This tragic accident took place during a food blending process in a food and beverage factory last year.A worker, tasked to operate a blending machine, was found with his upper body severely mutilated within the mixing tank of a blending machine.
A stop work order was issued by MOM and the occupier was instructed to conduct risk assessments for all processes in the factory including the blending process.
MOM urges all occupiers to take greater ownership to prevent workplace accidents. The Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations requires all workplaces to conduct risk assessments to identify the source of risks, actions that should be taken and parties responsible for doing so. Safe work procedures must be instituted, communicated and implemented to ensure the safety and health of workers involved.
Advisory Note
(Please note that the following advisory note is provided for the benefit of enhancing workplace safety and health and in no way should the information is to be misconstrued as implying any liability on any party)
1. All dangerous parts of machinery & every part of transmission by pulley belts or gears shall be securely fenced, unless it is in such a position or so constructed as to be safe for all operators.
2. Where it is impracticable to securely fence a dangerous part of any machinery, workers must be prevented from coming into contact with the dangerous part while the machine is in operation.
3. Flywheels connected to prime movers & its moving parts must be securely fenced regardless of their positions.
4. Interlocking devices should be installed to stop the operation of the rotating mechanisms of the mixing tanks when the covers of the mixing tanks were opened.
5. Mixing tanks should be installed at a reasonable height above the walking/working platform to prevent workers from falling into the mixing tanks when the covers were opened.
6. Click HERE to download the Guide for Checking Safety Devices and Guarding for Metalworking Machinery published by the Ministry of Manpower.
1. All dangerous parts of machinery & every part of transmission by pulley belts or gears shall be securely fenced, unless it is in such a position or so constructed as to be safe for all operators.
2. Where it is impracticable to securely fence a dangerous part of any machinery, workers must be prevented from coming into contact with the dangerous part while the machine is in operation.
3. Flywheels connected to prime movers & its moving parts must be securely fenced regardless of their positions.
4. Interlocking devices should be installed to stop the operation of the rotating mechanisms of the mixing tanks when the covers of the mixing tanks were opened.
5. Mixing tanks should be installed at a reasonable height above the walking/working platform to prevent workers from falling into the mixing tanks when the covers were opened.
6. Click HERE to download the Guide for Checking Safety Devices and Guarding for Metalworking Machinery published by the Ministry of Manpower.
(From MOM circlar,OSH Alert dated 5 March 2007)
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