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HHHIIIGGGHHHLLLIIIGGGHHHTTTSSS IOHA 2012
2012 AT A GLANCE MIHA ACTIVITY UPDATES
AIHA 2013 ASIA PACIFIC & AIOH 2013 SYDNEY LAUNCH OF THE NEW MIHA NEWSLETTER
MIHA DIGEST
JULY 2013; ISSUE 1/2013
Assalamualaikum and “Salam Sejahtera” to everyone!
First of all, on behalf of the Committee, I would like to apologize for the long silence in releasing the promised quarterly MIHA Newsletter. Our last issue was in Q1 of 2012 following which everyone on the 2012/2013 committee as well as the IOHA 2012 Organizing Committee was focusing more than 100% in producing the IOHA 9th International Scientific Conference, not forgetting the celebration of IOHA’s 25th Anniversary, held in September of last year. We’re happy that the conference went smoothly and was well received. To members who managed to attend the international conference on our home ground, I hope you had benefitted well and thank you for your support in MIHA’s programs.
Looking forward, we have a new committee elected for the 2013/2014 term. Thank you to the outgoing committees for their valuable contributions – Yu Mei Huey and Siti Hamimah. Congratulations and a warm welcome to newly elected committee members – Rajesh and Syazwan. Welcome back as well to the re-elected committee members – Noormahani, Norhazlina, Marina Zainal, Rina and Zaiton. I hope everyone has recovered from the IOHA2012 and re-energized to continue our journey towards fulfilling our mission and vision. For 2013/2014, we are exploring new ways in managing our programs and resources. We’re making some changes in the committee’s portfolios, focusing more on new projects and initiatives while at the
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
same time empowering our MIHA Executives to manage established programs as planned.
To all members, I would like to encourage all of you to contribute in any way you can. We welcome feedback and suggestions for programs and initiatives that you’d like MIHA to work on. Inputs for our newsletters are also very much welcome. We have many new programs in the pipeline i.e. IH Laboratory Assurance Program, Health Effects Classification for Assessors, Chemical Health Risk Assessment Enhancement for Assessors (CHRA Manual 3rd Edition), SME Enhancement Project etc. We’re also looking into partnerships with local and external bodies aimed at bringing in more continuing education programs at intermediate and advanced levels, to enhance our local OSH and IH practitioners. I look forward to seeing more members volunteering in MIHA’s future initiatives. Note: Salam Sejahtera ~ well wishes in Malay
Wan Sabrina Wan Mohamad, CIH MIHA President
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The IOHA2012 Organising Committee
MIHA has successfully organized the 9th IOHA International Scientific Conference on the 16th to 20th September 2012. This event has been successful in delivering a strong technical program comprising of Professional Development Courses (PDCs), Plenary Sessions, Podium Sessions and Poster Presentations. In summary, IOHA2012 was proud to have run:
• 12 full-day PDCs conducted by international & local experts
• 1 keynote address • 3 Plenary Sessions with 9 Papers • 28 Podium Sessions with 112 Papers • 67 Poster Presentations
Participation from international industrial hygiene and occupational health “gurus” and practitioners proved that IOHA2012 achieved its objective in bringing together experts to share their expertise, lessons learnt as well as partnering to improving the safety & health of workers.
IOHA 2012 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
(16 to 20 Sept 2012)
The Opening Ceremony with YBhg. Dato' Seri Zainal Rahim Bin
Seman, Datuk Johari Basri (DOSH Director General), Zainal Mubarik Zainuddin (IOHA Organising Committee Chairman) and Jakob
Nærheim (IOHA President.
Professor Michel Guillemin, the proud recipient of IOHA’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2012, inspired and motivated practitioners with his Keynote Address titled “The Unexplored
Dimension of Occupational Hygiene”.
MIHA, as the organiser of this prestigious event, has not only played an important role in raising the IH profile of Malaysia, but also in providing opportunities for local practitioners to be connected with international leading experts.
CONGRATULATIONS MIHA!! IOHA Main Plenary Hall at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
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UPM Best Student Award Committee Members for 2012/2013
Year 2012 has been a successful and memorable year for MIHA. Not only did we excel in organizing an international conference, we also successfully completed all of our planned programs for that year.
MIHA started off year 2012 with the first planned Training Program i.e. Guidelines on the Use of PPE against Chemical Hazards Course on the 28th to 29th February 2012. Other training programs for 2012 included Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Course (17th Apr 2012 to 19th Apr 2012) and Pilot Workshop for Implementing the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010 (13th & 14th June 2012). CHRA 3rd Edition Testing Workshop was held on the 3rd to 5th December 2012 with involvement from DOSH. Year 2012 has seen MIHA’s success not only in organizing education programs for members but also MIHA’s active involvements in universities and the public.
