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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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OHSAS 18001 & SMS REQUIREMENTS OHSAS 18001 & SMS REQUIREMENTS AS PER WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH ACTAS PER WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH ACT

SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITEDSIA ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITEDQUALITY & SAFETY DIVISIONQUALITY & SAFETY DIVISION

0606--M Hangar 2 M Hangar 2 31 Airline Road31 Airline RoadSingapore 819831Singapore 819831

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Issue 3 Revision 1Issue 3 Revision 1Date: 02 Apr 2007Date: 02 Apr 2007

Document Reference No: SIAEC/OHSMS/034Document Reference No: SIAEC/OHSMS/034

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1.01 TABLE OF CONTENTS

OHS Management System Manual

EFFECTIVE DATE 01 Sep 2006

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1.0 LEVEL 1: Occupational Health and Safety Management System

1.01 Table of Contents

1.02 Amendment History (OHSAS 18001: 1999/4.4.5)

1.03 List of Effective Pages

1.04 Distribution List (OHSAS 18001: 1999/4.4.5)

1.05 Definition/Acronyms

1.06 Manual Control

1.07 OHS Policy Implementation, Communication and Review (OHSAS 18001: 1999/4.2 and SMS Element No.1)

1.08 General Description of the Organisation (OHSAS 18001: 1999/4.4.1. and SMS Element No. 1)

1.09 Roles, Responsibilities and Authority

1.10 Outline of the OHS Management System (OHSAS 18001: 1999/4.3 – 4.6)

1.11 Matrix Showing Linkage Between OHSAS 18001 & SMS

2.0 LEVEL 2: Occupational Health and Safety System Procedures

2.01 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

2.02 Legal Requirements

2.03 Management Review

2.04 Non-Conformance, Non-Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action

2.05 OHS Consultation and Communication

2.06 OHS Training and Awareness

2.07 OHS Audits and Inspections

2.08 OHS Monitoring and Performance Measurement

2.09 Reporting and Investigation of Ground Accidents/Incidents/Near Misses/Injuries/Industrial Illness (Including Involving Aircraft)





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2.10 Document and Data Control

2.11 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

2.12 Procedure for Records

3.0 LEVEL 3: Operational Control Procedures/Work Instructions/ Safe Work Practices

3.01 Entry and Working Inside The Aircraft Fuel Tank

3.02 Entry and Working In Confined Space (Excluding Aircraft Fuel Tank)

3.03 Hot Work, Welding, Cutting and Other Operations Involving The Use of Heat

3.04 Safe Use of Hazardous (Flammable) Material From Heat/Ignition Source

3.05 Lock-Out, Tag-Out Procedure

3.06 Safe Means of Access and Safe Working at Heights

3.07 Electrical Safety

3.08 Work on Pressurized System

3.09 Chemical Hazard Control and Communication

3.10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment, Machinery and Plant

3.11 Maintenance, Fencing and/or Guarding of Machine/Equipment

3.12 Testing, Inspection Certification and Use of Lift and Hoist

3.13 Testing, Inspection Certification and Use of Lifting Gears, Lifting Machines and Lifting Appliances

3.14 Lifting Operations Using Mobile and Overhead Cranes

3.15 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Air Receiver

3.16 Safe Operation of Material Handling Vehicles/Equipment

3.17 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Hydraulic Platform, Cherry Picker and Vehicle Mounted Platform

3.18 Safe Use of Hand and Portable Power Tools

3.19 Operational Control Procedure For First Aid





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3.20 Prevention of Injuries and Illness

3.21 Industrial Hygiene Monitoring

3.22 Hearing Conservation Programme

3.23 Medical Examination and Surveillance

3.24 Respiratory Protection Programme

3.25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance and Replacement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.26 Inspection, Storage and Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders and Gas Plant

3.27 Industrial Safety Signage

3.28 Visitors Safety

3.29 Management of Contractors

3.30 In-House Rules and Regulations

3.31 Radiation Safety

3.32 Spray Painting

3.33 Avian Influenza – External Aircraft Cleaning Following A Bird Strike On An Aircraft

1.02 AMENDMENT HISTORY


EFFECTIVE DATE 02 Apr 2007


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1.02 AMENDMENT HISTORY

Revision No. Details of Amendments Page No. Date of Amendment

Issue 1 Rev 0 OHS Management System Manual -- 1 December 2001

Issue 1 Rev 1 OHS Management System Manual -- 3 June 2003

Issue 1 Rev 2 OHS Management System Manual -- 3 June 2003

Issue 2 Rev 0 OHS Management System Manual Full manual 1 April 2005

Issue 3 Rev 0 OHS Management System Manual Full manual 1 Sep 2006

Issue 3 Rev 1 Chapter 1.09 Roles, Responsibility and Authority – Quality & Safety Division Organisation Chart Update

Page 10 of 10 2 Apr 2007

Issue 3 Rev 1 will supercede all the previous amendments in Issue 3 Rev 0 of OHS Management System.

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1.03 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Level 1

Document Control No. Page No. Total No. of

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Appendices - 17 01 Sep 06

This OHS Management System Manual incorporating the above listed pages is approved by Vice-President Quality & Safety.

Signature : Date : 02 April 2007

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1.04 DISTRIBUTION LIST SIA Engineering Company Ltd

Copy No. Description of Copy Holder

01 Chief Executive Officer

02 Senior Vice President (Line Maintenance & Materials)

03 Senior Vice President (Aircraft & Component Services)

04 Senior Vice President (Services)

05 Senior Vice President (Commercial)

06 Senior Vice President Human Resources

07 Vice President Line Maintenance

08 Vice President Materials

09 Vice President Base Maintenance (Integrated Services)

10 Vice President Base Maintenance (A/C SVCS 1)

11 Vice President Base Maintenance (A/C SVCS 2/China Project)

12 Vice President Workshops

13 Vice President Facilities Development

14 Vice President Productivity & Engineering Training

15 Vice President Engineering & IT

16 Vice President Business Development

17 Vice President Marketing & Sales

18 Vice President Partnership Management

19 Vice President Fleet Management

20 Vice President Quality & Safety

21 Vice President Finance

22 Vice President Corporate

23 Vice President Marketing & Sales (Fleet Management)

24 Senior Manager Line Maintenance (Support)

25 Senior Manager Line Maintenance (Operations I)

26 Senior Manager Line Maintenance (Operations II)

27 Manager Line Maintenance (Cabin Services Group)





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28 Manager Line Maintenance (Operations)

29 Manager Line Maintenance (Support)

30 Manager Line Maintenance (Admin & Services)

31 Manager Line Maintenance (Line Stations/Projects & IT)

32 Operations Manager Line Maintenance

33 Senior Manager Materials (ITM)

34 Manager Materials (Warehouse & Logistics)

35 Manager Materials (Materials Support & Services)

36 Manager Materials (Procurement)

37 Senior Manager Base Maintenance (Services)

38 Manager Base Maintenance (Special Freighter)

39 Manager Base Maintenance (Customer Business)

40 Manager Base Maintenance (EHS/CIP/Shared Services)

41 Manager Base Maintenance (Business Unit Ops Line 9)

42 Manager Base Maintenance (Business Unit Ops Line 6/6L)



45 Operations Manager Base Maintenance (Business Unit Ops Line 2)

46 Senior Manager Workshops (Component O/H)

47 Senior Manager Workshops (A/C Maintenance Services)

48 Senior Manager Workshops (Customer Business)

49 Manager Workshops (Business Unit IMS)

50 Operations Manager Workshops (MCS)

51 Operations Manager Workshops (AMS)

52 Operations Manager Workshops (IMS)

53 Operations Manager Workshops (Customer Business)

54 BU Manager Workshops (ACS)

55 Operations Manager Workshops (ACS)

56 Senior Manager Facilities Development

57 Manager Engineering Training





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58 Senior Manager Engineering Systems

59 Senior Manager Engineering

60 Technical Manager Engineering

61 Senior Manager Business Development

62 Senior Manager Marketing & Sales

63 Manager Marketing & Sales

64 Senior Manager Partnership Management

65 Manager Fleet Management (Planning Data)

66 Manager Fleet Technical Management

67 Operations Manager (Fleet Technical Management)

68 Senior Manager Quality & Safety

69 Manager Quality (Safety/Security)

70 Manager Quality (Audit/Standards)

71 Manager Quality (Services)

72 Quality Manager (Investigation/HF)

73 Quality Manager (Support Svcs)

74 Senior Manager Finance

75 Senior Manager Finance (Corporate)

76 Finance Manager (Revenue & Assets)

77 Finance Manager (Corporate)

78 Senior Manager Public Affairs

79 Senior Manager Human Resources (Planning & Development)

80 Manager Industrial Relations

81 OHSMS Coordinator, Quality & Safety

82 OHSMS Coordinator, Base Maintenance

83 OHSMS Coordinator, Workshops

84 OHSMS Coordinator, Line Maintenance

85 OHSMS Coordinator, Line Maintenance (Equipment Maintenance)

86 Library (Line Maintenance)

87 Library (Base Maintenance)





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Singapore Airlines Ltd


88 Vice President Quality - Management Representative, SIAED

89 Divisional Vice President Safety, Security and Environment

1.05 DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS




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Accident - Unplanned unwanted events that disrupt the orderly flow of work processes involving motion of people, objects or materials and indicated by physical injury and/or property damage

Administrative Control

- Any procedure that limits daily exposure to any hazard by administering the workers

AES - Airport Emergency Services AMP - Ambulance Meeting Point Anchorage - A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards,

safety harness/belt or deceleration devices ANSI - American National Standard Institute Authorized Examiner (AE)

- Means any person approved by the Commissioner under section 33 for the purpose of carrying out examination or tests of any hoists and lifts, lifting gears or lifting appliances and lifting machines, steam boiler, steam receiver, air receiver, refrigerating plant pressure receiver, pressure vessel or any other machinery required by the Workplace Safety & Health Act to be examined or tested by an authorized examiner.

Attendant - An individual stationed outside one or more confined

space work sites who monitors the authorized entrants and who performs all attendant’s duties assigned in the confined space program

Authorized Entrant - An employee who is authorized to enter into a

confined space Bodily Injury - Includes injury to health, the contraction of a

disease, and the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of any bodily injury or disease.

Competent Person - Means a person who has sufficient experience and

training to perform the work required to be carried out and has passed such courses as the Commissioner may require for that work

Confined Space - Is a space that;

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b) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers and vaults) and

c) Is not designed for continuous employee

occupancy Corrosive - Any gas, liquid or solid that can potentially cause

destruction to living tissue or can cause a severely accelerated corrosion rate on metals

CP - Code of Practices Contractor - Means a person engaged by another person

otherwise than under a contract of service to supply any labor for gain or reward; or to do any work for gain or reward in connection with any trade, business, profession or undertaking carried on by the principle

Dangerous Occurrence

- Means any occurrence in any of the classes listed in the Second Schedule of Workplace Safety Health Act

DFD - Designated Factory Doctor Dose - Quantity of ionizing radiation absorbed per unit of

mass by the body or any portion of the body ELCB - Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Employee - Means to employ the service of any person to do any

work under a contract of service, with or without remuneration

Emergency - Any occurrence (including any failure of hazard

control or monitoring equipment) that occurs unexpectedly and demands immediate action

EMS - Environmental Management System Energy Source - Any source of energy such as electrical, mechanical,

hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal or radiation Engineering Control

- Any procedure, other than administrative control or personal protection that reduces the hazard level either at the source or premises

Entry Into Confined Space

- The action by which a person passes through an opening into a confined space. Entry includes ensuing work activities in that space and is considered to have occurred as soon as the head and both arms and at least the upper body breaks the plane of an opening into the space





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Flammable or Explosive Limits

- Refers to the range of gas or vapor concentrations (percent by volume of air), which will burn or explode if an ignition source is present. LEL means the lower explosive limit, and UEL means the upper explosive limit. Knowledge of the LEL will aid in determining the volume of ventilation needed for an enclosed space to prevent fires and/ or explosion

Flammable Liquid - Is any liquid having a flashpoint below 100°F

(37.8°C), except any mixture having components with flashpoints of 100°F (37.8°C), or higher, the total of which make up ninety nine percent or more of the total volume of the mixture

FMEA - Failure Mode Effect Analysis FTA - Fault Tree Analysis HCP - Hearing Conservation Program HSP - Health & Safety Procedures Hot Work Permit

- The employer’s written authorization to perform operations capable of providing a source of ignition (such as welding, cutting, burning, heating)

Hazardous Substance

- Means any hazardous substance specified in part II of the fifth schedule to the Workplace Safety & Health Act

Incident - Unplanned, unwanted events that may (or potentially

may) degrade the efficiency of work processes involving motion but not involving physical injury or property damage

JIS - Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) JSA - Job Safety Analysis LAE - Licensed Aircraft Engineer LEL - Lower Exposure Level Lifting Appliance - Includes a pulley block, gin wheel, chain block or set

of chain blocks Lifting Gear - Includes any chain, rope, chain sling, rope sling, ring,

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Lifting Machines - Includes any crane, crab, winch, teagle, runway, transport, piling frame or piling machine and any work platform or suspended scaffold capable of being raised or lowered by climbers, winches or other powered device

Lock Out - The placement of a lock out device on an energy-

isolating device, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed

LOTO - Lock Out Tag Out Procedure LEV - Local Exhaust Ventilation Maintain - Means maintain in an efficient state, in efficient

working order and in good repair MEDA - Maintenance Error Decision Aid MOM - Ministry Of Manpower MOE - Ministry of Environment MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet Near Miss - A near miss is an incident, action, or situation, which

at the time of occurrence did not cause injury or property damage. However, the very nature of near misses/ incidents is one where given enough times or slightly different circumstances the near miss will result in an accident and/or property damage.

NID - Noise Induced Deafness OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer OHS - Occupational Health & Safety OHSAS - Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series PE - Professional Engineer PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit)

- The 8-hour time weighted average exposure to a chemical, dust, noise or other contaminates, averaged over 8-hour day

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment PNR - Predicted Noise level Reduction QSD - Quality & Safety Division





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SWL

- Safe Working Load specified in the certificate of test obtained for the purposes of section 29,30 or 31 or; Where there is no such certificate, the safe working load as ascertained by an Approved Person

SWP

- Safe Working Pressure specified in the report of examination referred to in section 36, 37, 38, 39, or 40

SCAR - Safety Corrective Action Request SHE - Safety Health & Environment SMR - Safety Management Representative Tag Out - The placement of a tag out device on an energy

isolation device, to indicate that the energy isolation device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag out device is removed

TLV (Threshold Limit Value)

- Established by ACGIH. A recommended limit of exposures that most workers may be repeatedly exposed to for a 40-hour workweek with no adverse health affects

Transmission Machinery

- Means every shaft, wheel, drum, pulley and system of fast and loose pulleys, coupling, clutch driving-belt or other device by which the motion of a prime mover is transmitted to or received by any machine or appliance

TWA - Time Weighted Average Unsafe Conditions - When an unsafe/unprotected situation is present (i.e.

no guardrails on aircraft stands).

WSHA - Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006

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.1 Identifying, reviewing and consolidating all safety and health hazards including risk assessment to assist other divisions/departments in their respective area of responsibility

.2 Identifying, maintaining and updating health and safety legislation and

regulations. .3 Conducting safety reviews, OHS Management System audit and safety & health inspections. .4 Conducting ground accidents/incidents investigation. .5 Development of safety awareness training programme and co-ordinate to organize the training programmes. .6 Development and operations of the health and safety databases, accident statistics and documentation including the Safety, Security and Environmental Newsletter. .7 Liaison between the company and regulatory bodies. .8 Acting as Secretary to the company’s Safety and Health Committee and

assist the Chairman in planning and directing the functions of the Safety and Health Committee.

.9 Advising the management on the measures to be taken in the interest of the health and safety of the employees. .10 Discussing the findings of the safety inspection with the Section Head of the department/division concerned. .11 Investigating into every fatal accident and dangerous occurrence, which took place within the factory, and any industrial diseases counteracted with in the organization. .12 Organizing campaigns, training courses, competitions & contest and other activities, which will develop and maintain interest of the employees in establishing safe and healthy working conditions. 3.5 Accountable Manager 3.5.1 Accountable Manager is the designated staff at management level assigned to be responsible for respective work area. He is responsible and accountable for all safety and health matters within the work area assigned. He is responsible for: .1 Preliminary Investigation of all ground industrial accidents and incidents at division level. .2 Reporting of accidents/incidents to Manager Quality (Safety & Security) through SDS or other means. .3 Implementing all the recommendations pertaining to accidents/incidents investigation.

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1.06 MANUAL CONTROL 1 Vice President (Q & S) or his designee reviews and approves this manual. 2 Vice President (Q & S) or his designee reviews amendments to this manual (or

the procedures in the manual). 3 Changes to sections of the manual/ procedures are indicated by a change bar on

the right hand margin with revision number, and updated on the list of effective pages. The revised pages are issued to copyholders.

4 Extensive changes to the manual shall warrant a complete re-issue. New issue of

the manual will supercede all the previous amendment history and list of the effective pages.

5 The manual is continuously updated as the need arises. 6 Vice President (Q & S) or his designee is responsible to establish the distribution

to the copyholders. 7 The copyholders of this manual are as shown in section 1.3 and each is assigned

a control number for identification. 8 Instructions to the copyholders for embodiment of the revision/ new issue are

notified via a Document Dispatch/Acknowledgement Form (DAF). 9 The copy-holder’s manual is numbered for identification control, and the Master

Manual is stamped “Master Copy”. 10 All uncontrolled copies of the manual will be stamped “Uncontrolled” and holders

of such manuals will not be updated on changes. 11 The copyholder is responsible to ensure that the manual is current and to make

the manual available to users requiring it. 12 Copyholder ensures that superseded pages/procedures/manuals are discarded. 13 He acknowledges receipt of new issues/revision of the manual on the DAF.

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1.07 OHS POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, COMMUNICATION AND REVIEW 1.1 The OHS policy shall be implemented through an OHS Management System

that is defined in this manual and associated documents. 1.2 The responsibility and authority for personnel, who manage, perform and verify

work affecting health and safety in order to meet the OHS policy requirements has been defined in this manual. The Management Representative shall be responsible to ensure provision of adequate resources including the assignment of trained personnel.

1.3 This policy will be communicated to all employees through training programs.

The policy shall also be displayed in prominent locations. A copy of the policy shall also be forwarded to key suppliers and contractors, whose work is likely to pose health and safety risk.

1.4 The OHS policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis during the management

review meeting to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness in satisfying the requirements of the OHS Management System.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

SIA Engineering Company is committed to continual improvement in occupational health and safety performance. We shall: Strive to anticipate hazards in order to eliminate personal injuries/illnesses, losses/damages to properties and equipment.

Instill and promote safety culture through staff training and communication with contractors with a view to prevent accidents and injuries.

Adhere to established safe work practices and procedures by periodically reviewing and evaluating performance.

Educate staff so that they can take personal responsibility to prevent injury to oneself and his/her colleagues.

Comply with applicable legal and company requirements.

The prevention of accidents is a joint effort and we shall work as a team to make our company safe

William Tan 01.12.2001 Chief Executive Officer

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 1.08 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION




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1.08 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION 1.1 SIA Engineering Company Ltd is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Ltd. The company was incorporated on 1st April 1992 by merger of key operational departments of the former SIA Engineering Division with Singapore Engine Overhaul Centre. Several Departments serving the engineering requirements specific to Singapore Airlines were retained to form the new Engineering Division of Singapore Airlines. These are Technical Projects, Technical Services, Engineering Supplies, Quality and parts of Engineering Planning and Services. 1.2 The SIA Engineering Company takes over the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Maintenance Organisation Approval AWI/01 previously held by Singapore Airlines Limited. 1.3 The Company comprises the following divisions:

1. Base Maintenance Division 2. Line Maintenance Division 3. Workshops Division (Including Engine Test Facility)

4. Marketing & Sales Division 5. Quality & Safety Division 6. Productivity & Engineering Training Division 7. Business Development Division 8. Facilities Development Division 9. Engineering Services & IT Division 10. Finance Division 11. Corporate Division

12. Human Resources Division 13. Planning & Materials Division

1.4 Servicing, Maintenance and Overhaul of Engines

Engine Test Facility - 300 Loyang Avenue Singapore 509071 1.5 Servicing, Maintenance and Overhaul of Components

Workshops Division - Airline House, 25 Airline Road Singapore 819829 1.6 Servicing, Maintenance and Overhaul of Aircraft

Line Maintenance Division - PTB 1 Singapore Changi Airport Singapore 819642

Base Maintenance Division - Airline House, 25 Airline Road Singapore 819829 1.7 Support Services

Quality & Safety Division - Hangar 2, 31 Airline Road Singapore 819831 Marketing & Sales Division - Hangar 2, 31 Airline Road Singapore 819831 Planning & Materials Division - Hangar 2, 31 Airline Road Singapore 819831 Equipment Maintenance - EM Building, 65 Airline Cargo Road Singapore

819457

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1.8 List of Factories: A total of 8 factories registered under the SIAEC.

List of Factories

NAME OF FACTORY ADDRESS FACTORY NO. NATURE OF WORK

Changi Hangar Complex Hangar 1, 2 & 3

25 Airline Road, Airline House, Singapore 819829

22259-B-001

Maintenance/Repair/ Overhaul of Aircraft

and Associated Components

Ground Support Equipment Maintenance

65 Airport Cargo Road Singapore 819457 22260-P-001

Maintenance and Servicing of Ground Support Equipment

Engine Test Facility (SIAEC)

300 Loyang Ave Singapore 509071

30247-P-001 Aircraft Engine Overhaul And Test

Flight Simulator Maintenance

SIA Training Centre 720 Upper Changi Road East Singapore 486852

22969-A-001 Repair and

Maintenance of Aircraft Equipment

AULD Centre (SIAEC)

20 North Perimeter Rd Singapore 819117 28824-E-001

Maintenance/Repair/

Manufacture of Aircraft Unit Loading

Devices and Components

Line Maintenance Division - Ground Support Equipment Workshop

Unit No. 0113-008 C Pier Ext. West Apron Changi Airport Singapore 918101

36093-L-001 Maintenance Airline Ground Equipment

Line Maintenance Division - Support Services

Changi Airport Aircraft Parking Bay Singapore 819329

26054-N-001

Maintenance, Handling and

Servicing of Aircraft At Aircraft Parking

Bay

Changi Hangar Complex Hanger 4 & 5

41 & 43 Airline Road Airline House Singapore 819836

F42907X-001

Maintenance/Repair/ Overhaul of Aircraft

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1.09 ROLES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY 1 Quality & Safety Division 1.1 The Vice President Quality & Safety is head of the division. 1.2 The Quality & Safety Division comprises the following Departments:

.1 Quality Audit

.2 Quality Standards

.3 Quality Support Services

.4 Investigation & Reliability

.5 Quality Airworthiness

.6 Safety, Security & Environment

1.3 Vice President Quality & Safety (VPQS) is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all matters in aircraft maintenance pertaining to airworthiness, quality and all the matters related to the occupational health, safety and environment. 1.4 Quality & Safety Division ensures that all works performed on the aircraft, engines and associated components are in compliance with applicable requirements of relevant airworthiness authorities' and manufacturers' prescribed procedures, technical specifications, current engineering & aviation standards and good industry practices. 1.5 Safety, Security & Environment (SSE) Department is responsible for

developing and implementing health, safety and security programmes. It is also responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating safety and security activities within the organisation and SIA Group whenever required. SSE does not make safety happen but serves as a focal point for both technical and policy implementation regarding occupational health & safety and related regulatory issues.

2 Responsibilities and Scope of Work of Safety, Security & Environment

Department 2.1 The scope and responsibilities of the SSE Department for occupational heath & safety are as follows: .1 Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, near misses and industrial illnesses,

raise the investigation reports and co-ordinate recommendations for follow up actions.

.2 Oversee the establishment, implementation and management of the OHS Management System. .3 Assist the Section Heads of other departments/divisions in integrating

adequate safety controls into their routine and standard operating procedures. It is the responsibility of Section Head of the concerned department/division to implement the OHS Management System with in their area of authority and responsibility.





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.4 Provide support and guidance on occupational health, safety and workplace environment.

.5 Ensure that ongoing scheduled and unscheduled inspections are conducted to identify and correct unsafe acts and working conditions. .6 Continually update, evaluate and implement workplace safety objectives and

promotion programmes. .7 Conduct internal OHS Management System audits to ensure compliance and

effective implementation of the system. .8 Plan, co-ordinate and organise safety promotion activities, policies, objectives, training and programs. .9 Ensure communication of applicable health and safety requirements. .10 Coordinating and assisting divisions/departments in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) in their respective area of authority and responsibility

3 Responsibility and Authority 3.1 Safety Management Representative 3.1.1 Vice President (Quality & Safety) will be the Safety Management

Representative for OHS Management System manual updating and review. In his absence, Manager Quality (Safety & Security) will assume the role of SMR. He is responsible for:

.1 Establishing and maintaining the OHS Management System manual as per

the requirements of OHSAS 18001: 1999 and Safety Management System (SMS) as per the requirements of the Factories Act.

.2 Establishing, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy and objectives. .3 Providing leadership and guiding the team on effective implementation and usage of resources for maintenance and upgrading of the OHS Management System. .4 Planning and conducting internal and external audits for reviewing the effectiveness and adequacy of the OHS Management System. .5 Reviewing the health & safety performance with respect to defined objectives.

.6 Collation of necessary information to facilitate management decision on

continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS Management System during the management review meeting.

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3.2.1 The Vice President (Quality & Safety) is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of SIA Engineering Company for all matters pertaining to airworthiness, safety and security. He is responsible for:

.1 Ensuring that all contractual requirements on airworthiness matter are complied with. .2 Ensuring all statutory and company regulations and standards relating to the maintenance, overhaul, repair, modification and inspection of aircraft and airborne equipment and components are complied with and adhered to, and that any such work undertaken by the company is carried out to approved and acceptable standards. .3 Ensuring an independent audit system to monitor compliance with requirements of the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. .4 Ensuring that requirements for training of apprentices and continuing training of all technical staff are met. .5 Maintaining mandatory records relating to airworthiness requirements and in accordance with such conditions and requirements as may be laid down by the airworthiness authorities having jurisdiction. .6 Compiling and maintaining such other records and statistics as the company may require or is under contractual requirement to undertake. .7 Ensuring that all aircraft mandatory modification programmes and alert service bulletins are incorporated and/or complied with, within the statutory time limits. .8 Ensuring that the appropriate airworthiness standards and requirements relating to the supply, storage and issue of aircraft parts and materials are complied with, including responsibilities for the inspection of bonded and quarantine stores and the associated stores inspection procedures. .9 Investigation of all incidents and accidents affecting airworthiness of aircraft, and co-ordination of recommendations for follow-up action. .10 Reporting of unairworthy conditions to contract AOC operators, aircraft manufacturers, CAAS and authorities having jurisdiction, as applicable. .11 Acting as the principal channel of communication between all Divisions of SIA Engineering Company and Airworthiness Authorities on airworthiness matters, and acting as liaison with the ISO certification body. .12 The day-to-day administration, supervision and discipline of all Quality & Safety Division staff. .13 Issuance of authorisation certificates to suitably qualified maintenance staff to carry out work under the terms of the authorisation certificates. .14 Co-ordination and liaison with contracted airlines’ Quality Department on all matters relating to statutory and quality standard requirements of all work undertaken on the contracted airlines’ aircraft, engines and components.





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.15 The efficient operation and continuous improvement of his Division. .16 Ensuring that necessary corrective actions, resulting from the quality compliance monitoring and audit programme, are pursued. .17 Ensuring compliance to all relevant statutory and company regulations and standards pertaining to safety and environment issues. .18 Liaison with regime ministries and other regulatory authorities on issue pertaining to occupational safety, aircraft and ground incident investigation. .19 Ensuring the smooth operation of the Safety and Security Department. .20 Such other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. 3.3 Manager/Assistant Manager Quality (Safety & Security) 3.3.1 The Manager Quality (Safety & Security) is responsible to the Vice President

(Quality & Safety) for:

.1 The day-to-day administration, discipline and supervision of all staff in Safety, Security and Environment Department.

.2 Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the OHS Management System and Environmental Management System. .3 Ensuring compliance to relevant statutory and company regulations and standards regarding Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental related issues. .4 Investigating all ground industrial incidents and accidents affecting workplace safety and co-ordination of recommendations for follow-up action. .5 Liaison with ministries and other regulatory authorities on occupational health & safety, accident/ incident investigation and environment related matters. .6 Developing and managing the safety audit and training system, and a suitable safety related Risk Management System. .7 In the absence of the Vice President (Quality & Safety), to assume full responsibility and authority for all matters relating to the health and safety, when called upon to do so. .8 Acting as the Safety Management Representative (SMR) with the attendant responsibility and authority as defined in Section 3.1. .9 Such other duties as assigned by the Vice President (Quality & Safety). 3.4 Safety & Health Executive 3.4.1 Safety & Health Executive (SHE) is responsible to the Manager Quality (Safety

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.4 Implementing all the necessary occupational health and safety requirements, policies and safe work practices within their area of concern. .5 Approving the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for their area of

concern and ensure that Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment has been conducted in compliance with legislative requirements and continually reviewed.

3.6 Section Head of Functional Department/Division 3.6.1 Section Head is responsible for ensuring that everyone under their jurisdiction follows all the safety policies and procedures. .1 Ensure that OHS Management System is effectively and efficiently implemented. .2 Maintain and assist in the development of safe practices for every hazardous

function of the operation, based on the manufacturer operating instruction/ manual.

.3 Assist in conducting the ground accident/incident investigations. .4 Implement and enforce the Emergency Response Plan, Emergency Rescue Plan and Hazardous Material Handling Plan. .5 Plan and organize the internal and external training program for concerned

staff on occupational health & safety related matters. .6 Ensure that all relevant records are kept, updated and maintained and available for inspection. .7 Periodically observe individual job performance for compliance with safe work practices and procedures. Recognize individuals who practice safe behavior (and reinforce it) and investigate and discuss alternate ideas before counseling employees when unsafe acts are observed (correct it). .8 Instruct concerned employee’s in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or exposure to illness or injury. .9 Attend any and all safety meetings required by management, as well as, assure the attendance at Safety & Health Committee Meetings of any Safety & Health Committee Member they supervise. .10 Hold safety meetings with staff as and when required and maintain a signed record of contents and attendance. .11 Ensure that Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment has been conducted in compliance with legislative requirements and continually reviewed. 3.7 Foreman/Assistant Foreman/LAE/Supervisors .1 Update on health and safety issues affecting the operations they supervise.





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.2 Maintain a safe working environment by finding and controlling unsafe work conditions, practices and procedures. .3 Correct any unsafe work practices observed and ensure employees handle material, tools and equipment in a proper and safe manner. .4 Ensure that machines and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition. .5 Ensure that concerned staff follows all the health and safety procedures and wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). .6 Conduct or assist in conducting Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment for the activities they are involved. .7 Communicate the existing control measures or action plan for identified hazards to the staff concerned. 3.8 All Employees of SIAEC 3.8.1 The following applying to all employees and all employees are to promote

safety roles pro-actively in the organization. .1 Observe all company safety, health and environment rules and apply principal of pro-active safety during the course of day-to-day duties. .2 Report any job related injury, illness or unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor and if required, seek medical treatment immediately. .3 Observe and follow all hazard warnings, instructions and safety signs. .4 Keep work area, walkways and tools clear of hazards. .5 Know the location of fire and emergency exits and evacuation procedures. .6 Keep all emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire control panels and riser, exit doors and stairways clear of obstacles. .7 Follow the applicable manufacturers maintenance manual instructions and

safe work procedures. .8 Report all the accident and incidents to the authorities concerned with 24

hours and cooperate in the investigation. .9 Follows all the health and safety procedures and wear the required Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) where necessary. .10 Shall not, without reasonable cause, willfully or recklessly does any act, which

endangers the safety and health of himself or others. .11 Shall not willfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliances,

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.12 Shall co-operate with superiors, colleagues or other staff to enable the compliance with statutory requirements. 3.9 Aircraft Maintenance Practices 3.9.1 When working on the aircraft or associated equipment, all SIAEC employees

shall strictly observe and follow the procedures and safety precautions stated in the applicable Maintenance Manual, Engineering Procedures Manual or other Approved Technical Publications.

3.9.2 Give special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING NOTES. 3.9.3 Non-observances of WARNING and CAUTIONS may result in loss of life,

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ORGANISATION CHART OF SAFETY, SECURITY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

MANAGER QUALITY

(SAFETY & SECURITY)

ASST. MANAGER

QUALITY (SECURITY)

SUPERVISOR

SECURITY

SAFETY & HEALTH

EXECUTIVES

QUALITY

EXECUTIVE

ENGINEERING

OFFICER

ENGINEERING

OFFICER

ASST. MANAGER

QUALITY (SAFETY)



EFFECTIVE DATE 02 Apr 2007


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1.10 OUTLINE OF THE OHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1 Introduction: 1.1 In line with our OHS policy and to demonstrate our commitment to the internal

and external interested parties, we have established an Occupational Health & Safety Management System as per OHSAS 18001: 1999 specification and Safety Management System requirements as per the Workplace Safety & Health Act and related regulation requirements.

1.2 The scope of certification is as explained in Section 2 of this manual. 1.3 The OHS Management System has been designed to facilitate ease of use and

implementation. The structure of the Management System is as described below.

2 Purposes and Scope 2.1 OHS Management System has been developed in compliance with

occupational health & safety law of Singapore and to meet the requirements of OHSAS 18001. The OHS Management System is intended to significantly reduce the hazards and risk at workplace. The manual is to cover all employees, customers, visitors and contracted individuals regardless of their department or organizational function. This procedure shall introduce those general and specific policies, which form the foundation of our health, safety and loss control activities. Any specific work procedure, which is applicable to particular area or task shall be developed and included in the concerned department/ division Operation Manual.

3 Occupational Health & Safety Planning 3.1 We have established and implemented a procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01) for

identifying the safety and health hazards associated with our work activities. This procedure is intended to cover routine and non-routine activities and all activities in the workplace that can result in unacceptable level of risk. The methodology used for identification of hazards is checklist. A set of criteria has been established to carry out risk assessment. The results of risk assessment have been used to decide on additional control measures required to reduce the levels of risk. The results of risk assessment has been compiled and maintained at the divisional and company level. This procedure shall be applied to new processes or changes in existing processes to ensure proactive identification of hazards and establishment of necessary control measures. This procedure has also incorporated the requirements of hazard analyses based on SMS requirements of the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation.

3.2 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.3.2/01) has been established to ensure that the

applicable legal requirements are identified. This has resulted in the compilation of applicable health and safety legal requirements with respect to our activities. This has been documented in the form of “Register of legal requirements”. The procedure also defines the process for keeping the information on legal and other requirements up to date.





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3.3 Objectives shall be established for making improvements in health and safety performance and management system. While establishing objectives, the following considerations shall be taken into account: a. Legal and other requirements; b. OHS hazards and risks; c. Technological options; d. Financial, operational and business requirements; e. Views of interested parties.

3.4 The objectives shall be consistent with the commitment to continual

improvement. Objectives shall be established and maintained at each relevant function and level within the organization.

3.5 Management programs shall be formulated indicating the means, time frame

and responsibility for achieving the objectives. Appropriate performance indicators shall be identified to assess the progress in achieving the objectives.

3.6 Documents associated with occupational health and safety planning:

SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 : Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

SIAEC/HSP/4.3.2/01 : Legal Requirements

SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.3/01 : Objectives

SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.4/01 : Management Programmes

4 Implementation of OHS Management System 4.1 In order to ensure effective implementation of the OHS Management System,

the roles, responsibilities and authorities for the various functions and levels of the organization has been defined in Section 3 of the manual. The Safety Management Representative shall provide the resources essential for the implementation, control and improvement of the OHS Management System.

4.2 The implementation of the OHS Management System consists of identifying

and providing ongoing training to the people whose work can be associated with unacceptable level of risk or as required by regulations. A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01) has been established to identify and train our people in developing their competence to handle work activities associated with high risks.

4.3 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01) has been established to facilitate

consultation and communication on OHS issues. This includes the establishment of Safety & Health Committee, safety promotion plans and reviewing results of risk assessment with relevant personnel. This procedure is also intended to address the elements of “Group Meetings” & “Safety Promotion” of the SMS as per the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation.

4.4 The core elements of the OHS Management System have been documented in

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legal requirements and applicability across the company shall be established and maintained by Quality & Safety Division (e.g. confined space entry, working at heights etc.).

The operational controls that have applicability at the divisional level shall be established and maintained at the divisional level (e.g. spray painting).

4.5 In order to ensure effective control of documentation, a procedure

(SIAEC/HSP/4.4.5/01) to identify, establish, maintain, revise and dispose off documents has been defined.

4.6 Operational control procedures are documented to address situations where

their absence could result in deviation from the OHS policy and objectives. It is also intended to address the safe work practices as per the SMS requirements and documented safe work practices required ensuring compliance with the Workplace Safety & Health Act. The operational control procedures have been established at the company level and divisional level. The Operational Procedure Manual (OPM) of the concerned division provides the details of the operational control procedures related to the task within the concerned work area.

4.7 A comprehensive emergency response plan (SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01) has been

established and implemented to respond to the identified potential accidents and emergencies. This procedure addresses the requirement of drills and the review of procedures subsequent to the occurrence of emergency situations.

4.8 Documents associated with implementation of OHS Management System:

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 : OHS Training and Awareness

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 : OHS Consultation and Communication

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.5/01 : Document and Data Control

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 : Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.6/01 : Operational Control/ Safe Work Practices

5 Performance Measurements and Corrective Action 5.1 We have established a procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.5.1/01) to measure, monitor

and control our safety and health performance. This includes establishment of specific performance parameters and indicators that will reflect the safety and health performance, the frequency of monitoring and the evaluation of compliance with legal requirements. This is also intended to address the inspection requirements of the SMS as per the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation.

5.2 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/01) has been established for identification of

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conformances and deviations from legal requirements shall be classified as non-compliance.

5.3 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/02) has been established to investigate and

report accidents and incidents. The requirements of reporting to regulatory agencies have also been considered as part of the procedure.

5.4 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01) has been established to identify, maintain

and dispose OHS records. The regulatory requirements with respect to maintenance and disposition of OHS records have also been considered. Each system and operational control procedure specifies the record that the procedure is expected to generate, the persons responsible for holding the records and the records retention period.

5.5 A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01) for planning and carrying out periodic

internal and external audits to be conducted by qualified auditors to determine and ensure whether our system conforms to the standards has been established. The purpose of carrying out audits and safety inspections is to provide information to the management on the status of OHS management system.

