Advice On Wsh Legal Compliance Issues

Advice On Wsh Legal Compliance IssuesThe comp each is planning to confine up a rude(a) localize/factory/shipyard/worksite in Singapore. The new plant/factory/shipyard/worksite located in Tuas. The telephoner get out be recruiting a few hundred local and contradictory workers.The new plant/factory/shipyard/worksite utilizes the following items for its production processesMechanical and/or hydraulic machinesMaterial handling equipment much(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal) as forklifts and/or reach trucksLifting equipment such as overhead cranes and/or tower cranesPressure vessels such as boilers, air receiver, steam receivers, etc.Laboratory facilities for testing and quality controlW behouses or storage yardsVarious types of hazardous chemicals and/or combustible substancesTaskThe task requires each candidate to submit a written report on advising on WSH ratified compliance issues basing on the above pips.Written ReportThe research project requires each candid ate to derive or collect from their workplace a portfolio of evidences on the following itemsIdentify the relevant and early(a) wakeless requirements applicable to safety and health issues. (PC1.1, UK1)Identify the WSH legal and early(a) responsibilities and liabilities of stakeholders. (PC1.2, UK2)Explain the WSH legal and separate responsibilities and liabilities to relevant stakeholders. (PC1.3) legislate with stakeholders on the implications of the WSH legal and other requirements in accordance with organizational procedures. (PC1.5, UK4) conform to workplace culture and practices relevant for the assessment of compliance with WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.1, UK5)Identify gaps between workplace practices and the applicable WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.2)Recommend actions to be taken by the relevant stakeholders to comply with WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.3, UK7)Advise relevant stakeholders in the application of relevant permits, licenses, appr ovals and other legal documents from respective government agencies. (PC2.4, UK6, 8)Advise stakeholders ways to assists them in maintaining compliance with applicable WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.5, UK9)Identify means of getting updated on new or revise WSH legal and other requirements in a timely manner. (PC3.1, UK10)Interpret the new or amended WSH legal and other requirements accurately. (PC3.2)Clarify with the relevant authorities on the interpretation of new or amended legal and other requirements where applicable. (PC1.4, 3.3 UK3, 12) deposit the applicability of new or amended WSH legal and other requirements to stakeholders who seek advice on WSH legal requirements. (PC3.4)Assess workplace compliance with the new or amended WSH legal and other requirements. (PC3.5, UK11, 12)Advise on requirement actions needed to comply with new or amended WSH legal and other requirements. (PC3.6)Identify the relevant and other legal requirements applicable to safety and health i ssues. (PC1.1, UK1)12. Clarify with the relevant authorities on the interpretation of new or amended legal and other requirements where applicable. (PC1.4, 3.3 UK3, 12) organization Agencies work ons and LegislationsArea of Application(Eg. mamma, SCDF, NEA, etc.)( put up list and titles of Acts and Regulations)(- Describe the application of each Act or Regulations. Also briefly explain what each of the Act and Regulations argon about)mammy body of work precaution And Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008Any organization/ mortal who wants to occupy a piece of land or use both(prenominal) presumptuousnesss as a factory, falling deep down any of the screenes of factories described in Part I or II of the First Schedule, shall apply to the Commissi geniusr to point.The application (accompanied by particulars, information, statements and documents) to register the premise as a factory shall be sent to the Commissionerin such form and manner as he may require. The app lication has to be make at least one month before the factory starts operation.On receiving an application, the Commissioner will go through the details of application before deciding whether the premise is deem fit to be register as a factory. Upon successful application, the Commissioner will enter the factory in the register of factories and on successful defrayal of the fee stipulate in the Second Schedule, a certificate of registration will be issue to the applicant to certify the premise fit for operation. mammary glandWSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006This regulation is applicable to all factories and all owners of pressure vessel.This regulation describes the general safety rules and requirements which occupiers need to comply with.For instance,Regulation 4 Overcrowding, which require occupier to learn that the workplace is non overcrowded so as to pose health and safety risk to the employeesRegulation 6 Lighting, which require occupier to maintain and provide adeq uate and fitted lighting, whether artificial or natural, for workers to engage in operation or walking.Regulation 10 Protection againstexcessive heat or cold and abusive radiations, which require the occupier take all reasonably feasible measures to crack that employees at are defended from excessive heat or cold and catastrophic radiations.Regulation 14 Electrical installationand equipment, which require occupier to ensure that galvanic installation and electrical equipment is of good made, non-faulty, well maintain and safe to use. Reasonably practicable