Approval and Authorisation

The approval and authorisation procedures issued by the Department were for the design of steam boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and hoisting machinery, whereas the authorisation to install was issued for general machinery.

The guides and procedures for approval done by DOSH are as below:

  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
  • AUDIOMETRIC TESTING CENTRE (ATC)
  • LIFTS, ESCALATORS & DUMBWAITERS
  • SAND BLASTING
  • HOISTING MACHINE DESIGN
  • PIPELINE DESIGN
  • DESIGN OF UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS (UPV)
  • DESIGN OF STEAM BOILERS
  • BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL HYDROSTATIC TEST
  • Introduction

    Approval of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is one of the needs and requirements of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967, Occupational Health and Safety Act 1994 and Regulations there under. Where there are seven types of approval Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which requires the approval from Director as below :          
    1. Respiratory Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/1) 2)
    2. Hearing Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/2)
    3. Eye Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/3)
    4. Hand Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/4)
    5. Foot Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/5)
    6. Body Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/6)
    7. Head Protection (JKKP HIE/12/2/7)


    Procedure Of Application

    1.0 All applications must use the company official letter head and addressed to: -
      Approval and Hazard Control Monitoring Unit,
    Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomics Division,
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH),
    Level 4, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre,
    62530 Putrajaya.

    Tel : 03-8886 5334
    Fax: 03-8890 1315
    2.0  The following documents should be enclosed with the application: -
     
    1. Compan Official Letter Head Application
    2. Original catalogue/brochure and manual on use pf PPE
    3. Full type test report from SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
    4. Product Certification License from SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
    5. Appointment letter as authorized distributor/supplier from origin manufacturer
    6. Product sample each model and type
    3.0 Apply separately for DIFFERENT TYPE of equipment. Please mention below information.
     
    1. Numbers
    2. Type of PPE
    3. Brand
    4. Model
    5. Manufacturer
    6. Standard
    7. Type of protection
    4.0 Testing can be carried out in:-
     
    1. Testing Laboratory at SIRIM QAS International
    2. Testing laboratory at Factory Manufacturer
    3. Third Party Testing Laboratory
    4. Testing laboratory accredited to ISO / IEC 17025
    5.0 DOSH would make verification of the documents that have been provided after receiving the completed application. The decision will be issued within 30 working days of receipt of the applications.
    6.0 PPE approval is based on results of the full type test report supervised by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd and witnessed by DOSH.
    7.0 PPE approval period is 5 years based on the validity of the approval letter KPD issued by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
    8.0 No supplementary licence allowed. Each applicant must have their own full type test report and product certification licence.
    9.0 The product will be only terminated if there is any issue during surveillance audit conduct by SIRIM QAS International by time to time.
    10.0 Responsibility of the applicant after approval are as follows :
     
    1. To notify the Department of any change of address, telephone number, fax number or status as a legitimate supplier or distributor.
    2. Provide training assistance to consumers regarding the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
    3. Comply with the instructions issued by the Department from time to time. The Department may withdraw approval issued if the information provided is not correct.
    4. Using a label or logo of approval issued by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd


    DOSH Website


    List of Approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be posted on the DOSH website after the approval given.

    Enquiry

    Kindly contact: -

    Approval and Hazard Control Monitoring Section,
    Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomics Division,
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH),
    Level 4, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre,
    62530 Putrajaya.

    Tel : 03-8886 5334
    Fax: 03-8890 1315

  • 1.0 INTRODUCTION

    Factory & Machinery (Noise Exposure, 1989) regulations provide the occupier of a factory / workplace to carry out employee exposure monitoring to determine this monitoring indicating that workers are exposed to noise levels at or above the action level (85 dB equivalent continuous sound level) A) or daily noisy dose equal to 0.5), the resident shall hold the Audiometric Testing Program for all such workers. The maximum octave band sound pressure permitted for the silent room shall comply with the Second Schedule, Regulation 20 (4) (C) of the Regulations Factory and Machinery (Noise Exposure) 1989 and audiometric measurements must meet the standard audiometric reference level specifications set out in Regulation 26 under the same rules.

    2.0 HOW TO MAKE APPLICATIONS

     2.1 Letter of application
     
     All applications must be made using the letterhead and addressed to:

          Director General
          Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia
          Levels 1,3,4, and 5, Block D4, Complex D,
          Federal Government Administrative Centre 62530 Putrajaya
          (u / p: Industry and Ergonomics Industry Division

     2.2 Documents

     For the Audiometric Test Centre (Static), the following documents need to be accompanied by application: -
     I. Audiometric Test Centre approval form and checklist (download here)
     II. Letterhead application for approval of the Audiometric Test Centre
     III. Design drawings and silent room location plans.
     IV. Silent room calibration reports and audiometric measuring instruments (of the type approved by JKKP).
     V. Training certificates on the competence of technicians who will operate the equipment.
     VI. Information about a doctor who will monitor audiometric test work.
     VII. The audiometric test (SOP) written procedures include the test report format.