5.6 Documents associated with performance measurement and corrective action:

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.1/01 : OHS Monitoring and Performance Measurement

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/01 : Non-Conformance, Non-compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/02 : Reporting & Investigation of Ground Accident/ Incident/ Injuries/ Industrial Illness

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 : Procedure For Records

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 : OHSMS Audits and Safety Inspections

6 OHS Management System Review 6.1 The senior management shall undertake a periodic review of the OHS

management system with the objective of reviewing the continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the system. A procedure (SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01) to carry out management review has been established and the Management Representative shall be responsible for carrying out the management review and recording the minutes of meetings.

6.2 Documents associated with review:

SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 : Management Review

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1.11 Matrix showing linkage between OHSAS 18001 and SMS

OHSAS Clause Reference No.

and Title SMS Element No. and Title

Section/Procedure Ref. No

Title of Section/ Procedure of the OHS Manual in

SIAEC 4.2

OHS Policy Element 1

Safety Policy Section 1 of the OHS

Manual OHS Policy

4.3.1 Hazard

Identification, Risk Assessment and

Control

Element 11 Risk

Assessment SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazards Identification

and Risk Assessment

4.3.2 Legal and Other Requirements

Nil SIAEC/HSP/4.3.2/01 Legal Requirements

4.3.3 Objectives Nil Section 4 of the OHS

Manual Planning

4.3.4 OHS Management

Programs Nil Section 1.10 of the OHS

Manual Planning

4.4.1 Structure and Responsibility

Element 1 Safety Policy Including the

Allocation and Delegation of Responsibility

Section 1.9 of the OHS Manual

Role, Responsibilities and Authority

4.4.2 Training, Awareness

and Competence

Element 3 Safety Training SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and

Awareness

Element 4

Group Meetings

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication 4.4.3

Consultation and Communication Element 7

Safety Promotion

SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.4.3/01 Terms of Reference For Safety Committee

4.4.4 Documentation Nil Section 1.10 of the OHS

Manual Implementation

4.4.5 Documentation and

Data Control Nil SIAEC/HSP/4.4.5/01 Document and Data

Control

4.4.6

Operational Control

Element 2 Safe Work Practices

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/01 Entry and Working Inside The Aircraft

Fuel Tank

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/02

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SIAEC


Hot Work, Welding, Cutting and Other

Operation Involving The Use of Heat


Safe Use of Hazardous

(Flammable) Material From Heat/Ignition

Source

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 Lock-Out, Tag-Out Procedure

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/06 Safe Means of Access and Safe Working at

Heights SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/07 Electrical Safety

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/08 Work on Pressurized System

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/11 Maintenance, Fencing

and/ or Guarding of Machine/Equipment

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/12 Testing, Inspection

Certification and Use of Lift and Hoist


Testing, Inspection Certification & Use of Lifting Gears, Lifting Machines and Lifting

Appliances

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/14 Lifting Operations Using Mobile and Overhead Cranes

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/15 Testing, Inspection,

Certification and Use of Air Receiver

SIAEC/HPS/QSD/4.4.6/16 Safe Operation of Material Handling

Vehicles/Equipment


Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Hydraulic Platform,

Cherry Picker and Vehicle Mounted

Platform

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/18 Safe Use of Hand and Portable Power Tools

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SIAEC


Selection, Use Issuance,

Maintenance and Replacement of PPE


Inspection, Storage and Use of

Compressed Gas, Cylinder and Gas

Plant

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/28 Operational Control

Procedure For Industrial Ventilation

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/29 Registration of Factories

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/30 Visitors Safety SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/31 Radiation Safety SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/32 Spray Painting

Element 6 In-house Rules and Regulations

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/32 In House Rules and Regulations

Element 8 System for Evaluation, Selection & Control of

Contractors

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/31 Management of Contractors

Element 10 Maintenance

Regime SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10

Maintenance Regime For Equipment,

Machinery and Plant Element 12 Control of

Movement & Use of

Hazardous Substances

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/09 Hazardous Material

Control and Communication

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/19 Operational Control Procedure For First

Aid

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 Industrial Hygiene Monitoring

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/22 Hearing Conservation Programme

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/23 Medical Examination & Surveillance

Element 13 Occupational

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SIAEC 4.4.7

Emergency Preparedness and

Response

Element 14 Emergency

Preparedness SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01

Emergency Preparedness and

Response Plan

4.5.1 Performance

Monitoring and Measurement

Element 9 Safety

Inspections SIAEC/HSP/4.5.1/01

OHS Monitoring and Performance Measurement

Nil SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/01

Non-conformance, Non compliance, Corrective and

Preventive Action 4.5.2

Accident, Incident, Non-Conformance,

Corrective and Preventive Action

Element 5 Incident

Investigation and Analysis

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/02

Reporting and Investigation of

Ground accidents/ Incident/Injuries/ Industrial Illness

4.5.3 Records and

Records Management

Nil SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 Procedure For Records

4.5.4 Audit Nil SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01

OHS Management System Audits and Safety Inspection

4.6 Management

Review

Element 1 Safety Policy SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 Management Review

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2.01 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide a systematic and documented method for hazard identification and risk assessment. Risk assessment is vital because:

(a) The level of risk determines the priorities that shall accord to different hazards and the selection of appropriate control measures and;

(b) The level of integrity of corrective/preventive measures will depend on the level of risk.

2 Definitions Hazards - Source or situation with a potential for

harm in terms of injury or ill health, damage to property, damage to the workplace environment, or a combination of these

Risk - The combination of the likelihood and

consequence of a specific hazardous event occurring

3 Responsibility

3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for conducting hazard identification and risk assessment.

4 Procedure

4.1 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Team

4.1.1 Section Head shall ensure that all activities under their department/division have been identified and the person(s) in-charge has been assigned for undertaking the hazard identification and risk assessment.

4.1.2 Section Head shall establish a cross-functional team to undertake the

identification and evaluation of safety and health hazards and associated risks. He or his designated representative shall act as the team leader for each work activity to be analysed. The team composition should include:

(a) Section Head or his designated representative; (b) Safety & Health Executive/ Safety & Health Committee member; (c) Engineer-in-charge/Technician/Persons performing the work activity

and; (d) Representative of contractor if applicable.

4.1.3 The team leader shall be trained on this procedure and the process shall

involve brainstorming with all the members of the team.

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4.1.5 Hazard identification and risk assessment shall be carried out for all accidents/ incident reported (through SDS) including first aid cases and for non- conformance or non-compliance raised through internal/external audits prior to implementation of corrective and preventive action.

4.1.6 Initial hazard identification and risk assessment shall be carried by the team

and shall be compiled at the divisional and company level. Subsequently, the hazard identification and risk assessment shall be carried out whenever:

(a) There is a recommendation after accident/incident investigation report; (b) There is a new/changed work activity or workplace for which risk

assessment has not been carried out; (c) An activity has been classified as a high risk based on the initial

assessment; (d) Before implementation of any corrective and preventive action, where

the magnitude of the OHS impact is direct and risk may be high and; (e) There are any changes in legal framework and (f) Before starting up any new work process or activity

4.2 Process For Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

4.2.1 The work activities shall be identified and defined based on process/work flow

and inventory of activities/services at the department/division and company level shall be established. e.g. confined space work, lifting, grinding etc.

4.2.2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) shall be conducted to define the activity, if required or it may define as per AMM for aircraft. The process of hazard identification and associated consequences shall involve the following:

(a) The work activity shall be broken into a series of logical steps (tasks) and listed in their normal order of occurrence. The activity shall be subdivided into steps (tasks) till it is detailed enough to be sufficiently understood;

(b) Similar work activities can be grouped together as one category of

activity and risk inventory shall be established accordingly. Non-routine tasks like maintenance, start-up, shut down, emergency response, etc shall be considered in the classification of work activities. Activities associated with sub-contractors and visitors on company premises shall also be included for risk assessment as appropriate;

(c) Each logical step shall then be thoroughly reviewed and all potential

hazards associated with the step identified. In doing so the team shall consider the checklist of health and safety hazards in Attachment 1. However, the team members shall also consider health and safety hazards that may not have been listed in the checklist based on their training and experience;

(d) The potential consequences for each identified hazard shall be

identified. The team shall consider the checklist of potential consequences in Attachment II. In addition, any potential consequences based on the training and experience of the SH executive or the Safety & Health committee member shall be considered and;

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Note: For processes and activities where JSA is not suitable, other methods such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)/Event Tree analysis shall be selected.

4.3 Risk Assessment Criteria

4.3.1 Risk assessment shall be carried out in compliance with Workplace Safety &

Health (Risk Management) Regulation 2006 using the guidelines provided in Attachment III using the following criteria:

(a) The impact rating of the consequences of occurrence/exposure to the hazard;

(b) The frequency rating of occurrence/exposure; (c) Based on the application of the impact rating and frequency rating, the

risk level associated with the tasks shall be established. If the risk level is high then the associated work activity is classified as a high risk work activity and;

(d) Review and record it as described in SIAEC Risk Assessment Part 1: Assessment with Existing Control Measures form. (See Appendix)

4.3.2 All reasonably practicable steps shall be taken to eliminate any foreseeable

risk identified during the hazard identification and risk assessment exercise.

4.4 Additional Control Measures

4.4.1 Based on the results of risk assessment, additional control measures shall be implemented as per the guidance in attachment III If risk reduction is required, SIAEC Risk Assessment Part 2: Assessment of Risk Reduction Action form should be completed. (See Appendix)

4.4.2 The following guidelines shall be followed where feasible:

.1 Elimination - It refers to the total removal of the hazards

and hence effectively making all identified possible accidents and ill health impossible. This is permanent solution and should be attempted in the first instance.

.2 Substitution - Where hazardous materials have been

identified as a hazard then the preferred option is to replace the material with a less hazardous one or presents lower risk.

.3 Engineering - The removal of the potential hazards by re-

engineering the job or providing physical means that limits the hazard. This, for example may involve such action as re-designing pipe-work/ equipment or configuring a crane

.4 Administrative Control - The application of administrative control to

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.5 Personal Protective Equipment

- The provision of appropriate PPE does not eliminate the hazards, but only shield those exposed from it. Such action will have to be coupled with training in the correct use of the equipment. This should be used only as a last resort after all other control measures have been considered or as a short term contingency or as an additional protective measure.

4.4.3 The hazard identification and risk assessment shall be recorded in the form as

shown in the Appendix and shall be compiled at the department/division and company level.

4.4.4 Once completed, the document shall be forwarded to Safety & Health

Executive for review. After finalizing, all Risk Assessment Part 1: Assessment with Existing Control Measures form and Risk Assessment Part 2: Assessment of Risk Reduction Action form shall be signed by Team Leader and Accountable Manager in duplicate.

4.4.4 One copy all the hazard identification and risk assessment documents

(records) shall be stored, as a controlled document by division concerned and second copy shall be forwarded to Safety & Security Department, Safety & Quality Division.

4.5 Arising from the risk assessment, safe work procedures or safe work

instruction for the activity, which may pose Safety & health risks (for activities, which are determined as high or moderate risk) should be established and implemented.

4.6 The risk team should ensure that the risk assessment is conducted properly

and that any residual risks are acceptable and manageable. Residual risks are the remaining risks for which the planned risk controls are not able to effectively remove or control. The residual risk must be highlighted for each control measures.

4.7 Division concerned shall communicate the hazard and control measures to

operational staff through suitable means (e.g. web, notice board etc.)

5 Control of Records

Title Responsibility Retention Period

Storage Medium

SIAEC Risk Assessment Part 1: Assessment with Existing Control Measures and SIAEC Risk Assessment Part 2: Assessment of Risk Reduction Action

Section Head of Concerned

Department/ Q & S Division

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6 Documents Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audits and Inspection SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Plan SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 Management Review SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.1/01 Results of Risk Assessment Workplace Safety & Health (Risk Management) Regulation 2006





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Flow Chart For Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Preparation Work

Hazard Identification

Risk Control

Implementation & Review

Record and Store Document

Form risk assessment team

Gather relevant information from accident data, unsafe

acts and conditions

Identify activities and prepare master list for HIRA

Identify the hazards, hazardous event and

foreseeable cause associated with each task

of the activity (Attachment I)

Risk Evaluation/ Assessment

Determine consequences to evaluate the severity of the hazard and harm (S)

Identify the existing control measures

Determine likelihood (probability/ frequency) of

Occurrence (F)

Assess the risk level based on the matrix (R=SxF)

Carry out Assessment of risk reduction and review

risk assessment to establish residual risk if

any

Determine additional control measures required to reduce the risk? (Guideline for additional control measures)

Complete Risk Assessment Part 2: Assessment of Risk Reduction Actions

Division concerned audit with Safety & Security Department to ensure control measures

are in place and working

Communicate the existing hazards and control measures

with operational staff

Review with Safety & Security Department

Signed by Team leader and Accountable Manager





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Attachment I

Checklist of Hazards

• Bursting of revolving vessel, wheel, grindstone or grinding wheel moved by mechanical power

• Causing nuisance to community • Contact with moving parts of machinery • Contact with compressed gases • Contact with chemicals/harmful substances • Contact with electricity • Contact with hot/ cold surfaces • Collision due to operation of vehicles • Collision with static objects • Collision with moving objects • Electrical short circuit or failure of electrical machinery, plant or apparatus • Explosion • Exposure to radiation • Exposure to chemicals/substances/dusts • Exposure to noise/vibration • Falling from heights • Falling objects from a height • Faulty electrical installation • Fatigue, stress or strain • Falling objects in confined space • Failure or collapse of scaffolding or form work • Failure or collapse of crane, derrick, winch, hoist, piling frame or other

appliance used in raising or lowering persons or goods • Failure of ventilation systems while working in confined space • Generation of static charge • Improperly guarded or unguarded machinery • Ingestion of harmful/hazardous substances • Increase of toxic/flammable gases while working in confined space • Inadvertent activation of energy sources in confined space such as valves,

stirrers etc. • Lifting of heavy objects • Lack of ventilation or improper ventilation • Lack of illumination or poor illumination • Lack of oxygen in confined space • Lack of or failure of safety devices • Overturning of crane • Presence of toxic gases in confined space • Presence of flammable gases in confined space • Release of stored energy • Release, spillage or presence of flammable/explosive materials • Release, spillage or presence of toxic substances • Release of compressed gases • Reduction in oxygen level while working in confined space • Sandwiched between objects • Sources for ignition in confined space • Struck by flying objects/sparks





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• Trips/falls due to uneven/slippery surfaces • Tripping over obstacles • Tripping/falling in to water/storage tanks/dangerous places • Tampering with machinery in operation • Use of wrong tools • Use of defective equipment • Use of explosive powered or sparking tools in areas of flammable material

storage • Use of equipment tools with repetitive motion • Uncomfortable work positions or work environment • Working under suspended load • Working at heights within confined space

Attachment II

Checklist of Consequences

• Amputation • Allergic response • Asphyxiation (suffocation) • Chemical burn • Chemical poisoning • Death • Dermatitis (skin disease) • Equipment damage • Eye injury • Foot injury • Hand injury • Head damage • Heat stress • Heat (hot/cold) burn • Ill-health • Muscular injury • Noise induced deafness • Occupational asthma • Permanent disability • Property damage





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Attachment III

Checklist of Risk Assessment Guidelines For Consequence Rating

Rating Guidelines For Rating

High Potential death or exposure causing permanent disability or potential damage costing greater than 1 million or existing non-compliance with legal requirements or potential for damage to aircraft

Moderate

Potential to cause reportable injury or causing reportable industrial diseases or dangerous occurrences as required under the Workplace Safety & Health Act and subsidiary legislation or potential damage costing between 500,000 to 1 million or potential non-compliance with legal requirements.

Low Potential to cause injuries that requires the attention of a medical practitioner or potential to cause long term ill health or potential damage costing between 50,000 to 5000,000.

Very Low Potential to cause injuries that requires first aid or potential to cause short term ill health or potential damage costing up to 50,000.

Guidelines For Frequency Rating (Frequency of Hazard)

Rating Guidelines For Rating

High Has happened frequently in the company or is expected to occur frequently (repeated occurrence during activity/operation).

Moderate Has happened several times in the company or is expected to occur several times in the company.

Low Has happened in the company or is expected to occur in the company.

Very Low Never heard of before or is not expected to occur in the company.





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Guidelines For Establishing Risk Level

Likelihood

Consequence

High (1)

Moderate (2)

Low (3)

Very low (4)

High (1) High (1) High (2) Moderate (3) Moderate (4)

Moderate (2) High (2) Moderate (4) Low (6) Low (8)

Low (3) Moderate (3) Low (6) Low (9) Very Low (12)

Very Low (4) Moderate (4) Low (8) Very Low (12) Very Low (16)

Guidelines for Additional Control Measures

Risk Level Additional Control Measures

High

New control measures must be introduced; Where feasible, objectives shall be established. New control measures may be approval systems, training, work instructions, emergency response, etc. Control measures shall be documented. Residual risk shall be evaluated.

Moderate Existing control measures (if any) have to be revised/ reviewed and monitored. If existing control measures are insufficient or ineffective new control measures shall be introduced where possible.

Low Existing control measures shall continue to be monitored and shall be revalidated if necessary. If existing control measure is not available, task shall be reviewed for control measures.

Very Low No actions required.

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2.02 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all work processes and work areas comply with the applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

1.2 The Acts, regulations and other documents that are applicable to SIAEC

operations are: (i) Workplace Safety & Health Act, Regulations, Orders and

Notifications; (ii) Relevant Codes of Practice and MOM guidelines and; (iii) Other applicable requirements, which include national, regional and

international legislation, agreements with public authorities, statutory boards, non-regulatory (requirements like collective agreements) and Civil Aviation Authorities.

2 Definitions Nil.

3 Responsibility

3.1

Safety Management Representative (SMR) will be responsible for administering the OHS Management System manual to comply with applicable legal and statutory requirements.

3.2 Concerned Section Head will be responsible for compliance of all applicable

requirements in their respective area of operation.

3.3 The SMR and/or Safety & Health Committee will be responsible for: a) Identification of applicable occupational health and safety statutory and

legal requirements; b) Review the publications and government gazette to identify the lists of

rules and regulations applicable to our operation from time to time; c) Continual review and update on the new legislation or regulations and;

4 Procedures

4.1 A legal register shall be maintained for applicable OHS requirements and update regularly.

4.2 Changes in the legal requirements shall be kept up to date (and updated) by

reviewing OHS Newsletter from MOM, attending seminars on OHS matters, engaging external agencies or from any other source.

4.3 Quality and Safety Division shall make review of the changes in any

applicable statutory requirements and the Safety & Health Committee shall be informed of any deviations and corrective actions required.

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4.4 Section Head of department/division concerned shall correct any deviations and comply with any new applicable requirements.

4.5 Any changes in the legal requirements will be communicated through Safety &

Health Committee meetings and/or through disseminating information on notice board, through news letter or electronically.

5 Control of Records Title Responsibility Retention

Period Storage Medium

Legal Register Quality & Safety Division 5 years Hardcopy/

Softcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006, Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006,

Workplace Safety & Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2006 Workplace Safety & Health (Incident Reporting) Regulation 2006 Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulation 2006 Workplace Safety & Health (Risk Management) Regulation 2006 Any other Regulations, Notifications, Orders in relation to Workplace Safety & Health issued by Ministry of Manpower time to time

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Communication and Consultation SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 Management Review SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.4.3/01 Terms of Reference For Safety & Health

Committee SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.3/01 Establishing Objectives SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.2/01 OHS Legal Register

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2.03 MANAGEMENT REVIEW

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to describe the actions and responsibilities

involved in the review of the OHS Management System manual against OHSAS 18001, company’s OHS policy and regulatory compliance.

1.2 The scope of the review will be limited to OHS Management System

requirements, compliance with statuary and regulatory requirements and other Civil Aviation Authorities requirements on occupational health and safety matters and all the elements of OHSAS 18001: 1999.

2 Definitions SMR - Safety Management Representative OHSMRC - Occupational Health and Safety

Management Review Committee 3 Responsibility 3.1 Manager (Safety & Security) will be responsible for calling for OHS

Management Review meeting and he will act as Secretary. 4 Procedure 4.1 The CEO/SVP shall chair the OHS Management Review Committee and

members will be all the concerned Division’s Vice-President. 4.2 Management Review meetings shall hold at least once in a year to review the

health and safety performance and OHS Management System manual. 4.3 The SMR or his designee shall co-ordinate, records and maintains minutes of

OHS Management Review Committee meetings. He shall advise on the need for any changes proposed by the Committee. The SMR will communicate to the divisions for any significant changes or revision in the OHS Management System.

4.4 The agenda of the meeting shall included:

a) To review the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS

Management System; b) To review the outcomes and status of the hazard identification and risk

assessment. c) To review the health and safety performance (including accident

statistics); d) To review the company’s progress towards its OHS objectives and

targets;

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e) To review the changes in legal requirements and compliance

requirements; f) To review the audit findings, to discuss and initiate corrective and

preventive actions to address existing or potential safety and health problems;

g) To establish internal and external communication, to analyse consolidate data that are directly or indirectly related to OHS Management System and;

h) To ensure policy and direction for achieving OHS Management System objectives continue to be current and adequate.

4.5 OHS Management Review Committee may propose in one or more of the

following: a) Action plans for improvement of the OHS Management System;

b) Changes in policy and; c) New measures to comply with OHS Management System

requirements. 4.6 The meeting shall be documented in the form of minutes by the SMR and is

distributed to all members. 4.7 Meeting minutes indicate members’ responsibilities for follow-up of each

action item and concerned divisions Vice President shall table the papers on agenda items or follow-up actions (if there is any) as indicated in the minutes. All follow-up and corrective actions are documented in meeting minutes.



Storage Medium

Minutes of OHSMRC Meeting SMR 2 Years Hardcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/01 Non-Conformance, Non-Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action

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2.04 NON-COMPLIANCE, NON-CONFORMANCE, CORRECTIVE AND

PREVENTIVE ACTION 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 To establish a procedure to identify non-conformance, non-compliance and to take appropriate corrective and preventive action.

1.2 To define a system for corrective and preventive action so as to ensure non-

conformance and non-compliance are rectified and followed up.

2 Definitions

Non-Compliance - Deviation from legislation or regulatory requirements

Non-Conformance - Inadequate procedure/lack of procedure

inadequate or lack of implementation

OHS Auditors - Staff, who have attended the OHS internal auditors training and nominated by Q & S Division as OHS Auditor

3 Responsibilities

3.1 OHS Auditors will be responsible for identification of non-compliance or non-conformance in their OHSMS audits and will recommend the appropriate action.

3.2 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for informing the Vice President

and Section Head of the concerned department/division on non-compliance or non-conformance.

3.3 Section Head of concerned department/division will be responsible for review,

rectify the non-compliance or non-conformance. He will initiate and complete the ‘Safety Corrective Action Request (SCAR)’ Form. (See Appendix)

3.4 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for providing feedback on non-

conformance and non-compliance to the Safety & Health Committee if necessary.

4 Procedure

4.1 Non-Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action

4.1.1 The Safety & Health Executive shall review any non-compliance raised by the OHS Auditors against legal or statutory requirements. After reviewing the non-compliance, Safety & Health Executive shall raise the SCAR Form, if required.

4.1.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division will initiate and complete

the corrective and preventive action within the specified time period. The action shall be appropriated to the magnitude of the problem and

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commensurate with the safety and health impact. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment shall be conducted before implementing any corrective action, if required.

4.1.3 OHS Auditors will verify the action on non-compliance in next audit (if

required), to ensure that the appropriate corrective action is taken. OHS Auditors will record the corrective action taken on the non-compliance and review it.

4.1.4 Corrective action shall be initiated immediately in the case of non-compliance

and SCAR has to be completed within the period agreed by auditee and auditor, keeping all considerations (time, cost, impact, significant and manpower etc) in mind.

4.2 Non-Conformance, Corrective and Preventive Action

4.2.1 Any non-conformance observed during OHS audit, which may result in

significant impact on safety and health ought to be recorded and concerned Section Head shall be informed.

4.2.2 OHS Auditors shall raise the SCAR Form for any non-conformance observed

that may have significant impact on employees safety and health, otherwise it shall be reported under observations.

4.2.3 Concerned Section Head will initiate and take corrective and/or preventive

action within the specified time period. The corrective and/or preventive action shall be appropriate to the magnitude of the problem and commensurate with the health and safety impact. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment shall be conducted before implementing any corrective action, if required.

4.2.4 Concerned Section head shall retain a copy of the SCAR Form. The original

SCAR Form shall be forwarded to Q&S Division and any changes resulting from the corrective action shall be amended accordingly.

5 Control of Documents


Storage Medium

Safety Corrective Action Request

Quality & Safety Division 5 Years Hardcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk

Assessment SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.5.2/01 ECQ 215 SCAR

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2.05 OHS CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all employees are aware,

informed and consulted on the health and safety related issues. It is also to establish a process for communication pertaining to health and safety.

2 Definitions

Nil.

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head or concerned Safety & Health Committee member will be

responsible for communicating the health and safety issues within their respective department/division.

3.2 Quality & Safety Division will be responsible for providing assistance and

guidance on the safety and health related issues.

4 Procedure for Consultation & Communication 4.1 Communication with employees shall include occupational health and safety

issues, OHS policy, objectives & goals, accident statistics and targets of the company and other pertinent information.

4.2 The staff may consult (or give feed back) and communicate occupational

health and safety related issues with Safety & Health Committee members in their area of concern or with Safety & Health Executives.

4.3 The method of communication shall be by either conducting OHS awareness

trainings, on job trainings, briefings by experts, departmental meetings, in-house magazines, articles, newsletters, emails, posters or circulars on the notice board.

4.4 Safety and health issues shall be addressed through the following meetings:

a) Safety & Health Committee (Monthly) b) OHS Management Review Committee (yearly) c) Safety Health Environment & Quality council (Quarterly/half yearly) d) SIA Group OSHE Committee (Quarterly) e) Singapore Changi Airport Fire Safety Committee (Monthly)

4.5 The Safety & Health Committee meetings shall be held to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements.

4.6 Committee’s/meeting’s minutes and decisions shall be recorded. The

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4.7 The Safety & Health Committee shall meet at least once a month to discuss

and update members on health & safety activities, regulatory changes, review inspection reports and accident statistics and any changes if made in operational control procedure.

4.8 All employees are encouraged to submit suggestion for improvements or

notification for any non-conformance in an “Employee Self-Reporting” Form. Safety & Health Committee shall evaluate the suggestion and take appropriate actions.

4.9 The information pertaining to safety and health issues can be communicated through posting information on safety bulletin board for:

a) MOM safety and health notification or amendments; b) Noise monitoring results and audiometric results; c) Emergency response agencies and phone numbers and d) General or specific health and safety information. e) Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment information

4.10 Any department/division engaging contractors shall be responsible for briefing

to contractors on the safety requirements prior to commencement of work and to ensure that contractor carried out all the work without compromising workplace safety & health requirements.

4.11 The staff shall approach their respective Safety & Health Committee Member or Safety & Health Executive to communicate and consult any specific health and safety related matter.

4.12 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for communicating with

regulatory agencies on the matters related to health and safety. 4.13 Manager (Industrial Relations) will be responsible for communicating

with unions and external agencies, if necessary on the accidents/incidents or other OHS matters.

4.13.1 Concerned Section Head shall communicate the relevant applicable OHS

procedures to the contractors, suppliers or other interested parties, whenever required or before commencement of work, which may have significant impact on health and safety of workers. They must ensure that Contractors representative have attended and passed ‘Safety & Health Awareness course for Contractors Supervisors’ and conducted the Safety & Health Awareness training for their workers.

4.14 Personal, who invite and/or sponsor the visitor shall brief the visitor for

“Visitor Safety Guidelines” either verbally or through other means. 5 Control of Records

Title Responsibility Retention Time

Storage Medium

Minutes of Safety & Health Committee Meetings Q & S Division 5 Years Hardcopy/

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Safety Committee Inspection Q & S Division 5 Years Hardcopy/ Softcopy

Employee Self-Reporting Form Q & S Division 5 Years Hardcopy/ Softcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection SIAEC/HSP/4.3.2/01 Legal Requirements SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 Non-compliance, Non- Conformance, Corrective and Preventive Action SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 Management Review SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/30 Management of Contractors SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/29 Visitor Safety SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.4.3/01 Terms of Reference For

Safety Committee SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.3/01 Establishing The OHS Objective SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.3.2/01 OHS Legal Requirements Register

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2.06 OHS TRAINING AND AWARENESS

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to establish a procedure to identify the Occupational Health &

Safety (OHS) training needs for employees. It is to provide a basis for evaluating OHS training needs to meet the stated goals.

1.2 The scope of the training program focus on meeting the applicable regulatory

OHS training and certification requirements of Ministry of Manpower. It does not include the requirements set for technical training by CAAS, FAA, JAA or other Civil Aviation Authorities.

2 Definition

Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Productivity & Engineering Training and Quality & Safety Division will be

responsible for the design and/ or arrangement of OHS training. 3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division in consultation with

Safety & Health Executive/ MQ (SS) will be responsible for identifying the OHS training needs and monitor the adequacy of OHS skill level of their staff.

3.3 Section Head concerned will liaise with the accredited training center or MOM

for registration in the required training courses. 3.4 Section Head concerned will be responsible for conducting the internal

training for their area with assistance from Quality and Safety Division. 3.5 Section Head of concerned department/division will be responsible for

maintaining the OHS training records (forwarding a copy of same to Q&S Div) of the staff.

4 Procedure 4.1 All new staff shall be briefed (by HR) on the following during their orientation:

a) Understanding their role and responsibilities towards the Company OHS management system and;

b) The emergency preparedness and response plan related to their work area.

4.2.1 Employee’s training records shall be evaluated by the department concerned

to determine the staff competency level to perform the required task with established OHS standards or safe work practices (not technical standards). If deficiencies are identified then retraining should be arranged. The results of hazard identification & risk assessment, OHS policies and statutory training requirements shall be taken into consideration for re-training.

4.3 The Section Head of concerned department/division shall identify if any

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4.4 Staff should be sent for re-training when its necessary, if there are any changes in their area of work, modification or when the validity of the certification expires. 4.5 To comply with the statutory requirements, staff shall be trained by MOM or MOM accredited training centers in following courses:

• Safety & Health Officers Training • Lifting Supervisor, Signalman and Rigger • Operation of Mobile Crane and Gantry crane • First Aider Training • Noise Monitoring Officer/ Noise Control Officer • Forklift Divers Training • Confined Space Safety Assessor • Welder’s • Safety & Health Committee Training • Others (as and when amended and announced by MOM)

4.6 Internal training shall be conducted to comply with statutory requirements in the following area as and when need arises:

• Lifting Supervisor for Overhead Cranes; • Safe Operation of Platform, Cherry Pickers etc.; • Hearing Conservation and Fit Test; • Respirator Training and Fit Test; • Use of Personal Protective Equipment; • Chemical Hazard Communication (For Handling and Storage of

Hazardous Materials); • Confined Space Entry and Rescue Operations; • Emergency Preparedness; • Log-Out Tag-Out Procedure; • Others (such as those which specify competent person required by

Law). 4.7 The staff who operate or drive vehicles, loading & unloading equipment and machinery (e.g. cherry picker, stackers’, mobile platform etc.) shall be sent for training as per the rules and regulations set by CAAS. 4.8 Training records shall include the following information:

• Employee’s name & staff no.; • Employee Department name; • Name and date of training course; • Number of hours for training; • Name of the instructor and training center; • Copy of the certificate (if available).

4.9 Staff involved with OHS Management System safety audits shall be trained to conduct internal audits to comply with OHSAS 18001:1999. 4.10 Staff training records shall be compiled and maintained by division

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4.11 External contractors staff will be trained by the SIAEC approved Contractor’s

Supervisors. 5 Control of Records


Storage Medium

OHS Training Record

Section Head of Concerned Department/ Division and/ or Q & S

Division

5 years Hardcopy/Softcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure

Workplace Safety & Health Act SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk

Assessment SIAEC/HSP/4.3.2/01 Legal Requirements SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/01 Entry and Working Inside The Aircraft Fuel Tank SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/02 Entry and Working In Confined Space SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/03 Hot Work, Welding, Cutting and Other Operations Involving The Use of Heat SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 Lockout Tag-out Procedure SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/13 Maintenance, Fencing and/ or Guarding of Machine SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/14 Lifting Operations Using mobile and Overhead Cranes SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/16 Safe Operation of Material Handling Vehicles SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/19 Operational Control Procedure for First

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2.07 OHS AUDIT AND INSPECTION 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to measure the effectiveness of the OHS

Management System through internal evaluation. These evaluations will be carried out at division level.

1.2 The scope of this procedure is to ensure that all findings from the OHS

Management System audits and safety & health inspections are addressed and communicated in an effective manner. The audits and inspection will be limited to safe work practices and compliance with regulatory requirements on the safety and health issues.

2 Definition

Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Quality and Safety Division will be responsible for conducting internal OHS

Management System audits for all the departments/divisions. Trained OHSAS internal auditors from other division will conduct the audit of Q & S Division.

3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

providing all the necessary information, documents and data to the auditors. He will also assist in physical verification of the process or work activities.

3.3 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall appoint a person in-

charge to act as audit coordinator. 3.4 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for regular inspection to ensure

that health and safety requirements are complied and safe work practices are followed.

3.5 Quality and Safety Division will be responsible for providing the annual

OHSMS internal audit and SH inspection plans to all the department/divisions.

3.6 The auditors will be responsible for the verification and closure of non-

conformance and non-compliance. 4 Procedure For Audits 4.1 Quality & Safety Division shall prepare an annual audit program and distribute

to the departments/divisions concerned. 4.2 The internal audit shall consider the results of the any risk assessment carried

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4.3 Quality & Safety Division shall conduct the internal audits for all the department/divisions as per the scheduled program. The internal audit frequency shall be once in a year.

4.4 The audit shall be carried out to ensure:

• Compliance with all applicable statutory and legal requirements; • OHS management system procedures and operational safe work

practices are followed; • High risk areas are identified and adequate controls have been

implemented; • Record and documents are maintained; • Inspection items are addressed and; • Safety and health issues are communicated.

4.5 In OHS Auditor Team, one member shall be from Quality and Safety Division

(who shall be a qualified Auditor will act as Lead Auditor, preferably Safety & Health Executive) and other member(s) shall be the qualified internal auditor from other department/division except from the department/division to be audited.

4.6 The OHSMS audits shall include the review of documentation, interviews and

physical verification. All findings shall be appropriately documented with recommendations of the action required.

4.7 At the end of the audit, the Audit team will discuss the audit observations to

the Section Head concerned and will compile and submit the audit report. 4.8 The OHS Audit Team shall follow up on findings, recommendations and

action items as appropriate. 4.9 If any non-conformance and/or non-compliance observed, the auditors have

to raise a non-conformance/non-compliance report. Section Head concerned shall prepare and carried out the corrective action. In the case of auditors disagree with the corrective action, the issue shall be brought to the SMR attention for review.

5 Guidelines/Instruction For The Department/Division To Be Audited/

Inspected 5.1 Department/division concerned shall nominate a person as audit coordinator,

who should be familiar with all the operations within the department/division. 5.2 Coordinator shall provide all the necessary documents, records, information

requested by the auditors. All discussion shall limit to the scope of the audit. 5.3 On completion of audit, the Section Head concerned shall pertain an internal

briefing with his staff to discuss on the

• Findings of the audit; • Action that should be taken; • Preparation for the next audit and; • What went well, good practices and areas of improvement.





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6 Safety & Health Inspection by Safety & Health Committee/Safety & Health Executive/Concerned Supervisor/Individual

6.1 All supervisors will be responsible for general routine inspections of their own areas of responsibility daily, before and during the employees are working. It does not mean that the responsibility for safety is removed from the individual. If any hazard is observed, it shall be reported the Section Head.

6.2 Safety & Health Committee shall be carried out safety & health inspection at least once in a month. Safety & Health Committee shall inspect every department/division at least once in a year. Safety & Health Executive shall record the observations and findings.

6.3 Safety & Health Executive shall communicate the findings and observations of the inspection to the department/division concerned within 7 days.

6.4 Department/division concerned will reply to the Quality and Safety Division with action taken on the Safety & Health Committee observations and findings within 14 days from the date of inspection.

6.5 Safety & Health Executive shall carry out regular and random safety inspections in Workshops Division, Line Maintenance Division and Base Maintenance Division and submit report on observation to the Division/ Department Head concerned.

6.6 Every individual (SIAEC staff or contractor’s workers) have a responsibility to visually inspect his or her workplace before starting the work and during the work. They must identify potential risk and take appropriate actions to mitigate such risk at source where possible.

6.7 Individuals shall not create or exposed themselves to any risk intentionally e.g. taking the short cut method, using the faulty equipment, using the inappropriate or undesignated equipment.

6.8 Safety & Health Executive shall also inspect the work areas whenever there is:

• Change in procedure or work process; • New process or new machinery is introduced; • High risk hazard situation are notified and; • Requested by department/division.

6.9 An inspection checklist shall be prepared to ensure the regulatory and legislative compliance.

7 Safety Inspection by MOM Or Other Statutory Authority

7.1 Safety & Health Executive shall coordinate with the regulatory agency Inspectors, when there is a need of inspection.

7.2 Safety & Health Executive shall determine the full scope of the inspection.

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7.3 Safety & Health Executive and Section Head of the department/division concerned shall give advice or comments to the Inspector on the health and safety matters.

7.4 The person interviewed shall give direct and concise answers to questions posed by the Inspectors.

7.5 Walk through shall be limited to the scope of the inspection and shall be accompanied by Safety & Health Executive.



Storage Medium

Internal Audit Reports Quality & Safety Division 5 Years Hardcopy

Safety & Health Inspection Reports

Quality & Safety Division 5 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy


Workplace Safety & Health Act and related regulations SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/01 Non-conformance, Non-compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action SIAEC/HSP/4.6/01 Management Review SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/4.5.1/01 OHS Monitoring and Performance Measure

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2.08 OHS MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 To establish a procedure to track performance of health and safety within the

organisation in reference to the set goals, objectives and key characteristic of operations that might affect the safety and health performance.

1.2 It covers the scope for evaluating compliance with the regulatory

requirements set by Ministry of Manpower. 2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Safety Management Representative/Vice President Q&S will be responsible

for implementation of monitoring & measurement program through Quality & Safety Division.


monitoring operations in their respective divisions and for reporting of any condition that may affect the safety and health performance.

3.3 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for measuring and evaluating

the OHS performance indicators. 4 Procedure For OHS Monitoring 4.1 Parameters that need to be monitored shall be established. The results of

hazard analysis and risk assessment, organisation objectives and targets and the relevant legal requirements shall be taken into consideration.

4.2 Section Head concerned shall plan to measure these parameters by either

internal or external agencies as appropriate. The following parameters shall be monitored: - Noise level where staff is exposed to high noise; - Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and PEL in affected areas; - Vapour concentration for flammable and Toxic gases and Oxygen level in

confined space and; - Any other (based on risk analysis results, or set by MOM or MOE).