measures have been taken by the occupier to protect against the risks of electric shock arising from or in connection with the use at work of any electrical installation or equipment in the factory.Etc.MOMWSH (First Aid) Regulations 2006This regulation is applicable to all factories, laboratories, ship in harbour, premises in spite of appearance airport.This regulation describe what are the general requirements of a first aid box (what are the approved items, effect of first aid boxes required against the number of employees), the requirements of first aider within the workplace, the number of first aider required within the workplace against the number of workers, and the general requirements for a first aid room.MOMWSH (Risk focussing) Regulations 2006This regulation is applicable to all workplaces covered on a lower floor the First Schedule of the Act.This regulation specifies that risk an assessment has to be carried out at workplaces, with the RA documented and maintained. From the RA, what are the protective and control measures implemented to protect employees against the hazards and risks identified.MOMWSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations 2006This regulation is applicable to all workplaces.This regulation requires occupier to report any accident/ ensuant that result in injuries (injuries that resulting in more than 3 days MC or hospitalization for 1 day) and/or deaths, any dangerous occu rrence (such as toppling of scaffold, toppling of tower crane, bursting of PUB gas pipe during excavation, etc.) and any occupational diseases suffered by an employee at the workplace.MOMWSH (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009This regulation is applicable to all factories.This regulation describes1) The requirements to be approved as a workplace safety and health auditor. 2) The requirement of factories to at a lower placego a third party audit (approved auditor by MOM) on the safety and health system.MOMWSH (Workplace Safety and Health Committees) Regulations 2008This regulation is applicable to all factories.This regulation requires factories to form a WSH committee (the general requirements stated), whereby meeting should be carried to discuss on the health and safety issues within the workplace. The function of WSH committee is also clearly defined below this regulation.SCDFFire Safety Act Section 20 Fire security measuresThis act is applicable to owner or occupier of any public buildings such as offices, hospitals, shopping complexes, industrial buildings and private residential buildings that fall within a specified criterion.The Fire Certificate Scheme is to ensure that fire safety systems and fire safety measures are properly maintained, in good working presumption and tested in accordance with the relevant codes of practices.SCDFFire Safety (Fire apprehension Plan) RegulationsThis regulation is applicable to premises that are designated or fall within the class of premises designated by the Minister chthonic Section 21(1) of the Act.This regulation describe the requirements of a emergency response plan within the workplace, which include, designation of one or more places within or outside the premises which is capable of accommodating all the occupants of the premises and which poses the least danger to the occupants of the premises in the outcome of fire to be used as an assembly area the need of a fire safety committee up to date records relating to reviews of the Fire Emergency Plan conduct of fire evacuation drills fire safety programmes are kept and maintained, etc.SCDFFire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) regulations License to put in or keep rock oil or flammable materials.This regulation is applicable to premises that require to store or keep any petroleum or flammable material or both(prenominal) at any premises shall be made by the person intending to store or keep the petroleum or flammable material or both.This regulation states that no occupier shall store or keep, or cause to be stored or kept, any class of petroleum or any flammable material except(a) in or on premises licensed for the storage or keeping of such petroleum or flammable material(b) in such quantities and in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in relation to such petroleum or flammable material and(c) under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of a li cence from the Commissioner and either condition specified therein.SCDFFire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) regulations License to moment petroleum or flammable materials.This regulation is applicable to occupier who wants to import of any class of petroleum or any flammable material in excess of the respective quantities specified in the Second Schedule.The regulations require the person importing such petroleum or flammable material to hold a licence from the Commissioner to import such petroleum or flammable material and the person does non hold such a valid licence.Singapore Police ForceArms and Explosives (Explosive Precursors) Rules 2007 License to store explosive precursors.This regulation is applicable to occupier who wants to store explosive precursorsfor operation purposes.Singapore Police ForceArms and Explosives (Explosive Precursors) Rules 2007 Ad hoc license to import/export explosive precursors.This regulation is applicable to occupier who wants to impor t/export explosive precursors.The regulation requires the applicant to hold a dealers license before applying for a license to import or export arms or explosives.NEAEnvironmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Permission to