The Annual General Meeting for year 2012/2013 was held in March 2012 at Impiana Hotel and Resort, Kuala Lumpur followed by quarterly committee meetings to discuss MIHA’s strategies, initiatives and way forward.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE IN MIHA ACTIVITES, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
EMAIL TO WATI AT [email protected]
2012 AT A GLANCE
MIHA ACTIVITIES
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Guidelines on the Use of PPE against Chemical Hazards Course
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Course
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DID YOU KNOW?
You can see photos of all MIHA activities at our website http://www.miha2u.org
Pilot Workshop for Implementing the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010
2012 AT A GLANCE TRAININGS
CHRA 3rd Edition Testing Workshop
2012 AT A GLANCE PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Participation in Dialogues/Discussion 9 March 2012: Discussion on the Proposal of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Standards - Department of Standards Malaysia. MIHA Representative: Ir Nimi Ahmad 9 October 2012: Dialog “Perundingan Awan Konvensyen” ILO No155 (C155). MIHA Representative: Yu Mei Huey Representative/Committee Representation in OSH Initiatives
From 1 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2014 Committee Member for Safety and Health (ISC W) – Department of Standards Malaysia. MIHA Representative: Wan Sabrina Wan Mohamad
From April 2011 to March 2013 Committee Member for “Kumpulan Kerja Peperiksaan Higien Industri” – NIOSH. MIHA Representatives: Ir Nimi Ahmad and Norhazlina Mydin 20 March 2012 Alternative Substances for Asbestos – DOSH. MIHA Representative: Rina Cheong 21 May 2012 Prohibition orders the use of all types of Asbestos in the workplace-DOSH. MIHA Representatives: Wan Sabrina Wan Mohamad, Zaiton Sharif and Marina Zainal Farid.
3-7 September 2012 Pilot Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for industry. MIHA Representative: Zaiton Sharif
Other Involvement
24 April 2012 SOCSO’s 2012 National Safe Commuting to Work Campaign. MIHA Representative: Zaiton Sharif
22 to 24 May 2012 Participated in DSSM seminar (UMP Pahang) – promoting IOHA 2012 International Scientific Conference MIHA Representative: Rahmawati Mohamad
20 & 21 June 2012 SOCSO’s 2012 Return to Work Conference & Job Carnival. MIHA Representative: Zaiton Sharif and Nor Baiti
9 July 2012 “Pameran Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Sempena Majlis Pelancaran Minggu Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Peringkat Kebangsaan 2012” at Pusat Maritime Putrajaya (DOSH) – promoting IOHA 2012 International Scientific Conference MIHA Representative: Zaiton Sharif and Rahmawati Mohamad
16 August 2012 SOCSO’s “Program Keselamatan Bermotosikal Kebangsaan Kepada Pencarum Perkeso 2012”. MIHA Representative: Zaidon Bin Wahidon
12 Oktober 2012 Presentation of MIHA Sponsorship for Best Student Award at “Majlis Penyampaian Hadiah Peringkat Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan Sesi 2011/2012” MIHA Representative: Azizin Zainuddin
MEMBERS ARE NOW ABLE TO LOG ONTO MIHA WEBSITE.
Please obtain your login username and password from Wati. Email to [email protected]
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MIHA 2013 ACTIVITY UPDATES
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Appointment/Committee Representation in OSH initiatives April 2013 to Mac 2015 Industrial Hygiene Technical Committee for Examination Board, NIOSH. MIHA Representative: Ir. Nimi and Zaiton Sharif. Participations in Dialogues 18 February 2013 “Mesyuarat Bengkel Perbincangan Teras Utama Penyelidikan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan NIOSH 2013-2017” MIHA Representative: Zaiton Sharif & Azizin Zainudin 14 May 2013 Dialogue on USECHH regulation with DOSH-Malaysia. MIHA Representative: Wan Sabrina Wan Mohamad and Marina Zainal Farid. 29 May 2013 Dialogue with DOSH-Malaysia on the new CLASS 20XX Regulation. MIHA Representative: MIHA Committee members.
MIHA will be running its Members Database updates very soon. Our intention is to recognize the strengths and core competencies within our members so that we can serve you
better. Your participation is highly appreciated.
Contribution as Speaker 5 February 2013 Invitation as speaker and panel for “Seminar on Enhancing Machinery Safety Standards - SIRIM MIHA Representative: Ir. Nimi Ahmad 29 & 30 April 2013. Invitation as speaker for Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) Workshop UITM Puncak Alam. MIHA Representative: Wan Sabrina Wan Mohamad. 1 & 2 July 2013 Invitation as a Speaker to OSH NRG-SHE 2013 Conference – NRG-SHE Association, Sunway Convention Centre, Butterworth, Penang. MIHA Representative: Mimala Arasaratnam.