4.3 Section Head shall compare the results with the prescribed standards to

establish the status of compliance in case of legal requirements, objectives and targets.

4.4 Internal OHSMS audit for all the department/division shall be conducted

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5 Procedure For OHS Performance Measurement 5.1 The OHS performance shall be measured against the objectives and goals,

set to reduce, monitor and control the accident/incident and property damage.

5.2 The performance measure parameters/indicators shall effectively measure

the accident/injury potential in the operations. 5.3 OHS goals pertaining to regulatory compliance or reducing accident/injury

and aircraft damage shall be established using attainable and realistic figures.

5.4 The OHS performance shall be measured using the following parameters: 5.4.1 MOM Severity Rate - Rate of total number of workdays (reportable) lost per

Million man-hours. 5.4.2 MOM Frequency Rate - Rate of reportable (MOM) accidents per Million man-

hours. 5.4.3 Total Accident/Incident - Total number of reported occupational

accident/incidents. 5.4.4 Total Workday Lost - Total number of days lost for all reported

accidents/incidents. 5.5 A set of additional parameters to measure the OHS Management System

performance shall also be monitored. These shall include but not limited to: • Number of Accident/Incident/Injuries/Industrial Illness by type of

cases by Division • Number of man-days lost by type of cases by Division • Number of vehicle accidents by Division • Number of ground accidents involving aircraft • Number of Safety Committee meeting held • Number of Safety Audits and Inspections conducted • Number of audit non-conformance by external agencies • Promotional Activities conducted • Participation in Audiometric Examination • Distribution of cases by:

- Nature of injury (e.g. cut, bruise, burn) - Body parts injured (e.g. finger, back, foot) - Type of injury (e.g. struck by moving object, fall over-exertion) - Agency of accident (e.g. equipment, hand tool, chemicals) - Others (as required for effective OHS Management System)

5.6 All the performance measure indicators shall be reviewed and analysed for

finding the health and safety trend within the organisation. 5.7

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5.8 Quality & Safety Division will arrange to conduct OHS monitoring if

requested by any department/division. 6 Control of Records


Storage Medium

Performance Monitoring Record


Accident Statistics & Record



SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01

Reporting and Investigation of Ground Accidents/Incidents/Near Misses/Injuries/Industrial Illness

SIAEC /HSP/4.5.3/01 Procedure For Records

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/02 2.09 REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF GROUND ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS/ NEAR MISS/INJURIES/INDUSTRIAL ILLNESSES (INCLUDING INVOLVING AIRCRAFT)


EFFECTIVE DATE 01 Dec 2006


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2.09 REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF GROUND

ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS/NEAR MISS/INJURIES/INDUSTRIAL ILLNESSES

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to specify the requirements for reporting and

investigation of accidents, incidents, injuries and industrial illnesses. 1.2 Scope of reportable occurrences are the accidents/incidents/injuries involving: a) All incidents occurring in the due course of duty;

b) All injuries/industrial illnesses regardless of their severity; c) Damage to ground vehicles, equipment, buildings and aircraft; d) Near misses and; e) Any spillage of dangerous good, chemical, fuel or flammable liquid.

Reporting and investigation is necessary for determining the root cause of the incident so that measures can be taken to prevent reoccurrence. It does not include damage to vehicles due to mechanical or structural failure.

2 Definitions Accident - An undesired event that results in death, ill

health, injury, damage to property or other losses.

Incident - An event that gives rise to an accident or

has the potential to lead to an accident. Fatal (F) - Results in death. Permanent Disablement (PD) - It leads to inability to undertake any type of

work or results in reduction of earning capacity in every job the worker was able to undertake before the accident.

Temporary Disablement (TD) - It incapacitates the workers from

performing normal duties temporarily. Property Damage - Any incident, which results in damage to

any property, e.g. damage to machineries, equipment, building etc.

Near Miss - Any significant incident involving staff and/or property, which could lead to reportable loss.

Team - Single person or a group of persons from division concerned/other division(s).

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3.1 Every individual involved in any accident/incident/nearmiss or who has suffered any injury/industrial illness will be responsible for reporting to his or her immediate Supervisor/Section Head concerned within 24 hours.

3.2 The Supervisors will be responsible for reporting to their Section Head and

raise the SDS within 24 hours or next working day 3.3 The Section Head or Senior Staff on duty from the concerned department will

be responsible to report to VPQS, (CAAS Airworthiness if required in the case of Aircraft Ground Accident/Incident). He will also be responsible (whenever necessary) for:

• Acting as reporting officer and will be a part of the investigation team; • Reporting safety concerns with other department/sections; • Verifying the facts and other information relating to the reported

accident/incident/near miss/injury/industrial illness and preparing preliminary investigation report;

• Co-ordinating interview with the individual involved in the accident; • Reporting the damage cost (labour & material) and man days lost (if

applicable) to Quality and Safety Division and; • Co-ordinating with Quality and Safety Division.

3.4 Manager (Industrial Relations) will liaise with the Unions, if necessary. 3.5 Manager/Sr Manager (Public Affairs) will be responsible for liaising with any

external agency, if necessary. 3.6 Safety & Health Executive will be responsible for reporting to MOM, on the

Notice of Accident/Dangerous Occurrence as required by Workplace Safety & Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations, in the case of reportable accidents and dangerous occurrences.

3.7 Concerned Department will be responsible for reporting to CEO, SVP

(Operations) and SVP (Services) in the case of accident/incident involving serious aircraft damage, serious bodily injury and/or fatality(s).

3.8 Corporate Division will be responsible for determining the time frame for the

evidence to be quarantined whenever it deemed necessary. 3.9 Department/division concerned will be responsible for quarantine all the

evidence as advised by the Corporate/Safety & Security Department. 3.10 Where an employee meets with an accident at workplace and he

(a) is granted more than 3 consecutive days of sick leave by a registered medical practitioner for that injury; or

(b) is admitted in a hospital for at least 24 hours for observation or treatment;

the Safety & Health Executive shall, not later than 10 days after the accident submit a report to the Commissioner.

3.11 Where any accident at a workplace occurs which leads to the death of any

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3.12 Where a person who is not at work (e.g. visitors, customers etc) meets with an accident at workplace which requires him to be taken to hospital for treatment in respect of that injury, the company (Safety & Health Executive) shall notify the commissioner as soon as reasonable practicable.

4 Accident/Incident Reporting Procedure 4.1 General Guidelines/Instructions 4.1.1 The person involved in an accident/incident/near miss or who has suffered any

injury/industrial illness shall immediately inform his Supervisor/Engineer in-charge.

4.1.2 Person involved in the accident shall provide the Supervisor/Engineer in-

charge with the necessary information as to when, where, what and how the accident/incident was occurred.

4.1.3 The Section Head of department concerned or Senior Staff on duty, who will

act as Reporting Officer should ensure that accident/incident/near miss or injury/industrial illnesss are reported within 24 hours or next working day.

4.1.3.1 Ground Accident/Incident/Near Miss/Injury/Industrial Illness Report shall be

raised through the on-line accident reporting system ‘Safety Database System’ for all accidents/incidents/near misses other than involving aircraft. Note: DO NOT REPORT AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/ INCIDENT THROUGH SDS. ECQ 212A Aircraft Ground Incident Report Form shall be raised for incidents involving aircraft. (Accidents involving aircraft damage will be investigated by Quality (Investigation/Reliability Department)

4.1.4 In the event of serious aircraft damage, serious bodily injury or fatality, Section

Head of department concerned or Senior Staff on duty, who will act as Reporting Officer shall immediately notify to Vice President (Quality & Safety) and his department/division Head by telephone, e-mail or fax. This should be followed with official report through the on-line accident reporting system.

4.1.5 Accident scene or any equipment involved in a reportable accident/dangerous

occurrence shall not be removed unless it is for the purpose of rescue. 4.1.6 If medical leave is granted, the staff concerned should inform the

Supervisor/Engineer in-Charge immediately of the period of medical leave. 4.1.7 If medical treatment was sought outside company premises and the injured

staff is unlikely to be reported for work within the next 24 hours, the staff shall call immediately to the Supervisor/Section Head concerned about the accident or injuries/industrial illnesses details and the period of medical leave. The staff shall submit the medical leave certificate immediately upon reporting back to work.

4.1.8 Whenever staff medical leave is extended, then Supervisor/Engineer in-

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4.2 Duty of Reporting Officer/Section Head of Department Concerned 4.2.1 The Section Head of department/division concerned shall arrange for providing

all possible rescue, medical facilities and treatments. 4.2.2 Section Head/Supervisor of the department/division concerned shall arrange to

interview the person(s) involved. 4.2.3 Section Head concerned shall verify the accident details, facts and prepare a

preliminary investigation report or submit the description through SDS. 4.2.4 Section Head concerned shall estimate the total cost of accident including

damage cost of material, equipment (if aircraft involved aircraft damage cost), labour and man-days lost (if any) and submit to Safety & Security Department.

4.2.5 Section Head concerned shall liaise with SIA insurance on claims other then

those relating to SIA aircraft, equipment and SIAEC vehicles and other ground equipment.

5 Procedure for Accident/Incident/Near Miss/Injuries/Industrial Illness

Investigation and Reporting Accidents/Incidents/Near Misses/Injuries/Industrial Illnesses are divided into 3

categories for investigation purpose.

Category 1: Fatal Accidents or Injuries requiring hospitalization for more than 7 days, dangerous occurrences and accident/incidents involving aircraft or property damage.

Category 2: Accidents/Incidents/Injuries/Near Misses/Industrial Illnesses, which do not fall under Category 1. Category 3: Accidents/Incidents related to aircraft maintenance or procedural error.

5.1 Investigation of Category 1 Accidents 5.1.1 The investigation shall be conducted with considering the following:

a) To determine systemic factors relevant to the event and the root cause of the accident/incident;

b) To identify and reduce unacceptable risk and; c) To recommend remedial action to prevent occurrence of such accident,

incidents, injury and damages in future. 5.1.2 Accident/incident investigation will be conducted under the direction of Vice

President Quality & Safety or his designee. 5.1.3 The investigation team may include a member from the department/division

concerned if required by Safety & Security Department. 5.2 Investigation Team For Category 1 Accidents 5.2.1 The investigation team shall co-ordinate and facilitates a multi-departmental

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Department. Each departmental designee will provide expertise relevant to the investigation.

5.2.2 An interim meeting shall be conducted to discuss the progress of investigation.

Any investigation evidence shall be discussed among members. 5.2.3 Once the investigation is concluded, the investigator shall present a draft

report including findings, safety actions and recommendations to the departmental designee.

5.2.4 Co-ordination of the recommendations will be accomplished with the Section

Head responsible for ensuring compliance. 5.3 Data Collection/Interviews/Written Statements For Category 1 Accidents 5.3.1 During the course of an investigation, relevant data may be collected from

various sources within and outside the company, if necessary. 5.3.2 A file containing documentary evidences will be maintained in Quality & Safety

Division for all the investigation carried out. 5.3.3 Section Head of the concerned department/division, Reporting Officer/Safety &

Health Executive or other nominated person of the investigation team shall take the photograph of the accident/incident if necessary.

5.3.4 Investigation team shall request the written statement (interview) from some or

all of the personnel involved and/or associated with the accident/incident. 5.3.5 The Investigator may interview the persons involved in the accident,

eyewitness or any other party as and when necessary. Interview shall be recorded in the prescribed form ECQ 272 ‘Interview Form’.

5.4 Accident/Incident Report and Follow Up For Category 1 Accidents 5.4.1 Investigator(s) shall raise the preliminary accident/incident report based on the

preliminary investigation as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours. 5.4.2 A copy of the preliminary accident/incident report shall be submitted to the

Corporate and or Human Resources Division, if necessary. 5.4.3 The final report shall be raised after completing the data collection, interviews,

analysis, verifications and investigations. 5.4.4 Safety & Health Executive/Manager Quality (Safety & Security) will raise a

follow up action plan for action by department/division concerned. 5.5 Investigation of Category 2 5.5.1 Accidents/incidents, which falls under this category shall be investigated by

Safety & Health Executive and root cause have to be communicated to the employees through Safety & Health Committee meeting.

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5.6.1 Accidents/incidents related to aircraft maintenance or procedural error shall be investigated as described in “Maintenance Error Investigation Manual” and investigation will be conducted by Quality (Investigation/Reliability) Department.

5.7 Hazard identification and risk assessment shall be conducted for all type of

accident/ incidents prior to implementation of any corrective or preventive action at the workplace to control the hazard which may be caused by the new control measures.



Accident/Incident Reports Quality and Safety Division 5 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy Accident/Incident

Investigation Report Quality and Safety

Division 5 Years Hardcopy/ Softcopy

7 Document Associated With This Procedure Factories Act (Chapter 104)

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 Procedure for Records SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response SIAEC/HSP/4.5.1/01 OHS Monitoring and Performance SIAEC/MEIM/020 Maintenance Error Investigation Manual





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Attachment I

DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES (under Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006) 1. Bursting of a revolving vessel, grindstone or grinding wheel moved by a mechanical power. 2. Collapse or failure of a crane, derrick, winch, hoist, piling frame or other appliance used in raising or lowering persons or goods, or any part thereof (except breakage of chain or rope slings), or the overturning of a crane. 3. Explosion of fire causing damage to the structure of any room or place in which persons are employed, or to any machine or plant contained therein, and resulting in a complete suspension of ordinary work in the room or place or stoppage of machinery or plant for not less than 5 hours, where the explosion or fire is due to the ignition of dust, gas or vapour, or the ignition of celluloid or substances composed wholly or in part of celluloid. 4. Electrical short circuit or failure of electrical machinery, plant or apparatus, attended by explosion or fire or causing structural damage thereto, and involving its stoppage or disuse for not less than 5 hours. 5. Explosion or fire affecting any room in which persons are employed and causing complete suspension of ordinary work therein for not less than 24 hours. 6. Explosion or failure of structure of a steam boiler, or of a cast-iron vulcaniser, or of a receiver or container used for the storage at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure of any gas or gases (including air) or any liquid or solid resulting from the compression of gas. 7. Failure or collapse of formwork or its supports. 8. Collapse, in part or in whole, of a scaffold exceeding 15 meters in height or of a suspended scaffold or a hanging scaffold from which any person may fall more than 2 meters. 9. Accidental seepage or entry of seawater into dry dock or floating dock causing flooding of the dry dock or floating deck.

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2.10 DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL 1 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this procedure is to describe the actions and responsibilities in establishing and maintaining method of control for OHS Management System documents. The procedure applies to all documents related to occupational safety & health. 2 Definitions SMR - Safety Management Representative

OHSMRC - Occupational Health & Safety Management Review Committee

QSD - Quality & Safety Division 3 Responsibilities 3.1 The SMR approves the OHS Management System objectives and targets. Vice President (Q & S) shall approve the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Manual and Department/Division Head concerned in assistance with Safety & Security Department shall approve the Safe Operational Control Procedures/Work Instruction/Safe Work Practices developed for particular operation within the affected area. 3.2 The Vice President of the concerned divisions shall appoint a person as

divisional co-ordinator, who will be responsible for co-ordinating and forwarding the new/amended document on Safe Operational Control Procedures/Work Instructions/Safe Work Practices for review and endorsement by the Divisional Head and Quality and Safety Division before incorporation into the respective manuals.

3.3 The SMR, through the OHSMRC will be responsible for co-ordinating the

development, revision and control of OHS documentation. Safe Operational Control Procedures/Work Instructions/Safe Work Practices pertaining to particular division are under the OHSMRC member of that division.

4 Procedure 4.1 OHS Documentation 4.1.1 OHS documentation is in a tiered format as follows:

Level 1 (Part 1) : Occupational Health & Safety Management System Manual

Level 2 (Part 2) : Occupational Health & Safety System Procedures Level 3 (Part 3) : Occupational Health & Safety Programmes, Operational

Control Procedures/Work Instructions and Safe Work Practices

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4.1.2 Level 1, 2 & 3 documents are incorporated in the OHS Manual. 4.2 Document Control 4.2.1 All proposals for amendment as a result of ad-hoc suggestions, OHS Management System audits or management reviews shall be directed to the SMR, who will co-ordinate the preparation and review process. 4.2.2 In case of changes in the OHS Management System Manual, the

revised/amended documentation shall be forwarded to SMR for review and endorsement. The SMR signs the List of Effective Pages when approving the amendments in OHS Management System Manual.

4.2.3 Changes to the sections of the manuals/procedures are indicated by a revision number and updated on the List of Effective Pages. The revised pages are then issued to copyholders. Extensive changes shall warrant a complete re-issue. The manual shall be reviewed at least once a year.

There may be instances where applicable copy(s) of operating procedures from the OHS Management System manual may be issued to external contractors. In such cases, the Divisional coordinator will set up a secondary list for the purpose of issuing amendments to these holders when revised.

4.2.4 Development of Level 2 and Level 3 documents shall include the following information such as:

.1 Purpose and Scope .2 Definitions .3 Role and Responsibilities .4 Procedure .5 Control of Records .6 Document Associated With This Procedure

4.3 OHS Management System Manual (Level 1) 4.3.1 The OHS Management System manual addresses the requirements of SMS

under the Factories Act and all the elements of OHSAS 18001. The manual comprises an outline of the design of entire OHS Management System and shall make cross-references to relevant safety and health system procedures and operational control procedures/work instructions/safe work practices.

4.4 Occupational Health and Safety System Procedures (Level 2) 4.4.1 The occupational health and safety system procedures affect the divisions

company wide and show details of procedures relating to the main elements of the requirements of SMS under the Factories Act and the elements of OHSAS 18001.

4.5 Operational Control Procedures/Work Instructions/Safe Work Practices

(Level 3) 4.5.1 The operating control procedures shall be established where activities in the

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4.5.2 The operational control procedures that are applicable across the

organization and need to comply with regulatory legal requirements under Workplace Safety & Health Act or other applicable acts shall be developed and control by the Quality and Safety Division. This shall be referred at Level 3.

4.5.3 The operational control procedures that are applicable to task or activity

within the specific divisions shall be developed and controlled by the respective division and endorsed by Quality and Safety Division, if necessary and placed in the Divisional OPM.

4.6 Health and Safety Programmes 4.6.1 Health and Safety programmes related to the action plans to achieve

objectives shall be developed and approved by SMR. 4.7 Issue and Control of OHS Documentation 4.7.1 A controlled copy of OHS Management System manual will be made

available to each Divisional Head and Section Head and SMR for reference. Each copy will be individually numbered and issued according to the distributed list in of the OHS Management System Manual. Upon issuance, an acknowledgement slip will be signed and returned to SMR.

4.7.2 Individuals according to the distributed list in of the OHS Management

System Manual will be provided with updated copies (or pages as appropriate) as and when they are revised.

4.7.3 A single copy of obsolete revisions of OHS manual will be placed in the

Quality and Safety Division archives. 4.7.4 All copies in the distribution list are the authorised copies. 4.7.5 Duplicated copy other than the authorised document, issued for reference

purpose (e.g. Customers) will be stamped as “Uncontrolled Copy”. 4.8 Document Identification and Retention 4.8.1 All Health and Safety System procedure shall be identified as: -

“SIAEC/HSP/4.X.X/YY” Where: SIAEC denotes SIA Engineering Company Ltd. HSP denotes Health & Safety Procedure. 4.X.X refers to the clause in OHSAS 18001: 1999. YY refers to the number of procedures pertaining to the clause.

4.8.2 All Safe Operational Control Procedure shall be identified as: “SIAEC/HSP/ZZZ/4.4.6/YY”

Where: ZZZ denotes a particular division. For e.g. SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/01 indicates that this is a procedure developed and controlled by Quality and Safety Division.

4.8.3 All other documents shall be identified as: - “SIAEC/HSP/LIST/4.X.X/YY” – refers to lists of a particular clause.





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“SIAEC/HSP/DOC/4.X.X/YY” – refers to documents of a particular clause. 4.8.4 All documents shall be retained for a period of at least two years. After two

years, the documents shall be reviewed by SMR/Division Head to check whether the documents have to be retained for knowledge and/or legal purposes. Procedures shall be reviewed and revised as appropriate.



Storage Medium

Acknowledgement Slip and Distribution Record SMR 2 Years Hardcopy

OHS Manual SMR Indefinite Hardcopy/Softcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Nil.

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2.11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of the procedure is to instill safety awareness among the staff and prepared them for any emergency occurrence. 1.2 The scope of the procedure covers the entire possible emergency (other than

disaster and company level crisis) occurrence including accident, fire and chemical spillage etc.

2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities Quality and Safety Division will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Emergency Response Plan. 4 Procedures 4.1 Fire Emergency Response - See Attachment 1 (Refer to Fire Emergency Plan & Fire Safety Manual) 4.2 Management of Chemical Spillage - See Attachment 2 (Refer to Operating Procedure ISO 14001) 4.3 Major and Minor Medical Emergency - See Attachment 3





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ATTACHMENT 1

FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to make clear the actions and responsibilities involved in SIAEC enabling the staff to respond rapidly in case of an outbreak of fire in hangar and SIAEC premises. The procedure for divisions in other site locations will be found in the relevant Divisional Operational Procedure Manual (OPM). 2 Definitions

Alarm signal - It is a continuous note sounding from the electrically operated bells on every floor of building

AES - Airport Emergency Services 3 Procedure 3.1 The person who discovers the fire shall immediately:

• Raise the 1st alarm by actuating the nearest break-glass call point; • Warn others in the vicinity by shouting ‘FIRE! FIRE! and inform the Fire

Warden • Attempt to extinguish the fire with the appropriate portable Fire

Extinguisher or fire hose reel without personal risk and • Call AES at Telephone no 65412525 for Apron, Equipment

Maintenance, AULD and ETF. • Call Fire Control Room at Telephone no 65415555 for Airline House,

Hangars and Workshops. • Inform the concerned Section Head

3.2 Fire Warden(s) shall advise the concerned Section Head to escalate the

Crisis Management Group, if necessary. 3.3 Section Head concerned shall decide on activation of the Crisis Management

group after assessing the situation. 3.4 All Personnel 3.4.1 Upon hearing the 1st fire alarm, all personnel shall remain alert for instructions from their Fire Warden. 3.4.2 Upon hearing the Evacuation Announcement on the Public Address (PA)

system or when the 2nd fire alarm is sounded continuously, all personnel shall lock important files and guided by their respective Fire Warden immediately evacuate by the nearest staircase and assemble at the designated area for a roll call. “DO NOT USE LIFT”.





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3.4.3 All personnel shall re-occupy the building only when instructed to do so by the

Airport Emergency Services (AES) Fire Officer. 3.5 Fire Wardens 3.5.1 When the 1st fire alarm is raised, all Fire Wardens shall:

• Ensure that everyone in his/her department or section is alerted; • Check the floor fire panel for his/her area to determine whether the

alarm is originating from it; • Proceed to the zone to investigate if it is in the vicinity and • Attempt to extinguish the fire without personal risk if a fire is

discovered. 3.5.2 Fire Warden shall assess the situation and call for 2nd alarm if necessary. He shall work as site coordinator. 3.5.3 On hearing the 2nd fire alarm ringing continuously, fire wardens shall inform everyone in his/her department to:

• Evacuate in an orderly manner using the nearest staircase or exit; • Check all rooms, stores, toilets to ensure that everyone is aware of the

evacuation and close all doors before leaving; • Conduct a roll call of the staff under their charge upon reaching the

Assembly Area and report to AES fire officer of missing persons, if any.

4 Control of Records Nil. 5 Documents Associated With This Procedure

Operating Procedures (ISO 14001) OP-G03

Emergency Response Plan to an Outbreak of Fire

Fire Emergency Plan

SIAEC/MIEM/033

SIAEC Crisis Manual





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ATTACHMENT 2

MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL SPILLAGE

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to define the spill report form & actions involved in the control of chemical spillage. 2 Definitions

Response Team - A team formed by staffs who are trained in handling of chemical spillage.

Reporting Official - Person designated by department

concerned to fill up spill report. 3 Actions and Responsibilities 3.1 The spillage of chemicals should be contained by Response Team

expeditiously, failing which AES shall be alerted (Tel 65412525). 3.2 To facilitate investigation, reporting official will raise the “SPILL REPORT

FORM”. Refer to Procedure OP-QD 04 of Operating Procedures 3.3 Section Head concerned shall investigate and complete the spill report form

and submit it to Division’s Vice President and Quality & Safety Division. 3.4 Section Head concerned will initiate corrective action to obviate further

occurrences after causes to spillage are established from the investigations. 4 Spill Response Procedure 4.1 Identify the spilled material and its associated hazards on whether it is:

• Toxic; • Corrosive; • Reactive; • Flammable or • Special hazards.

4.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment necessary based on the

nature of the hazard of the spilled chemical; 4.3 In the event the identity of the material is not known, spill clean up personnel shall don on the minimum personal protective equipment consisting of:

• Chemical coverall; • Full face air-purifying respirator and; • Chemical resistant gloves before entering into the spillage area.

4.4 On identifying the source of the leak, stop source of spill by:

• Shutting off valves;





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• Plugging drums; • Repositioning overturned containers; • Transferring to another container or; • Other appropriate methods.

4.5 Contain the spill by:

• Diking the edge of the spill by using absorbent socks and/or pillows from the spill control kit and

• Diverting and preventing the spill from reaching storm drains, public sewers and external environment.

4.6 Clean Up - For clean up of the spill follow the steps outlined below: 4.6.1 For Acids/ Bases

• Neutralise the spill with appropriate neutraliser, especially for concentrated spill;

• Check for complete neutralisation (e.g. colour changes, or pH paper) and

• After neutralisation, follow the clean up procedure defined below. 4.6.2 For Flammables

• Remove all heat or ignition sources; • Use vapour suppressers to reduce vapour formation (as flammables

are volatile); • After the addition of vapour suppressers, follow the clean up

procedures defined below. 4.6.3 For Special Hazards

• Check MSDS to determine if any special clean up procedure and precautions need to be taken and/or

• Follow the clean up procedure defined below after all the precautions as per MSDS have been taken;

4.7 Clean Up Procedure 4.7.1 The bulk of the spillage shall be cleaned up with suitable absorbent pillows;

complete absorption may take a few minutes. 4.7.2 Remaining spillage shall be cleaned from the leading edge back to the source

of spill using suitable absorbent pads/pillows. 4.7.3 Spillage area shall then be flushed with water if possible (depending on the

location of the spillage) to remove all residuals from the floor. 4.7.4 Check for removal of chemicals using a pH paper. 4.8 Post Clean up

• Put all soiled absorbent pads, pillows an socks in to plastic bags; • Label and properly identify the bags; • Store the bags in the designated areas for storage of toxic wastes and • Dispose off to licensed waste collectors.





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Storage Medium

MSDS Section Head of Concerned Department

During The Chemical Use

Hardcopy/ Softcopy


Operating Procedure (ISO 14001): OP-QD 04

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ATTACHMENT 3

MAJOR AND MINOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY

1 Purpose and scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to define the immediate actions to be taken in the event of emergency such as heat stroke, excessive bleeding burns and many others. 2 Definitions

Major Medical Injury - Life threatening/Unconsciousness/Excessive bleeding/Immobility Minor Medical Injury - Injuries other than major medical injuries 3 Responsibilities

The most senior staff present shall take charge of the situation until the Section Head of concerned Division/department arrives and ensure that appropriate calls for assistance have been initiated.

The most senior staff present at the site of emergency will act as accident/emergency controller until the Section Head of the division/department arrived.

Section Head concerned will take the charge from the senior most staff and act as the accident/emergency controller once arrived on site of emergency.

Section Head concerned will assess the emergency and if feel necessary will inform the Crisis Management Group.

Crisis Management Group will take the control and follow the procedure as described in SIAEC Crisis Manual.

Airport Emergency Services will work together with Accident/Emergency Controller once they arrived at the site of accident/emergency.

4 Procedure 4.1 See Attachment 3.1 for EM/AULD/Airline House/Hangar 1,2,3,4 & 5. 4.2 See Attachment 3.2 for Line Maintenance Tarmac/Airside/Run-up Bay. 4.3 See Attachment 3.3 for Engine Test Facility. 4.4 See Attachment 3.4 for SIA Training Centre. 4.5 Any industrial accident that results in injury to personnel whilst on duty must be reported.





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5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Document Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/19 Operational Procedure for First Aid

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.2/02 Reporting and Investigation of Ground Accidents/Incidents/Near Misses/Injuries/ Industrial Illness

SIAEC/QSD/033 SIAEC Crisis Manual





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Attachment 3.1

Major and Minor Emergency Response Procedure For

EM/AULD/Airline House/Hangar 1,2,3,4 & 5 The most senior staff present shall take charge of the situation until the Section Head of the concerned division/department arrives. He shall ensure that appropriate calls for assistance have been initiated. 1 Minor Injury Following actions have to be initiated:

1.1 Contact First Aider on duty; 1.2 During office hours (0830 hrs to 1730 hrs), call ALH Clinic at extension

4705 or 4707; 1.3 After office hours, call Raffles Medical Group (RMG) at 65432223; 1.4 Should an ambulance be required, call Ambulance Service of the

Singapore Civil Defence Force at 995; 1.5 Render first aid till arrival of medical assistance; 1.6 Depending on the First Aider’s or doctor’s advice, follow-up action; 1.7 Inform Section Head concerned; 1.8 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through

the on-line accident reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.

2 Major Medical Emergency (Injury: Life Threatening/Unconsciousness/ Excessive Bleeding/Medical Emergency)

Following actions have to be initiated:

2.1 Do not move the person unnecessarily. 2.2 Have the following details ready:

• Gender and approximately age of patient; • Nature of emergency (e.g. chest pains, unconscious,

breathlessness, etc); • Exceptional ailments (e.g. patient says he has diabetes or

heart condition, etc). Do not give your own diagnosis; • Exact location of emergency.

2.3 Engage one of the following Emergency Services (ranked in order of

choice):

Service Telephone No. Ambulance Meeting Points (AMP) Raffles Medical Group 65432223 Under walkway between Hangar 1 &

2 Airport Emergency Services 65412525 Exact Location

Hangar 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Apron/Tarmac/ Run-up Bays

Ambulance Service of S’pore Civil Defence Force 995 Airport Police

Pass Office West Underpass

Bay C2 While notify please leave your name and contact no.





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2.4 Notify Airport Police at 65412612 or 65412623; 2.5 Dispatch a staff to contact and direct First-Aider from AMP to the

exact location of emergency; 2.6 Have patient’s Company ID, I.C. or airport pass available for hospital

admission. Patient to be accompanied by staff to hospital; 2.7 Inform Department/Section Head concerned; 2.8 Department/Section Head to alert Next of Kin and activate in-house ‘

Buddy’ System; 2.9 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through

the on line accident reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.





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Attachment 3.2


Line Maintenance Tarmac/Airside/Run-up Bay The most senior staff present shall take charge of the situation until the Section Head of the concerned division/department arrives. He shall ensure that appropriate calls for assistance have been initiated. 1 Minor Injury Following actions have to be initiated:

1.1 Contact First Aider on duty; 1.2 Call Raffles Medical Group (RMG), Hotline: 6543 2223; 1.3 Should an ambulance be required, call Ambulance Service of the

Singapore Civil Defence Force at 995; 1.4 Render first aid till arrival of medical assistance; 1.5 Depending on the First Aider’s or doctor’s advice, follow-up action; 1.6 Inform department/section head concerned; 1.7 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through

the on-line accident-reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.

2 Major Medical Emergency (Injury: Life Threatening/Unconsciousness/

Excessive Bleeding/Medical Emergency) Following actions have to be initiated:





2.3 Engage one of the following Emergency Services (ranked in order of choice):

Service Telephone No. Ambulance Meeting Points (AMP)

Raffles Medical Group 6543 2223 Changi Airport West Underpass, Bay C2

Airport Emergency Services 6541 2525 Exact Location

Ambulance Service of S’pore Civil Defence Force

995 Changi Airport West Underpass, Bay C2

While notify please leave your name and contact no.





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2.4 Notify Airport Police at 65412612 or 65412623; 2.5 Dispatch a staff to contact and direct First Aider from AMP to the exact

location of emergency; 2.6 Have patient’s Company ID, I.C. or airport pass available for hospital

admission. Patient to be accompanied by staff to hospital; 2.7 Inform Department/Section Head concerned; 2.8 Department/Section Head to alert Next of Kin and activate in-house ‘

Buddy’ System; 2.9 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through






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Attachment 3.3


Engine Test Facility The most senior staff present shall take charge of the situation until the Superintendent/Section Head of the concerned division/department arrives. He shall ensure that appropriate calls for assistance have been initiated. 1 Minor Injury Following actions have to be initiated: 1.1 Contact First Aider on duty. 1.2 Send the injured to Changi General Hospital or Raffles Clinic at Terminal 2. 1.3 Should an ambulance be required, call Ambulance Service of the

Singapore Civil Defence Force at 995. 1.4 Render first aid till arrival of medical assistance. 1.5 Depending on First Aider’s or Doctor’s advice, follow-up action. 1.6 Inform Department/Section Head concerned.

1.7 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through the on-line accident-reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.









Ambulance Service of S’pore Civil Defence Force 995 300 Loyang Avenue,

Guard Post While notify please leave your name and contact no.

2.4 Notify Airport Police at 65412612 or 65412623. 2.5 Dispatch a staff to contact and direct First-aider from AMP to the exact

location of emergency. 2.6 Have patient’s Company ID, I.C. or airport pass available for hospital

admission. Patient to be accompanied by staff to hospital. 2.7 Inform Department/Section Head concerned.





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2.8 Department/Section Head to alert Next of Kin and activate in-house ‘

Buddy’ System. 2.9 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through

the on line accident reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.





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Attachment 3.4


SIA Training Centre Any industrial accident that results in injury to personnel whilst on duty must be reported.

The most senior staff present shall take charge of the situation until the Superintendent/Section Head of the concerned division/department arrives. He shall ensure that appropriate calls for assistance have been initiated.

1 Minor Injury Following actions have to be initiated:

1.1 Contact First Aider on duty. 1.2 During office hours (0830-1730), call STC Clinic at ext. 3790, 3791. 1.3 Outside office hours, send the injured to Changi General Hospital (after rendering first aid) by the fastest means available. 1.4 Should an ambulance be required, call Ambulance Service of the Singapore Civil Defence Force at 995. 1.5 Render First Aid till arrival of medical assistance. 1.6 Depending on First Aider’s or Doctor’s advice, follow-up action. 1.7 Inform Department/Section Head concerned. 1.8 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through the on-line accident-reporting system ‘Safety Database System (SDS)’.









SIA Training Centre Clinic (Office hours) Ext. 3790 or 3791 NIL

Ambulance Service of S’pore Civil Defence Force (After Office Hours/Weekends/Public Holidays)

995 720 Upper Changi Road East, Guard

Post





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While notify please leave your name and contact no.

2.4 Dispatch a staff to contact and direct First Aider from AMP to the exact

location of emergency. 2.5 Have patient’s Company ID, I.C. or airport pass available for hospital

admission. Patient to be accompanied by staff to hospital. 2.6 Inform Department/Section Head concerned. 2.7 Department/Section Head to alert Next Of Kin and activate in-house

‘Buddy’ System. 2.8 Concerned Reporting Officer/Section head to report accident through


2.9 Inform Vice President Quality & Safety by telephone: 6540 3450 or 9801 9345.

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 2.12 PROCEDURE FOR RECORDS




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2.12 PROCEDURE FOR RECORDS 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose is to establish and maintain procedure for identification, collection, indexing, filing, storage, maintenance and disposition of occupational health & safety records.

1.2 The scope shall cover all the activities pertaining to OHS Management

System.

2 Definitions Nil.

3 Responsibilities

3.1 The person in-charge/divisional co-coordinator/appointed designee of the department/division concerned will be responsible for filing, maintenance, storage and disposition of OHS records.


appointing the person in charge or designate a person for filing, maintenance and storage of records.

4 Procedure

4.1 The owner of OHS Management System Manual and Operational Procedure Manual shall identify the records that are applicable and need to be maintained in order to show evidence of having implemented the relevant procedures/work instructions.

4.2 Records shall be legible, identifiable and traceable to the activity, product or

service involved.

4.3 Each division shall maintain a consolidated list of OHS records applicable to concerned division.

4.4 Person concerned or his designee as defined in the respective procedures of

OHS Management System Manual shall store and maintain records and ensure that it is readily retrievable in storage condition that protects against any damage or deterioration.

4.5 Records are kept for a defined period as stated in respective procedures of

OHS Management System manual and Operational Control Procedures/ Work Instructions.

4.6 The records shall be reviewed after retention period to verify whether they

need to be maintained for knowledge and/or legal purpose by the owner of the record. All old and redundant records of confidential nature shall be shredded before disposition.

SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 2.12 PROCEDURE FOR RECORDS




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4.7 Any changes or new additions to the records shall be communicated to Safety

Committee and/or Quality and Safety Division for updating.

4.8 OSH records that should be maintained includes but may not limited to: • First Aider & First Aid Treatment records;

• All Training & Competency/Registration records; • OHS Audit & Safety Inspection records; • Audiometric Test records; • Noise Monitoring records; • Medical Examination/Surveillance records; • Accident/Incident reports and Investigation reports; • Safety Committee, Management Review, and Safety & Health Council

minutes; • Lifting Gears, Lifting Machine and Lifting Appliances Testing and

Inspection certificates; • Air Receivers Testing and Inspection certificates; • Hygiene Monitoring records; • Confined Space Entry Permits and; • Hot Work Permits.



Storage Medium

Applicable Records (Divisional Level)

Section Head of Concerned Department

5 Years Hardcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure All OHS and Operational Procedures

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/01 3.01 ENTRY AND WORKING INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK




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3.01 ENTRY AND WORKING INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish safe work practices and

standards to be followed to minimise the hazards associated with working inside the aircraft fuel tank and to comply with the statutory requirements under the Workplace Safety & Health Act.

1.2 The procedure defines the requirements and responsibilities of the individual

to ensure safety while involved with fuel tank entry. The scope covers purging and entry to all fuel tanks in an aircraft for the purpose of cleaning the tank or for other maintenance.