store and use hazardousSubstances.This regulation is applicable to a person who keeps or has in possession or under his control any hazardous substances specified in the Schedule.The regulation specify that the person shall be authorized to store and use hazardous substances under a permit or a license granted under section 22 of the Act to deal in hazardous substances under his possession. The person issued with the permit shall keep a record of the quantity of such substances and stored in a container based on the purpose or purposes stated in the permit. The container is designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the code of practice and clearly labeled with restricted access to authorized personnel only.HSAPoisons Act, Chapter 234 Poisons LicenceThis regulation is applicable to a person who import, possess for sale, sell or offer for sale any poisons.Form A Poisons Licence is issued under the Poisons Act to allow the licensee to import, store and sell poisons by way of wholesale at the premises stated in the licence.The licensee for Form A Poisons Licence must be working full time for the company and be given the responsibilities and accountabilities for all poisons transactions.PUBSewerage and Drainage (Trade Effluent) RegulationsThis regulation is applicable to factories.This regulation specifies the discharge limit and contents requirement of trade sewer water that is coming out from the factories operation. The requirement of treating the trade effluent (installation of a treatment plant) before discharging the effluent and installing such sampling test points, gazeion chambers, beat devices, and recording and other apparatuses for monitoring.Identify the WSH legal and other responsibilities and liabilities of stakeholders. (PC1.2, UK2)Explain the WSH legal and other responsibilities and liabilities to relevant stakeholders. (PC1.3)Stakeholder (Organization Job position)Legal Responsibilities / Companys Job DescriptionLiabilitiesPenalties / OffencesList and find out at least FOURstakeholders in the company eg. Principal (WSH Manager) Subcontractor (ABC Construction Pte Ltd) Rigger (Tan Ah Seng) etcDescribe and elaborate each stakeholder legal responsibilities as well as those set by the company in their job description.Elaborate the liabilities, penalties, and discourtesys of each stakeholder as stipulated for the legislations)Occupier( billet Diector under the name Avnetis Pharma Mfg Pte Ltd)Legal responsibilitiesIt shall be the affair of every occupier of any workplace to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures to ensure thata) the workplaceb) all means of access to or bulge out from the workplace andc) any machinery, equip ment, plant, article or substance kept on the workplace, are safe and without risks to health to every person within those premises, whether or not the person is at work or is an employee of the occupier.Company main HSE responsibilitiesThe Site Director has overall responsibility for the effective implementation of the HSE Policy.In compliance with the law, the Site Director shall1. Ensure the workplaces entrances and exits and any equipment, machinery, plant, article or substances are accessible, safe and risk-free.2. Ensure the safety and health of his employees and personnel who may be indirectly impact in the workplace.WSH (General Provision) Regulations pretty not particular(a) $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceptional(a) 2 years or to bothWSH (Registration of Factories) Regulations very well not prodigious $3,000WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations1st law-breaking Fine of not exceeding $5,0002ndand incidental offences Fine of not exceeding $10,000 or to impri sonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Risk Management) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $10,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Workplace Safety and Health Committees) RegulationsFirst offence Fine of not exceeding $10,000Second or subsequent offence $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Confined Spaces) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothWSH (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) RegulationsFirst offence $10,000Continuing offence a pass on fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.Factories (Noise) RegulationsFines not exceeding $5,000Fire Safety ActFines not exceeding $5,000Fire Safety (Building Fire Safety) RegulationsFine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 mon ths or bothEnvironmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) RegulationsFine not exceeding $30,000or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or bothContinuing offence a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for everyday or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.Environmental Public Health ActFine not exceeding $10,000 and in the case of a continuing offence, the sum of $500 for every day or part thereof during which the offence continues after convictionEmployers(HODs)1) It shall be the duty of every employer to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure the safety and health of his employees at work.2) It shall be the duty of every employer to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure the safety and health of persons (not being his employees) who may be affected by any lying-in carried on by him in the workplace.3) For the purposes of subsectio n (1), the measures necessary to ensure the safety and health of persons at work include a) providing and maintaining for those persons a work environment which is