AUTHORISED

GAS TESTER AND

ENTRY
SUPERVISOR
CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
PROGRAM

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PROGRAM

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
 At the end of the course, you will be able to:
•conduct Confined Space Risk Assessment and recommend control
measures;

•use and manage the confined space equipment;

•test the confined space atmosphere and interpret the reading;

•perform duty to assess and supervise the confined space entry operation;

•conduct toolbox/ briefing to the entry team on the confined space

emergency procedures

•fulfil the registration requirements as a competent Authorised Gas Tester and

Entry Supervisor

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STEPS TO BECOME A COMPETENT
AGTES
Attend AGTES course and passed it’s
assessment;

Obtain valid AESP and AGTES

certificates and card;

Fill up AGTES registration form;

Attached required documents as per

AGTES registration checklist; and

Submit to DOSH’s Certification

Section of HIE Division, DOSH HQ
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M1: LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS
AUTHORISED GAS TESTER AND
ENTRY SUPERVISOR FOR
CONFINED SPACE

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LEARNING OUTCOME

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 LEGISLATIVE
REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ACT 1994

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ACT 1994
•Sec 15
•Sec 24
•Sec 28
Act •Sec 32
•Sec 37
•Sec 38
• OSH (USECHH)
Reg. 2000
Reg. • OSH
(NADOPOD)
Reg. 2004

ICOP • ICOP CS 2010

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PENALTIES

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LEGISLATIVE
REQUIREMENTS
FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
ACT 1967

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY ACT
1967
•Sec 10
•Sec 11
Act •Sec 22
•Sec 51

• FM (SHW) Reg. 1970

Reg. • Reg. 13
• Reg. 25

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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH AND
WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970

 Regulation 13: CONFINED SPACE

Specify the minimum size of the manhole

for the confined space.

Discuss the similarities and differences in

meaning for the definition of confined
spaces as stated in ICOP CS 2010.

Describe the safety measures as

described in regulation 13(2).

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FACTORIES & MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH AND
WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970

 Regulation 25: VENTILATION

EXPLAIN what SPECIFY

is Air Change the minimum
per hour ACH as stated
(ACH)? in the
legislation?

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PENALTIES

A fine not exceeding:

ONE (1) years

RM50,000.00;
imprisonment; Both
OR
OR

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FM (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
Where any work has to be done inside any
chamber, tank, vat, pit, pressure or other
vessel or other confined space
in which dangerous fumes are liable to be
present to such an extent as to involve risk
to any person being overcome thereby
such confined space shall, unless there is
other adequate means of egress, be
provided with a manhole;

such manhole may be rectangular, oval or

circular in shape, and

shall not be less than sixteen inches wide or

not less than eighteen inches in diameter if
circular.

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TYPES OF MANHOLE COVER

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FM (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
 “Regulation 13(2) No person shall be required or permitted
to enter any confined space unless:-
a) All practicable steps have been taken to remove any
fumes which may be present and to prevent any ingress
of fumes;”

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FM (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
 “Regulation13(2) No person shall be required or
permitted to enter any confined space unless:-
b) It has been ascertained by a suitable test that the
confined space is free from dangerous fumes;

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FM (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
 Provide that where such test cannot be
carried out, the person entering a confined
space shall wear an efficient respiratory
protective device suitable for the dangerous
substance that is to be expected and a
suitable safety belt with attached life line of
adequate dimensions leading to a convenient
point outside the tank or vessel.”

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FM (SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
 “Regulation13(2) No person shall
be required or permitted to enter
any confined space unless:-
c) A reliable and competent person
is stationed at the entrance to
the tank or vessel to supervise the
operations and to take such
action as may be necessary in
any emergency.”

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LEGISLATIVE
REQUIREMENTS
INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE
FOR SAFE WORKING IN A
CONFINED SPACE 2010
(ICOP CS 2010)

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APPLICATION OF ICOP CS 2010

NOT apply to:

•Underground mining
•Other places not at
atmospheric
pressure.

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CONTENTS OF ICOP CS 2010
PART I: Introduction

PART II: Confined Space Entry Programme

PART III: Detail Requirements

• Permit to work
• Isolation requirements
• Hazardous Atmosphere
• Rescue and Emergency Services
• Health Requirement
• Training
• Additional Precautions
• Record Keeping

PART IV: Duties of Responsible Persons

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15 ELEMENTS OF CONFINED SPACE
ENTRY PROGRAM
Hazard Identification Equipment

Risk Assessment Means of Communication

Risk Control
External Hazard Protection
Stand-by Person
Identification of the Duties
Monitoring of Multiple CS
Information to the Contractor
Permit System
Coordination of Entry Operations
Sign-posting

Employee Training Conclusion of Entry

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DEFINITION
An enclosed or partially enclosed space;
Is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy;
Is not intended or designed primarily as a place
of work;
Is liable at any time to:
• Have an atmosphere which contains harmful levels
of contaminants;
• Have an oxygen deficiency or excess;
• Cause engulfment

Could have restricted means for entry and exit

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SUMMARY OF ICOP CS 2010
A person whose head or upper body is within a
confined space is considered to have entered
the confined space
 Post danger sign such as BAHAYA – RUANG
TERKURUNG. DILARANG MASUK – In both Bahasa
Malaysia and English
 Employer to establish and implement a written
Confined Space Safety Program

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ANY QUESTIONS?

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THANK YOU
CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
PROGRAMME

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