2 Definitions

Purging Fuel Tanks - Flow of air through fuel tank until fuel vapour concentration has dropped to a non-explosive and toxic safe-level

Fuel Tank Entry - From minimum entry of head, both arms and at least upper body to the whole body inside the fuel tank

Confined Space - Any chamber, tank, pit, pipe, and flue including any other similar space in which dangerous airborne substances are liable to be present to such extent as to involve risk of: (a) fire or explosion occurring; (b) persons being overcome through exposure to

toxic substances and; (c) persons being asphyxiated due to inadequate

supply of air. All aircraft fuel tanks are classified as confined space

Entry Permit - A document to allow and control the entry of person into confined space

Toxic Atmosphere - An atmosphere in which the concentration of any toxic airborne substance exceeds its permissible exposure level as specified in the Factories (Permissible Levels of Toxic Substances) Order

Hazardous Atmosphere

- An atmosphere that may be, or is injurious to a person by reason of oxygen deficiency or enrichment, flammability or toxicity

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

- An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere

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Competent Person - A person with knowledge, skills and has

completed the Confined Space Safety Assessor Course from MOM accredited organization

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Lead Technician or above with MOM accredited Confined Space Safety Assessor certificate, who be the Competent Person (Safety Assessor) and responsible for testing and monitoring of atmosphere. 3.2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) or above will be the Authorised Person and responsible for approval of ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’. (See Appendix) 3.3 Same individual should not perform the duty as Competent Person (Safety

Assessor) and Authorized Person at the same time {i.g. Single Person should not sign as Competent Person testing the atmosphere and LAE approving the permit in same Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)}

4 Procedure

4.1 General Requirements

4.1.1 The requirements in Part I and II of ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ have to be completed and checked by LAE in-charge or above prior to undertaking work inside the fuel tank.

4.1.2 LAE in-charge or above shall approve the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ before undertaking any fuel tank work.

4.1.3 Before entry is made into a confined space, ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ shall be prepared, approved and made readily available in each work area for review and inspection. 4.1.4 The procedure is to meet the requirements of Singapore Standard CP 84: 2000 Code of Practice for ‘Entry Into and Safe Working In Confined Space’. 4.1.5 Under no circumstances, should fuel be transferred while staff is working inside the fuel tank. 4.1.6 Only proper/appropriate air mover or air source shall be used for ventilation. 4.1.7 Exhaust of the compressor shall be placed away from the opening of any fuel tank, confined space or intake point of ventilation system. 4.1.8 All intake points of ventilation system shall be placed away form any exhaust

point or hazardous vapour source. 4.2 Entry and Work Inside Aircraft Fuel Tank 4.2.1 Identify and evaluate the fuel tank (before and after opening the cover) for

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4.2.2 Fuel tank shall be purged and adequately ventilated. CAUTION: Do not purge the fuel tanks by using any type of chemical or

inert gas (e.g. Nitrogen). 4.2.3 Do not enter in the fuel tank when the atmosphere is unknown or not tested

by competent person. 4.2.4 A copy of the entry permits after approval by the LAE in-charge or above shall

be displayed conspicuously near the aircraft. 4.2.5 The names and staff number of the person(s) entered into fuel tank shall be

displayed at the entrance of fuel tank as ‘Name Tag of Entrants’ in the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’.

4.2.6 The LAE in-charge or above shall review and assess the need to continue

with the entry into the fuel tank and may revoke the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ if he think fit to do so.

4.2.7 All completed ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ shall be

returned to the respective Section Head and be made available for inspection. 4.2.8 Applicable procedure and maintenance manuals from aircraft manufacturer or

approved Divisional OPM should be followed regarding fuel tank work. 4.2.9 All sources of potential ignition, such as matches, lighters, jewellery, watches,

hand phone etc. shall be removed. These items can cause static electricity. 4.2.10 Warning signs shall be displayed to warn persons of the existence of the fuel

tank confined space. 4.2.11 Fuel tank maintenance shall not be initiated or continued out doors during

lightning storm. 4.3 Testing and Monitoring of Atmosphere Inside Fuel Tank 4.3.1 Competent Person shall test the atmosphere of fuel tank and complete the

appropriate column in part III of the confined space permit. 4.3.2 The results shall be recorded in Part III of the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit

(Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ and shall include: (a) The level of Oxygen content;

(b) The level of Flammable gas or vapour and; (c) The level of Fuel vapour.

4.3.3 The minimum safe entry conditions

Entry Oxygen Content Flammability Fuel Vapour With NO respirator 19.5% - 23.5% % LEL (<10%) <160 ppm

With full faced respirator and

continuous air supply Not Applicable % LEL (<10%) Not Applicable





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The testing of the atmosphere of the fuel tank shall be conducted throughout the entire area using properly calibrated instruments.

4.3.4 The period between fuel tank confined space tests shall not exceed 8 (eight)

hours. 4.3.5 During shift change or every 8 hours (whichever is earlier), the incoming LAE

in-charge or above must re-check for acceptable entry conditions before re-issuing the permit.

4.3.6 When a hazardous atmosphere is suspected, all persons shall leave the fuel

tank immediately and no person shall enter until it has been re-certified to be safe.

4.3.7 LAE in-charge or above is empowered to remove any unauthorised personnel

from entering or attempt to enter into the fuel tank. 4.4 Ventilation of Aircraft Fuel Tank 4.4.1 Ventilation system shall be in operation all the times, when person(s) are

working in the fuel tank. 4.4.2 No person shall remove or meddle with any part of the ventilation system

without permission from the LAE in-charge or above. In case of failure of the ventilation system, the attendant shall immediately direct the person(s) inside the fuel tank to evacuate.

4.5 Approval/Cancellation of Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel

Tank) by LAE In-Charge or Above 4.5.1 LAE in-charge or above shall approve the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit

(Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ before any person is allowed to enter. 4.5.2 LAE in-charge or above shall not approve entry of any person into the fuel

tank unless: a) Tests referred to in Clause 4.3.3 shows that the fuel tank does not contain

a hazardous atmosphere and; b) Measures (e.g. warning signage, fire extinguisher etc.) stipulated in the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank)’ is implemented. 4.5.3 LAE in-charge or above has the authority to cancel the permit and terminate

the entry when: a) Entry operations covered by the entry permit have not been completed or; b) Conditions are unacceptable with respect to the minimum safety entry

requirements . 4.6 Emergency Rescue Plan 4.6.1 Department/Division concerned shall respond as per the “RESCUE

OPERATION PLAN” for the purpose of rescuing persons in a fuel tank in case of emergency.

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a. Headache b. Drowsiness

c. Dizziness/Nausea d. Scent of unusual smell (even if wearing respirator) e. Feeling uncomfortable 4.6.3 At no time, the attendant shall enter the fuel tank on his own to perform

rescue. 4.7 Duties of Authorised Entrant 4.7.1 Know the hazards that may be faced during entry. 4.7.2 Have knowledge of the proper use of equipment, necessary for safe entry into

fuel tanks. 4.7.3 Communication with the attendant when necessary, to enable him to monitor

status and to alert entrants, if they need evacuation. 4.7.4 Exit the fuel tank without any delay whenever an order to evacuate is

given by the attendant or LAE in-charge or above. 4.7.5 Complete the required training for entry into confined space. 4.7.6 Sign in and sign out in the confined space entry permit. 4.8 Duties of Attendant

4.8.1 The attendant must know the hazard that may be faced during entry into the fuel tank.

4.8.2 Continuously maintain an accurate count of authorized entrants in the fuel

tank and ensures that this identification is listed on the ‘Name Tag of Entrants’ in the Confined Space Entry Permit (Aircraft Fuel Tank).

4.8.3 He will maintain constant communication and monitor entrant status to alert

entrants of the need to evacuate. 4.8.4 He will be responsible for summoning rescue and other emergency services

immediately upon the determination that the entrant may need assistance to evacuate.

4.8.5 At no time, he will leave his/her appointed place unless relieved by another

attendant or emergency rescue personal. 4.8.6 He shall warn all unauthorised persons that they must stay away from the fuel

tank. 4.8.7 The attendant shall not perform other duties that might interfere with his

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4.9 Training/Safety Briefing 4.9.1 Training/Safety briefing shall be provided to all persons who are required to

work in fuel tank. 4.9.2 Training/Safety briefing shall include at least:

(a) The contents of this procedure; (b) Hazard identification for working in fuel tank; (c) Confined Space Entry Permit System and; (d) How to respond to emergencies.

4.9.3 Any contractors who are engaged in project which require entering into a fuel tank shall be briefed by the LAE in-charge or above.

4.9.4 Contractors shall follow all the procedures stated in this section and shall not breach any of the requirements.



Storage Medium

Confined Space Entry Permit

Section Head of the Concerned Division 3 Year Hardcopy

6 Document Associated With This Procedure

Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workplace Safety & Health (General Provision) Regulations 2006 and related regulations SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance and Replacement of PPE SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan Singapore Standard CP 84: 2000 Code of Practice For “Entry Into and Safe Working in Confined Space”

General Safety Guidelines For All Staff Working In Aircraft Fuel Tank





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ATTACHMENT I

Hazard Identification and Evaluation

The Existing or potential hazards involved in entering and working in confined space/fuel tank may be: Lack of oxygen inside the confined space/fuel tank; Flammable gases may be trapped inside; Risk of skin diseases caused by chemicals; Short-circuit, fire or heat due to external sources; Inadequate lighting; Physical, structural, electrical and mechanical hazards.





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Attachment II

Flow Chart of The Procedure For Entry Into A Confined Space (Aircraft Fuel tank)

No

Identify & evaluate hazards

Start

Need to enter in confined space?

Remove hazards and ventilate confined space

Testing of atmosphere by MOM Certified Safety Assessor

Is atmosphere hazardous?

Approval of Entry Permit by LAE in-charge or above

Monitor the atmosphere

Is the atmosphere still within the safe limit?

Continued occupancy?

End

Evaluate how the hazardous atmosphere developed?

Stop work and withdraw Entry Permit

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

End

No

Yes

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/02 3.02 ENTRY AND WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE (EXCLUDING AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK)




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3.02 ENTRY AND WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE (Excluding Aircraft Fuel Tank) 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish safe work practices and

standards to be followed to minimize the hazards associated with working in confined space and to comply with the statutory requirements under Factories Act.

1.2 The procedure defines the requirements and responsibilities of individual to

ensure safety while involved with entry into confined space. 2 Definitions

Confined Space - Any chamber, tank, pit, pipe, flue including any

other similar space in which dangerous airborne substances are liable to be present to such extent as to involve risk of: (a) fire or explosion occurring (b) persons being overcome through exposure

to toxic substances and (c) persons being asphyxiated due to

inadequate supply of air

Entry Permit - A document to allow and control the entry of person into confined space

Toxic Atmosphere - An atmosphere in which the concentration of any toxic airborne substance exceeds its permissible exposure level as specified in the Factories (Permissible Levels of Toxic Substances) Order

Hazardous Atmosphere

- An atmosphere that may be, or is injurious to a person by reason of oxygen deficiency orenrichment, flammability or toxicity

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

- An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere

- An atmosphere containing more than 23.5% oxygen by volume

Competent Person - A person with knowledge and skill, and has completed the Confined Space Safety Assessor Course from MOM accredited organization

Authorised Person - A person authorised to approve the Confined Space Entry Permit





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3 Responsibilities 3.1 Lead Technician or above (with MOM accredited Confined Space Safety

Assessor certificate), will be the Competent Person (Safety Assessor) and responsible for testing and monitoring the atmosphere and filling the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’. (See Appendix)

3.2 Engineer in-charge/Section Head will be the Authorised person and

responsible for approval of ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’. 4 Procedure 4.1 General Requirements 4.1.1 Part I and II of ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’ have to be completed and

checked by the Competent Person (Safety Assessor) prior to any confined space work.

4.1.2 Any person who perform as the Competent Person for testing the confined

space atmosphere must have attended the Confined Space Safety Assessor Course conducted by Ministry of Manpower.

4.1.3 Authorised Person shall approve the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’ before undertaking any confined space work. 4.1.4 Before entry is made into the confined space ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’ shall be prepared, approved and made readily available in each work area for review and inspection. 4.1.5 Every confined space required a separate Confined Space Entry Permit. 4.1.6 A flow chart of the procedure for entry into a confined space is shown in Attachment II. 4.2 Entry and Work in Confined Space 4.2.1 Identify and evaluate the confined space (before and after opening the cover) for existing or potential hazards. (Attachment 1) 4.2.2 The hazard identification and evaluation for each confined space shall be

recorded in Part I of the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’. 4.2.3 Do not enter a confined space when the atmosphere is unknown. 4.2.4 A copy of the entry permit after approved by the Authorised Person shall be

displayed conspicuously near the confined space.

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4.2.5 The authorised person shall review and assess the need to continue with the

entry into a confined space on a daily basis and may revoke the “Confined Space Entry Permit” if he thinks fit to do so.

4.2.6 All completed ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’ shall be kept and made available

for inspection and retained by the department concerned for a period of twelve (12) months.

4.2.7 Remove all sources of potential ignition, such as matches, lighters, jewellery,

watches, hand phone etc. These items can collect or cause static electricity. 4.2.8 Only approved electric equipment, non-sparking tools and approved clothing

shall be used in confined space work. 4.2.9 All portable hand held lighting provided in confined space shall be operated at

voltage not exceeding Alternate Current (AC) 55 volts between the conductor and earth or Direct Current (DC) 110volts.

4.2.10 Warning signs shall be displayed to warn persons of the existence of the

confined space work. 4.3 Testing and Monitoring of Atmosphere in Confined Space 4.3.1 Competent Person (Safety Assessor) shall test the atmosphere of the

confined space prior to entry by any person in the confined space. 4.3.2 The results shall be recorded in Part II of the ‘Confined Space Entry Permit’

and shall include: (a) The level of oxygen content;

(b) The level of flammable gas or vapour and (c) The level of toxic airborne substances (if any) 4.3.3. When testing for atmospheric hazards, first test for Oxygen, then for

Flammable gases or vapour at or below LEL and PEL for that specific gas and then for toxic vapours.

4.3.4 All instruments used for testing of confined space shall be checked and

adjusted to correct value (e.g. %O2 – 20.8% & %LEL – 0%) before each use. 4.3.5 The testing of the atmosphere of a confined space shall be conducted

throughout the entire area of the confined space using properly calibrated instruments. The points for testing shall consider the nature of the gas or vapour whether it is heavy or lighter than air.

4.3.6 Periodic testing of the confined space shall not be exceeded by 8 (eight)

hours. 4.3.7 When a confined space is vacated for a significant period of time, the

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4.3.8 When a hazardous atmosphere is detected during periodic monitoring, all

persons shall leave the confined space immediately and no person shall enter the confined space until it has been re-certified to be safe.

4.4 Ventilation of Confined Space 4.4.1 Ventilation system shall be in operation all the time, while person(s) are

working into the confined space. 4.4.2 The air supply to a confined space in which no airborne contaminants are

generated shall not be less than 1.4 cubic metres per minute for every person in confined space.

4.4.3 No person shall remove or meddle with any part of the ventilation system

without permission from the Authorised Person. In case of failure of the ventilation system, the attendant shall immediately direct the persons inside the confined space to evacuate.

4.5 Approval of Confined Space Entry Permit by Authorised Person 4.5.1 An Authorised person shall not approve the entry of any person into confined

space unless:

a) Tests referred to in Clause 4.3.2 show that the space does not contain a hazardous atmosphere;

b) Oxygen level in the confined space is within the range of 19.5% - 23.5%; c) The level of flammable gas is less than 10% of the Lower Explosive Limit;d) Level of toxic substances does not exceed the PEL as stipulated in the

Factories (Permissible Level of Toxic Substances) Order; e) Effective steps have been taken to prevent any ingress of dangerous

fume or substance in to confined space; f) Measures (e.g. warning signage, fire extinguisher etc) stipulated in the

“Confined Space Entry Permit” is implemented and; g) The 4.5.2.(b) and 4.5.2.(d) shall not apply to any entry into a confined

space, if person wearing a suitable breathing apparatus permitted under Section 34(3) of the Factories Act.

4.6 Emergency Rescue Plan 4.6.1 Department/division concerned shall respond as per establish written

“RESCUE OPERATION PLAN” for the purpose of rescuing personals in a confined space in case of emergency.

4.6.2 Workers working in confined space shall stop work immediately exit from the confined space if any of the following symptoms is detected:

a. Headache b. Drowsiness c. Dizziness/Nausea d. Scent of unusual smell (even if wearing respirator) e. Feeling uncomfortable





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4.6.3 A set of rescue equipment (e.g. Self-contained Breathing apparatus) shall be

available at the work area to standby in case for any emergency. 4.6.4 The attendant at no time shall enter in the confined space on his own to

rescue. 4.7 Duties of Authorised Entrant 4.7.1 Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including the mode, signs

or symptoms and consequences of the exposure. i.e. fall hazards, hazardous material and electrical hazards.

4.7.2 Have knowledge of the proper use of all equipment, necessary for safe entry

into confined space. This includes atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment, ventilation equipment, and necessary PPE.

4.7.3 Communication with the attendant, when necessary to enable him to monitor

status and to alert entrants, if they need evacuation. 4.7.4 Exit the confined space without any delay whenever an order to

evacuate is given by the attendant or Authorised person. 4.7.5 Complete the required training for entry into confined space. 4.7.6 Sign in and sign out in the confined space entry permit.. 4.8 Duties of Attendant

4.8.1 The attendant must know the hazards that may be faced during entry to the confined space including the mode, signs or symptoms and consequences of the exposure.

4.8.2 Continuously maintain an accurate count of authorised entrants in the

confined space and ensures that this identification is listed on the ‘Name Tag of Entrants’ in the Confined Space Entry Permit.

4.8.3 He will maintain constant communication and monitor entrant status to alert

entrants of the need to evacuate. 4.8.4 Attendants will be responsible for summoning rescue and other emergency

services immediately upon the determination that the entrant may need assistance to evacuate from the confined hazard.

4.8.5 At no time, the attendant will leave his appointed place unless relieved by

another attendant or emergency rescue personal. 4.8.6 The attendant shall warn all unauthorised persons that they must stay away

from the confined space. 4.8.7 The confined space attendant shall not perform other duties that might

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4.8.8 He must have completed training on confined space. 4.9 Training/Safety Briefing 4.9.1 Training/Safety briefing shall be provided to all persons, who are required

work in confined space. 4.9.2 Training/Safety briefing shall include:

(a) The contents of this procedure; (b) Hazard identification for working in confined space; (c) Confined Space Entry Permit System and; (d) How to respond to emergencies.

4.9.3 Any contractors who are engaged in project which require entering into a confined space shall be trained and briefed by the competent person.

4.9.4 Contractors shall follow all the procedures stated in this section and shall not breach any of the requirements.



Storage Medium

Confined Space Entry Permit

Section Head of the Concerned Division 3 Year Hardcopy


Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workplace Safety & Health (General Provision) Regulations 2006 and related regulations SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance and Replacement of PPE SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Singapore Standard CP 84: 2000 Code of Practice For “Entry Into and Safe Working in Confined Space”





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ATTACHMENT I

Hazard Identification and Evaluation

The Existing or potential hazards involved in entering and working in confined space/fuel tank may be: Lack of oxygen inside the confined space/fuel tank. Flammable gases may be trapped inside. Poisonous or toxic gases may be given off & accumulated inside. Risk of skin diseases caused by chemicals, fungi or even bacteria. Short-circuit due to external sources. External sources of fire or heat. Inadequate lighting. Physical, structural, electrical and mechanical hazards.





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ATTACHMENT II

Flow Chart of The Procedure For Entry Into A Confined Space

Start

Approval of Entry Permit Evaluate how the hazardous atmosphere developed?

End

No

Need to enter in confined space?

Yes

Identify & evaluate hazards

Remove hazards and ventilate confined space

Testing of atmosphere by MOM Certified Safety Assessor

No

Is atmosphere hazardous?

Yes

Monitor the atmosphere

Is the atmosphere still within the safe limit?

Continued occupancy?

Yes

No

No

End

Stop work and withdraw Entry Permit

Yes

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/03 3.03 HOT WORK, WELDING, CUTTING AND OTHER OPERATIONS INVOLVING THE USE OF HEAT




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3.03 HOT WORK, WELDING, CUTTING AND OTHER OPERATIONS

INVOLVING THE USE OF HEAT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to outline the safety requirements and

considerations for carrying out hot works in relation to the application of heat, or the potential generation of any source of ignition, where any explosive or flammable substance is liable to be present.

1.2 The common hazards associated with these processes are light flare, fire,

toxic gases and fumes, general material handling hazards and electric shock (arc welding/cutting).

2 Definitions

Welder - Any operator of welding equipment which uses electricity or gas

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will ensure that all

necessary safety precautions have been taken before carrying out any hot work and work is carried out in a safe condition all the times.

3.2 The Supervisor in-charge shall ensure that the hot work equipment used are

maintained in safe working condition and it comply with all applicable requirements.

4 Procedure 4.1 Gas Welding and Cutting 4.1.1 Operator shall not use the welding equipment unless it is fitted with pressure

reducing regulators. The regulators shall be used only for the gas and at pressure for which they are intended. The regulator inlet connection shall be of the approved type.

4.1.2 Prior to lighting up the torch, operator shall open the cylinder valve slowly

and set the regulator to the recommended working pressure. Keep the torch away from any source of ignition until the fuel gas is flowing freely.

4.1.3 Operator shall not use a match to light torch. Use the sparks lighter or pilot

light and point tip in a safe direction away from anyone. 4.1.4 When not in use, operator shall turn off the gas supply to the torch, at the

manifold valve and at the main cylinder valve. 4.1.5 Operator shall carry out all welding processes in a well-ventilated area as

harmful fumes may be emitted during the processes. 4.1.6 Operator shall take extra precautions when carry out welding on galvanized

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4.1.7 Operator shall not apply heat to an item that has contained flammable

material before and steps have been taken to remove the risk of explosion. 4.1.8 Operator shall take suitable precautions to ensure that falling and flying

sparks would not cause any danger of fire or personal injury, especially when working overhead.

4.1.9 Operator shall wear eye protector and leather gloves while at work. Suitable

respiratory protection shall be used if required. 4.2 Hose, Hose Connection and Pressure Regulators 4.2.1 Only hose specially designed for cutting operation shall be used. 4.2.2 The colour coding of hose shall be as follows:

Acetylene : Red Oxygen : Blue Air : Black LPG : Orange “Must be careful never interchanged the hoses”.

4.2.3 The hose connection shall be clamped or securely fastened to withstand

minimum pressure of 2.1 MN/m2 (300 psi) or twice the pressure to which they are normally in service.

4.2.4 Hose shall be regularly inspected and tested for leaks, external burns, worn

surfaces or other defects. Hose shall not be crimped or kinked, not be bend or deformed.

4.2.5 Pressure reducing regulators shall be used only for the gas and at pressure

for which they are intended. The regulator connector shall be approved type. 4.2.6 Gauges on Oxygen regulator shall be marked “USE NO OIL” 4.2.7 Only competent persons shall carry out maintenance work on regulator. 4.2.8 A suitable flashback arrestor or any similar device, which prevents flame

flashbacks and back flow of oxygen into fuel gas system, should be fitted at the pressure regulator outlet of each gas cylinder.

4.2.9 A suitable check valve, non-return valve or any similar device, which

prevents the back flow of gas into hose, should be fitted between each gas torch inlet and gas hose.

4.2.10 No person shall tamper with or attempt to repair safety devices and valves

on gas cylinder, unless he is a competent person. 4.3 Procedure For Electric Arc Welding 4.3.1 User or operator must ensure that approved equipment is used. No electric

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4.3.2 Operator shall use fully insulated electrode holders to reduce the risk of arc

striking. The electrode holder and lead cables shall be frequently inspected for any wear and damages.

4.3.3 All welding cables shall be of the extra flexible type designed especially for

the rigors of welding service and of size adequate for current and duty cycle to be expected.

4.3.4 Operator shall ensure all welding leads are maintained in good condition, at

adequate current rating and well insulated. Welding machine shall not be operated above the current rating.

4.3.5 Operator shall not connect the welding return lead to the structural

steelwork. The welding return lead shall always be connected to the material or plant being welded.

4.3.6 Equipment shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions. 4.3.7 The frame of welding machine shall be earthed to comply with CP50: 1997

requirements. 4.3.8 The work or metal upon which the operator welds shall be earthed.

Caution: Do not double earthling. 4.3.9 Operator shall keep himself insulated from the work and from the electrode

or holder. He shall not allow the exposed metal part of an electrode or holder to contact with the bare skin or any wet clothing. Caution: Do not change electrodes with bare hands or when wearing wet gloves, when standing on wet floor or grounded surface.

4.3.10 Open circuit (no load) voltage of arc welding and cutting machine shall be as

low as possible. The following limit shall not be exceeded: Alternating Current Machine i) Manual arc welding and cutting 80 volts ii) Automatic (mechanised) arc welding and cutting 100 volts Direct Current Machine i) Manual arc welding and cutting 100 volts ii) Automatic (mechanised) arc welding and cutting 100 volts

4.3.11 Operator shall not leave loose welding cables lying around, in water or oil. 4.3.12 Electric arc produces brilliant light that contains high proportion of ultraviolet

radiation, even momentary exposure to burst of arc flash may cause painful conjunctivitis known as ‘arc-eye’. Operator shall wear suitable eye protection or carry out work through proper screening of weld flash to avoid ‘arc-eye’. Caution: Do not carry out any welding work without eye shield.





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4.3.13 Operator shall ensure work area is well ventilated when carrying out electric

arc welding. Ventilation must be sufficient to maintain a normal oxygen concentration for the welder to breathe.

4.3.14 Supervisor in-charge shall ensure the power supply and welding machine

are equipped with electrical protective devices such as open-circuit voltage reducing control and circuit breakers. These devices are to prevent equipment damage and injury to personnel.

4.4 Guidelines For Monitoring of Gas Welding/Arc Welding 4.4.1 Operator shall visually inspect the welding equipment, its accessories and

connections before commencement of work. Any malfunctioning or defect observed, shall be immediately reported to Supervisor in-charge.

4.4.2 The Supervisor in-charge shall inspect the hot work area at least once a day

to ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner. 4.4.3 If hot work has to be carried out in areas outside the welding workshop (e.g.

in hangar and apron), a Fire Watcher shall be present, who will keep watch over the hot work. In the event of fire, he shall extinguish the fire and/or report to the Airport Emergency Services immediately.

4.4.4 Fire Watcher must have completed and passed a CAAS approved

Firewatcher training course. 4.4.5 The Supervisor in-charge/Operator shall ensure that all the supply valves of

the gas cylinders securely closed and that all gas torches manifolds and hoses are placed at a well ventilated area during and after use.

4.4.6 All persons shall report to the Safety & Health Executive/Section

Head/Supervisor in-charge immediately of any incompatible works nearby, which could cause hazards or danger at the workplace. The Safety Executive/Section Head/Supervisor in-charge shall stop all works immediately until appropriate actions have been taken to ensure Safety.

4.4.7 Singapore standard CP 510: 2005 Code of Practice for Safety in Welding and Cutting (and Other Operations Involving the use of heat) shall be followed and consulted in case of any doubt about welding operations.

5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workplace Safety & Health (General

Provision) Regulations 2006 and related regulations

Singapore Standard CP 510: 2005 Code of Practice for Safety in Welding and Cutting (and Other Operations Involving the use of heat)





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SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime for Equipment,

Machinery and Plant

SIAEC SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/04 3.04 SAFE USE OF HAZARDOUS (FLAMMABLE) MATERIAL FROM HEAT/IGNITION SOURCE




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3.04 SAFE USE OF HAZARDOUS (FLAMMABLE) MATERIAL FROM HEAT/IGNITION SOURCE

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the safe use of hazardous

(flammable) material from heat/ignition source during any servicing and maintenance operation.

2 Definitions Combustion - Combustion or fire is a chemical reaction in

which a substance combines with oxidant and releases energy

Flash Point - The flash point of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which it gives off enough vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air. At the flash point, the vapor will burn, but briefly; inadequate vapor is produced to maintain combustion. The flash point generally increases with increasing pressure

Auto Ignition Temperature -

A fixed temperature above, which a flammable mixture is capable of extracting enough energy from the environment to self-ignite

Flammability Limits -(LFL and UFL)

Vapour-air mixtures will only ignite and burn over a well-specified range of compositions. The mixture will not burn when the composition is lower than the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL); the mixture is too lean for combustion. The mixture is also not combustible when the composition is too rich; that is, when it is above the Upper Flammable Limit (UFL). A mixture is flammable only when the composition is between the LFL and UFL

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

appointing a person in-charge to ensure that the procedure is adhere to whenever hazardous material are used near a heat source.

3.2 User of the hazardous (flammable) material or chemical will be responsible for

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4 Procedure For Safe Use of Hazardous Material Near Heat/Ignition Source 4.1 Chemicals with flash point lower than the room temperature should be

substituted by other chemicals that have higher flash point (>35 °C) whenever possible. This will ensure that under normal operation, no flammable vapor will be emitted to the atmosphere and eliminate the possibility of fire development.

4.2 To prevent accumulation of flammable vapors, spraying activity involving

flammable vapors should be performed within a well ventilated area. Static electricity is generated when mists of sprays pass through orifices. A charge may accumulate and discharge in a spark. If flammable vapors are present, a fire or explosion will occur.

4.3 Motors, generators, illumination lamp or any other equipment that could act

as heat sources must be at least 5 metres away from the hazardous activities or materials.

4.4 Material Safety Data Sheet must be available at all times. Personnel who

used the hazardous chemical must have adequate knowledge about the hazards associated with the chemical.

4.5 Only the required quantity of the material shall be brought to the activity area.

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in fire resistant cabinet immediately after use.

4.6 Only method prescribed in the MSDS (by the manufacturer) shall be used for

application of hazardous material/chemical. 4.7 Any illumination lamp that could act as a heat source shall be totally enclosed

to prevent falling of hot particles and shall be protected from any mechanical damage by providing suitable guards.

4.8 Visual check shall be conducted for all illumination lamps for cracks on the glass panel, outer cover, cables and deteriorate seal before using. 4.9 All illumination lamps and equipment used shall be of defect free and properly maintained. 4.10 There shall be no open flame or spark producing equipment within 5 metres

of any spraying area unless separated by a partition. 4.11 Adequate Safety Signage shall be displayed at the vicinity of activity area to

prevent smoking, unauthorized entry, storage of unwanted quantity of flammable material and use of naked flame.

4.12 Hot surface-space-heating appliances, steam pipe or hot surfaces shall not

be located in a hazardous spraying area where deposit or combustible residences may readily accumulate.

4.13 In case of spillage, the hazardous (flammable) material shall be cleaned

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Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 3.05 LOCKOUT TAG-OUT PROCEDURE




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3.05 LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT PROCEDURE 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to prevent any incidents and/or injuries due to unexpected

energised of machinery and equipment during service and maintenance. 1.2 This procedure does not apply to following situation:

a) Servicing and/or maintenance during normal production unless an employee is required to remove or bypass a guard or safety device and place any part of his body into an area of machine where work is actually performed or a danger exist and;

b) Minor tool changes, adjustments or servicing that are routine, repetitive and integral for production.

1.3 The procedure is not applicable to the work carried out on aircraft.

While working on the aircraft or associated equipment, the work shall be carried out as per the applicable Maintenance Manual or Engineering Procedure Manual or other Approved Technical Publications.

2 Definitions Lock-Out - Putting a lock on the part of the machine that

controls the energy e.g. a circuit breaker, switch, block or valve etc

Tag-Out - Putting a tag to instruct people for not

operating/using machine and/or equipment 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible to

identify and maintain a record of equipment and machinery that requires complying with Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedure. He will ensure that the procedure is implemented.

3.2 User or maintenance staff will be responsible for complying with Lock-Out

Tag-Out procedure for the specified machinery or equipments. 4 Procedure 4.1 General Instructions/Guidelines 4.1.1 Foreman/Engineer in-charge/Supervisor of concerned department/division

shall identify and designate the equipment and machinery that require complying with lockout tag-out system. (e.g. develop a Master List)

4.1.2 LOTO is required for equipment and machinery that run on electricity,

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4.1.3 Lockout procedure shall be established and implemented for the repair and

maintenance of designated machinery and equipment that if inadvertently activated or energised, liable to cause injury to any employee.

4.1.4 The lock shall be durable to withstand heat, cold, humidity or corrosiveness,

standardise in colour, shape or size throughout the company, strong (can’t removed without heavy force or tools) enough to prevent accidental removal.

4.1.5 Any Lockout device should be accompanied by a durable and sufficiently

strong tag to indicate the identity of the person who affixes it. 4.1.6 All tags shall have the same print and format throughout the work place, be

easy to read and understand, tough enough so they can’t be removed accidentally. The tie for Tag-out shall be self-locking (if practicable) and can be attached by hand.

4.1.7 Tag shall display warnings such as “DO NOT START”, “DO NOT OPEN”, or

“DO NOT OPERATE”. 4.1.8 For aircraft maintenance and servicing, Manufacturer’s Maintenance (MM)

manual or other relevant technical publications shall be followed. 4.1.9 Specific guidelines shall be developed by the department/division concerned

for changes of personnel (replacement or addition). The incoming and out going persons should be present together to apply the lock out device.

4.2 Lock Out of Equipment/Machinery 4.2.1 The Authorised person shall carry out the maintenance work under the

supervision of Person in-charge. 4.2.2 He must have knowledge of type and amount energy, associated hazards,

controls and lock out details of the machinery/equipment. 4.2.3 The following steps shall be followed for effective lockout: 1. Announce Shut Down - Notify all affected personnel (including workers

and subcontractors) that equipment/machinery will be turned off or shut down for inspection; repair or maintenance work and that lock out procedure would be implemented.

2. Shut down the machine/equipment - Turn off the machine or

equipment. 3. Disconnect all energy sources - Disconnect all sources of energy (e.g.

electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic) supply to the machine. Energy isolation devices such as manually operated circuit breakers; isolating switches may be used for disconnecting.

4. Apply Lockout - Use lock out devices such as padlocks over the

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5. Verify the isolation and lock out - Operate the machines controls to

confirm that the machine has been isolated and cannot be re-energised. Return the control to the normal (off) position.

4.2.4 All energy control switches shall be in “OFF” or “SAFE” position to prevent

accidental start up or energy release. 4.2.5 Stored energy must be released or blocked off before a person could

commence work. (e.g. venting pneumatic lines, draining or bleeding hydraulic lines, block or brace any gravity-driven moving parts)

4.2.6 After lock out, attach the tag on the control panel to indicate that system is

under maintenance. 4.3 Restoring the Machine/Equipment For Operation 4.3.1 Once the maintenance or repair work is completed, the machine/equipment

shall be returned to normal operation. Following steps shall be followed: 1. Check that all tools have been removed from the machine/equipment

and it is fully re assembled and safety guards, if any was removed have been placed back.

2. Verify that all personnel have completed the work and are clear off the

machine. 3. Announce that machine/equipment would be turned on. 4. Remove the lock out devices and re-energize the machine. 5. Inform the operators that machine/equipment is ready for operation. 4.3.2 The authorised person who has applied the lock out shall remove the lock. 4.4 Training and Measures 4.4.1 Only qualified and trained personnel shall carry out LOTO and

service/maintenance of machinery/equipment. 4.4.2 Training shall be provided to the employee (excluding OEM or third party

contractors), who has to carry out the inspection, cleaning, repair or maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment.

4.4.3 Training shall cover on how to

(a) Identify the energy sources; (b) Isolate the energy sources safely, (c) Apply lockout devices (d) Verify the shutdown.

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4.4.5 Briefing shall be provided to persons, if necessary, who are not involved in

inspection, cleaning, repair or maintenance to understand the purpose of lock-out procedures and the prohibition to restart or re-energise any plant, machinery or equipment that is locked out.

5 Control of Records Nil 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act, Workplace Safety & Health (General

Provision) Regulations 2006 and related regulations CP 91: 2001 Code of Practice For Lockout Procedure SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/4.5.4/01 OHS Audit and Inspection SIAEC/HSP/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment,

Machinery & Plant SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual

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3.06 SAFE MEANS OF ACCESS AND SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHTS 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide instructions/guidelines for

workers for safe mean of access and safe working at heights. It includes all activities that related to any place of work, floor, step, maintenance platform, passageway, gangway and means of access.

2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head concerned will be responsible for ensuring that all ladders/

staircases, steps and platforms are safe and maintained in good condition.

3.2 User will be responsible for safe operation and use of all such equipment. 4 Procedure 4.1 Ladders/Staircases 4.1.1 Single ladders or other non-self-supporting ladders are to be placed so that

the distance from the base to wall is about one-fourth of the working length of the ladder.

4.1.2 Stepladders must have a metal spreader or locking device strong enough

to hold the front and back section apart under a load. 4.1.3 User must ensure that every rung of the ladders is kept free of grease or

oil. 4.1.4 For every staircase, a handrail shall be provided and maintained if it has

an open side. If the staircase has 2 open sides, handrail shall be provided and maintained on both sides.

4.1.5 User shall not place the ladder on boxes or other supporting devices. 4.1.6 User shall visually inspect all ladders/staircases before each use.

Defective ladder/staircase shall not be used and remove from working area and tagged as “DO NOT USE”.

4.2 Steps/Floors/Platforms of More than 2 Metres Height 4.2.1 All steps or platforms, which may extend more than 2 metres above

ground must have railings, secure foothold and handhold (standard or retractable railings).

4.2.2 If it is not practicable to provide secure foothold and handhold, user shall

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4.2.3 If safety harness is used, there shall be sufficient and secured anchorage

and/or lifeline. Lifeline and anchorage shall not be lower than the level of the working position of the person wearing safety harness, if practicable.

4.2.4 Safety harness shall be maintained in good condition. It should be stored

in properly in cabinets or boxes to prevent unnecessary strain or pressure or to excessive heat or humidity. It shall be kept free from contact with sharp edges, corrosive and other chemicals that may cause damage.

4.2.5 Safety harness shall be inspected visually by user before each use for any

defect or damage. 4.2.6 A competent person or Professional Engineer or OEM shall examine

safety harness annually. If there is any defect or damage noticed it should be withdrawn from service. During the visual inspection particular attention shall be given for cuts, cracks, tears or abrasion, deterioration, contact with heat, acids or other corrosive.

4.2.7 A record for examination shall be kept for every harness and lifeline. 4.2.8 All mobile steps/floors/platforms must have lock struts to fix in position

while in use. 4.2.9 Make sure all steps/floors/platforms shall be kept free of grease/oil or any

material that may cause slippery hazards. 4.2.10 User shall put lock struts to fix in position, while using mobile

steps/floors/platforms. 4.3 Docking 4.3.1 All retractable railings must be extended while working on the dockings. 4.3.2 All extendable/sliding platforms must be locked in position before

performing maintenance work on the aircraft. 4.3.3 All working surface of dockings shall be free of grease/oil or any material

that may cause slippery hazards. 4.4 Scaffold 4.4.1 Guardrails shall be installed on all open sides of scaffolds, if height is more

than 2 metres above ground and must be provided with proper access ladder or step.

4.4.2 Toe boards of at least 100 mm high shall be provided if people work or

pass under the scaffold. 4.4.3 All scaffolds shall be erected complying the requirements with CP: 14

Code of Practice for Scaffold. 4.4.4 The qualified scaffolding supervisor shall inspect the scaffolding at least

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4.5 Storage and Stacking of Material/Equipment/Tools 4.5.1 All goods, tools, equipment, articles and substances shall be stored in

such manner that it should not interfere or cause obstruction to lighting, emergency exits, safe operation of machine/equipment, sprinkler system and fire fighting equipment.