As at 8th May 2013
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MIHA 10th AGM was held on 13th March 2013 at Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Thirty (30) full members and four (4) associate members attended the meeting. The AGM Minutes of Meeting is downloadable from MIHA’s website. Congratulations to the elected committee members for year 2013/14. The respective portfolios are also available for viewing on our website.
Post AGM, the elected committees met for the 1st Committee meeting for the 2013/2014 term. Among items discussed and planned included the National Accreditation Registration, IH Laboratory Accreditation Program, new enhancement trainings for members, MIHA 10th year anniversary and many more. Committees also agreed to convene every 2 months to ensure quarterly meeting requirements by The Registry of Societies (ROS) Malaysia are met. On top of that, smaller group/taskforce meetings will be conducted on a need to basis.
MIHA 2013
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The AGM attended by members on 13th May 2013.
Committee Members during the first committee meeting for year 2013
The committee has had 2 meetings to date; 30th April and 8th July 2013. Despite their tight schedules with own work commitments, they managed to achieve majority quorum for each meeting.
Keep it up guys!
DOSH WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!! The Proposed Amendments to USECHH Regulations 2000 is available on the MIHA website.
Please logon and give your comments or suggestions to MIHA by 24th August 2013.
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Guidelines on the Use of PPE Against Chemical Hazards
On 25th & 26th March 2013, MIHA organized a professional training program, “Guidelines on the Use of PPE Against Chemical Hazards Course”. A total of thirty (30) participants attended the course at Hyatt Regency Kuantan, Pahang.
The training was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding on the correct selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It also aimed to provide in-depth information on establishing and implementing PPE programs in compliance with the PPE Guidelines (2006) published by the Department of Occupational Safety & Heath (DOSH) Malaysia, in line with the Occupational Safety & Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2000.
The trainer, GT Lim, CIH, has more than 15 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health.
MIHA 2013
TRAINING PROGRAMS & OTHER ACTIVITIES
He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and MSc in Environmental Engineering. He is also a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). He currently works with 3M Malaysia, contributing his knowledge and expertise in coaching participants in managing PPE at the workplace.
IOHA 2012 Lunch Appreciate Event
After the successful completion of IOHA 2012, MIHA organized a Lunch Appreciation Event on 10th June 2013 as a reward to hardworking members who gave their commitment, efforts and valuable time in ensuring the success of IOHA 2012. The organizing committee enjoyed a special lunch on a chartered Putrajaya Cruise along the Putrajaya Lake.
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Workshop for Implementing ICOP– IAQ, 2010 22-23 May 2013
This is an introductory course outlining the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues at the workplace which includes recognition of the causes of IAQ problems and understanding of the relevant legislations pertaining to control of IAQ. This course aims to provide a practical understanding for those who need to manage workplace health issues in their employment. It also provides awareness for those who wish to have hands-on learning through practical inspection & cases studies to control IAQ problems. A total of 22 participants attended the course at Swiss Garden Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
The Trainer, Yu Mei Huey; a Senior Industrial Hygienist has over 15 years of safety, health environment and Industrial Hygiene experience. A registered IAQ Assessor with DOSH, she has carried out more than 30 IAQ projects both in local and multinational companies throughout the Asian region.
MIHA 2013
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Noise Exposure Monitoring Forum: Issues & Challenges 27 & 28 June 2013 G-Tower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
This most anticipated forum was held especially for the noise competent persons to enhance and strengthen the technical understanding and capability to interprate or analyse data leading to sound judgment.
The trainer, Prof. Park Doo-Yong, CIH, is a Professor at the Department of Industrial Safety Engineering, Hansung University. One of the Industrial Hygiene pioneers in South Korea, he began his career in Industrial Health since 1990’s working as a consultant for many local and multinational companies in Korea. He is also the past Director General of the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute for the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Association (KOSHA). A total of 35 participants attended the Forum at G-Tower Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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STAY TUNED... MIHA will be announcing its upcoming events for September – December.
Check our website regularly.
Fleming Gulf Asia in support with MIHA & WSO will be hosting its 3rd Annual HSE Forum in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2013 from 27th -28th August 2013 at The Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
Subsequent to the success of the previous 2 editions, Fleming Gulf is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual HSE Forum in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals. Bigger and more exclusive than its predecessor, the forum provides a tailor made platform to address the industry's unique needs in this region. This forum will equip you with the best solutions to tackle HSE challenges and place you one step ahead of your peers.
