.

12.4 Office

Electricity is essential to the operation of a modern automated office as a source of

power. However, if improperly used and maintained, the electrical equipment in an
office is potentially hazardous, can cause serious shock and burn injuries. The
followings are recommendations to be adhered to:

All electrical equipment, 50 volts or greater capacity, must be approved by SIRIM.

All electrical apparatus must be properly grounded.
Any two-pin device must be SIRIM approved.
Never remove the ground pin of a 3 pronged plug.
Minimize the use of extension cords on a permanent basis. Ask maintenance unit
to install more outlets if required.
Only qualified and trained people should repair or modify electrical or electronic
equipment.
Circuit breaker panels must be easily accessible and clearly marked.
Do not use electric wires as supports and never pull on live wires.
Ensure that all wires are dry before plugging into circuits.
Practice proper housekeeping and cleanliness.

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 12.5 Static Electricity And Sparks

Static electricity and sparks may cause a fire under the right circumstances. Always
be conscious of the potential for generating sparks. Adequate protection from static
electricity and sparks is obtained by proper grounding and bonding of containers and
equipment. A dry atmosphere promotes the formation of electrical charges.

13 RISK ASSESSMENTS

In ensuring safety and health in the workplace, suitable and sufficient assessment of
the risks or hazards exposed to staffs, students and visitors need to be carried out.
These hazards should be identified and declared in the relevant risk assessments
(refer an attachment 1, 2, 3 and 4)

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14. ASSEMBLY POINTS

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 Appendix 1

ORIGINAL
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK
UiTM SHAH ALAM RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
NO. TEL: 03-55435052, 55435027 & 55435107
NO. FAKS : 03-55435077

Please complete this form for all research/experiments conducted in the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering at the Universiti Teknologi MARA.
The original form must be returned to the SOSHCo-7C, Level 7, Tower 2, S & T Building.
A copy must be posted near the activity which it refers.

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LABORATORY CLASSES

A. Data of Laboratory Class

Lecturers/Ass. Lecturer :
_________________________________________________________________________________
Project/Experiment Title :
_________________________________________________________________________________
Date/Time : __________________ Location(Lab. Name, Room No. ETC.) ____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Program: ______________________Subject Code : ______________________________

As academic supervisor for the above laboratory sessions, I have conducted a risk assessment
which was carried out by me and all other laboratory supervisors. I have given a lecture to the
students covering the hazards and how they will be managed.

Name : ______________________ Signature : ___________________ Date : _________________

As a student working in this laboratory, I have read the Safety Handbook and I have attended a
lecture on the associated hazards. This lecture described how the hazards will be managed. I
understand the hazards and how they are managed. I agree to comply with all the laboratory safety
and health practices.

Nos Name Students ID Signature Date

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 Appendix 2

COPY
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK
UiTM SHAH ALAM RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
NO. TEL: 03-55435052, 55435027 & 55435107
NO. FAKS : 03-55435077

Please complete this form for all research/experiments conducted in the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering at the Universiti Teknologi MARA.
The original form must be returned to the SOSHCo-7C, Level 7, Tower 2, S & T Building.
A copy must be posted near the activity which it refers.

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LABORATORY CLASSES

A. Data of Laboratory Class

Lecturers/Ass. Lecturer :
_________________________________________________________________________________
Project/Experiment Title: _____________________________________________________________
Date/Time : ________________Location(Lab Name, Room No. ETC. _________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Program: ___________________________________ Subject Code : ________________________

As academic supervisor for the above laboratory sessions, I have conducted a risk assessment
which was carried out by me and all other laboratory supervisors. I have given a lecture to the
students covering the hazards and how they will be managed.

Name : ______________________ Signature : ___________________ Date : _________________

As a student working in this laboratory, I have read the Safety Handbook and I have attended a
lecture on the associated hazards. This lecture described how the hazards will be managed. I
understand the hazards and how they are managed. I agree to comply with all the laboratory safety
and health practices.

Nos Name Students ID Signature Date

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 Appendix 3

Workplace Risk Assessment Form

Workplace: _____________________Assessed by: ______________________Signature: _________________Date: _________________

Job/Task: _____________________Checked by: _______________________ Signature: _________________Date: _________________

Severity (S) = 1-4 Likelihood (L) = 1-4 Controlled

ACTIVITES/PROCESS/ HAZARDS EFFECTS Level of Level of
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES Risk Risk = SxL Risk
Control measures to be taken to reduce risk
S L RR level to low S L RR

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 Appendix 4

RISK MATRIX
When assessing Severity Level value ALWAYS go to higher number
2-16 HIGH RISK
when in doubt.
Action is required to reduce hazard
work MUST NOT proceed until
situation is appropriately remedied
Severity safer.
Very Serious Less Serious Minimal 4-9 MAJOR RISK
Serious (3) (2) (1) Attempt to reduce risk exposure
Likelihood (4) through risk controls. Work
proceeds with authorisation.
Frequent 2 -3 MODERATE RISK
(4) 16 12 8 4 Beware of existing hazards and
avoid exposure through risk
Likely controls.
(3) 12 9 6 3 1 LOW RISK
Successfully controlled
Possible
(2) 8 6 4 2
SEVERITY SCALE
4 Very Serious:
Unlikely Death of worker, permanent injury or illness
(1) 4 3 2 1 to a worker, significant lost time and/or
restriction to perform duties.

3 Serious :
LIKELIHOOD SCALE Injury/illness most likely will incur in lost
4 Frequent = Expected to occur either immediately or within a short period time injury, involving some medical expenses
3 Likely = Will probably occur in most given circumstances for the nature of the and some physical restriction.
task
2 Possible = Given nature and history of the task injury/illness is a known event 2 Less Serious:
1 Unlikely = Less likely than possible but remains a known event First Aid Treatment only no lost time.

1 Minimal:
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Report all incidents using the incident report

form available from the Main Office Level 9