4.5.2 The passage or traffic lanes shall not be obstructed by storage or stacking

of materials, equipment and tools. 4.5.3 Storage or stacking shall not cause settlement of floor or platform, which

may create hazardous conditions. It shall be in stable position to prevent any collapse of goods, equipment and supports.

4.5.4 The materials, goods, tools, articles and substances shall be stored on

raised platform (at least 15 cms above ground level). 4.5.5 Materials, goods, articles and substances shall not be stacked or stored

under the raised platforms/steps/floors. 4.5.6 Any goods, articles or substances, which are stored, stacked or placed

shall not be stored, stacked or placed against a wall or partition unless the wall or partition is of sufficient strength to withstand the pressure.

4.6 Boom Supported Elevated Work Platform, or Vehicle Mounted

Elevating and Rotating Work Platform 4.6.1 User shall test all lift control switches every day prior to use to ensure that

all controls are functioning safely. 4.6.2 Only properly trained personal shall operate airlift equipment. 4.6.3 User shall always stand firmly on the floor of bucket and must not sit or

climb on edge of basket or use planks, ladder or other device for a work position.

4.6.4 A safety harness shall be worn and attached to the anchor point when

working from airlift designated anchor point and moving out of basket to work.

4.6.5 Before extending the airlift for maintenance work, the vehicles shall be

properly parked and outriggers must be fully extended. 4.7 Aircraft Stands 4.7.1 Stands shall be positioned as close as possible to the fuselage. Proper

positioning of stands will minimise the falling hazards. 4.7.2 Stands shall not be moved without first conducting a through Foreign

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extinguishing and fire fighting equipment and other equipment can be accomplished

4.7.4 Movement of stands while personnel are occupying platform is limit to

inching forward and maneuvering to ensure safe clearance is present between aircraft and stand.

4.7.5 Any defective stands must be identified, placing a “DO NOT OPERATE”

tag on it. The person locking/tagging out the equipment shall inform the Section Head concerned immediately.


Title Responsibility Retention

period Storage Medium

Safety Harness Examination Record

User or Supervisor Concerned 2 Years Hardcopy

Scaffold Inspection Record Section Head of Concerned Division 1 Year Hardcopy


Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006. Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identifications & Risk Assessment SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illness Singapore Standard CP14: 2000 Code of Practice For Scaffold

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3.07 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide instructions for all activities relating to handling electrical safety of industrial equipment.

1.2 This procedure does not apply to handling and maintenance of aircraft electrical equipments.

2 Definitions

Nil

3 Responsibilities

3.1 Section Head concerned will be responsible for ensuring that all the

equipments, power tools and electrical circuits and connections are safe and maintained in good condition.

3.2 User will be responsible for safe operation and safe use of all such equipment’s and electrical connections. 4 Procedure 4.1 All external electrical work shall be carried out under the supervision of Licensed Electrical Worker. 4.2 All the equipments must be isolated form the energy sources before carrying out the maintenance or repair work. 4.3 The electrical hazards shall be identified and circuit must be tested before

commencing any maintenance work. 4.4 The electrical sockets shall not be overloaded beyond their rated capacity. 4.5 Every electrical Installation and electrical equipment shall be of good construction, sound material and free form defects and shall be used and maintained in such a manner that it is safe to use. 5 Working Near Energised Equipment Or On Faulty Equipment 5.1 Treat de-energised electrical equipment and conductors as energised until

Lock-Out/Tag-Out, test and ground (where appropriate) procedures are implemented.

5.2 Whenever possible, work with electrical equipment and conductors de-

energised. 5.3 Lock-Out/Tag-Out, and ground (where appropriate) before working on

equipment. Wear protective clothing and equipment, and use insulated tools in areas where there are possible electrical hazards.

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5.4 Determine the cause of trip or blow before setting a circuit breaker or replacing a fuse.

5.5 No wire should be allowed to run on the floor where there is a risk of

damaging by moving vehicles or contact with water. 5.6 There shall not be any unauthorized alteration of existing electric

works/installation. 5.7 To prevent the potential electrocution, rubber shoes shall be used and hands

must be dry. 5.8 Do not try to repair the electrical equipment fault if you are not familiar with

the electrical connection of the equipment and you are authorized to do so by OEM or department concerned.

6 Power Tools, Equipment and Power Cords 6.1 All the cables, wires and flexible cords shall be protected from being

damaged by day-to-day operations. 6.2 Cables, wires and cords of the electrical equipments shall be visually checked

for cut, cracked insulation or chemical abuse before use. 6.3 Extension cords shall be used for temporary works only. Department/division

concerned must install permanent wiring when the uses are of permanent nature.

6.4 Ensure that the electrical equipments and power tools are grounded where

ever necessary. 6.5 No unauthorized alteration of existing electrical works/connections shall be

carried out in equipment. 7 Control of Records Nil. 8 Document Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006

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3.08 WORK ON PRESSURIZED SYSTEM

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to outline the safety requirements and

considerations for carrying out repair, maintenance or other work on pressurized system except aircraft.

1.2 This procedure involves all activities related to hydraulic, pneumatic system

operation and work using compressed air excluding the aircraft. Caution: The procedure is not applicable to the work carried out on

aircraft. While working on the aircraft or associated equipment, the work shall be carried out as per the applicable Maintenance Manual or Engineering Procedure Manual or other Approved Technical Publications.

2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible to

ensure that all necessary precautions have been taken and all required PPE are available before the commencement of work.

3.2 The Supervisor-in-charge/Operator will be responsible for safe use of the

system and will ensure that the system is not over pressurised and correct fluid/gas is used as per the respective system specification.

4 Procedure For Working On Hydraulic/Pneumatic System 4.1 Before start up the system, the operator shall ensure that other related

systems not intended to be operated are OFF. This is to prevent any inadvertent actuation of equipment that may cause subsequent injury to personnel or damage to aircraft or equipment.

4.2 Operator shall ensure that the system connections and components are not

over tightened and torque. Only trained personnel shall carry out the work on hydraulic and pneumatic system.

4.3 Operator shall wear suitable PPE (e.g. clothing, eye protection and ear

protectors’etc) wherever necessary while operating or troubleshooting hydraulic systems.

4.4 Aircraft Manufactures Maintenance Manuals and procedure shall be

followed while working with hydraulic/pneumatic system on the aircraft. 5 Maintenance and Repair Work On Pressurised Hydraulic System 5.1 Any maintenance or repair work shall be carried out following the Lock-Out

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Tag-Out procedure (While working on the aircraft or associated equipment, work shall be carried out as per the applicable Maintenance Manual or Engineering Procedure Manual or other Approved Technical Publications).

5.2 The person performing the maintenance or repair shall ensure that system

hydraulic/pneumatic pressure is removed and is at zero pressure before performing maintenance, service or repair tasks on the equipment.

5.3 Only the skilled or trained personal must perform the repair and maintenance

work on pressurized hydraulic system. He must identify all the associated hazards and plan the maintenance work accordingly.

5.4 Precaution must be taken when performing leak check, as escaping fluid will

be under pressure. Pressure shall be released before disconnecting, isolating or discharging hydraulic components or lines.

5.5 Appropriate PPE (e.g. eye goggles and gloves) shall be wear all the times

and keep away from pinhole leaks, which eject fluids under high pressure. 6 Control of Records


Storage Medium

Maintenance Record Section Head of Concerned Division 2 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy 7 Document Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment, Machinery and Plant SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Issuance, Use, Maintenance and Replacement of PPE SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage All Applicable Manufacturers Maintenance/ Operational Manuals for Aircraft

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3.09 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION 1 Purpose and Scope

The purpose is to establish a procedure to manage the purchasing, transportation, storage and handling of hazardous materials. It covers all toxic, explosive, corrosive and flammable materials and chemicals.

2 Definitions

Hazardous Substance Hazardous Waste Toxic Substance

- - -

Defined as hazardous substance and listed in the schedule of the Environmental Pollution Control (Hazardous Substances) Regulations and any substance which, if spilled, would adversely affect the environment Any substance being disposed of which could adversely affect the environment Any substances, which are liable to cause death, injury or harm to human health if swallowed, inhaled or contacted by body in substantial quantity

3 Responsibility 3.1 Purchasing department will be responsible for applying and obtaining

licences/permits if required by law for purchasing, transportation and storage of hazardous material.

3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division, who are the user, will be

responsible for taking all the necessary safety precautions required for the use of chemical as per the respective MSDS.

3.3 Person in-charge of the stores will be responsible for safe storage of

hazardous material and to comply with all the statutory requirements including developing a “Spill Response Plan”.

4 Procedure/Guidelines 4.1 Identification, Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Hazardous

Material 4.1.1 Hazardous material/dangerous goods are defined as those material which

meet the criteria of one or more of nine UN hazard classes and where applicable, to one of three UN packing groups according to the provisions of this section. The 9 classes relate to the type of hazard whereas the packing group relate to the degree of danger within the class. (Attachment II)





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4.1.2 All hazardous material purchased or stored must have necessary marking

and labeling on each package in compliance with applicable regulations. 4.1.3 All markings and labeling must be readily visible, legible and placed in such a

manner that it should not be covered or obstructed by any part of the packaging.

4.1.4 Labeling or marking must be stamped, printed or otherwise marked on the

package to provide adequate permanency. It shall be durable and displayed on a background of contrasting colour.

4.1.5 Upon receipt of material purchased, containers shall be checked for labeling

and it should be as per United Nations (UN) classification and/or Singapore Standard 286.

4.1.6 All hazardous material must be packed and stored in well-constructed

packaging. Hazard label shall be in shape of a square set at 45 degree and handling label shall be in rectangular shapes.

4.1.7 The label identifying the primary hazard of the material must bear the class or

division number in the bottom corner of the label. 4.2 Storage and Handling of Hazardous Material 4.2.1 Identify whether material is explosive, corrosive, flammable or toxic. Many

materials (chemicals) are relatively non-hazardous by themselves but become dangerous when they interact with other substances either by process or accidentally.

4.2.2 Explosive, corrosive, flammable and toxic material shall be stored separately

in appropriate containers or package. 4.2.3 All storage containers shall be labeled to indicate the identity of material,

hazards class, handling and precautions to be taken. 4.2.4 Storage area of hazardous material shall be provided with adequate lighting

and ventilation. 4.2.5 Different classes of hazardous material shall be separated. The separation of

chemicals (solids, liquids, gases and combustible, flammable and corrosive etc.) during storage is necessary to avoid possibility of unwanted chemical reaction caused by accidental mixing.

4.2.6 Incompatible materials (e.g. flammable and explosive) shall not be stored together. 4.2.7 Volatile liquids shall be stored in a cool place, away from sunlight or heat

sources. Their containers shall not be completely filled. 4.2.8 Controlled hazardous material, for which license or permit is required, shall be stored with proper inventory records. 4.2.9 Explosive material shall be stored at designated area away from workplace.





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4.3 Storage and Handling of Corrosive Materials

4.3.1 Acids or alkalis shall be stored in proper containers.

4.3.2 Acids and alkalis shall be kept in separate cabinets, preferably with catch tray.

4.3.3 The main stock of concentrated acids and bases shall be stored as near to

the floor level as possible.

4.3.4 The inventory of corrosive chemicals shall be kept to optimum. Protective gloves, safety glasses, face shields and aprons shall be worn.

4.3.5 Provisions for safety shower and eyewash fountain must be available. 4.4 Storage and Handling of Flammable Materials 4.4.1 Flammable materials or solvents shall be stored in safety cans or containers

specified by manufacturer. 4.4.2 Flammable materials shall be kept in approved non-flammable cabinets and

shall not be stored with explosive materials. 4.4.3 Flammable materials shall not be kept on open shelves and refrigerators. 4.4.4 There shall be no smoking at or near the storage area and fire fighting

equipment shall be available at the storage area. 4.4.5 The amount of flammable material in working area shall be kept to minimum. 4.4.6 Flammable materials shall only be handled in area, which is free of ignition

sources and no welding, brazing or soldering operation shall be carried out. 4.5 Storage and Handling of Reactive Materials 4.5.1 Reactive materials shall be stored at isolated, cool, dry areas and away from

direct sunlight. 4.5.2 Open flames and other sources of heat must be kept away from reactive

materials. 4.5.3 Shock, friction and all forms of impact must be avoided. 4.5.4 Incompatible materials shall not be stored together. 4.5.5 Chemicals that readily absorb moisture or reacts violently with air must be

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4.6 Storage and Handling of Toxic Chemicals

4.6.1 Highly toxic chemicals shall preferably be stored in double containment or kept in a locked cupboard.

4.6.2 The quantity of toxic chemicals stored or used shall be kept to minimum. 4.6.3 Toxic chemicals shall not be stored on high shelves where there is a risk of

accidental dropping. 4.6.4 Suitable types of personal protective equipment and respirators shall be used

when handling toxic chemicals. 4.7 Receipt, Provision and Maintenance of MSDS 4.7.1 Refer to OP-G04 “MSDS Control” of General Procedure Section of

Environmental Management System (ISO 14001). 4.8 Spillage of Hazardous Material 4.8.1 Refer to SIAEC/SHP/4.4.7/01 “Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan”. 4.9 Warning Signs and Precautions 4.9.1 Designated and/or trained personnel familiar with regulatory requirements shall handle hazardous materials. 4.9.2 Upon receipt of materials purchased, containers should be checked for proper

labeling. 4.9.3 Labels shall be affixed to containers of hazardous substances to warn

employees of the hazards involved and the precautionary measures to be taken.

4.9.4 Warning signs in languages understood by the employees specifying the

nature of the danger of the hazardous substances shall be placed at all entrances to any workroom and at appropriate locations where hazardous substances are used or stored.

4.9.5 Emergency response information shall be available at all the times where the

hazardous material is used or stored. This information shall be appropriate for use in emergency response to an incident and shall include: (a) The description of hazardous material; (b) Immediate hazards to health; (c) Risk of fire or explosion; (d) Immediate precaution to be taken in the event of an accident or

incident; (e) Method of handling fires; (f) Method of handling on spot spills or leaks and; (g) First Aid.

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4.10 Hazard Communication Program 4.10.1 Hazard Communication Program established to inform concerned employees,

contractors, visitors and any other personal involved with work process of potentially hazardous substance. The program is directed towards making employees more aware of the safety and health hazards associated with hazardous materials.

4.10.2 To avoid injury or property damage, staff who handles hazardous material or

component in any area of the company shall understand the hazardous properties of the substances, with which they will be working.

4.10.3 Persons at working a factory/workplace who are liable to be exposed to

hazardous substances shall warned of the hazards involved and the precautionary measures to be taken either through training or any other means.

4.10.4 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible to

ensure that all equipment necessary to work safely with hazardous material is provided. Each individual will be responsible for using PPE’s.

4.10.5 The components of Hazard Communication Program shall include:

a. Product identification and classification; b. Substance marking, labeling, storage and internal transportation; c. Hazards associated with health, environment and community; d. Emergency Response information & general precautions and; e. Understanding and using MSDS.

4.10.6 User and Purchases shall ensure that every container has a label with the

identity of its contents and appropriate hazard warnings as per UN classification.

4.10.7 It is the responsibility of the employees and all that who use the facilities to

understand the properties of the chemicals with which they work on and to follow all the necessary precautions that applies to specific hazardous material.

4.10.8 Supervisors shall instruct their staff about the possible hazards, safety

precautions that must be observed, the possible consequences of accident and the Emergency Plan.

4.10.9 In the event of hazardous material spill involving combustibles, flammables or

corrosive shall be handle as specified in SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.7/01 “Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan”.

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Storage Medium

Inventory Record of Hazardous Substances

Section Head of Concerned Division/

Storekeeper 3 Years Hardcopy

MSDS Superintendent/ Section

Head of Concerned Division

During The Usage of

Chemicals

Hardcopy/Softcopy

Permits/Licenses For Hazardous Substances Purchaser/ Storekeeper 3 Years Hardcopy


Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 Industrial Hygiene Monitoring

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/04 Safe Use of The Hazardous (Flammable) Material From Heat/Ignition Source





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Attachment I

Flow Chart For Storage of Chemicals

Attachment II

Decide designated locations Consider compatibility of chemicals

Consider conditions Licenses/PermitsConsider guidelines for storage

Issue chemicals to users based on request (Store in-charge)

Inspect storage area for General Conditions

& Leakage (Store-in-charge)

Update inventory (Store in-charge)

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Packaging Groups: Dangerous good are assigned to the relevant packing group according to the degree of hazard they present: Packing Group I – Great Danger Packing Group II – Medium Danger Packing Group III – Minor Danger Criteria for packing group I, II & III have been developed for Dangerous Goods in Class 3, Class 4, Division 5.1, Division 6.1 and Class 8. The Nine Hazard Classes and Their Division: a) Class 1 Explosive

Division1.1 - Articles and substances having a mass explosion hazard Division1.2 - Articles and substances having a projection hazard but not

a mass explosion hazard Division1.3 - Articles and substances having a fire hazard, a minor blast

hazard and/or a minor projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard

Division1.4 - Articles and substances presenting no significant hazard Division1.5 - Very insensitive substances having a mass explosion

hazard Division1.6 - Extremely insensitive articles that do not have a mass

explosion hazard b) Class 2 Gases

Division 2.1 - Flammable Gas Division 2.2 - Non Flammable, Non Toxic Gas Division 2.3 - Toxic Gas

c) Class 3 Flammable Liquids: This class has no divisions d) Class 4 Flammable Solids, Substances Liable To Spontaneous

Combustion Division 4.1 - Flammable Solids Division 4.2 - Substances Liable To Spontaneous Combustion Division 4.3 - Substances, which, in contact with water, emit flammable

gases e) Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxide

Division 5.1 - Oxidizer Division 5.2 - Organic Peroxides

f) Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances

Division 6.1 - Toxic Substances Division 6.2 - Infectious Substances

g) Class 7 Radioactive Material: This class has no divisions h) Class 8 Corrosive: This class has no divisions

i) Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: This class has no divisions

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3.10 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND

PLANT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of the procedure is to develop and define a systematic approach

for carrying out maintenance or repair work, dismantling of any pipe or equipment that contains steam or substances that are flammable, toxic or corrosive.

1.2 The maintenance includes all kind of maintenance work (including visual

inspection, oiling, greasing or paining etc) carried out to keep the equipments (including all lifting equipments) fit for intended use.

2 Definitions

Equipment - All type equipment (including lifting equipment) or tools used to carry out the maintenance, repair or any type of work

Machinery - All the vehicles, generator, GPU, water &

toilet trucks, mobile platforms etc. which are motorized driven

Dismantling - Means disconnecting, separating or isolating from the original assembly 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of concerned department/division will be responsible for the

scheduled maintenance of the identified equipment, machinery and plant. 3.2 He will ensure that competent person carry out the maintenance, repair or dismantling work. 4 Procedure For Maintenance and Repair 4.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall keep an updated

register of the machinery and equipment maintained, whether owned by SIAEC or rented.

4.2 The maintenance shall be specified with consideration of the requirements

and recommendations made in the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006, relevant Singapore Standards, Code of Practice and/or OEM/supplier manual.

4.3 The persons carrying out the maintenance work shall make a record of when

and what type of maintenance carried out. A record of such maintenance shall be kept.

4.4 Section Head of concerned department/division shall ensure that all the

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crane, platforms etc.) are maintained to comply with the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 requirements.

4.5 Measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated, if necessary. 4.6 The maintenance frequency shall be increased or method of maintenance

shall be replaced if during periodic inspections the following are observed: i) Any malfunction of tools, equipment or its parts; ii) Any excessive noise/vibration from the equipment or; iii) Emission of excessive black smoke for vehicles.

4.7 Availability & workability of safety device (i.e. limit switch for crane, load- bearing chart for mobile crane, safety guard for machine etc) shall be maintained all the time in good condition. 4.8 In the event of breakdown/malfunction of any equipment or machinery, the

Supervisor or User shall affix an “OUT OF ORDER” and/or “DO NOT USE” label and liase for repair works to be carried out. If the work is urgent then the Section Head of concerned department/division shall decide for an alternative method.

4.9 Sub-contractors and suppliers of rented equipment or machinery shall ensure

that the equipment used on SIAEC premises are safe for it intended use, in workable condition and maintained as per the requirements of the Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

4.10 In the event of any lapse in maintenance, Supervisor/User shall report to the

Section Head of concerned department/division immediately. He shall ensure that responsible parties take immediate corrective and preventive actions.

5 Procedure For Dismantling Of Any Pipe Or Equipment Contains

Substance That Are Flammable, Toxic Or Corrosive 5.1 Person, who will carryout the dismantle work, shall identify whether the pipe

or equipment contains flammable, toxic or corrosive substance and understand and identified the associated hazards.

5.2 Labels shall be affixed to the pipe or equipment clearly mentioning the

hazardous substance. 5.3 MSDS shall be referred before carrying out the dismantling work to find out

any extra precautions. 5.4 If substance is flammable, he must ensure that there is no ignition source

within the 5 metres perimeter of the area. 5.5 If substance is toxic or corrosive, he must ensure that the area is cordon and

other staffs are informed. 5.6 The person working on such equipment shall wear the proper and appropriate

PPE (e.g. gloves, eye goggles and face shield etc.) as recommended in MSDS.





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5.7 Proper equipment or tools shall be used and safety instructions shall be followed as instructed by OEM/supplier or stated in MSDS.

5.8 In the event of spill, it shall be handled as specified in

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.7/01 “Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan”.



Storage Medium

Master List For Equipment and Machinery

Section Head of Concerned Division

As Long As The

Equipment Is In Use

Hardcopy/ Softcopy

Maintenance Record

Concerned Maintenance

Department/or User Department

3 Years Hardcopy/ Softcopy


Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/08 Safe Work On Pressurized System SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance, Fencing and/or Guarding of

Machine

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/12 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Lift and Hoist

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/13 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Lifting Gears, Lifting Machine and Lifting Appliances

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/15 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Air Receivers

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/16 Safe Operation of Material Handling Vehicles

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/17 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Hydraulic Platform, Cherry Picker and Vehicle Mounted Platform

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/11 3.11 MAINTENANCE, FENCING AND/OR GUARDING OF MACHINES




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3.11 MAINTENANCE, FENCING AND/OR GUARDING OF MACHINES

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to outline the safety requirements and

considerations for carrying out work on continuous operating, transmission and self-acting machines for which the removal of fencing/guarding is required. This procedure involves all activities related to examination, lubrication or other operation on such machines.

2 Definitions

Transmission Machinery - Means every shaft, wheel, drum, pulley, system of fast and loose pulleys, coupling, clutch, driving belt or other device by which the motion of a prime mover is transmitted to or received by any machine or appliances

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of concerned department/division will be responsible to ensure

that all the necessary precautions have been taken before commencement of work. He shall ensure that all the necessary PPE are available.

3.2 Every individual will be responsible for taking all necessary safety measures. 4 Procedure 4.1 General Guidelines For Machine/Air Hose Guard 4.1.1 Any machine or mechanical guard whether equipped from the manufacturer

or developed in-house shall meet the following: (a) Mechanical guarding must encompass both the power transmission parts

of all mechanical equipment and the points of operation on production machines;

(b) Guard must be considered a permanent part of the machine and should not be capable of being easily or quickly removed;

(c) The guard must not interfere with efficient operation or maintenance of the machine or provide a source of discomfort;

(d) The guard should not weaken the machine structure; (e) Guard must be durable and resistant to misuse and (f) Guard themselves shall not present a hazard to the operator. Rough

edges, splinters, shear points and sharp corners should not be present. 4.2 Working on Continuous Operating Machinery 4.2.1 Section Head of concerned department/division shall ensure that the

operator is at least 20 years of age and he has been briefed on the hazard associated with the work.

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4.2.3 The operator shall not wear any loose clothing and accessories while

performing work. 4.2.4 Every part of electric generators, motors and rotary converters, and every

flywheel connected to machines, shall be securely fenced unless the machine is enclosed within fenced premises.

4.3 Working on Stationary Machinery/Transmission Machinery 4.3.1 The operator shall stop the machine if it is in operation or running condition

before carrying out any maintenance or servicing. 4.3.2 The operator shall apply Lock-out Tag-out System to ensure no inadvertent

activation of machine power while servicing the equipment or machine. 4.3.3 The Section Head/Supervisor in-charge shall ensure that every part of the

transmission machinery is securely fenced or it is safe for use without additional measures.

4.3.4 Every machine driven by mechanical power shall be provided with an

efficient starting and stopping device, which shall be in the easy reach of the operator.

4.3.5 No driving belt when not in use shall be allowed to rest or ride upon a

revolving shaft. 4.4 Self-Acting Machines 4.4.1 No traversing part of any self acting machine and no material carried thereon

shall be allowed on its outward or inward traverse to run within a distance of 500 millimetres from any fixed structure not being part of the machinery.

4.4.2 No person shall be allowed to enter in the space between any traversing part

of self-acting machine and any fixed part of the machine towards which a traversing part moves.

4.5 Training and Supervision 4.5.1 Any person employed at any machine or process liable to cause bodily injury

shall be fully instructed for the dangers likely to arise and precautions to be observed.

4.5.2 The person employed on such machine or process shall be given sufficient

training to work at machine or in the process. 4.5.3 He shall be under adequate supervision by a person who has a through

knowledge and experience of the machine or process.

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Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006. SIAEC/HSP/4.4.3/01 OHS Consultation and Communication SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/05 Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment, Machinery and Plant SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/12 3.12 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF LIFT AND HOIST




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3.12 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF LIFT AND HOIST 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose is to establish and maintain procedure for testing, inspection,

certification and use of lift and hoist to comply with statutory requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

2 Definitions

Lift and hoist - includes any lifting appliance or lifting machine used for carrying person, whether together with goods or otherwise. No lifting machine or appliance shall be considered to be hoist or lift unless it has a cage or platform and the direction of movement of the cage or platform is restricted by a guide or guides

Authorized Examiner - Means any person approved by the Commissioner under section 33 for the purpose of carrying out examination and test of hoist and lift, lifting gear, or lifting appliance and lifting machine, steam boiler, air receiver, refrigerating plant pressure receiver, pressure vessel or any other machinery required by WSHA to be examined or tested by an authorized examiner

Maintain - Means maintain in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair

3 Responsibilities

3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall appoint a person in- charge, who will be responsible for arranging inspection, testing and maintaining all records.

4 Procedure

4.1 No hoist and lift shall be used unless an Authorized Examiner has tested and

examined the hoist or lift after its installation and issued and signed a certificate of test and examination, specifying the safe working load of the hoist or lift.

4.2 Every hoist or lift used in a factory shall be thoroughly examined by an

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4.3 Certificate of test and examination issued by the Authorized Examiner shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection by the Person in-charge.

4.4 Every hoistway or liftway used in a factory shall be efficiently protected by a

substantial enclosure fitted with gates that will, when the gates are shut, prevent any person from falling down the way or coming into contact with any moving part of the hoist or lift.

4.5 The gates shall be fitted with efficient interlocking or other devices to ensure

that the gate cannot be opened except when the cage or platform is at the landing and the cage or platform cannot be moved away from the landing until the gate is closed.

4.6 Every hoist or lift and every enclosure shall be constructed as to prevent any

part of any person or any goods carried in the hoist or lift being trapped between any part of the hoist or lift and any fixed structure or the counterbalance weight and any other moving part of the hoist or lift.

4.7 Every hoist or lift shall be marked conspicuously with the Maximum Working

Load, which it can safely carry. 4.8 No hoist or lift shall be used to carry a load exceeding its Maximum Working

Load. 4.9 Every lift shall be provided with efficient automatic devices to prevent the

cage or platform over-running. 4.10 Lift registered with Commissioner of Buildings shall be inspected and tested

under Building Maintenance and strata Management (Lift and Building Maintenance) Regulations 2005.

4.11 Hoist and lifts shall be maintained on a regular basis. 5 Control of Records


Storage Medium

Test Certificate By Authorized Examiner (LH/LL Certificate)

Person In-Charge 2 Years Hardcopy

Test Certificate By Manufacturer

Person In-Charge

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6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 Building Maintenance and Strata Management (Lift and Building

Maintenance) Regulations 2005 SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 Procedure For Records SIAEC/HSP/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment,

Machinery and Plant

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/13 3.13 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF

LIFTING GEARS, LIFTING MACHINES AND LIFTING APPLIANCES




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3.13 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF LIFTING GEARS,

LIFTING MACHINES AND LIFTING APPLIANCES 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose is to establish and maintain procedure for testing, inspection,

certification and use of lifting gears, lifting appliances and lifting machines to comply with statutory requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health (General provisions) Regulations 2006.

2 Definitions

Lifting Gear - Includes any chain, rope, chain sling, webbing sling, rope sling, ring, hook, shackle, swivel, eyebolt and any cage or work platform used for carrying persons while it is suspended from the load line of a crane

Lifting Appliance - Includes a pulley block, gin wheel, chain block or set of chain blocks

Lifting Machine - Includes any crane, crab, winch, teagle, runway, transporter, piling frame, piling machine and any work platform or suspended scaffold capable of being raised or lowered by climbers, winches or other powered device

Authorized Examiner (AE) - Means any person approved by the Commissioner under section 33 for the purpose of carrying out examination and test of hoist and lift, lifting gear, or lifting appliance and lifting machine, steam boiler, air receiver, refrigerating plant pressure receiver, pressure vessel or any other machinery required by WSHA to be examined or tested by an authorized examiner

Maintain - Means maintain in an efficient state, in working order and in good repair

User - A person or group of persons, who are physically involved in performing the task

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer






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3 Responsibilities

3.1 Safety and Health Executive will be responsible for monitoring the certification cycle and informing the department/division concerned for the due date of test.

3.2 Department/division concerned shall appoint a Person in-charge, who will be

responsible for registering, arranging the inspection & test and maintaining all records of the lifting gears, lifting machines and lifting appliances.

3.3 User will be responsible for the safe use of any lifting gears, lifting appliances

and lifting machines. 3.4 Facilities and Materials Division will be responsible for contract administration

and payments to Authorized Examiner 3.5 Authorized Examiner will be responsible for providing original copy of test

certificate to the Person-in-charge (User) of the department/division concerned and forward a copy to the Quality & Safety Division.

4 Procedure/Guidelines For Lifting Gears 4.1 Monitoring and Control

4.1.1 No lifting gear shall be used unless it has been tested and examined by an Authorized Examiner except fibre ropes and fibre rope slings.

4.1.2 Every lifting gear shall be thoroughly examined at least once in 12 months by

an Authorized Examiner and by the User/OEM/AE in the case of the fibre ropes and fibre ropes slings.

4.1.3 Safety and Health Executive will monitor the certification cycle and will inform

the Person in-charge 45 days prior to the due date of test and inspection. A reminder shall be issued 7 days before the due date.

4.2 Person In-Charge

4.2.1 The Person in-charge shall arrange for the inspection and testing to be conducted by the Authorised Examiner. The original test report and certificate of inspection/testing shall be maintained by the Person in-charge.

4.2.2 The certificate of test and examination, specifying the Safe Working Load

(SWL) and signed by the Authorized Examiner shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection by Person in-charge.

4.2.3 The fibre ropes and fibre rope slings shall be examined and maintained in

good condition by User, OEM or Authorized Examiner. The user can conduct the examination using “Visual Examination of Fibre Ropes & Fibre Rope Slings” (See Appendix). A record of such examination shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection by the Person in-charge.

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4.2.5 A register or electronic record containing the particulars shall be kept for inspection and updated regularly by the Person in-charge.

4.2.6 All the lifting gear shall be maintained on a regular basis. 4.2.7 The Person in-charge shall ensure that all new equipment, acquired within the

department/division be registered with the Quality & Safety Division with a copy of test certificate.

4.3 User of Lifting Gears 4.3.1 No lifting gear shall be loaded beyond its Safe Working Load (SWL). 4.3.2 User shall visually examine every lifting gear, fibre ropes/fibre rope slings for

any defect before use. 4.3.3 Any defect or malfunctioning of the lifting gear shall be reported to the Person

in-charge and tagged as “DO NOT USE”. 4.3.4 User must ensure that the correct lifting gear is used for the task. 5 Procedure/Guidelines For Lifting Appliances and Lifting Machines 5.1 Monitoring and Control

5.1.1 No lifting gear shall be used unless it has been tested and examined by an Authorized Examiner except fiber ropes and fiber rope slings.

5.1.2 Every lifting appliance and lifting machine shall be thoroughly examined at

least once in every 12 months by an Authorized Examiner.

5.1.3 Safety and Health Executive will monitor the certification cycle and will inform the Person in-charge 45 days prior to the due date of test and inspection. A reminder shall be issued 7 days before the due date.

5.2 Person In-Charge

5.2.1 The Person in-charge shall arrange for the inspection and testing to be conducted by the Authorized Examiner. The original test report and certificate of inspection and testing shall be maintained by the Person in- charge.

5.2.2 The certificate of test and examination specifying the SWL and signed by

Authorized Examiner shall be kept stored and made available for inspection by the Person in-charge.

5.2.3 Every lifting appliances and lifting machines shall be marked with SWL and

distinctive number or other means of identification. 5.2.4 Person in-charge must ensure that every crane, crab and winch shall be provided with a readily accessible and efficient brake or safety device. 5.2.5 A register or electronic record contain the particulars shall be kept for inspection and updated regularly by the Person in-charge.






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5.2.6 Lifting machines shall not be operated except by a person trained and competent to operate. 5.2.7 All lifting appliances and lifting machines shall be maintained on regular basis. 5.2.8 The Person in-charge shall ensured that all new equipment, acquired within the department/division, be registered with the Quality & Safety Division together with copy of test certificate. 5.3 User of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Machines

5.3.1 No lifting machine or lifting appliances shall be loaded beyond its SWL 5.3.2 User shall visually examine the lifting machines or lifting appliances for any defect before use. 5.3.3 Any defect or malfunctioning of the lifting appliances and lifting machine shall

be reported to the person in-charge and tagged as “DO NOT USE”.

5.3.4 User must ensure that the correct lifting appliances and machines are used for performing the task.



Storage Medium

Test Certificate By Authorized Examiner (LG/LM/LA Certificate)


Register/Record of Lifting Gears, Lifting Appliances and Machines

Person In-Charge 3 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy

Visual Examination of Fibre Ropes and Fibre Rope Slings



Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/14 Lifting Operation Using Mobile and

Overhead Cranes SIAEC/HSP/4.5.3/01 Procedure For Records SIAEC/HSP/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment, Machinery and Plant

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3.14 LIFTING OPERATIONS USING MOBILE AND OVERHEAD CRANES 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose is to provide instructions/guidelines for safe lifting operations

and to establish and maintain safe operation of cranes. 1.2 The procedure outlines the safety requirements and considerations for

carrying out lifting operations and duties and responsibilities of the crane operator, lifting supervisor, rigger and signalman.

2 Definitions

Crane - Means a machine incorporating an elevated structural member or jib beneath which suspended loads may be moved vertically (whether upwards or downwards) or horizontally or both, either by slewing the machine, derricking the jib or by any other means not solely involving a traveling motion of the crane

Mobile Crane - Means a crane mounted on a truck, crawler or on wheels and includes any crane of a type

Lifting Supervisor - A competent person, who has completed

such training as approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health, shall be appointed by the occupier for the purpose of carrying out the duties set out by the Competent Authority before any lifting operating involving the use of a mobile crane is carried out

Authorized Examiner (AE) - Means any person approved by the

Commissioner under section 33 for the purpose of carrying out examination and test of hoist and lift, lifting gear, or lifting appliance and lifting machine, steam boiler, air receiver, refrigerating plant pressure receiver, pressure vessel or any other machinery required by WSHA to be examined or tested by an authorized examiner.

3 Responsibilities

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3.2 Department/division concerned shall appoint or assigned a Lifting Supervisor

before carrying out any lifting operations. 3.3 The appointed Lifting Supervisor shall:

i) Co-ordinate and supervise all lifting activities and ensure that the lifting operation is carried out safely;

ii) Ensure that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers and signalmen participate in any lifting operation involving the use of a mobile crane;

iii) Ensures that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by any mobile crane;

iv) Brief all crane operators, riggers and signalmen on the safe lifting procedures;

v) Ensure that load, which is to be lifted, is less than the Safe Working Load (SWL), secure, stable and balanced and;

vi) Take measures to rectify the unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions that are reported by any crane operator or rigger.

4 Procedures For Mobile Crane Operation 4.1 General Guidelines

4.1.1 No mobile crane shall be used unless it is thoroughly tested and examined by an Authorized Examiner. 4.1.2 Mobile crane shall not be used for application, which are explicitly prohibited

by the manufacturer. All crane movements shall be carried out strictly in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendation or competent person.

4.1.3 Under any circumstances mobile crane shall not be used to drag any load

along the ground and carry any person. 4.1.4 No person shall operate a mobile crane unless he is registered as a Crane

Operator and holding a valid certificate issued by Ministry of Manpower. 4.2 Crane Positioning and Operations 4.2.1 Whenever the crane is moved, careful planning and considerations should be

given to ground, height restrictions of aero bridges, proximity’s of aircraft and overhead structures and wind conditions.

4.2.2 The crane shall be leveled on tyres/outriggers when carrying out operations.

All outriggers beam shall be fully extended and wheels shall be clear of the ground in normal practice.

4.2.3 The outrigger float shall be pinned to the outrigger properly and shall rest on

the ground with even contact over the bearing area. 4.2.4 The crane shall be in proper working condition. The operator shall conduct a

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4.2.5 The crane SWL shall be marked clearly. In no case the load more than SWL shall be lifted. 4.2.6 There shall be no obstruction around the area of the crane operation particularly at taxi bays. If lifting needs to be carried out near the aircraft, special precautions must be exercised. 4.2.7 The change in radius caused by booming down and/or telescoping out shall

be considered when determining the lifting capacity. In this case the crane operator must determine the safe capacity from the load chat supplied by manufacturer.

4.2.8 The intermediate values of safe working load not given in the load chart shall

always be taken as a lower stipulated in the range. 4.2.9 The operator shall not cause the load to be jerked during the operations. 4.2.10 Under no circumstances shall there be less than 2 drum turns of wire rope

remaining in the drum. The wire ropes on all load and boom hoist drum shall be tightly and evenly wound.

4.2.11 The boom tip shall be symmetrically rigged to prevent eccentric or

unbalanced revving. Load, to be lifted, shall be slinged properly to provide stable lift.

4.2.12 Use of more than one crane is normally not recommended. However, should

it be carried out, a competent person shall carefully plan out the operation in detail with emergency plan. The person supervising the operation shall fully understand the details of the operation. Each crane shall have at least 25% excess capacity than the maximum share of the load that each one is expected to handle.

4.2.13 When leaving a crane unattended for even a short duration of time, all the

suspending loads shall be unloaded, controls shall be placed in the neutral position and engine must be shut down.