For more info contact: Rina James –[email protected]
T - +603 2141 5319
3rd ANNUAL HSE FORUM in Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals
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Jukka Takala Executive Director,
Workplace Safety and Health Institute, Singapore
Veronica Chow Senior Assistant Director (Occupational Hygiene), Ministry of Manpower,
Singapore
Kent McElhattan Chairman of the Board, National Safety Council,
Chairman and Co-Founder, Industrial Scientific Corporation, USA
Frank Renshaw Managing Member,
Bayberry EHS Consulting, USA
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AIHA 3rd ANNUAL ASIA PACIFIC OH
CONFERENCE & EXPO
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Product Stewardship Society are hosting the upcoming 3rd Annual Asia Pacific OH Conference + Exhibition in Singapore. Registration is now open for the conference taking place from 29th–31st October at the Raffles City Convention Centre (RCCC), Singapore. This conference will again offer top-quality education and training focused on industry development within the Asia Pacific region.
The 2013 Asia Pacific OH Conference + Exhibition is a must-attend event for any mid- or senior-level occupational health/hygiene, industrial hygiene, product stewardship and sustainability, or environmental health and safety professional who is dedicated to enhancing their careers and advancing their profession. The conference offers attendees opportunities to network and discuss the latest industry trends and findings with their peers while learning practical applications to manage occupational hygiene/environmental health and safety or product stewardship issues at the workplace.
AIHA will offer three pre-conference Professional Development Courses (PDCs) on Noise Control Engineering, Ergonomics, and Product Registration Requirements in Asia Pacific on 29th October. The main conference programme, taking place 30th-31st October, will be divided into two tracks: a Stewardship & Sustainability track and a Technical track covering a wide range of industry topics including Ergonomics, Risk Assessment, and Respiratory Protection. The two tracks will be bridged by a platform of sessions led by the following highly influential speakers from around the world:
AIOH 2013 CONFERENCE
The 31st Annual Conference of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) will be held in Sydney on 30th November – 04th December 2013. The conference theme and objectives are summarised below.
Conference Theme The Four Pillars
The Fundamental Principles Anticipation Recognition Evaluation Control
Conference Objectives
To ensure achievement of AIOH conference professional development objectives, the goal will be to run a world-class conference:
of the highest technical / scientific standard and content;
with a varied and interesting range of internationally recognised speakers and papers;
with a high quality trade display; and with a lively and interesting range of social
activities at high-class venues showcasing the City of Sydney.
Promotional Video
If you were lucky enough to make it to the 2012 Adelaide Conference, then you will have seen our promotional video outlining the conference theme and inviting you to our Sydney conference.
We’ve updated the video to include a special welcome to you, so check it out at the following link at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CgqnOjHid64.
Early Registration is open for all prospective delegates. The following website http://www.aioh.org.au/conference.aspx gives access to the Early Registration Brochure. The provisional program outlines all you need to know regarding:
• Venue – Hilton Sydney Hotel; • Theme – The Four Pillars: Anticipation
Recognition Evaluation Control; • Provisional Scientific Program; • Social Program; • Accommodation, and • Sponsorship and Registration Information.
Important Dates
Call for Papers deadline 5th July 2013 Final peer reviewed papers due 2nd August 2013 Early bird registration closes 15th August 2013 Final non peer reviewed papers due 4th October
2013 Final poster papers due 4th October 2013
Interested to attend the conference? Good news! MIHA Members are given the same discount as those of AIOH Members.
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AIOH 2013 CONFERENCE
AIOH is committed to support occupational hygienists in the South East Asian Region. In line with this commitment, MIHA has accepted the invitation to be the Regional Liaison and Representative on the AIOH2013 Conference Organising Committee.
This year, the committee introduced a SE Asia Region Conference Attendance Support Package. They were seeking to sponsor 2-3 young Occupational Hygienist (not beginner level) from SE Asian Countries (especially Malaysia) to attend the AIOH 2013 and present at a concurrent session (not more than 20 mins). The objectives for this are to assist emerging occupational hygienist in the SE Asian region to raise their profile in the industry and establish a network with more experienced hygienist, and to promote stronger relationships within our region.
As part of the SE Asian Region Conference Attendance Support Package, successful candidates will receive:
Economy Class return airfare – Sydney to Kuala Lumpur; Accommodation at a suitable hotel convenient to the conference venue for nights 01 – 03 December 2013; and Conference registration, including attendance at conference functions.
MIHA is proud to announce the successful candidates as follows:
Dr. Mimi Haryani Hassim from UTM Skudai (Estimation of Fugitive Emission Rates and Occupational Air Concentrations in Chemical Process), and
Eyad Hasbullah from Bureau Veritas Sdn. Bhd. (Enhancement of
Health and Safety – Noise exposure monitoring in Malaysia and the importance of design assessments, including comfort and amenity
guidelines for work places).
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Mimi and Eyad who will represent MIHA at the AIOH2013 Conference.
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