safe, without risk to health, and adequate as regards facilities and arrangements for their offbeat at workb) ensuring that adequate safety measures are taken in respect of any machinery, equipment, plant, article or process used by those personsc) ensuring that those persons are not exposed to hazards arising out of the arrangement, disposal, manipulation, organization, processing, storage, transport, working or use of things i) in their workplace orii) near their workplace and under the control of the employerd) ontogeny and implementing procedures for dealing with emergencies that may arise while those persons are at work ande) ensuring that the person at work has adequate instruction, information, training and supervision as is necessary for that person to perform his work.4) Every employer shall, where required by the regulations, give to persons (not being his employees) the prescribed information about such aspects of the way in which he conducts his undertaking as might affect their safety or health while those person are at his workplace.Company main HSE responsibilities1. Providing a safe and berthful workplace.2. Establishing a committee or designating a representative as needed.3. Consulting and cooperating with the committee or reperesntative.4. Providing the information and training needed to protect the health and safety of workers.5. Ensuring that supervisors are competent and that supervisors provide competent supervision.6. Arranging the regular examination of the workplace, tools and equipment to ensure their safety.7. Ensuring that tools, machinery and equipment are properly maintained.8. Enabling a committee or representative to inspect the workplace regularly.9. Promptly correcting unsafe conditions and activities reported by the committee or representative.10. Ensuring tha t the committee or representative investigates reportable accidents and dangerous occurrences.WSH (General Provision) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothWSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $5,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Risk Management) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $10,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Confined Spaces) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothFactories (Noise) RegulationsFines not exceeding $5,000Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) RegulationsFine not exceeding $30,000or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or bothContinuing offence a further fine not excee ding $1,000 for everyday or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.Employees(Chemical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Logistic personnel, etc.)Legal responsibilities1) It shall be the duty of every person at worka) to use in such manner so as to provide the protection intended, any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for his use alone or for use by him in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare while at work andb) to co-operate with his employer or principal and any other person to such extent as will enable his employer, principal or the other person, as the case may be, to comply with the provisions of this Act.2) No person at work shall willfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for his use alone or for use by him in common with others) pursuant to any requirement under this Act for securing the safety, health or welfare of persons (including himself) at work.3) Any person at work who, without reasonable cause, willfully or recklessly does any act which endangers the safety or health of himself or others shall be guilty of an offence.Company main HSE responsibilities1. Taking reasonable grapple to protect their health and safety and that of other workers.2. Cooperating with employers, supervisors, committee members and representatives.3. Using safe work procedures, safeguards, and personnel protective equipment.4. Reporting potential hazards or risks to the employer immediately.5. Knowing and complying with health and safety requirements.6. Refraining form harassment.WSH (General Provision) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothWSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $5,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $10,000 or to impr isonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Risk Management) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $10,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Confined Spaces) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothEnvironmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) RegulationsFine not exceeding $30,000or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or bothContinuing offence a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for everyday or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.WSH (Workplace Safety and Health Committees) RegulationsFirst offence Fine of not exceeding $10,000Second or subsequent offence $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothDuties of persons who erect, install or modify machinery or equipment and persons in control of machinery for use at work.