4.3 Crane Operator, Signalman and Rigger

4.3.1 The person who operates the crane to handle the load shall be:

(a) Over the 18 years of age; (b) Medically fit in terms of eyesight, hearing, reflexes and mental stability;

(c) Trained adequately in general operation of cranes and in the type of crane he is operating. He shall be trained to judge the distance, heights and clearances. He shall posses the required driving licence and a certificate of registration as Crane Operator from Ministry of Manpower;

(d) Expressly authorised to operate the crane; (e) Capable of conducting routine checks on the crane to ensure it

is ready and safe for operation and; (f) Familiar with standard crane operation signals (See

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4.3.2 Signalman and Rigger must have successfully completed an approved

training course.

4.3.3 Signalman shall ensure and verify with rigger that the load is properly rigged up before he gives clear signal to crane operator to lift the load.

4.3.4 Signalman shall give correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the maneuver of the load safely to its destination. 4.3.5 No person shall rig up loads for any lifting operations by mobile crane unless he has successfully completed an approved training course. 4.3.6 Rigger shall check the slings to be used for good construction and condition

before taking into use. 4.3.7 Rigger shall ensure that an adequate number of legs of the slings are used

and that the slinging angle is correct to prevent the sling from being overloaded during hoisting.

4.3.8 Rigger shall ascertain the weight of the load, which is to be lifted and inform

the crane operator of the weight of the load. 4.3.9 Rigger shall ensure that only proper lifting gears are used in conjunction with

slings. 4.3.10 Rigger shall ensure that the load to be lifted is secure, stable and balanced. 4.3.11 Rigger shall ensure that any loose load including stones, bricks or

machinery’s, etc is placed in a receptacle to prevent the load from falling during the lifting operation.

4.3.12 Rigger shall report for any defects in lifting gears or slings to lifting supervisor. 4.4 Operation of Overhead Crane 4.4.1 No overhead crane shall be used unless it is thoroughly tested and examined

by an approved person. 4.4.2 A Lifting Supervisor shall be appointed or assigned before carrying out any

lifting operation with overhead crane. 4.4.3 Lifting Supervisor shall be trained to perform the lifting operations safely and

training record must be kept. 4.4.4 Lifting Supervisor shall co-ordinate all lifting activities and make sure that the

general condition are safe for lifting operation. 4.4.5 Lifting Supervisor must ensure that load, which is to be lifted, is less than the

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4.5.1 Person in-charge of the concerned department/division shall ensure that no lifting activities are carried out without appointing a Lifting Supervisor, Rigger and signalman.

4.5.2 Person in-charge shall maintain and update the relevant training records and

certificates and crane related documents. 4.5.3 The Person in-charge shall ensure that the only person with relevant

registration and certification are engaged in lifting activities.

5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

Singapore Standard CP 37: 2000 Code of Practice For The Safe Use of Mobile Cranes

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/13 Testing, Inspection, Certification and Use of Lifting Gears, Lifting Machine and Lifting Appliances

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/01 OHS Training and Awareness





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SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/15 3.15 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATIONAND USE OF AIR RECEIVER




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3.15 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF AIR RECEIVER 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to establish and maintain procedure for testing, inspection,

certification and use of air receivers to comply with statutory requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

2 Definition

Air Receiver - Any vessel (other than a pipe or coil or an accessory, fitting or part of a compressor) for containing compressed air and connected with an air compressing plant

Authorized Examiner (AE) - Means any person approved by the Commissioner under section 33 for the purpose of carrying out examination and test of hoist and lift, lifting gear, or lifting appliance and lifting machine, steam boiler, air receiver, refrigerating plant pressure receiver, pressure vessel or any other machinery required by WSHA to be examined or tested by an authorized examiner

Safe Working Pressure - Means the pressure specified in the report of examination refereed to in regulation 28,29 or 31 of Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Safety and Health Executive will be responsible for monitoring the certification

cycle and informing the department/ division concerned for the due date of inspection.

3.2 Department/division concerned shall appoint a Person in-charge, who will be responsible for registering, arranging the inspection & test and maintaining all records. 3.3 User will be responsible for the safe use for the air receivers. 3.4 Facilities and Materials Division will be responsible for contract administration and payments to Authorized Examiner. 3.5 Authorized Examiner will be responsible for providing original copy of test

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4 Procedure/Guidelines For Air Receivers 4.1 Monitoring and Control

4.1.1 No air receiver shall be used unless it has been tested and examined by an

Authorized Examiner.

4.1.2 Every air receiver shall be thoroughly cleaned and examined by at least once in 24 months except in that in the case of a receiver of solid drawn construction, if it is so constructed that internal surface cannot be thoroughly examined, a suitable hydraulic test of the receiver shall be carried out in lieu of internal examination.

4.1.3 Safety and Health Executive will monitor the certification cycle and inform the

Person in-charge 45 days prior to the due date of inspection. A reminder shall be issued 7 days before the expiry date of inspection.

4.2 For Person In-Charge

4.2.1 The Person in-charge must ensure that no air receiver shall be taken into use

(i.e. for first time purchased air receivers) unless: a) An application containing the Particulars to be submitted to Ministry of

Manpower; b) Upon receipt of the application, the Commissioner will assign an

authorized examiner to carry out the necessary examination and test on air receiver;

c) A report of the examination and test shall be kept, maintained and made available for inspection and;

d) The air receiver shall be marked clearly with its Distinctive Number/Identification number to enable it to be identified similar to the report.

4.2.2 The Person in-charge shall arrange for the inspection/examination to be

conducted by Authorized Examiner. 4.2.3 Every air receiver shall be marked with Safe Working Pressure (SWP). 4.2.4 Every air receiver shall be fitted with suitable safety pressure valve to keep

the pressure with in SWP limits. 4.2.5 Every air receiver shall be fitted with accurate pressure gauge indicating the

pressure in the receiver. 4.2.6 The Pressure gauge shall be calibrated for its accuracy on a regular interval

of 24 months. 4.2.7 The record (certificate) of test and examination (including particulars of SWP)

signed by the Authorized Examiner shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection by Person in-charge.

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4.3 User of Air Receiver

4.3.1 If pressure in the air receiver is noticed higher then the Safe Working

Pressure (SWP), the operation shall be stop. A thorough examination has to be carried out.

4.3.2 No air receiver shall be charged from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine.

4.3.3 User shall visually examine the air receiver for any visual defect before use. 4.3.4 Any defect or malfunctioning of the air receiver shall be reported to the

Person in-charge and tagged as "DO NOT USE".



Storage Medium

Test Certificate By Authorised Examiner (AR Certificate)

Person-In-Charge 4 Years Hardcopy


Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.5.3/01 Procedure For Records

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/16 3.16 SAFE OPERATION OF MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT




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3.16 SAFE OPERATION OF MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 This purpose is to develop the working procedure for safe operation of the

material handling equipment used to pick up, carry or otherwise move pallets or palliated material.

1.2 The procedure covers the guidelines/instructions for operation of forklifts, lift

trucks, stock pickers, electric pallet jacks and other similar vehicles. 2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Equipment Maintenance department will be responsible for maintenance and

repair of forklifts and stackers. For other material handling equipment, department/division concerned will be responsible for maintenance and repairing either in-house or by external agency.

3.2 Equipment operator will be responsible for safe operation following safe work

practices and rules set by CAAS. 4 Procedure for Operation of Vehicles 4.1 The use of equipment that operates on petrol or diesel fuel shall keep to

minimum in all indoor work areas. (e.g. switch off engine when not in use). 4.2 The forklift operator must have attended the forklift drivers training course

form Ministry of Manpower accredited training centres. 4.3 Forklift/fork truck operator must hold SIAEC Driving permit and a Class 3

Airfield Driving Permit of CAAS to drive/operate on apron/service road. 4.4 Operator shall perform visual inspection everyday before operating the

equipment (see Attachment II for checklist). If operator notice any malfunctioning or defect, he shall raise ‘Servicing/Defect Report’ used in the respective division and tag it as “DO NOT USE”.

4.5 Forklifts shall be fitted with overhead guard unless operating conditions do not

permit. 4.6 Operator of forklift traveling on the roadway shall ensure that extended forks

are raised not more than 10cms above the road level. 4.7 The operator shall lower the forks, put the transmission in neutral and set the

parking brake whenever leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. 4.8 The operator shall lookout for overhead obstruction, side clearances and on

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4.9 The operators shall slow down at blind corners and on wet/slippery surface. 4.10 The operators shall follow the Do’s and Don’t (Attachment I), while operating

with loaded vehicles. 5 Procedure For Loading and Unloading 5.1 The operators shall be familiar with the rated loading capacity of the vehicle. 5.2 Operator shall not load above the rated capacity. When the load restricts the

forward visibility, operate the vehicle in reverse direction and drive at idle speed.

5.3 The operator shall visually inspect the size, shape of the load and should

estimate the weight of the load to be lifted or shifted. 5.4 Keep the load in the centre of the forks and space the forks apart, if

necessary for securing maximum stability. 5.5 Use the load backrest extension and overhead guard for high stacking.

Handle only loads which are securely and uniformly stacked. 5.6 Keep the load as low as possible so that centre of gravity is low. 5.7 The operator shall ensure that brakes are set and wheel locked prior to

loading or unloading. 6 Control of Records Nil. 7 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and related regulations

CAAS Rules and Regulations of Airside Drivers

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime for Equipment,

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Attachment I

DON’TS X Don’t drive with wet or oily hands. X Don’t operate the control levels haphazardly. X Don’t use the forks as pokes. X Don’t run over objects or holes. X Don’t indulge in stunts or horseplay. X Don’t drive in parallel along with others. X Don’t use forklift for transporting personnel. X Don’t stop suddenly and don’t park in front of emergency equipment. X Don’t leave the forklift unattended with engine running. X Don’t carry unstable loads or loose loads. X Don’t allow anyone to stand or walk under the forks. X Don’t try to steady loads while the forklift is moving. X Don’t carry defective pallets. X Don’t unload in front of fire-fighting equipment or alarms.

DO’S Always be conscious about stability while operating forklift. Look out for overhead obstruction, side clearance and on-coming people and

traffic. When forward vision is a problem, drive in reverse. Slow down at blind corners and horn. Slow down on wet and slippery surfaces. When negotiating sharp bends, keep close to inner side. Keep hands and feet away from mast assembly. Park safely with forks centered on ground level. Stop the engine before filling tank.

Attachment II Daily Forklift Inspection Checklist (For Visual Inspection) S.No Item Yes No 1. Are brakes (& handbrakes) in good working condition? 2. Are tyres/wheel guards in good working condition? 3. Is horn and light working? 4. Is fuel tank adequately filled? 5. Are levels of engine oil, transmission oil and brake OK? 6. Do the fork and masts move smoothly? 8. Are meters, indictors and ignition key in good working

condition?

9. Is forklift body in good working condition?

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/17 3.17 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF HYDRAULIC PLATFORM,

CHERRY PICKER, VEHICLE MOUNTED PLATFORM AND OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT




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3.17 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF HYDRAULIC PLATFORM, CHERRY PICKER, VEHICLE MOUNTED PLATFORM AND OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to develop the working procedure for testing, inspection,

certification and safe use of hydraulic platform, cherry picker, vehicle mounted platform and similar equipment to comply with statutory requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006.

2 Definitions Nil. 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Equipment Maintenance (EM) Department will be responsible for testing,

inspection and certification for the vehicles maintained by them. 3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall ensure that the

equipment not maintained by EM comply with all the requirements of testing inspection and certification as stated in Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

3.3 Equipment operator will be responsible for safe operation of the vehicle and

following the safe work practices and rules set by CAAS. 3.4 The Driver shall ensure that they hold valid state License, SIAEC Driving

permit and CAAS Apron Driving Permit before operating the vehicle. 4 Procedure For Testing, Inspection, Repair and Certification 4.1 Section Head of Equipment Maintenance Department shall arrange for the

inspection & testing for all the equipment, which fall under the category of lifting equipment to be conducted by the Approved Person.

4.2 The certificate of test and examination, specifying the Safe Working Load

(SWL) and signed by the Authorized Examiner shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection.

4.3 Every hydraulic platform, cherry picker, vehicle-mounted platform or raising

platform and similar equipment shall be thoroughly examined at least once in every 6 months by the Authorized Examiner.

4.4 A register (or electronic record) containing the particulars shall be kept for

inspection and updated regularly. 4.5 All the equipment shall be maintained on regular basis as per schedule

preventive maintenance program. A record of such maintenance shall be kept, stored and made available for inspection.

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/17 3.17 TESTING, INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND USE OF HYDRAULIC PLATFORM,

CHERRY PICKER, VEHICLE MOUNTED PLATFORM AND OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT




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4.6 All modifications and repairs on any such equipment shall be completed in

compliance with Line Maintenance Division OPM procedures.

5 Procedure For Operation and Use 5.1 Operator shall perform visual inspection everyday before operating the

equipment. If operator notice any malfunctioning or defect, shall raise “Servicing/Defect Report” used in the respective division and tag it as “DO NOT USE”.

5.2 The operator shall lookout for overhead obstruction, side clearances, and

aircraft position while operating the equipment. 5.3 5.4 5.5

Staff shall not operate the equipment unless he is trained to operate the equipment. Operator shall drive and maneuver the vehicle at creeping speed in the vicinity of aircraft. Before extending the platform or raising the boom for maintenance work, the vehicle shall be properly parked (keeping a minimum safe distance from aircraft surface) and outriggers must be fully extended.



Test and Inspection Certificate By Authorized Examiner (LP Certificate)

Equipment Maintenance 4 Years Hardcopy

7 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 CAAS Rules and Regulations of Airside Drivers.

Line Maintenance Division OPM

SIAEC/HSP/4.4.2/01 OHS Training and Awareness

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/18 3.18 SAFE USE OF HAND AND PORTABLE POWERTOOLS




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3.18 SAFE USE OF HAND AND PORTABLE POWER TOOLS 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The Purpose of this procedure is to establish safe work practices involving hand

and portable power tools. This is to protect employee from potential hazards. 2 Definitions

Portable Power Tools - All equipment portable and driven using electric supply or mechanical power and may be fixed type or movable

Hand Tools - Small power driven tools like drill machine, riveting machine, hand grinding machine or similar tools

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will appoint a Person in-

charge who will be responsible for the maintenance of tools & equipment. 3.2 Employees will be responsible for inspection of their own tools and equipment

prior to use and to remove from work area if found defective. 4 Procedure 4.1 Portable Circular Saws

4.1.1 All Portable Power driven circular saw shall be equipped with guards above &

below the base plate or shoe. The upper and lower guard must cover the block up to the depth of the teeth except for the minimum arch required to allow proper extraction and contact with work.

4.1.2 All hand held powered circular saws, percussion tools and electric chain saws

must be equipped with a constant pressure switch or control that will shut off the power when the pressure is released.

4.2 Switches and Controls 4.2.1 All hand held powered drills, tapers, fastener drivers horizontal, vertical & angle

grinders, disc sanders, belt sanders, reciprocating saws, scroll & jigsaw and other similarly operated powered tools shall be equipped with a constant pressure switch or control.

4.2.2 Each must have a lock-on control provided so that tool can be turnoff by a single

motion of the finger. 4.3 Portable Abrasive Wheels 4.3.1 All abrasive wheels shall be used on machines only if provided with safety guards

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a) Wheels used for internal work while within the work being ground; b) Mounted wheels 2 inches and smaller in diameter and; c) Cones, plugs and threaded hole pot balls where the work offers protection.

4.3.2 A safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut and flange projects. The safety

guard must be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings must exceed the strength of the guard. Exceptions are as follows:

a) Safety guards on all operations where the work provides a suitable measure of protection to the operator may also be so constructed that the spindle ends, nut and outer flange are exposed;

b) Where the nature of the work is such as to entirely cover the side of the wheel, the side covers of the wheel may be omitted and;

c) The spindle end, nut and outer flange may be exposed on portable machines using cut off wheels.

4.3.3 Cup wheels must be protected by: a) Safety guards; b) Special revolving cup guards, which mount behind the wheel and turn with it.

Clearance between the wheel side and the guard shall not exceed 1/16 inch and;

c) Some other form of guard that will ensure as good protection. 4.3.4 Safety guards used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable

grinders shall have a maximum exposure angle of 180º, and the guard shall be located so as to be between the operator and wheel during use. The guard shall be adjusted so pieces of an accidentally broken wheel will be deflected away from the operator.

4.3.5 The maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for

safety guards used on other portable grinding machines must not exceed 180º, and the top half of the wheel shall be enclosed at all times.

4.3.6 Immediately before mounting, all wheels shall be closely inspected and sound

tested by the user by tapping the wheel gently with a metallic object to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage or otherwise. An intact wheel will ring; a damaged one will not ring clearly. The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before mounting the wheel to be certain it does not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.

4.3.7 Grinding wheels must fit freely on the spindle and remain free under all grinding

conditions. A controlled spindle (or wheel sleeves or adapters) is essential to avoid excessive pressure from mounting and spindle expansion.

4.3.8 All contact surfaces of wheels, blotters and flanges shall be flat and free of foreign

matter. 4.3.9 When a bushing is used in the wheel hole, it shall not exceed the width of the

wheel and shall not contact the flanges. 4.3.10 Natural sandstone wheels and metal, wooden, cloth or paper discs having a layer

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4.4 Jacks 4.4.1

The operator must make sure that the jack used has a rating sufficient to lift and sustain the load.

4.4.2 The rated load must be legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location

on the jack by casting, stamping or other suitable means. 4.4.3 After the load has been raised, it must immediately be cribbed, blocked or

otherwise secured. 4.4.4 All jacks must be properly lubricated, maintained and inspected at regular interval. 4.4.5 Each jack must be thoroughly inspected at times, which depend upon the service

conditions. Frequency of inspections shall be as follows: a) For constant or intermittent use at one locality, inspect once every six months; b) For jacks sent out of shop for special work, inspect when sent out and when

returned and; c) For a jack subjected to abnormal load or shock, inspect immediately before and

immediately after usage. 4.4.6 Jacks, which are out of order, must be tagged as “OUT OF ORDER” and shall not

be used until repairs are made. 4.4.7 Repair or replacement parts must be examined for possible defects. 5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/10 Maintenance Regime For Equipment,

Machinery and Plant SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/06 Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/19 3.19 OPERATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURE FOR FIRST AID




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3.19 OPERATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURE FOR FIRST AID 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to describe the requirements for First Aid

and responsibilities of First Aider. 2 Definitions

First Aid - Where a person will need help from a

medical practitioner or nurse, treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of injury and illness until such help is obtained and treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise receive no treatment or which do not need treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse

3 Responsibility 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

training and refresher training of First Aider and providing the First Aid Box.

3.2 First Aider will be responsible for maintaining and updating the record of first aid and maintenance of the First Aid Box in their area of concern.

4 Procedure for First Aider 4.1 A sufficient number of First Aider shall be maintained. First Aider is required if

number of workers employed exceeds 25. At least one First Aider for every 150 employee or less shall be maintained.

4.2 Sufficient number of First Aider shall be available for each shift according to

the number of workers in the particular shift to comply with regulatory requirements.

4.3 Selection of employee to be trained for First Aider shall be based on, but not limited to the following criteria:

a) Physically fit; b) Has the flexibility to respond immediate to an emergency and; c) Remain calm in an emergency situation.

4.4 Selected employee shall be sent to MOM accredited training centres for the

First Aid course. A certificate of Trained First Aider will be awarded to the successful candidates.

4.5 The certificate will be valid for a period of 3 years. Refresher training is

required for rectification after that. 4.6 Training record shall be maintained for all the staff, who has attended the

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4.7 Every First Aider shall maintain a record (First Aid Register) of the First Aid

treatment rendered by him.

4.8 Names and location of the First Aider shall be clearly displayed at a prominent place.

5 First Aid Box and First Aid Room 5.1 The number and content of First Aid box must satisfy the requirements

prescribed under the Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulation 2006. 5.2 The number of First Aid boxes shall be maintained according to the number of

workers employed. The number of First Aid Box in building shall be determined by the number of workers in that particular area.

5.3 Every First Aid Box shall be clearly identified and shall be placed in a location

that is well illuminated and easily accessible. 5.4 Employees should be informed of the location of the First Aid Boxes. 5.5 Every First Aid Box shall be checked frequently to ensure that it is fully

equipped and all the items in the box are usable. The contents of the First Aid box shall be replenished as soon as possible after the use.

5.6 A notice stating the name of the person in charge of the First Aid box shall be

displayed. 5.7 First Aid boxes should not contain materials other than those prescribed

under the Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulation 2006. 5.8 A First Aid room (not required in case of in-house clinic) shall be provided

where there are more than 500 workers in a registered factory. 6 Control of Records


Storage Medium

First Aider Record Section Head of Concerned Department 4 Years

Hardcopy

First Aid Treatment Record First Aider 3 Year Hardcopy

7 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health (First Aid) Regulations 2006





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Attachment I

PART I Number and Standard of First Aid Boxes or Containers

Number of Workers Number and Standard of First Aid Boxes or Containers Required

For every 25 or less One Box A For every 50 One Box B or two Box A For every 100 One Box C or two Box B or four Box A

PART II (FIRST SCHEDULE) Minimum Contents of First Aid Boxes

S/N Contents Box A Box B Box C

1. Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressing

20

40

40

2. Crepe bandage 5.0 cm 1 2 4 3. Crepe bandage 7.5 cm 1 3 6

4. Absorbent gauze (packet of 10 pieces)

5

10

15

5. Hypoallergenic tape 1

1

2

6. Triangular bandages 4 4 6 7. Scissors 1 1 1 8. Safety pins 4 4 6 9. Disposal gloves (pairs) 2 2 4 10. Eye shield 2 4 6 11. Eye Pad 2 4 6

12. Resuscitation mask (one way) 1

1

2

13. Sterile water or saline in 100 ml disposable container (only where tap water is not available)

1

3

3

14. Torch Light 1 1 1

PART III (SECOND SHEDULE) Ration of First Aiders to Number of Persons Employed

Type of Factory Number of First Aiders

Any Factory which is a Quarry; a construction sites; a shipyards; engaged in the processing or manufacturing of petroleum, petroleum products, petrochemicals or petrochemicals products; or engaged in woodwork.

One first aider for every 100 persons employed in the factory or part thereof

All other factories One first aider for every 150 persons employed in the factory or workplace or part thereof

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 3.20 PREVENTION OF INJURIES AND ILLNESS




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3.20 PREVENTION OF INJURIES AND ILLNESS 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to establish a procedure for preventing occupational illness

and body injuries. 1.2 The scope covers all work related injuries caused by falling objects, flying

particles, chemicals and toxic substances, radiation and illness due to work or work related environment.

2 Definitions Personal Protective - Devices worn by worker for protection Equipment (PPE) against possible injury when exposed to hazard. e.g. safety glasses, hard hat, earplugs etc

Gloves - A covering having separate fingers and thumb to protect the hand and such portion of the arm as is required

Goggles - An eye protector that tightly encloses the orbital area and sits on the face

Spectacles - An eye protector with oculars mounted in a spectacle type frame, with or without side shields

Face Shield - An eye protector covering all or a substantial part of the face

3 Responsibilities and Duties of Person at Work 3.1 Every employee will be responsible for preventing work related

injuries/illness. It shall be the duty of every person at work 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 of for use by him in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare while at work) and to co-operate with or any other person (staff) to such extent as will enable them to comply with requirements of the Workplace Safety & Health Act and related regulations requirements.

3.2 No person (staff) 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 the Workplace Safety & Health Act for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons (including himself) at work.





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3.3 Any person at work who, without reasonable cause, willfully or recklessly does any act, which endangers the safety or health or himself or others, shall be guilty of an offence under the Workplace Safety & Health Act.

3.4 Section Head concerned will be responsible for ensuring that all personals in

their concerned department/division follow the Safe Work Practices (SWP) and wear appropriate PPE.

3.5 Quality & Safety Division will be recommending an appropriate PPE wherever

necessary. 3.6 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

providing the correct and appropriate PPE. 4 Prevention of Eye Injuries 4.1 Eye injuries may occur at workplace due to chemical splashes, flying

particles, toxic gases or vapours, and radiation. 4.2 Employees shall not be involved in operation or task known to be unsafe or dangerous or which has potential to cause eye injury without wearing appropriate eye protection. 4.3 The eye protective equipment shall be:

a) Able to provide the proper required protection against hazard; b) Fit and comfortable and; c) Worn through out the period of exposure.

4.4 Eye protection equipment such as goggles, safety glasses and face shield should be worn when employee are involved in:

a) Dry grinding of metals by a revolving wheel or disc, any drilling; b) External or internal turning of non-ferrous metals, or cast iron or

articles of such metals, where the work is done dry; c) Welding or cutting of metals by means of electrical, Oxy-acetylene or

similar process and; d) Dealing with corrosive chemicals, where splashing of chemical may

occur. 4.5 All concerned employees shall wear eye protection with side shields when there is a hazard of flying particles. 4.6 Face shield shall be worn when possibility of forceful impact, sparks or splash of corrosive chemicals is possible. 4.7 Only approved type eye protectors, comply with Singapore Standard or any of the following standard or equivalent: ISO, ENC (Europe), ANSI (USA), JIS (Japan) or AS/NZ (Australia/New Zealand) shall be used. 4.8 The faulty eyewear shall be replaced without delay. 4.9 All employees must know the location of the eye wash station and first aid facilities. In the event of eye injury, get medical attention immediately.





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4.10 For specific prevention against specific hazard, the MSDS shall be refereed and instruction given for first aid treatment shall be followed. 5 Prevention of Foot Injuries 5.1 Staff shall wear the safety shoes to protect against corrosive chemicals,

falling objects that may occur at the work place. 5.2 Safety shoes shall be:

a) Able to provide the required protection; b) Fit snugly around the heel and ankle when laced and comfortable and; c) Worn throughout the period of exposure.

5.3 Staff working in areas, where normal duties involve the use of lifting devices and/or items lifted physically shall wear the safety shoes. 5.4 Rubber boots shall be worn when corrosive chemicals are handled. 5.5 In case of foot injury, get the medical attention immediately. 6 Prevention of Hand Injuries 6.1 Fingers, hands and arms shall be protected from any possible injuries. 6.2 The hand injuries may be caused due to cuts and laceration, abrasion, punctures, chemical or thermal burns and vibrations. 6.3 Specific gloves shall be worn for the specific application. (For selection refer “Procedure for Selection, Issuance, Maintenance and Use of PPE”) 6.4 Chemical resistant gloves shall be worn when handling solvents, paints sealants and corrosive chemicals. 6.5 Cut and abrasion resistant gloves shall be used when working in tool room area. 6.6 Staff shall follow the safe work practices and procedures. Staff must be aware of the all the necessary operations of the machine. 6.7 All gloves shall be inspected before use and replaced if found defective. 6.8 Staff shall not use hands or fingers as support or aligning tool during the

aircraft maintenance work. 7 Prevention of Body Injuries 7.1 Rubber aprons shall be used for protection against strong corrosive chemical splashes, whenever necessary. 7.2 The face shield shall be used whenever there is any need to protect from hot

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8.1 Refer to SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/22 “Hearing Conservation Program”. 9 Prevention of Falling From Heights 9.1 Refer to SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/06 “Safe Means of Access and Working at Heights”. 10 Prevention of Respiratory System 10.1 Refer to SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/24 “Respiratory Protection Program”. 11 Prevention of Industrial Illnesses 11.1 Refer SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 “Industrial Hygiene Monitoring”. 12. Prevention of Head Injuries 12.1 Staff shall wear the bump cap all the time while working at engine and landing

gear area, APU, cargo hold and inside cabin. 12.2.1 Staff shall wear bump cap while walking and working in the vicinity of aircraft

where head hitting hazard exist (e.g. walking under or near the aircraft, walking or working under the wings in docked aircraft)


Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and related regulations. SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance and Replacement of PPE SIAEC/HSP/4.4.7/01 Emergency Preparedness and

Response Plan SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 Industrial Hygiene Monitoring SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/24 Respiratory Protection Program SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/22 Hearing Conservation Program SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/06 Safe Means of Access and Working at Heights

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 3.21 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING




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3.21 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of hygiene monitoring is to ensure that toxic substances or

irritating dust, fumes, gases or vapours, radiation and noise are not present in concentrations that are liable to cause ill-health or injury to staff and within the permissible exposure level as set in Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

2 Definitions

Permissible Exposure Level (PEL)

- Means the maximum time weighted average concentration of any toxic substance to which persons may be exposed

PEL (Long Term) - Means the permissible exposure level over an 8-hour working day and a 40 hour work week

PEL (Short Term) - Means the permissible exposure level over a 15-minute period during any working day

Time Weighted Average Concentration

- Means the concentration determined by adding together the products of each concentration and the corresponding time over which that concentration was measured, and dividing the sum by the total time over which the measurements were taken

Toxic Substance - Means any substance in the form of gas, vapour, dust, fume, fibre or mist, which may cause irritation, injury, illness, disease or any harmful effect to a person through ingestion, inhalation or contact with any body surface and includes any substance specified in the schedule

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

arrangement to conduct hygiene monitoring according to the mandatory requirement.

3.2 Concerned Section Head with Safety & Health Executive will be responsible

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4 Procedure for Chemical/Dust, Fumes, Gases, Vapour Monitoring 4.1 General 4.1.1 Section Head with Safety & Health Executive shall identify the relevant

parameters to be monitored, which shall be based on legal requirements and results of risk assessment.

4.1.2 Based on the results from hazard identification and risk assessment, he shall

also identify the areas where air sampling is required. 4.1.3 Hygiene monitoring may include wipe sampling and/or air sampling

depending on the hazards. 4.1.4 Exposure monitoring shall be performed:

a) On periodic basis; b) When there is a change in operation, in chemical use and/or in

location of operation; or c) Whenever required by authorities or requested by Section Head.

4.1.5 Department/ division concerned shall maintain all the records and results of

the hygiene monitoring and a copy of the hygiene monitoring results shall be forwarded to Quality and Safety Division.

4.1.6 The permissible exposure levels (PEL Long Term & PEL Short Term) of toxic

substances prescribed in the First Schedule of Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006 shall apply.

4.1.7 Where PEL (Short Term) of a toxic substance is not prescribed in the First

Schedule, the PEL (Short Term) of the substance shall be deemed to be exceeded if the time weighted average concentration of the substance measured over a 15 minutes period during any working day exceeds 5 times PEL (Long Term) of the substance.

4.2 Monitoring Location 4.2.1 Personal sampling shall be carried out to determine the worker’s exposure

level, if needed. The monitoring device should be attached as close as possible to the workers' breathing zone.

4.2.2 Area Sampling shall be carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of existing

control measure. The monitoring device should be located near to the area of interest.

4.3 Sampling Size - Personal Monitoring 4.3.1 Sampling shall be taken from the representative jobs. 4.3.2 Workers shall be grouped according to tasks and physical conditions of the

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4.3.3 The minimum sampling size for personal sampling shall be 3 to 5 person for group less than 10 workers and 25% to 50% of those in the group of 10 workers or more.

4.4 Monitoring Duration 4.4.1 Samples should represent a full shift exposure. 4.4.2 For working conditions with insignificant variations in the worker's exposure

levels to air contaminants; the following can be used as a guide: - A minimum of 6 hours of sampling time is required for a full 8-hour

shift. - A minimum of 8 hours of sampling time is required for a full 12-hour

shift. 4.5 Monitoring Procedures and Records 4.5.1 All sampling and measurements shall be carried out in accordance to

recommended procedures. (Refer to Air Sampling and Analysis Guide, MOM) 4.5.2 All equipment and instruments shall be calibrated. 4.5.3 All monitoring records shall be maintained for 5 years from the date of

monitoring. 4.6 Persons Conducting Monitoring 4.6.1 A competent person, who has the necessary qualification and experience,

shall conduct all air sampling measurements. 4.6.2 The person carrying out the monitoring shall, as far as possible, remain at the

workplace until all necessary samples are obtained. 4.6.3 The person shall ensure that monitoring devices are not tampered with. 4.7 Monitoring Frequency and Medical Surveillance 4.7.1 The frequency of monitoring depends on the actual exposure level. It should

be conducted: a) Annually if exposure level is between 10-50% of PEL; b) Once in 6 months if exposure level is between 50-100 % of PEL and c) Quarterly, if exposure level >PEL and until the exposure level is

reduced below the PEL by appropriate control measures. 4.7.2 Staff working/exposed to such toxic or chemical hazardous environment shall

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Storage Medium

Hygiene Monitoring Results

Quality & Safety Division/ Concerned Division 5 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure

Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/23 Medical Examination and Surveillance SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk

Assessment SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/09 Hazardous Material Control &

Communication

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/22 3.22 HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM




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3.22 HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to protect the hearing of personnel, who

are required to work in areas of excessive noise as specified in Workplace Safety & Health Act and related regulation.

1.2 The Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) is designed for monitoring and

controlling the areas of excessive noise level and ensuring that staff affected by excessive noise are given adequate training and provided with hearing protection devices (earplugs and/or earmuffs).

1.3 The program consists of training on excessive noise, audiometric

examination and hearing protection. It includes the selection, inspection and maintenance of the hearing protectors.

2 Definitions Excessive Noise Level - A person shall be deemed to be

exposed to excessive noise if the equivalent sound pressure level over an 8-hour workday is measured as 85 dB(A).

Permissible Exposure

Limits (PEL) - The equivalent sound pressure level

of 85 dB(A) or above an 8-hour workday or the limits as specified.

Predicted Noise Level

Reduction (PNR) - Attenuation of value of the hearing

protector according to the HML method in ISO 4869-2

Noise Monitoring Officer - A person appointed to conduct noise

monitoring and having qualification and experience as required under the Workplace Safety & Health Act.

3 Responsibilities 3.1 The Productivity and Engineering Training Division with Quality & Safety

Division will be responsible for conducting the training and keeping training records for all the employs who are exposed to excessive noise.

3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division must ensure the staff

exposed to excessive noise attends the annual audiometric examination. 3.3 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

record keeping of issuance hearing protector and fit testing. 3.4 Quality and Safety Division will be responsible for administering the HCP

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3.5 All operational staff will be responsible for presenting themselves for the annual audiometric examination.

4 Procedure 4.1 Training On Hearing Protection 4.1.1 Training shall be conducted for staff employed or working in the area, where

they are exposed or likely to be exposed to excessive noise. 4.1.2 The training program shall include the following:

a) The effect of exposure to excessive noise (>85 dBA) to the body; b) The relevant provision of the act and these regulations; c) The purpose of hearing protectors, advantages and disadvantages,

attenuation of various types of hearing protectors and the selection, fitting, use and care of such hearing protectors;

d) The purpose of the audiometric examination and the appropriate procedure and requirements of such tests and;

e) How to properly insert ear plugs/or wear earmuffs. 4.1.3 The training, for every such person exposed to excessive noise, shall be

conducted once in 3 years. 4.1.4 For a new employee, who is likely to be exposed to excessive noise, the

training shall be conducted within 3 months of commencement of work. 4.2 Audiometric Examination 4.2.1 The area, where the employees may be exposed to excessive noise, shall

be identified based on noise monitoring results. 4.2.2 All employees, exposed to the excessive noise shall go for the annual

audiometric examination. 4.2.3 The Designated Factory Doctor shall review the audiometric results for the

staff, who fail the audiometric examination and decides on proper course of action.

4.2.4 The results of the audiometric examination shall be conveyed to the

concerned staff, his Section Head and Q & S Division. 4.3 Noise Control and Warning Signs 4.3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall take all practicable

measures to reduce or control the noise from any machine, equipment or process such that no person shall be exposed to excessive noise.

4.3.2 The measures to be taken to control the noise as far as practicable.

(Attachment I) 4.3.3 The warning signs are to be posted at all entrance or at the periphery of all

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4.4 Selection of Suitable Hearing Protector 4.4.1 All the employees, who are likely to be exposed to excessive noise, shall be

provided with suitable hearing protectors. 4.4.2 The staff likely to have a risk of exposure to 8 hours noise level exceeding

85 dB(A) are required to wear hearing protection devices. 4.4.3 Hearing protector devices shall be:

a) Correct fit to user and able to provide comfort; b) Of approved hearing protector; c) Having sound attenuation requirements; d) Compatible with job requirements of the user and; e) Not prejudice the health and safety of the user.

4.4.4 Hearing protector shall be selected according to their ability to reduce the

noise at the ear below the PEL in a specific exposure situation (below 85 dB(A) for 8 hours exposure).

4.4.5 Hearing protector selected should have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)

between 20-30 dB(A). 4.4.6 Hearing protector selected shall satisfy Singapore standard or any of the

following standards or their equivalent: ANSI (USA), CEN (Europe), AS/NZ (Australia/New Zealand) and JIS (Japan).

4.5 Issuance and Fitting of Protectors 4.5.1 The Person in-charge of the concerned department/division shall keep the

record of issuance of hearing protector. 4.5.2 Earmuffs shells shall be marked LEFT or RIGHT and should be worn in that

way; oval shaped muffs are meant to be worn so that the oval is vertical. Hairs should be brushed away from ear and muffs should fit right inside the shells. The headband should be adjusted so that the muffs fit on the head snugly. When earmuffs cannot give a good seal different muffs should be tried or spectacle side arms changed to a thinner type.

4.5.3 Earplugs should be the right size for each ear (a different size may be

required for each ear). The hands should be reasonably clean before insertion. The ear must be pulled backwards and upward to straighten the ear canal before inserting. If the plug is a soft foam type, roll it smoothly firmly into a thin cylinder. To check for a good fit for the left ear, cover the right ear firmly with the base of right hand, if the plug is properly sealed, everything will sound quieter. Similarly for the right ear.

4.6 Supervision on Proper Usage of Hearing Protectors 4.6.1 Employee shall wear the hearing protectors properly and at all the times

when in a noisy environment. 4.6.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division or Safety & Health

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usage, maintenance and storage of hearing protectors. 4.6.3 The earplugs should not be shared with another person. 4.6.4 Users shall be consulted periodically about their acceptance of the hearing

protectors, including any discomfort, interference with job performance. 4.7 Inspection, Maintenance and Replacement of Hearing Protectors 4.7.1 Hearing protectors for repeated use shall be regularly maintained and

cleaned in order to avoid loss of protection and skin irritation. 4.7.2 All employees should have clean hands when handling hearing protectors

(especially earplugs) as foreign material, solutions, dust etc. results from handling, may cause irritation in ear.

4.7.3 Whenever reusable earplugs have been worn, it shall be thoroughly washed

or cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Earmuffs, especially the cushions, must be cleaned following manufacturer’s instructions.

4.7.4 The hearing protector shall be stored in storage bags, clean lockers or

cases when they are not in use. 4.7.5 Hearing protectors should be inspected at frequent intervals for any

potential damage. 5 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.3

Noise Monitoring General Noise monitoring shall be carried out at least once in every 3 year or earlier if there are any changes in machinery and equipment conditions likely to produce excessive noise. Noise monitoring report shall be provided to Section Head of area affected by the noise pollution within 14 days from the date of the report. A copy of the same shall be submitted to the Ministry of Manpower. The record of noise monitoring shall be kept for at least 10 years. Exposure Assessment The equivalent sound pressure level shall be measured over a period of time (T) and is specified as dB(A) along with measurement time (minutes). The noise level and the measurement time shall be recorded in the second schedule. Monitoring shall be representative of the monitored normal daily activities. The location of monitoring must be indicated in the noise map. The Noise Monitoring Officer who has attended a noise monitoring course approved by Ministry of Manpower shall conduct the noise monitoring Noise Mapping





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5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3

A copy of the Layout Plan with a noise map including the areas with sound levels above 85 dB(A) shall be provided for the Exposure Assessment. The sound pressure level must be measured at the maximum possible level, i.e. reflecting the combined effect of all machinery and processes in operation in the area. Noise Monitoring Officer will conduct the noise monitoring as per Ministry of Manpower’s requirements. A list showing areas/ activities and employees exposed to excessive noise (> 85dBA over 8 house exposure) shall compile for tracking purposes. Section Head of the concerned department/ division shall take all practical measures to reduce or control the noise exposure to excessive noise as described in Hearing Conservation Program.

5.3.4 The permissible exposure limits are described in Attachment III. 6 Control of Record

Title Responsibility Retention Period Storage Medium

Hearing Conservation Training

Section Head of Concerned

Division 6 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy

Audiometric Test results

Audiometric Testing Officer/ Q&S Division

Throughout The Employment Period and 3 Years Thereafter or 5 Years From The Date of

Medical Examination, Whichever Is Later

Hardcopy/Softcopy

7 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and related Regulations. Singapore Standard CP 76:1999 Code of Practice for Selection, Use,

Care and Maintenance of Hearing Protectors

EMS Procedures EP07 Training, Awareness and Competence

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4/24 Medical Examination/ Surveillance

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4/25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance and Replacement of PPE





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Attachment I

NOISE CONTROL All Sections Heads must reduce or control noise by following the steps: 1) Measures must include one or more of the following: a) Replacement of noisy machineries with less noisy ones. b) Locate noisy machinery from hard wall. c) Isolate noise source. d) Construct acoustic enclosure. e) Erect effective noise barrier. f) Operate machinery at optimum pressure to minimise noise. g) Install mufflers at intake and exhaust openings that emit noise. h) Mount machinery on separate foundation. i) Isolate workers in enclosure. j) Line hard surface with acoustic materials. k) Reduce size of vibrating surfaces l) Reduce height of fall. m) Maintain machinery to reduce noise emission. 2) If not possible to reduce noise, limit the duration of exposure. 3) Machinery with excessive noise (not in use before 1.1.97) must not be used

unless noise is reduced. 4) Noise Control Officer must be appointed when 50 or more workers are

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Attachment II

Flow Chart For Selection of Hearing Protectors

Yes No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes Yes

Yes

Noise exposure is too high

1. Hearing Protector Selection Noise Attenuation of the Hearing Protectorfor any given noise situation is:

High risk for noise induced hearing

loss

1. Warning signals cannot be heard?

2. Speech communication is not

possible? 3. Information soundcannot be perceived?

1. Is there manipulation to

reduce the noise reduction?

2. Are plugs incorrectly inserted? Hearing Protector is rarely

or never worn

Noise exposure is too high

High risk for noise induced hearing loss. Back to 1

No risk for noise induced hearing loss

Real world attenuation is not known. Probably too

low. Unlikely to be adequate. Back to 1

Yes

Adequate?

Yes

Yes

Too Low

Too High

Is hygiene & wearer comfort

adequate?

Is the hearing protector

always worn in the noise

Is there motivation & control of the

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Attachment III

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR NOISE

Sound Pressure Level, dB (A) Maximum Duration Per Day 85 8 hours 86 6 hours 21 minutes 87 5 hours 2 minutes 88 4 hours 89 3 hours 11 minutes 90 2 hours 31 minutes 91 2 hours 92 1 hours 35 minutes 93 1 hours 16 minutes 94 1 hours 95 48 minutes 96 38 minutes 97 30 minutes 98 24 minutes 99 19 minutes

100 15 minutes 101 12 minutes 102 9 minutes 103 7.5 minutes 104 6 minutes 105 5 minutes 106 4 minutes 107 3 minutes 108 2.5 minutes 109 2 minutes 110 1.5 minutes 111 1 minute 112 56 seconds 113 45 seconds 114 35 seconds

115 or more 30 seconds Note: 1. No exposure to noise in excess of 140 dB (A) is allowed. 2. The duration of exposure is to be obtained by adding up the total duration of

exposure per workday, whether there is one continuous exposure or a number of separate exposures.

3. All continuous, impulsive or impact noise of sound pressure levels from 80 to 140 dB(A) must be included in the computation of noise exposure of the person.

4. The permissible exposure limit is exceeded if a person is exposed to noise at a sound pressure level listed in the Table above in excess of the corresponding duration.

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/23 3.23 MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND SURVEILLANCE




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3.23 MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND SURVEILLANCE 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the medical

examinations/surveillance for employees in hazardous occupation/area and to meet the applicable statutory requirements.

2 Definitions

Designated Factory Doctor - A medical practitioner registered under (DFD) the provision of the Medical Registration Act and who has completed a course of training in Occupational Health approved by MOM.

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

appointing a Person in-charge within the department to co-ordinate and monitor for medical examination.

3.2 Person in-charge will arrange and ensure that concerned workers are

examined by DFD as per the requirements. 3.3 Human Resources Division will be responsible for keeping all the medical reports/records. 3.4 DFD will be responsible for communicating the results of medical examination and any recommendation made to the concerned employee, his Section Head, Human Resources Division and Quality & Safety Division. 4 Procedure for Medical Examination/Surveillance 4.1 Employees, who are employed in any occupation as mentioned below, shall

go for regular medical examination as prescribed in Second Schedule (Attachment I). The occupations are: a) The use or handling of or exposure to the fumes, dust or vapour of

arsenic, cadmium, lead, manganese or mercury or any of their compounds;

b) The use or handling of or exposure to the fumes or vapour of benzene, Organic phosphates or vinyl chloride;

c) The use or handling of or exposure to the dust of asbestos, raw cotton or silica and;

d) Exposure to excessive noise. 4.2 No person shall be employed in the occupations specified above unless he

has been medically examined by DFD and certified fit to work. 4.3 The examination shall be carried out within 3 months of commencement of

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4.4 Every person employed in the hazardous occupations (as mentioned above) or under medical surveillance shall be periodically examined by DFD.

4.5 The periodic examination shall consist of the examination and investigations

and at the intervals specified in Part II of First Schedule. (Attachment II) 4.6 Section Head together with Safety Executive shall identify the relevant

medical examinations for employees and review the adequacy of existing control measures based on results of medical examination and hygiene monitoring (if any).

4.7 Section Head of the concerned department/division will notify to the

concerned employees to present for the medical examinations. The persons employed in the hazardous occupations shall submit themselves for the medical examination.

4.8 The results of medical examinations shall be communicated to concerned

Section Head, Quality & Safety and concerned employee. 4.9 Any new cases of occupational diseases found from the results of the medical

examination shall be reported to Occupational Health Department, MOM. 4.10 Provisions should be made to transfer the affected workers to other areas. 4.11 Adequacy regarding the existing control measures shall be reviewed based

on results of medical examinations and hygiene monitoring (if any). 4.12 The areas identified as hazardous, shall be under regular medical surveillance. 5 Control and Records


Storage Medium

Medical Records/Reports Human

Resources Division

Till End of Employment Hardcopy

6 Documents Associated With This procedure

Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 Industrial Hygiene Monitoring





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ATTACHMENT I

FACTORIES (MEDICAL EXAMINATION) REGULATION PART 1

Nature of Occupation. 1. Occupations involving the use or handling of or expose to the fumes, dust or vapour of -

The Medical Examination and Investigation to determine fitness for employment in the occupation.

(a) Arsenic or any of its compounds A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of arsenic poisoning skin cancer and lung cancer. A full size chest X-ray examination. Urine arsenic estimation

(b) Cadmium or any of its compound A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of cadmium poisoning. Blood cadmium estimation. Urine Beta2-microglobulin estimation.

(c) Lead or any of its compounds A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of lead poisoning. For inorganic lead exposure, hemoglobin and blood lead estimation. For organic lead exposure, urine lead estimation.

(d) Mercury or any of its compounds A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning. Urine mercury estimation.

(e) Manganese or any of its compound

A clinical examination for signs and symptom of manganese poisoning. Urine manganese estimation.

(f) Organophosphates A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of organophosphate poisoning. Red blood cell acetylcholinesterase estimation.

Occupations involving the use or handling of or expose to the fumes, dust or vapour of -

(a) Asbestos (i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of asbestosis, lung cancer and

(ii) Mesothelima. (iii) A full size chest X-ray examination.

(b) Benzene (i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of benzene poisoning.

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(c) Raw cotton (i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of byssinosis (cotton dust disease).

(ii) Lung functions tests (FEV and FVX) before and after 6 hours of exposure to cotton dust on the same day.

(d) Silica (i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of

silicosis and tuberculosis. (ii) A full size chest x-ray examination.

(e) Tar, pitch, bitumen or creosote (i) A clinical examination of the skin and lungs.

2. Occupations involving exposure to excessive noise

(i) An audiometric examination (where air conduction is abnormal, to include bone conduction test).

3. Occupations involving the use or

handling of or exposure to vinyl chloride monomer

(i) A examination for signs and symptoms of vinyl chloride effects.

(ii) Liver function test including serum bilirubin lkaline phosphates, SGOT, SGPT and gamma glut amyl transpeptidase estimations.

4. Employment in a compressed air environment

(i) A general clinical examination for signs and symptoms of compressed air illness and fitness for work in a compressed air environment.

(ii) Height, weight and body fat estimation. (iii) Audiometric examination. (iv) Test in a lock. (v) Full size chest X-ray. (vi) Radiographic examination of shoulder, hip and

knee joints. (vii) Stress electrocardiogram for workers who are 35

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ATTACHMENT II

FACTORIES (MEDICAL EXAMINATION) REGULATION

PART II

(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of arsenic poisoning, skin cancer and lung cancer. (ii) A full size chest X-ray examination. (iii) Urine arsenic estimation.

(a) Arsenic or any of its compounds

Once in every 12 months.

(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of cadmium poisoning. (ii) Blood cadmium estimation. (iii) Urine Beta2-microglobulin estimation.

(b) Cadmium or any of its compound


(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of lead poisoning. (ii) For inorganic lead exposure,

haemoglobin and blood lead estimation.

(iii) For organic lead exposure, urine lead estimation.

(c) Lead or any of its compounds


(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning. (ii) Urine mercury estimation.

(d) Mercury or any of its compounds


(e) Manganese or any of its compound

(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of manganese poisoning. (ii) Urine manganese estimation.


(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of organophosphate poisoning. (ii) Red blood cell acetylcholinesterase estimation.

(f) Organophosphates


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(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. (ii) A full size chest X-ray examination.

(a) Asbestos


(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of benzene poisoning. (ii) Urine phenol estimation. (iii) Haemoglobin estimation and full blood count. (iv) Peripheral blood count.

(b) Benzene


(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of byssinosis (cotton dust disease). (ii) Lung function tests (FEV and FVC)

before and after 6 hours of exposure to cotton dust on the same day.

(b) Raw cotton

Once in every 12 months

(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of silicosis and tuberculosis. (ii) A full size chest x-ray examination.

(d) Silica


(e) Tar, pitch, bitumen or creosote

(i) A clinical examination of the skin and lungs.


3. Occupations involving exposure to excessive noise

(i) An audiometric examination (where the air conduction is abnormal, to include bone conduction test).


4. Occupations involving the use or handling of or exposure to vinyl chloride monomer.

(i) A clinical examination for signs and symptoms of vinyl chloride effects.

(ii) Liver function tests including serum bilirubin alkaline phosphates, SGOT, SGPT, and gamma glut amyl transpeptidase estimations.


5. Employment in a compressed air environment

(i) A general clinical examination for signs and symptoms of compressed air illness and fitness for work in a compressed air environment.

a) Not less than once in every 3 months for working pressures not exceeding one bar.

(b) Not less than once in every 4 weeks for working pressures exceeding one bar.

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3.24 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the protection of employees from

chemical or toxic vapors, which may cause respiratory hazards. 1.2 The Respiratory Protection Program also covers the selection,

maintenance, training and use of respirators at working place. It does not cover the use of respirators in aircraft and use of life support respirators for medical or resuscitation purpose.

2 Definitions Aerosol - Particles (solid or liquid) suspended in

air Canister/ Cartridge - A container with either a filter, sorbent

or catalyst or combination of these items, which removes specific contaminant(s) from the air passed through the container

Disposable respirator - A device for which maintenance is not

intended and which is designed to be discarded after excessive breathing resistance, sorbent exhaustion, physical damage or end of service life renders it unsuitable for use

PFreq - Protection Factor Required SCBA - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus PAPR - Powered Air Purifying Respirator C - Hazard Concentration 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

keeping records of respirator issuance, workplace monitoring, maintenance, training, fit testing and periodic inspection.

4 Procedure 4.1 General 4.1.1 Any operation that generates harmful airborne level of dust, fumes, sprays,

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4.1.2 For respirators to be effective, they must be of the correct type for the

hazard, be properly fitted to the workers faces, be worn all the time in the presence of the hazard and be properly maintained.

4.1.3 The Air Purifying Respirators (APR) do not provide Oxygen and are

therefore not to be used in atmosphere of less then 19.5% Oxygen. Air Purifying Respirators clean the users breathing air by filtering fine particles and chemicals.

4.1.4 Department/division concerned should carry out a hazard identification and

risk analysis to determine the existence of potential hazards. 4.1.5 Respirators shall be worn properly at all the times while working in a

contaminated environment. 4.1.6 Appropriate safety signage shall be displayed to designate “Respiratory

Protection Required” areas. (Refer to “Industrial Safety Signage”) 4.1.7 Initial fit test shall be carried out for each employee, who is required to wear

an APR. Manufacturer or supplier of respirator will conduct the initial fit test and training on use and maintenance of respirators.

4.1.8 An evaluation and surveillance shall be conducted to ensure that the

exposure to contaminate does not exceed the permissible exposure level. 4.1.9 The respirators shall satisfy any of the following standards or their

equivalent: NIOSH-MHSA (USA), CEN (Europe), AS/NZ (Australia/New Zealand) and JIS (Japan).

4.1.10 A comprehensive respiratory protection program consist of following

components: a) Selection of suitable type of respirators; b) Fit testing during issuance of respirators to ensure no leakage; c) Training workers in the proper use and care of respirators; d) Supervision of proper usage of respirators; e) Regular monitoring of workers exposed to the contaminant; f) Periodic evaluation and audit and; h) Inspection and maintenance of respirators.

4.2 Selection and Use of Respirators 4.2.1 For respirators to be effective, they must be of the correct type for the

hazard, be properly fitted to individual face, be worn all the time in the presence of hazard and be properly maintained.

4.2.2 The various types of respirators are classified according to the way

breathing air is provided. (See Attachment 1) 4.2.3 The selection of the respirators shall depends on the following factors:

a) Hazard related factors are used to identify respirators that can provide adequate protection based on the nature of harmful contaminant and its atmospheric concentration;

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for the work activities or workplace environment constraints and;

c) Operator related factors are used to identify respirators that fit and are acceptable to the users.

4.2.4 Hazard related factors includes the nature, permissible exposure level and

atmospheric level of the harmful contaminant define the extent and nature of the protection required for the selection of correct type respirator.

4.2.5 Before selecting a respirator, hygiene monitoring shall be carried out to

know the level of concentration at the workplace. 4.2.6 The choice of a suitable respirators shall be made from respirators with

assigned protection factor larger than the required minimum protection factor Min PFreq = (Atmospheric Contaminant Concentration)/(PEL) The required Minimum Protection Factor (Min PFreq) for any given situation is that factor necessary to reduce the exposure of the use below Permissible Exposure Level (PEL).

4.2.7 The expert advice shall be sought before selecting respirators. Generally

OEM provides the necessary training and conduct fit test. 4.3 Issuance and Respirator Fit Testing 4.3.1 Section Heads of the concerned department/division with Quality & Safety

Division shall arrange for fit test for new respirators. 4.3.2 Respirator fit testing shall be carryout to select the right size and model of

respirator for the use, to ensure that good facial seal is achievable whenever the respirator is worn.

4.3.3 Fit testing shall be done for all tight fitting air purifying and supplied air

respirators.

4.3.4 To achieve the designed performance of the respirator, it must fit to the user.

4.3.5 When respirator is issued to an individual employee, it shall bear

identification mark e.g. Staff Number or Name of Staff. 4.3.6 A fit test shall not be conducted if there is any hair growth between the face

and the sealing surface of the respirator.

4.3.7 Any safety equipment such as goggles or safety glasses that is worn with the respirator in the normal course of work should also be worn during fit testing.

4.3.8 Before conducting fit test the user should conduct fit check. (Only if tight

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4.3.9 Fit test shall be carried out

a) Before the respirator is issued to assure that a suitable respirator has been selected and;

b) At least once in every 2 years or when leakage reported by staff. 4.3.10 Record of fit test shall be kept including the following information:

a) Name of the employee; b) Type, size and model of the respirator selected; c) Date of fit test; d) Name of the person conducting fit test; e) Fit factor achieved and instrument calibration record, if quantitative fit

test was conducted; f) Success or failure of fit test and type of testing agent if qualitative fit test

was conducted and; g) List of personal protective equipment worn.

4.3.11 OEM shall be contacted to conduct the fit test and shall be carried out under

his expert supervision. 4.4 Training For User 4.4.1 Training shall be provided to the user on the selection, use and

maintenance of respirators. 4.4.2 To ensure the proper and safe use of respirator, the minimum training of

each respirator user shall include: a) The need for respirator protection; b) The nature, extent and health effects of airborne contaminants in the

workplace; c) Proper fit and use of respirators; d) Limitations with the type of respirator issued and; e) Instruction for inspection, storage and maintenance of the respirator.

4.4.3 The user shall be trained upon initial assignment. 4.4.4 Training record shall be maintained for all the staff trained in respiratory

protection program. It should include the following information: a) Employee’s name & staff number; b) Department of employee; c) Date of the training course and; d) Instructor’s name.

4.5 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage of Respirators 4.5.1 Respirator issued on an individual basis shall be maintained and inspected

by the user himself. 4.5.2 Respirator issued to an individual shall be cleaned properly. After removal of

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4.5.3 Manufacturer’s cleaning and disinfecting method shall be used. All respirators must be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning with detergents.

4.5.4 All respirators shall be inspected before each use, during and after each

use. Respirators should be inspected after each cleaning operation to ensure proper re-assembly.

4.5.5 Replacement of damaged parts shall be done only by trained in proper

respirator maintenance and assembly. 4.5.6 Canisters/cartridge or filters should be replaced on regular basis, when an

odour or taste is perceived in the inhaled air or when the user experiences discomfort.

4.5.7 Employee shall store their respirators in such a manner that will protect

them against physical and chemical agents such as dirt, damaging chemicals, moisture, sunlight, temperature extremes and mechanical damage.

4.6 Periodic Evaluation and Audit 4.6.1 The results of periodic workplace monitoring of specific air contaminants

should be evaluated to determine the need for continued respiratory protection.

4.6.2 Staff shall be consulted time to time about their acceptance of respirators,

including any discomfort, resistance to breathing and interference with job performance.

4.6.3 Records of respirator issuance, fit testing, worker training and respirator

maintenance should be reviewed. 5 Control of Records

Title Responsibility Retention


Respirator Issuance Record

Concerned Section Head 3 Years Hardcopy

6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Singapore Standard CP 74:1998 Code of Practice for Selection, Use

and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices

EMS Procedures EP07 Training, Awareness and

Competence SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/24 Medical Examination/Surveillance SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Use, Issuance,

Maintenance and Replacement of PPE





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Attachment II

Checklist For Inspection The following provides a guideline on the items to inspect for various types of respirator.

Type of Respirator Item to Inspect Recommendation

Disposable Physical damage, such as damaged filter

Replace with a new respirator

Straps for loss of elasticity and damaged

Replace with a new respirator

Metal nose clip for damaged Replace with a new respirator Face piece Excessive dirt accumulation Cracks, tears, distortion Cracked or badly scratched lense

Clean away dirt from face piece Replace with a new face piece or respirator Replace lense or with a new respirator

Head straps Breaks, tears or loss of elasticity Damaged buckles Worn out head harness

Replace head harness Replace with new buckles Replace with new head harness

Inhalation and exhalation valves

Dirt on valve or valve seat Missing or damaged valve Improper insertion of valve body in Face piece

Clean of dirt Replace with new valve Re-insert the valve body. Replace with a New valve body if proper fit is not obtained

Filter elements

Re-usable air Purifying respirator

Correct filter for hazard Incorrect installation of filter Increased filter resistance Damaged filter holder End of service date for filter

Change to right filter Re-install filter Replace with a new filter Replace with a new filter Replace with a new filter

Powered air Purifying respirator

Breathing tube for damage Missing or loose hose clamps Battery pack cannot be fully charged Low flow rate obtained

Replace with a new tube Replace with new hose clamps Replace with new battery pack Recharge battery or replace filter

Face piece, head harness, straps,

Checks similar to air purifying respirators

Valves, breathing tubes

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Type of Respirator Item to Inspect Recommendation

Tom seams, cracked visor for helmet

Replace with a new face piece

Supplied-air system

Breathing air quality Damaged or kinks in air hoses Damaged hose fittings Improper setting of warning devices and regulators

Maintain or replace air filtration system Replace air hose Replace air hose Check with manufacturer

Self contained Breathing apparatus

Consult manufacturer’s literature for applicable inspection criteria Recommended to be inspected once a month

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3.25 SELECTION, USE, ISSUANCE, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose is to establish the procedure for selection, use, issuance and maintenance of personal protective equipment. It also describes the guideline for selection of appropriate PPE. 2 Definitions PPE - Devices worn by worker for protection against possible injury when exposed to hazard. (e.g. safety glass, earplug etc.) 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for the

procurement of appropriate PPE and ensure the availability of PPE to the employees.


training on use, maintenance, record keeping of issuance and replacement of PPE.

3.3 Each employee will be responsible for maintenance of his/ her own PPE. Any

PPE to be replaced shall be made known to concerned Section head. 4 Procedures 4.1 Selection of PPE 4.1.1 Safety & Health Executive in consultation with Section Head of the concerned

department/ division shall recommend the suitable PPE that provides adequate protection against the identified hazard. Results of risk assessment and legal requirements shall be considered in selecting the suitable PPE.

4.1.2 In selecting suitable PPE, the following criteria should be considered:

a) Nature of hazard (e.g. gases, vapours, liquid solid etc.); b) Severity of exposure (e.g. acute or chronic effect); c) Frequency and duration of exposure; d) Extent of protection (e.g. parts of body exposed); e) Results of hazard identification and risk analysis; f) Review of standards and regulations; g) Availability of PPE; h) Physical analysis (e.g. precise characteristics of hazard and materials

encountered); i) Ease of use and maintenance and; j) Advise from manufacturer or supplier.

4.1.3 Table 1 and Table 2 are guidelines in selection of safety gloves, appropriate

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4.1.4 Table 3 is a guideline in selection of eye/face protectors, appropriate to the

nature of the hazard. 4.1.5 For selection of hearing protectors refer to “Hearing Conservation Program”. 4.1.6 For selection of respirators refer to “Respiratory Protection Program”. 4.1.7 Safety shoes shall be of approved type and shall be as per recommendations

from the manufacturer for the types of hazard. 4.1.8 Flow charts may be refereed for selection of suitable PPE. (Attachment I) 4.2 Issuance of PPE 4.2.1 Proper record of all the personal protective equipment’s issued to employees

shall maintain and kept by the concerned department/division. 4.2.2 Issuance record should include the following information:

a) Employee’s Name & Staff Number; b) Designation & Department; c) Date of Issuance; d) Type of PPE issued; e) Signature of the Employee and; f) Name & Signature of the issuing person.

4.3 Maintenance, Inspection and Replacement of PPE 4.3.1 Individual employees shall maintain their own PPE (e.g. goggles, earmuffs,

respirators etc.) in good condition cleaning them regularly. PPE shall be inspected at frequent intervals to ensure their condition.

4.3.2 Defective or damaged PPE shall be reported to the Section Head of the

concerned department/ division shall be replaced without delay. Concerned department/division shall maintain a record of replacement.

4.3.3 The PPE shall be cleaned and maintained by user as per the manufacturer

instructions. 4.3.4 All PPE shall be properly stored. (e.g. in boxes or storage bags) 4.4 Use of PPE 4.4.1 Employees shall be trained on the proper usage and maintenance of PPE. 4.4.2 For the effective protection, all required and necessary PPE shall be worn all

the times when working in the hazardous areas. 4.4.3 Fit test shall be conducted for hearing protectors and respirators before first

use. 4.4.4 Different type of PPE shall be used under different hazardous situations,

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4.4.5 Individual employee using PPE shall ensure that the PPE fit to him correctly. 4.4.6 It shall be the duty of every person at work to use in such manner so as to

provide the protection intended any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things provided (whether for his use or alone or for use by him in common with others) for securing his safety, health and welfare while at work. (i.g. It is the responsibility of the individual to use all necessary and appropriate PPE provided to him).

4.4.7 No person at work shall willfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse any

appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things provided (whether for his use or alone or for use by him in common with others) pursuant to any requirement under the Workplace Safety & Health Act for securing his safety, health and welfare of persons (including himself) at work.



Storage Medium

PPE Issuance Records

Concerned Section Head 3 Years Hardcopy/


Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and related Regulations SIAEC/HSP/4.3.1/01 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/22 Hearing Conservation Program

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/26 Respiratory Conservation Program

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses

Singapore Standard CP 76:1999

Code of Practice For Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance of Hearing Protectors

Singapore Standard CP 473: Pt2: 99

Specification For Personal Eye Protectors (Selection, Use and Maintenance)

Singapore Standard CP 74:1998

Code of Practice For Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices

Singapore Standard 261: 1997 Specification For Industrial Safety Gloves and Mittens





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Attachment I

Table 1 - General Guide For the Selection of Hand Gloves

Hazard Group Typical Operations Recommended Gloves or Mittens

Heat and abrasion

Drop-forging Casting Hot rolling Hot riveting

Standard duty chrome leather

Heat molten metal splash

Casting Welding Galvanizing Heat treatment Furnace operations

Standard duty chrome leather

Sharp edged materials and objects

Handling swarf and metal sheets Handling undressed castings

Standard duty chrome leather PVC-coated fabric

Abrasion Heavy duty Light duty

Handling dressed castings Bricks, steel stocks, heavy duty packaging Handling of packaged goods General labouring

Standard duty leather Light duty leather Pigskin Impregnated fabric (PVC)

Chemicals (general) Acids, alkalis, etc Solvents Fats, oils, organic acids

Plating shops Acid dipping Chemical manufacture Dye works Paint spraying Chemical manufacture Printing Food manufacture Canning

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Table 2 - Rating of Gloves Appropriate to Particular Chemicals

Chemicals Natural Rubber

Chloroprene Rubber Nitrile PVC

Organic acids Acetic acid E E E E Citric acid E E E E Formic acid E E E E Lactic acid E E E E Lauric acid E E E E Maleic acid E E E E Oleic acid E E E E Oxalic acid E E E E Palmitic acid E E E E Phenol E E G E Prop ionic acid E E E E Stearic acid E E E E Inorganic acid Chromic acid (up to 50%) G F F E* Fluorosilicic acid G G G E Hydrochloric acid (up to 40%) G G G E Hydrofluoric acid G G G E Hydrogen peroxide G G G E Nitric acid (up to 50%) NR NR NR G* Perchloric acid F G F E* Phosphoric acid G G G E Sulphuric acid (up to 50%) G G F E* Sulphurous acid G G G E Esters Amyl acetate F G G F Butyl acetate F G G F Ethyl acetate F G G F Ethyl butyrate F G G F Methyl butyrate F G G F Ethers Diethyl ether F G E F Petroleum ether F G E F * Resistance not absolute, but the best available. Above table-2 sets out ratings of gloves appropriate to particular chemicals. It should be noted that when using any of the gloves listed the environmental conditions, the temperature of the substances being handled, and whether the gloves are being and led in an operation where abrasive conditions also apply, regular inspection and replacement of gloves is vitally important. Further advice is usual available from the manufacturers or suppliers of industrial safety gloves. Key to the ratings detailed in Table-2 are: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair NR = Not Recommended





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Table 2 - (Continued) Chemicals Natural

Rubber Chloroprene

Rubber Nitrile PVC

Saturated salt solutions Ammonium nitrate E E E E Ammonium nitrite E E E E Ammonium phosphate E E E E Ammonium carbonate E E E E Ammonium acetate E E E E Ammonium lactate E E E E Calcium hypo chlorite NR G G E Ferric chloride E E E E Magnesium chloride E E E E Mercuric chlorides G G G E Potassium chromate E E E E Potassium dichromate E E E E Potassium cyanide E E E E Potassium halides E E E E Potassium permanganate E E E E Sodium carbonate E E E E Sodium chloride E E E E Sodium hypo chlorite NR F F E Sodium nitrate E E E E Solutions of copper salts G G G E Stannous chloride E E E E Zinc chloride E E E E Aldhydes Acetaldehyde G E E F Benzaldehyde F F E F Formaldehyde G E E F Ketones Acetone G G G F Diethyl ketone G G G F Methyl ethyl ketone G G G F Alcohols Amyl alcohol E E E E Butyl alcohol E E E E Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol) E E E E Ethylene glycol (Ethnediol) G G E E Glycerol G G E E ISO-propyl alcohol E E E E Methyl alcohol (Methanol) E E E E





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Table 2 - (Continued) Chemicals Natural

Rubber Chloroprene

Rubber Nitrile PVC

Miscellaneous Animal fats F G G G Bleaches NR G G G Carbon disulphide NR F G F Diesel fuel NR F G F Glycerine F E E G Glycol F E E G Hydraulic fluids F G G G Mineral oils F G E G Ozone resistance F E G E Paint and varnish removers F G G F Petrol NR G G F Photographic solutions G E E G Plasticizers F G E G Printing inks G G E G Vegetable oils F G G G White spirit F G G F Alkalis Ammonia E E E E Ammonium hydroxide E E E E Calcium hydroxide E E E E Potassium hydroxide E G G E Sodium hydrosice E G G E Aliphatic hydrocarbons Hydraulic oil F G F G Paraffin’s F G E G Pine oil G G E G Aromatic hydrocarbons* Benzene NR F G F Naphtha NR F E F Naphthalene G G E G Toluene NR F G F Turpentine F G E F Xylene NR F G F Amines Aniline F G E E Butyl amine G G E E Ethylamine G G E E Ethyl aniline F G E E Methylamine G G E E Methyl aniline F G E E Triethanolamine G E E E Halogenated hydrocarbons* Benzyl chloride F F G F Carbon tetrachloride F F G F Chloroform F F G F Ethylene dichloride F F G F Methylene chloride F F G F Percholoroethylene F F G F Trichloroethylene F F G F * Aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons will attack all types of natural and synthetic gloves. Should swelling occur, switch to another pair, allowing swollen gloves to dry and return to normal.





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Table 3 - Personal Eye/Face Protectors Selection Chart

Hazards Personal Eye Protectors

Source Assessment See Note (11)

Type See Note (1) Description Limitations Not

Recommended

B1, B2 B2, B4 B1, B2, B4 B1, B2, B4 B2, B4 B8 B1, B2

Impact

Chipping Grinding Machining Masonry work Riveting Drilling Powered fastening Sawing Woodworking

Flying fragments, objects, large chips, particles, sand, dirt, etc.

B1, B2

Spectacles with side-shields Goggles Face-shields With high impact lens See Notes (1), (3), (5), (6) and (8)

Eye-protectors do not provide unlimited protection See note (7)

Eye-protectors without side-shields. See Note(8) Filter or tinted lens that restrict light transmittance, unless it is determined that a glare hazard exists. Refer to OPTICAL RADIATION.

B11

B7, B8

Hot sparks

B10

Splash from molten metals

B7, B8, B11

Heat

Furnace operations Pouring Casting Hot dipping Gas cutting Welding

High temperature exposure

B11

Spectacles with side-shields Goggles Face-shields ∗ For severe exposure add B11 See Note (2) and (3) ∗ Screen face-shields. Reflective face-shields See Note (2) and (3)

Spectacles and wide vision goggles do not provide unlimited facial protection See Note (2) See Note (2)

Protectors without side-shields

Splash B7, B8 B11

Indirect ventilated goggles ∗ For severe exposure add B11

Ventilation should be adequate but well protected from splash

Spectacles Welding helmets Face-shields

Chemical

Acids and chemicals handling Degreasing Plating

Irritating Mists

B7 Special purpose goggle

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Table 3 - (Continued)

Hazards Personal Eye Protectors

Source Assessment See Note (1)

Type See Note (1) Description Limitations Not

recommended Dus t

Woodworking Buffing General dusty conditions

Nuisance dust B7 Non-vented goggles with anti-fog

Atmospheric conditions and restricted ventilation can cause lens to fog

Welding Electric arc

Ultraviolet and infra-red radiation

B12, B13, B14

Lens shade 10-14

Protectors welding helmet or Welding shields

Protection from optical radiation is directly related to filter density See Note(4) Select the darkest shade that allows adequate task performance

Protectors that do not provide protection from optical radiation See Note (4)

Welding Gas

B1, B2, B5, B6, B10

4-8

Cutting B5, B6, B10 3-6

Torch Brazing B12 3-4

Welding goggles or spectacles

See Note (3)

Torch Soldering

Ultraviolet and infra-red radiation

B12 1-5.3 Spectacles or welding face-shields

Opt ical Radiat ion

Glare Ultraviolet radiation fatigue and poor vision

B1, B2 Spectacles with appropriate tint or shade See Note (7) and (8)

Shaded or special purpose lens, as suitable

Notes: 1. Care shall be taken to recognise the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure to a variety

of hazards. 2. Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the hazards must be provided. 3. Face shields shall only be worn over primary eye protectors. 4. Filter lens all meet the requirement for shade designation. 5. Persons whose vision requires the use of prescription (SRX) lens shall wear either eye protectors

fitted with safety prescription lens or eye protectors designed to be worn over regular eye wear 6. Wearers of contact lens shall also be required to wear appropriate covering eye and face protection 7. Welding helmets or hand shields shall be used only over primary eye protectors. 8. Non side shields spectacles are available for frontal protection only.

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3.26 INSPECTION, STORAGE AND USE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

AND GAS PLANT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the proper and safe transportation, storage and use of compressed gas cylinders and to comply with statutory requirements. 1.2 The procedure is not applicable to the inspection, storage and testing of gas cylinders, which are classified as aircraft components. Such gas cylinders shall be inspected, tested and maintained as per the applicable Maintenance Manual or Engineering Procedure Manual or other approved Technical Publications. 2 Definitions

Gas - Including any gas whether in its gaseous or liquid state

Gas Plant - Means any plant, apparatus or machine for the manufacture or storage of gas and includes pipes and appliances used in carrying the gas to the place where it is to be used

Maintained - Means maintained in an efficient state, in

efficient working order and in good repair

Competent Person - A person who by his training and experience, have knowledge of testing and examining gas cylinders

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall appoint a person in-charge, who is competent and will be responsible for inspection, testing (if carried out in-house) and record keeping. 3.2 User will be responsible for the safe use of gas cylinders. 4 Procedure/Guidelines 4.1 General 4.1.1 All compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked to identify clearly the gas contained within. Such marking shall be by means of stenciling, stamping or labeling and shall not be readily removable. 4.1.2 The colour coding of all portable compressed gas cylinders shall be in

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4.1.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall not be located in any area where unauthorized person may damage it by falling objects or subject to tampering. 4.1.4 All gas plant/cylinders shall be of sound construction and properly maintained. 4.2 Inspection and Testing 4.2.1 Every water sealed gas holder/cylinder, which has a storage capacity of not

less than 25 m3 shall be thoroughly examined externally by a competent person at least once in every 2 years.

4.2.2 Any gas filling shall be carried under a direct supervision of trained and

experienced person with his knowledge of the necessary precautions against any risk.

4.2.3 Gas cylinders used for storage of corrosive gas shall be examined and tested

at least once in 2 years by competent person. 4.2.4 Gas cylinders used for storage of other gases shall be examined and tested

at least once in a period of 5 years by competent person. 4.2.5 Section Head of the concerned department/division may ask the

manufacturer or supplier to carry out such tests and examination described above.

4.2.6 The results of all test and examination whether by competent person, supplier

or manufacturer shall be available for inspection. 4.3 Transportation, Storage and Use 4.3.1 Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored only in areas, which are protected

from heat sources such as flames and electric arching. In case of LPG, it should not be stored within 1 metre of an electric power point unless electric power point is of the flameproof type.

4.3.2 Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a ventilated, dry location and at

least 6 meters from highly combustible materials. 4.3.3 Cylinders must be stored and/ or transported in a manner to prevent them

from creating a hazard by tipping, falling or rolling. 4.3.4 All cylinders containing liquefied fuel gas shall be stored and transported in a

position so that the safety relief device is always in direct contact with the vapor space in cylinder.

4.3.5 Valve protectors must always be placed on cylinders when not in use. Empty

gas cylinders shall have their valve closed. 4.3.6 Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or

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4.3.7 When cylinders are stored they shall be strapped/chained/stored in racks in

an upright position. 4.3.8 Compressed gas cylinders shall not be stored under direct sunlight. 4.3.9 Hammer or wrench shall not be used to open the cylinder valves. 4.3.10 Oxygen cylinders shall not be used without attaching an Oxygen regulator to

the cylinder valve. Valve shall be closed after completion of work. If valve found to be leaked, the use of cylinder shall be discontinued and removed to the outdoors at a safe place.

4.3.11 If required, the manifold of the cylinders shall be carried out to comply with

CP 50: 1997 requirements. 5 Control of Records


Storage Medium

Test & Inspection Record of Gas Cylinders



Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006

Singapore Standard CP 50: 1997

Code of Practice for Safety In Welding, Cutting and Other Operations Involving The Use of Heat)

Singapore Standard: 152 Identification of Contents of Industrial Gas Containers

Singapore Standard CP 12: 1980

Filling, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Containers For The Storage and Transport of Compresses Gas

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/03 Hot Work, Welding, Cutting and Other Operations Involving The Use of Heat

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3.27 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SIGNAGE 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish and standardize a system of

giving safety information and warning of hazards. 1.2 The purpose of safety colours and safety signs is to draw attention rapidly to

objects and situations affecting health and safety.