( company engage contractors)1) It shall be the duty of any person who erects, installs or modifies any machinery or equipment for use at work to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the machinery or equipment is erected, installed or modify in such a manner that it is safe, and without risk to health, when properly used.2) The duty imposed on a person erecting, installing or modifying any machinery or equipment under subsection (1) shall apply only if the machinery or equipment is erected, installed or modified in the course of the persons trade, business, profession or undertaking.3) Any person required under subsection (1) to ensure that any machinery or equipment is erected, installed or modified in such a manner that it is safe, and without risk to health, when properly used shall be regarded as having complied with that subsection to the extent that a) the person ensured, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the erection, installation or modification was in ac cordance with the information supplied by the designer, manufacturer or supplier of the machinery or equipment regarding its erection, installation or modification andb) it is reasonable for the person to rely on that information.4) Where any machinery moved by mechanical power is used in any workplace, then notwithstanding anything in this Act, it shall be the duty of the owner of the machinery to ensure a) so far as is reasonably practicable, that the machinery is maintained in a safe condition andb) that the precautions (if any) to be taken for the safe use of the machinery and the health hazards (if any) associated with the machinery is available to any person using the machinery.5) Where the owner of any machinery moved by mechanical power has entered into a contract of hire or lease with a hirer or lessee, the duty imposed under subsection (4) shall apply to the hirer or lessee of the machinery instead of the owner.6) Where the owner, hirer or lessee of any machinery moved by mechanical power has entered into a contract with another(prenominal) person to maintain the machinery, the duty under subsection (4)(a) shall apply to that other person instead of the owner, hirer or lessee of the machinery.7) Subsections (1), (2) and (3) shall apply only to machinery or equipment specified in Part I of the Fifth Schedule.Company main HSE responsibilitiesIn compliance with the law, contractors shall1. Supply safety precautions to be taken for the proper use and maintenance of the machinery, equipment or hazardous substance.2. Specify any health hazards associated with the machinery, equipment or hazardous substance.3. Supply information relating to and the results of any tests or examinations of the machinery, equipment or hazardous substances is tested and examined to ensure safety when properly used.WSH (General Provision) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothWSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations1sto ffence Fine of not exceeding $5,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Risk Management) Regulations1stoffence Fine of not exceeding $10,0002ndand subsequent offences Fine of not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to bothWSH (Confined Spaces) RegulationsFine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to bothEnvironmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) RegulationsFine not exceeding $30,000or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or bothContinuing offence a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for everyday or part thereof during which the offence continues after conviction.Communicate with stakeholders on the implications of the WSH legal and other requirements in accordance with organizational procedures. (PC1.5, UK4)(- List and describe THREE different types of communication channels emp loyed in by your company. Show evident or data. Eg. Appendix Minimum 100 words)In workplaces, Safety communication is essential to employees so that they are aware of the effects of Workplace Safety and Health so as to seek encouragement from them to contribute actively to Workplace Safety and Health. Contributions from the employees will only be effective if they still their roles and responsibilities and be competent in their work tasks.In Sanofi Aventis, the following communication channels are employed to pass on the information and messages to employeesE-mailsWhenever there is a safety-related issue and/or article send down by Corporate, the information will be forwarded to all HODs so that they can passed down the information to the staffs within their department.Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Notice BoardWhenever there is an incident/accident that has happened in other site within the corporate, a report of the incident/accident will be put up on the notice board to a llow employees locally to learn of the issue so that the same situation will not be repeated.HSE Committee meetingDuring the HSE committee meeting, issues on workplace health, safety and environment will be discussed, reviewed and ideas on how to improve them will be exchanged during the meeting. The discussions will be minute down and send to the committees so that they can pass down the information to other colleagues in their department.Gather workplace information and practices relevant for the assessment of compliance with WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.1, UK5)Identify gaps between workplace practices and the applicable WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.2)Recommend actions to be taken by the relevant stakeholders to comply with WSH legal and other requirements. (PC2.3, UK7)Name Description of Elements (SMS) or Practices (CP)Company Practices / GapsLegal Requirements / Code of PracticeComplianceY / NRecommended Actions(- List at least FIVEpractices or Elements of Sa fety Management System. Briefly describe each practice or element.Eg. Permit-to-work, Safety Training, etc. Provide evidence such as examples, attachments, appendices, data, or documentation for