1.3 The procedure defines safety colours and geometrical term (layout, symbols & dimensions) of safety sign for the prevention of industrial accidents and health hazards.

2 Definitions Safety Sign - A sign, which gives a particular safety

message, obtained from a combination of a geometric form and a safety colour together with a safety symbol or text (i.e. words, letters, numbers or both)

Prohibition Sign - A safety sign that indicates that certain

behaviour is prohibited Warning Sign - A safety sign that gives warning of a

hazard Mandatory Sign -

A safety sign that indicates that a specific course of action is to be taken

Safe Condition Sign - A safety sign that provides information

about safe conditions Safety Marking - Marking to indicate a risk location 3 Responsibility 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible for

ensuring that adequate signage is provided in their area. 3.2 Safety & Health Executive will provide assistance to identify the appropriate

signage required in any particular work area. 4 Procedure 4.1 The safety signage shall be used to draw attention rapidly to objects and

situations affecting health and safety.

4.2 Safety signs shall be used only for instructions, which are related to health and safety.

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4.4 The geometric form shall be used to show different meaning of safety. (See

Appendix B)

4.5 The layout of the safety sign shall be to comply with SS 508: 2004. 4.6 The dimensions of the safety sign shall be large enough to ensure

effectiveness for the intended purpose. 4.7 The other symbol may be provided but they shall be as simple as possible

and supplement text may be added if necessary. 4.8 For multipurpose signs, any text or supplementary sign associated with, or

as part of, a safety sign should be restricted to that safety sign category only, i.e. prohibition, warning, mandatory or safe condition and should not include text relating to any other category.

4.9 A composite sign should not be used. This is a sign in which two or more

symbols have been superimposed to form one sign. 5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006

Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

All Applicable Operational Control Procedures/Safe Work Practices Singapore Standard SS 508: 2004





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3.28 VISITOR SAFETY 1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish the requirements, responsibilities, and procedures for ensuring that non-employee personnel in company vicinity comply with all the applicable safety rules and regulation.

1.2 This procedure applied to all external visitors e.g. external auditors, trainer

and contractors etc. 2 Definitions

Visitor - Non-employee personnel who visits thecompany to provide short-term services

Short Term - A time period of less than a month 3 Responsibilities 3.1 Personal, who invite and/or sponsor the visitor, will be responsible to ensure

that the visitor is briefed on the “Visitors Safety Guidelines” (See Appendix)

3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible to provide an escort to the visitor if he/she is to visit restricted areas such as Hangars, Workshops or Apron.

4 Procedure 4.1 The visitor is to report to the Section Head of the concerned

department/division and/or sponsor upon his/her arrival. 4.2 The concerned staff or designated person or escort shall brief the visitor on

the following items: a) In-house safety rules & regulation that are to be complied; b) Any possible hazards (physical, chemical, etc) that may be encountered

during the visit and; c) Locations of the emergency escape routes and exits.

4.3 No visitor shall allow to enter the restricted areas such as Hangars, Workshops and apron unless escorted by the division concerned or any other designated personal.

4.4 The concerned staff or designated person or escort shall ensure that the

visitor have suitable and relevant PPE if he/she was to visit any hazardous area.

4.5 Violation of any in-house safety rules and regulation may subject the visitor to

be removed from the company vicinity immediately. Re-entry of such personnel will be subjected to Safety Department approval.

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Storage Medium

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CAAS Rules and Regulations

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3.29 MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTORS 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish a system to manage contractor’s safety performance. 2 Definitions Contractor - Non-employee personnel that are engaged

by the company to provide service and work within the company vicinity.

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Safety & Security Department will be responsible for providing safety training

support and safety monitoring of the contractors. 3.2 Section Head of the section/division who engage the contractor will be

responsible to ensure that the contractor comply with the OHS Management System with respect to own safe work procedures related to specific task.

3.3 Section Head of the concerned department/ division will be responsible for

appointing a Person in-charge, who will keep track of the contractor’s movement, work activity and maintain his safety record.

4 Procedures 4.1 Contractors must nominate at least a Supervisor to attend and pass the

SIAEC Contractors Supervisors Training Course, when engaged for work in SIAEC premises.

4.2 Adhoc contractors, who are required to perform work in SIAEC premises on

short-term basis (5 days or less) are required to read, understand and adhere to SIAEC’s Safety & Security Handbook or any other related guidelines issued.

4.3 The trained and certified contractor’s Supervisors will conduct the safety

training for their workers in accordance with the conditions stated in the Certificate of Appointment.

4.4 Contractor must submit the attendance list to the Safety & Security

Department upon conducting safety training for their workers. 4.5 Safety & Health Executive will conduct the periodic inspection to ensure that

contractor comply with safety requirements. 4.6 The Contractor supervisors will be responsible for reporting any

accident/incident occurred in course of work in SIAEC premises. 4.7 Contractors shall comply the following:

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(b) Posses valid licence/certificate for the particular task/equipment if required;

(c) Ensure proper usage of the required PPE and; (d) Adhere to all safety compliance.

4.8 No work shall be carried out by contractor unless (a) The Hazard, to which persons at the workplace could be exposed, have

been identified; (b) The injury or harm (consequences) that could arise from the hazard have

been identified; (c) Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is implemented and submitted to the

department concerned and; (d) Steps are taken (through training or briefing) to ensure that all persons

involved in such work are familiar with SWP. 4.9 Contractor must submit a copy of SWP to the division/ department concerned,

where work has to be commenced. 4.10 Contractor must ensure that all the Lifting Equipments, Lifting Gears and

Lifting Machines used or brought by him at workplace are tested in compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2006.

4.11 The work requiring implementation of Safe Work Procedures by contractor,

are: (a) Work on any machinery where the fencing has been removed for the

purpose of any examination, lubrication or other operation; (b) Work at a place where a person is liable to fall a distance of more than 2

metres or into any substance that is likely to cause drowning, poisoning, chemical burns or asphyxiation;

(c) Work in any confined space; (d) Work involving the application of heat, or the potential generation of any

source of ignition, where any explosive or flammable substance is liable to be present;

(e) Maintenance or repair work on any pressure vessel or lifting equipment and;

(f) Work in any process, plant, vessel or machinery that is liable to produce or give off any corrosive or flammable substance.

4.12 Division/department concerned shall supervise the contractor’s worker/staff,

in the course of commencement of work in the SIAEC premises. 5 Control of Records


Storage Medium

Contractor’s Supervisors Training Record Q & S Division 3 Years Hardcopy/

Softcopy Contractor’s Employee Training Record Q & S Division 3 Years Hardcopy/

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Workplace Safety & Health Act 2006 and related Regulations

All applicable OHS Management System Procedure

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3.30 IN-HOUSE RULES AND REGULATION 1 Purpose

1.1 The purpose of in-house rules and regulations is to govern and regulate the behaviour and action of the employees to prevent occurrence of accident/incident and maintain safe and healthy working environment. All new employees shall be briefed on the rules and expected to abide them. These rules are enforced under a control and monitoring system.

2 Definitions Nil.

3 Responsibility 3.1 Quality and Safety Division and the Safety & Health Committee will be responsible for developing and reviewing the in-house rules and regulation.

3.2 Section Head of the concerned department/division will be responsible to

ensure that in house safety rules and regulation are followed.

3.3 Quality & Safety Division will be responsible for conducting safety inspection periodically to ensure that all employees abide by in-house rules and regulations.

4 Procedures 4.1 General Safety Rules At Workplace 4.1.1 Wear safety glasses/goggles when performing grinding, chipping or whenever

an eye injury hazard exists. 4.1.2 Wear earplugs/muffs when performing work in a high noise level environment

or whenever NID hazard exist. 4.1.3 Wear protective hand gloves when performing cutting, welding or whenever a

hand injury hazard exists. 4.1.4 Wear safety belt/harness when performing work at height of greater than 2

metres where foothold and handhold is not provided. 4.1.5 Wear helmet/hard hat whenever head injury hazard exist. 4.1.6 Wear safety shoes when working, walking or entering operational areas. 4.1.7 Do not consume any form of alcoholic drink during working hours. 4.1.8 Observe and obey all warning signs and notices. 4.1.9 Report all unsafe conditions to your Supervisor or Safety & Health Executive.





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4.1.10 Do not remove any barricades or guardrails. 4.1.11 Always use grounded electrical equipment and hand tools, which are in sound

condition. 4.1.12 Maintain good housekeeping at all the times. 4.1.13 Report all injuries/near misses immediately to your supervisor. 4.1.14 Do not enter any restricted area when no authorization has been given. 4.1.15 Do not misuse or remove any fire protection equipment. 4.1.16 Do not remove any machine guarding or shielding without authorization from

the supervisor. 4.1.17 Abide by all the safe work procedure of the OHS manual and instruction of

Operational Procedure Manual (OPM) or Maintenance Manual (MM). 4.1.18 Use lockout tag-out system when performing maintenance on the machinery,

which may energise accidentally. 4.2 Do’s 4.2.1 Ensure that the protective equipment fits you snugly and securely. 4.2.2 Ensure provision of secure foothold when working at heights. 4.2.3 Inspect/check visually the tool or machinery before using/operating them. 4.2.4 Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) periodically and replace them

when unserviceable. 4.2.5 Always switch off the power supply after using electrical equipment. 4.2.6 Use the correct tool for the job. 4.2.7 Always anchor your safety harness to secure structure. 4.2.8 Secure the tools to prevent them from dropping, especially when performing

work at heights. 4.2.9 Make sure that materials are stacked on a firm and level base. 4.2.10 Make sure all the steps are in stable condition before using them. 4.3 Don'ts 4.3.1 Do not use any lifting equipment that does not have a valid inspection

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4.3.3 Do not stack material to the height that may pose danger to the others. 4.3.4 Do not stand beneath any suspended load or moving load. 4.3.5 Do not use any faulty electricity equipment, machinery or plant. 4.3.6 Smoking is prohibited in Hangers, Apron/Tarmac Area, Workshops and other

work areas. 4.4 Housekeeping 4.4.1 Emergency exits, stairway, walkway and fire points must be identified and

keep free of obstruction. 4.4.2 Work environment shall be kept free from any obstruction and structure that

likely to cause a trip and fall. 4.4.3 Material shall be stored and placed at marked/designated area, and stacked

in a safe and orderly manner. 4.4.4 Wires, cable and hoses shall not be laid across the floor, stairs and passage

in haphazard manner. 4.4.5 Tool box/tool kit shall be maintained in good conditions and stored at

designated place. 4.4.6 Wall areas to be kept clean all the time. 4.4.7 Wastes shall be deposited in designated area/ bin. 4.4.8 Unserviceable machinery shall be tagged and covered. 5 Control of Records

Nil.


Nil.

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3.31 RADIATION SAFETY

1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to outline the working procedure and safety

and health requirements for carrying out works at the sources generating the radiation.

1.2 The common hazards associated with these processes are ionising and non-

ionising radiation. 2 Definitions

Radiation - Ionising and/or non-ionising radiation

Radiation Worker - Any individual who is engaged or is employed for part or whole or his working time to do radiation work

Ionising Radiation - Energy that is propagated in the form of x-rays, gamma rays, alpha and beta particles, high speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles, but does not include energy in the form of sound and radiowaves, or visible, infra-red, or ultra-violet light

Non-Ionising Radiation - Electromagnetic radiations and fields with wavelengths greater than 100 nanometers and all acoustic radiations and fields with frequencies below 16 Hz and above 16 kHz

Radioactive Material - Any article containing a radioactive substance giving it a specific radioactivity exceeding 74 becquerel per gram and total radioactivity exceeding 3.7 kilobecquerel

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall ensure that all

necessary safety precautions have been taken for the storage, handling and use for any kind of radioactive material.

3.2 Section Head concerned must appoint/authorized the competent staff(s) to

be responsible for radiation safety. 3.3 Division/Department Head should ensure that:

(a) Employees using radiation emitting appliance, equipment or working with

component that emits radiation are registered as Radiation Workers with Centre for Radiation Protection (CRP);

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3.4 Division/department concerned shall comply with the relevant legal/statutory

requirements with respect to the radiation work. 4 Procedure 4.1 All equipment and safety devices shall be inspected for proper operation and

calibration validity prior to any exposure set up. 4.2 A boundary of the field site shall be set up and clearly defined by some

appropriate means, such as ropes, flag barriers, warning lights, etc. such that the radiation level outside the boundary shall not exceed the limits specified under Part X of the RPA No. S29.

4.3 The boundary of the field site shall be adequately posted with clearly legible

warning notices incorporating the words “DANGER – RADIATION” and the standard radiation hazard symbol

4.4 Radioactive materials shall be enclosed in adequate storage containers or

otherwise shielded when they are stored temporarily in a workroom. 4.5 Radioactive materials are stored or kept in such a manner as to prevent any

unauthorised access. 4.6 All personnel either employed or hired, to perform radiation work must be

registered as a radiation worker with the CRP and wear a personal monitoring device.

4.7 No individual shall be exposed beyond the maximum permissible doses in

the course of their work. The dose limits for radiation workers and members of the public are: i) Radiation worker 2.0 rem/yr or 20 mSv/yr ii) Public 0.1 rem/yr or 1.0 mSv/yr Note: The dose from any medical or dental exposure as a patient, from the exposure to natural background radiation shall not be taken into account. In addition, for radiation workers the dose from other exposures received as a member of the public shall not be taken into account.

4.8 Section Head concerned shall ensure that staff possesses the all the

necessary licence(s)/permit(s) to handle, use or store the equipment/apparatus or any radioactive material.

4.9 The “X-Ray On” warning lamp must be placed in a conspicuous area to warn

all personnel when X-ray radiation is in progress. 5 Radiation Emergency Procedure 5.1 In the event of a radiation incident, the authorised L5/L6 licence personnel

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5.3 The AES, CAAS and concerned Ministry have to be informed of the incident

and emergency situation. 6 Control of Records Title Responsibility Retention


Radiation Workers Licences

Section Head of Concerned Department

Until The Period of Validity

Hardcopy

7 Documents Associated With This Procedure Workplace Safety & Health Act and related regulations Radiation Protection Act (Chapter 262) S29: Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulation 2000 S30: Radiation Protection (Transportation of Radioactive Materials)

Regulations 2000 Quality and Safety Division NDT Quality Manual

SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/23 Medical Examination and Surveillance SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/27 Industrial Safety Signage

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3.32 SPRAY PAINTING 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the safe use of spraying material

and to provide instructions/guidelines for safe spray painting operation. 1.2 The procedure outlines the safety requirements and considerations for spray

painting in hangars and workshops. 2 Definitions Spray painting - Spraying of paint using spray gun or any

other similar equipment (it does not include localised spraying using canister)

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall ensure that all the

necessary safety precautions have been taken before carrying out any spray-painting work.

3.2 Supervisor in-charge shall ensure that the spray painting equipment are

maintained in safe working conditions and the work is performed according to the recommended safety precautions from OEM/paint manufacturer.

4 Procedure 4.1 All components of the paint spray system including spray gun, air supply hose,

fluid supply pump and compressor shall be ground. 4.2 The object (aircraft or aircraft parts) being coated (painted) and all other

electrically conductive objects within the spray areas shall be grounded. 4.3 When flushing the spray gun, the container used to catch the excess fluid shall

also be electrically conductive and grounded. 4.4 Paint mixing shall be carried out at designated areas only. 4.5 Don’t inhale or use mouth to siphon the flow of solvent to another container. 4.6 Water curtain (if provided) shall be in operating condition when spraying job is

in progress. 4.7 Staff involved in spray painting shall wear all necessary Personal Protective

Equipment (e.g. respirators, gloves or overall). 4.8 No hot work shall be carried out within 50 metres of the spray-painting work in

open area. 4.9 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all paints and solvents used in spray

painting shall be available.

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4.10 Spray painting only in properly ventilated spray booth or ventilated areas with

ventilation fans. 4.11 Spray painting in hangar shall be carried out only when spray-painting

separator (curtains) are down. 4.12 Keep spray area clean at all the times. Use non-sparking tools to clean

residue. 4.13 Flammable liquids should be stored in approved cabinets. 4.14 Always use a solvent with a flash point of higher than 100°F (38°C) for

cleaning the spray equipment. 4.15 Fluid velocity and fluid pressure shall be maintained as per the manufacturers

recommendations. 4.16 Follow all the safety instructions recommended by the OEM of spray-painting

equipment applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). 5 Control of Records Nil. 6 Documents Associated With This Procedure SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/23 Medical Examination/Surveillance SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/25 Selection, Use, Issuance, Maintenance

and Replacement of PPE SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/20 Prevention of Injuries/Illness SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/21 Industrial Hygiene Program SIAEC/HSP/QSD/4.4.6/24 Respirator Protection Program

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3.33 AVIAN INFLUENZA – EXTERNAL AIRCRAFT CLEANING FOLLOWING A

BIRD STRIKE ON AN AIRCRAFT 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish the appropriate precautions

related to Avian Influenza A (H5N1) when carrying out external aircraft cleaning after a bird strike on an aircraft. Recommendations are based on standard infection control practices used in healthcare settings and on available information about the virus that causes H5N1 Avian Influenza.

1.2 The reported symptoms of avian influenza in humans have ranged from

typical flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to eye infections (conjunctivitis), pneumonia, acute respiratory distress, viral pneumonia, and other severe and life-threatening complications.

2 Definitions

Avian Influenza - Also known as bird Flu, is a contagious type of influenza virulent in wild birds and poultry.

H5N1 - There are three types of influenza virus – A, B and C. Only types A and B cause significant human disease. Influenza A is further sub-typed according to the type of haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) proteins on its outer layer. There are 15 different H types (H1, H2, H3 etc) and 9 different N types (N1, N2, N3 etc). The current outbreak of avian influenza in poultry which affect humans is caused by the H5N1 subtypes of influenza A virus.

3 Responsibilities 3.1 Section Head of the concerned department/division shall ensure that all the

necessary safety precautions have been taken before carrying out any external aircraft cleaning following a bird strike on an aircraft.

4 Procedure 4.1 When a bird strike is reported or suspected, carry out the required inspections

as per appropriate aircraft maintenance manual (AMM). 4.2 If a strike is confirmed and cleaning/removal of remains is required, do not

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4.3 Wear disposable rubber gloves (latex type medical examination gloves), disposable face mask (N95 Compliant), and eye protection (goggles).

4.4 If body contact is unavoidable while cleaning the aircraft, wear a disposable

coverall. 4.5 Do not use air or water under pressure to clean the surface of the aircraft that

is hit by the bird. 4.6 Remove the bird remains and put them in a plastic bag. 4.7 Do not touch your face, eyes, nose, etc with your gloves. 4.8 Spray the contaminated surface with an approved cleaner / disinfectant and

wipe clean. 4.9 When cleaning the external aircraft surfaces to remove bird strike residue,

only recommended cleansing agents and disinfectants by the aircraft manufacturer are allowed to be used. Caution: Use of Virkon, a material that corrodes aluminium, is not permitted.

4.10 If necessary, repeat the Step 4.9 procedure until surface is clean. 4.11 Dispose of the wipes in the plastic bag containing bird remains. 4.12 Remove the disposable gloves, respirator/face mask, eye protection and the

disposable coverall (if used) and put them into the plastic bag containing the bird remains and the contaminated wipes.

4.13 Seal or tie closed the plastic bag which contains the bird remains,

contaminated wipes, gloves, respirator/face mask, eye protection, and the coveralls. Put the sealed or tied plastic bag inside of a second plastic bag (labeled Biohazard). Seal or tie closed the second plastic bag.

4.14 Dispose of the plastic bag by the biohazard disposal contractor. 4.15 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. 4.16 The aircraft inspection for primary and secondary damage should continue

and be completed as per AMM.

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Boeing Correspondence (MOM) dated 08 May 2006 Boeing D6-17487 Evaluation of Airplane Maintenance Materials Boeing D6-7127 Cleaning Interiors of Commercial Transport Aircraft Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Interim Guidance for Airline Cleaning Crew, Maintenance Crew, and Baggage/Package and Cargo Handlers for Airlines Returning From Areas Affected by Avian Influenza A (H5N1)

CONFIDENTIAL

AIRCRAFT GROUND INCIDENT REPORT

INSTRUCTIONS: i) Reports are to be typed or written in block capital letters. ii) Departmental Manager/Superintendent/Senior Foreman/

Engineer/Handling Agent to fax report immediately to:

a) SIAEC Quality Manager (Investigation/Human Factor) Fax: (65) 65462812

b) Airline Representative Fax: ______________

cc

VP Base/Line Maintenance VP Corporate, SIAEC VP Insurance, SIA

(Dispatch of this report should not be delayed and must be forwarded by the quickest possible means.)

1. Date of Incident

2. Time (Local) 3. Aircraft Type 4. Customer

Hours 5. Registration

6. Flight No.

7. Technical Log No. 8. Airport

9. Location of Occurrence

Hangar ……………… Bay No. ………………… Taxiway ……………………..

10. Condition of Light

Day Night Dawn Twilight

11. Weather Condition

Cloudy Light Rain Moderate Rain Heavy Downpour

Others, Please Specify: ____________________ 12. Vehicular/Equipment Information

Registration No.: ___________________________ Name of Operator: ___________________________

Vehicle/Equipment Type:_____________________ NRIC/Passport/Staff No.: ______________________

If third party involved, Company Name & Address: ____________________________________________

Insurance Co. & Address: ______________________________________________

13. Personnel Involved

Name Designation Staff No./NRIC No.

I. ____________________________ _________________ _________________________

II. ____________________________ _________________ _________________________

III. ____________________________ _________________ _________________________

Were the Employees Treated? Yes No If yes, Where? _______________________________

Medical Leave Granted _______Days (From _____________________ to _______________________)

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From: __________________________________

Location: _______________________________

Originator’s Ref: _________________________

Date: ___________________________________

14. Description of Incident (if insufficient space, please include attachment)

15. Extent of Damage to Aircraft (if applicable)

16. Extent of Damage to Vehicle/Equipment and Building/Property (if applicable)

17. Actions Taken 18. Any Other Remarks

__________________________________ ____________________________ Name / Signature of Reporting Officer Designation

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CONFIDENTIAL Ref No: 1649

GROUND ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/NEAR MISSINJURY/INDUSTRIAL ILLNESS REPORT

(For use in reporting all accidents/incidents/near miss other than those involving aircraft)

X Accident/Incident Dangerous Property Vehicle/Equipment Injury//Near miss Occurrence Damage Accident Industrial illness

(Put x mark in the appropriate box)

This Report must be despatched within 24 hours of occurrence or next working day by the quickest possible means.

A. PARTICULARS OF PERSON INJURED/INVOLVED [ If more than 1 injured person, furnish particulars on separate sheet]

1. Name 2. Staff No. 3. NRIC/Passport No.

4. Nationality CHN 5. Race CHN 6. Sex M 7. Age 20

8. Designation 9. Date joined 10. Date Appointed

11. Section 12. Shift Period /

13. Vehicle Regn. No. 14. Vehicle Type

15. Where was EmployeeTreated?

Please Notify Safety Department for

16. Medical Leave Granted Days (From To ) any extension of Medical Leaves.

Particulars of Non-SIAEC staff/ third party involved (if any) Visitor Contractor Others(Put x mark in the appropriate box)

1. Name 2. NRIC/Passport No

3. Company &Address

4. Vehicle Regn. No

5. Insurance Co. 6. Contact Number

B. PARTICULARS OF ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/NEAR MISS/INJURY/INDUSTRIAL ILLNESS

1. Station SIN 2. Dept/ Division LM LINE 3. Total no. of person injured 1

4. Date 5. Time 6. Exact Location

7 Description of Accident

Witness (if any) Name Staff No/NRIC No.

1.

2.

3.

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C. CAUSES OF ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/INJURY/INDUSTRIAL ILLNESS

1. UNSAFE ACT 3. PERSONAL FACTORS(Put x mark in the appropriate box) (Put x mark in the appropriate box)

Improper use of PPE Lack of knowledge or skillsFailure to use PPE Disregard of InstructionsUsing improper or defective tools, equipment, vehicles or Lack of instructionsMaterials Lack of co-ordinationFailure to use safety devices Foul playFailure to observe safe work practices/procedures FatigueCarelessness Bodily defectsRecklessness Others *Others *

2. UNSAFE CONDITION 4. OTHER CAUSES (If any)(Put x mark in the appropriate box)

Poor housekeepingHazardous arrangementAbsence of safety device/appliances/PPEDefective/Improper safety device/appliances 5. INDUSTRIAL ILLNESS (Give description/details of illness)Improper illumination/improper ventilationWork area congestionBad weatherOthers *

(If available, attach medical report/medical certificate)

D. CLASSIFICATION OF ACCIDENT/INJURY

1. AGENCY OF ACCIDENT 4. PART OF BODY INJURED(Put x mark in the appropriate box) (Put x mark in the appropriate box)

Machines Head And NeckLifting equipmentTransport equipment or vehicle Scalp MouthHand tools Skull TeethElectrical equipment Eyes (L/R) FaceChemicals Ears (L/R) NeckOthers * Nose Others *

2. TYPE OF ACCIDENT Upper Extremities(Put x mark in the appropriate box)

Struck against objects Shoulder Hand (L/R)Caught in or between objects Upper arms Palm (L/R)Struck by sliding, falling objects Elbow Finger *Fall or Slip to same level Forearm Others *Fall or Slip to different level WristOthers *

Body3. NATURE OF INJURY

(Put x mark in the appropriate box) Back PelvisAbrasion, scratches Laceration Chest GroinAmputation Dislocation Abdomen Others *Burn (heat) Effect of electric CurrentBurn (chemical) Fracture Lower ExtremitiesBruises and Contusion Sprain and strainPuncture wound Internal injury Hips Feet (L/R)Asphyxiation Multiple injuries Thighs (L/R) Toes *Others * Legs (L/R) Multiple location

Knee (L/R) Others *Ankle (L/R)

E. REMEDIAL MEASURES SUGGESTED /OTHER REMARKS

F. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/INJURY [Strictly for Information only]

1. Total Estimated Cost in SGD: $_____

.LM Viewer . .(Reporting Officer) (Accounting Manager) (Safety Executive)* Please specify

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Assessment Ref. No. Date of assessment: Assessor(s)/team: Team Leader: ___________________Members:__________________ ___________________ __________________

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2 High (2) Moderate (4) Low (6) Low (8) Moderate Risk

Existing control measures have to revised/ reviewed and monitored. If control measures are insufficient/ineffective, introduce new measures

3 Moderate (3) Low (6) Low (9) V. Low (12) Low Risk Existing control measures (if any) shall continue to be monitored and revalidated if necessary.

HIGH (1)

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MODERATE (2)

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VERY LOW (4)

Potential to cause injuries that requires first aid or potential damage costing up to $50,000

4 Moderate (4) Low (8) V. Low (12) V. Low (16) Very Low Risk No action required.

Probability x Frequency scale: High 1-2; Moderate 3-4; Low 6-9 and Very Low 12-16 ECQ 214A Page 2of 2

Guidelines for Additional Control Measures

Safety Corrective Action Request (SCAR)

Date of Audit: Response Requested By:

To: Department/Division: Location:

Procedure Audited: SCAR No:

Discrepancy: Non-compliance/Non-conformance Time Period for Action:

Immediate/01 month

Details of Discrepancy: Raised By: Signature & Date: Immediate Corrective Action: Action Taken By: Signature & Date: Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Action Taken To Prevent Recurrence:

Approved By Section Head/ Accountable Manager

Signature & Date

* Return to Safety Executive (Q&S) at SIN-SEC-06M after completing this form. For SIAEC Quality & Safety Use Only: 1. Corrective Action Accepted: *Yes/No. If No, Auditee To Re-submit

Date: _______________

Remarks:

2. Follow Up Required: *Yes/No. If Yes, Review By

_______________

Within (Period) _____________

3. SCAR Closed By:

Name Signature & Date Note: Time Period For Action: 1. Non-Compliance (Immediate) 2. Non-Conformance (Within 1 Month)

ECQ 215

Date: 01 Sep 06

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT (AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK)

Part I (General Information)

Name of LAE in-charge: Name of Attendant:

Department/Section: Date of Fuel Tank Entry

Details of Location:

Aircraft Registration:

Fuel Tank Entry Permit Duration (Max 8 hrs)

Time start: Time end:

AIRPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONSE NUMBER: 65412525

Part II (To be completed by LAE or above)

No Inspected Items Status

1 The aircraft and adjacent equipment have been grounded.

2 The area has been barricaded.

3 The warning sign has been displayed.

4 A Fire extinguisher is available within 15 metres reach.

5 All fuel boost pumps and qty. indicating system switched off and circuit breakers tripped and tagged.

6 No mobile phones and 2-way communication system are within 15 meters from open and purged fuel tank.

7 Fuel tank should be ventilated whenever work is in progress inside the fuel tank.

8 Safety briefing “General safety guidelines for all staff working in aircraft fuel tank” has been conducted.

The minimum safe entry conditions:

Entry Oxygen Content Flammability Fuel Vapour

With NO respirator 19.5% - 23.5% % LEL* (<10%) < 160 ppm

With full faced respirator and continuous air supply Not Applicable % LEL (<10%) Not Applicable

*LEL- Lower Explosive Limit Note: Return this Confined Space Entry Permit to the respective Section Head/Superintendent for record keeping

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT (AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK) ECQ 216C Page 1 of 2

Date: 01 Sep 06 Part III (To be filled up by Competent Person after testing the atmosphere)

Time of Readings:……..……..….…… Testing Instrument Serial Number:…..…………………

Test 1- Indicate Tank Position below Required Test

Tank Position Permissible Entry Levels

Oxygen Percentage (19.5% - 23.5%)

Flammability % LEL (<10%)

Fuel Vapour < 160 ppm

Name & Initials of Competent Person (Safety Assessor) Testing the Atmosphere:

Name & Initials of Authorised Person (LAE or above LAE position e.g. AFM, SFM, Mgr.) Approving the Permit:

Note: Same individual should not perform the duty as Competent Person (Safety Assessor) and Authorized Person at same time Subsequent Readings (Taken at specified intervals)

Time of Readings:……..……..….…… Testing Instrument Serial Number:…..…………………

Test 2- Indicate Tank Position below Required Test

Tank Position Permissible Entry Levels

Oxygen Percentage (19.5% - 23.5%)


Fuel Vapour < 160 ppm

Name & Initials of Competent Person Testing the Atmosphere:

Name & Initials of Authorise Person Approving the Permit:

Name List of Entrants

ENTRANT NAME SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT (AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK) ECQ 216C Page 2 of 2

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT

Part I (General Information) Name of Safety Assessor/Competent Person: Name of Attendant:

Department/Section: Date of Entry

Details of Location:

Entry Permit Duration

Time start: Time end:

AIRPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONSE NUMBER: 65412525

Part II (To be completed by Safety Assessor and confirmed by the Authorised Person)

No Inspected Items Status

1 Has the all energy Sources like valves, mechanical and pneumatic power etc. been isolated?

2 Has the electrical power and other electrical hazards been removed?

3 Has the area been barricaded to prevent unauthorised entry?

4 Has the warning sign been displayed?

5 Are you familiar with Rescue Operation Plan and is it available?

6 Is fire extinguisher available with in 15 metres reach?

7 Have all the equipment/tools/lights to be used for confined space work been inspected to verify that they are free from defects and are explosion/spark proof?

8 Are all the entrants and attendants trained/briefed for work in confined space?

The minimum safe entry conditions:

Entry Oxygen Content Flammability Toxic Gases

With NO respirator 19.5% - 23.5% % LEL* (<10%) Eg.H2S<10ppm,CO<25ppm

*LEL- Lower Explosive Level Note: Return this Confined Space Entry Permit to the respective Section Head/Superintendent for record keeping

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT ECQ 217A Page 1 of 2

Part III (To be filled up by Safety Assessor after testing the atmosphere) PRE-ENTRY READINGS

Time of Readings:……..……..….……

Test 1 Required Test Permissible Entry Levels Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4

Oxygen Percentage (19.5 % -23.5 %)

Flammability % LEL (<10% of LEL)

Toxic Gases < PEL

Name & Initials of Safety Assessor:

Monitoring Instrument Serial Number:

POST VENTILATION READINGS (Taken at specified intervals)

Time of Readings:……..……..….……

Test 2 Test 3 Required Test

Permissible Entry Levels Area

1 Area

2 Area

3 Area

4 Area

1 Area

2 Area

3 Area

4

Oxygen Percentage (19.5-23.5) %


Toxic Gases < PEL

Name & Initials of Safety Assessor:

Monitoring Instrument Number:

Note: 1. All contaminant levels are below entry level and no work is being done (welding, painting etc.) that would cause a change in atmosphere.

2. This permit will be void, if there is any change in confined space environment.

Name & Signature of the Authorised Person:

APPROVED / NOT APPROVED

Name Tag of Entrants

ENTRANT NAME SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

SIGN IN

SIGN OUT

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT ECQ 217A Page 2 of 2

VISUAL EXAMINATION OF FIBRE ROPES & FIBRE ROPE SLINGS

DIVISION: _____________________ DATE OF EXAMINATION: ____________ NEXT DATE OF EXAMINATION: _____________ EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION: ______________ SAFE WORKING LOAD: _________ KGS

S/N DESCRIPTION YES NO N/A REMARKS

1.

Does any fibre(s) or part of sling have signs of abuse/cut/acid/alkali or chemical burn?

2.

Is there any major wear & tear (broken fibres & broken yarn appearing) or Abrasion?

3. Are all stitches in good condition?

4. Are there any cracks or kinks?

5. Is Safe Working Load is marked on sling?

6. Any other check:

RESULT OF VISUAL EXAMINATION: CONDITION SATISFATORY FOR USE

(Please tick appropriate box)

SEND FOR SERVICE/REPAIR

SCRAP/ DISCARD EXAMINED BY: ____________________ ________________________

Signature/Date Name & Designation ECQ 218A Page 1 of 1

INTERVIEW FORM

Particulars of Interviewee Details of Incident Name : _____________________ Incident : _____________________

Staff No. : _____________________ Date of Incident : _____________________

Lic/Auth No. : _____________________ Time of Incident : _____________________

Date : _____________________ Location : _____________________

DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS

Signature of Interviewee: _________________________________ Interview Recorded By: _________________________________ In Attendance: _________________________________ ECQ 272

Page 1 of 1

ECQ288

CONFIDENTIAL

SIAEC Employee Self-Reporting Form (Incident, Maintenance Error, Near Miss, Safety and Health)

If you have encountered or been involved in any ground incident, maintenance error, near miss or safety and health non-conformance, please give a brief description of it below. Your inputs will help towards preventing a recurrence. Please complete Section 1 to 8 and return this form to Vice President Quality and Safety, Quality and Safety Division at SIN-SEC-07M.

1 General Airline : Date :

Aircraft Type : Time :

Registration : Location :

Precipitation :

2 Description of Incident/Failure/Errors/Near Miss/ Safety/Health Non-Conformances, etc

3 When was the problem detected? 4 Consequence / Outcome 5 Aircraft / Airworthiness Status � Routine inspection � Flight delay � Aircraft released for service � In-flight � Flight Cancellation � Aircraft records completed � Taxi � Gate return � Aircraft required documents abroad � While in service at gate � In-flight shut down � Not released for service � Pre-flight � Aircraft / Vehicle damage � Ground Incident � Apron / Roadway � Rework / Repair � Unknown � Illness � Improper service � Others: � Air turn back � Others:

6 Any other Remarks

7 Personnel Involved (Optional)

Name : Staff No. : Designation :

8 Reporting Employee (Mandatory)

Name : Date :

Staff No. : Designation :

Contact No. : Division/Department :

Section 8 will be returned to you when all relevant information has been confirmed.

NO RECORD OF YOUR NAME WILL BE KEPT

ECQ288

Use this area to continue the description of incident or remarks, should you have insufficient space on the previous page.

First Fold

Second Fold

To: Vice President Quality and Safety

Quality and Safety Division 07-M Hangar 2 31 Airline Road Singapore 819831

Fix Stamp Here

OCS

By Quality & Safety Division

Date: 01 April 2005

Visitor Safety Guidelines

Welcome to SIAEC premises. Please follow the guidelines/instructions for your safety while in the premises. 1) Observe and obey all safety and warning signs and notices.

2) Do not enter any restricted area without authorization and do not enter the apron and hangar area

without the official Escort.

3) Smoking is prohibited in hangars, apron, tarmac area and workshops.

4) Pay attention to moving machinery, aircraft and vehicles while you are in the apron, hangars and

workshops.

5) Beware of mobile work platforms being driven/operated in the hangar. Do not go near or stand

underneath the mobile work platform when they are in operation.

6) Avoid walking under fuselage unless required.

7) Avoid walking near access stands placed around the aircraft.

8) Avoid walking over electrical cables, water pipes, or pneumatics hoses unless required.

9) Keep clear of any open access doors, panels e.g. engine cowling, landing gear doors, unless

required to be in that area.

10) Inform your Escort if you are allergic to any chemicals/materials.

11) If substances are accidentally spilled onto the floor, the floor may become slippery. Avoid the

affected area.

12) When inside the aircraft, do not go near open passenger doors until a safety net is installed, or

external access steps are installed.

13) When inside the flight deck, do not touch/operate anything. It may endanger personnel, aircraft or

equipment.

14) When outside the hangar and an aircraft engine starts operating, do not approach within 7.5 metres

of the operating engine intake and do not approach operating engines. Also wear ear plugs/ear

muffs.

15) Wear all necessary and required PPE as recommended by your Escort and local Department or

Section Head.

16) Do not bring any photo-imaging devices such as Camera, Handphone and Personal Digital Assistant

(PDA) with camera feature unless you are authorized to do so.

17) Follow instructions given by Fire Wardens in case of an emergency.

18) Do not use alcohol and non-prescription drugs on site.

19) If you require a copy of the OHS management system manual, ask your Escort for it.

20) Report all accidents and near misses to the Escort and local Department or Section Head.

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Indicate If Any Of The Following Apply To The Work Activity (Check Relevant Boxes) (Ensure that site-specific hazards are included)

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Display Screen Equipment Emergency escape route

Electrical (Shock / Burn / Explosion) Falling objects OOtthheerr Entanglement Housekeeping / tidiness Environmental aspects (e.g. waste disposal) Ejection (Work piece / tool, etc) Obstruction Natural hazards (e.g. weather) Hand Tools Overhead cables Noise / vibration Safe means of access

Pressure (release of energy) Slips and trips RReemmaarrkkss Radiation (ionizing, non-ionising) Structural integrity Stability / overload Trespassers Stored energy (spring, hoist, suspended load) Work on aircraft body Thermal Working at height (e.g. roof, ladder, scaffold)

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Combustible materials Confined space Corrosives / irritants Fire Dust fires & explosions Lighting Flammable / explosive substances Noise Gases, fumes & vapours Temperature Health hazards by ingestion Ventilation Oxidizing substances Particles & mists