     For Audiometric Testing Centre (Mobile), the following documents must be accompanied by application: -
     I. Form and checklist of Audiometric Test Centre approval checklist (download here)
     II. Letterhead application for approval of the Audiometric Test Centre
     III. Information regarding vehicle registration as "Mobile Service Clinic" from Malaysia Road Transport Department (JPJ).
     IV. Silent room design drawings.
     V. Annual report of calibrator Type 1 Sound Precision Sound System and Sound Level Calibrator Type 1 by the manufacturer / manufacturer.
     VI. Silent room calibration report and audiometric measuring device (of type approved by JKKP).
     VII. certificate of training on technician’s competence that will operate the equipment.
     VIII. Information about doctors who will monitor audiometric test work.
     IX. Audiometric test procedures (SOPs) include the silent room calibration procedures and audiometric measuring instruments, a checklist for silent room calibration and audiometric measuring instruments including test report format

    3.0 APPROVAL PROCESSES

    The JKKP will make the verification of the Calibration of Audiometric Testing Center upon receipt of complete application information. The decision will be issued within 30 working days from the date the complete application is received.

    Procedures after obtaining approval are as follows:
    I. Deliver the first audiometric test report. (after approval) to JKKP.
    II. Make silent room calibration & annual audiometric measuring instrument at the place where the audiometric test is conducted or calibrate by the direction of the Chief Inspector. A copy of the calibration record should be sent to JKKP.
    III. Make annual calibration for "Precision Sound Level Meter Type 1" and "Sound Level Calibrator Type 1" tools by the manufacturer / manufacturer. (PUA - Mobile)
    IV. The approval will be cancelled by itself, if the allowed level of noise in the silent room exceeds the limit or the silent room has been removed from the origin.
    V. Notify JKKP of any changes to technicians, doctors, Audiometric Test Centre locations or equipment owners.
    VI. Submit a list of workplaces where audiometric tests are conducted within a year at the end of the year or the beginning of the following year and inform the JKKP headquarters and the JKKP state office within 2 weeks before the audiometric test is conducted.


    4.0 QUESTIONS

    For further information, please seek clarification from the Hazard Control Approvals and Monitoring Section, Industry and Ergonomics Division, Putrajaya DOSH Headquarters.
    Tel: 03-88865000 Fax: 03-88901315
  • Panduan Bagi Mendapatkan Kelulusan Rekabentuk dan Pemasangan Lif, Eskalator dan Dumbwaiter (di bawah Peraturan-peraturan Lif Letrik (Penumpang dan Barang-barang) Kilang dan Jentera, 1970)

    Pengenalan

    Pemasangan Lif Letrik Penumpang, Eskalator dan Dumbwaiter hendaklah mendapat kelulusan rekabentuk jentera dari Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan, Bahagian Keselamatan Industri, Ibupejabat.

    Peraturan-Peraturan Yang Diperuntukkan

    Syarikat pemasang lif dikehendaki mendapat kelulusan dari Jabatan ini bagi setiap pemasangan lif seperti yang diperuntukkan di dalam Akta Kilang dan Jentera, 1967, di bawah Peraturan-peraturan Lif Letrik (Penumpang dan Barang-barang) Kilang dan Jentera, 1970.

    Tujuan

    Risalah ini dikeluarkan bagi menunjuk arah kepada pemohon untuk mengetahui tatacara kelulusan pemasangan lif dikeluarkan supaya pemasangan lif tersebut adalah selamat kepada pengguna. Jabatan ini memastikan supaya rekabentuk dan pemasangan lif ini mematuhi kehendak-kehendak Peraturan-peraturan Lif Letrik (Penumpang dan Barang-barang) Kilang dan Jentera, 1970.

    Syarat-Syarat Permohonan

    Pemohon yang hendak mendapatkan kelulusan rekabentuk dan pemasangan lif hendaklah mempunyai kelayakan seperti berikut :-
       
    »     Berdaftar dengan jabatan ini sebagai Syarikat Memasang dan Menyelenggara Lif, Eskalator dan Dumbwaiter.
    »     Mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya satu (1) Orang-orang Kompeten yang masih aktif dengan syarikat tersebut dan diiktiraf oleh jabatan ini.

    Dokumen Yang Diperlukan

    Bagi tujuan mendapat kelulusan pemasangan lif, pemunya atau syarikat pemasang lif hendaklah mengemukakan kepada Ketua Pemeriksa Kilang dan Jentera, dua (2) salinan dokumen-dokumen yang berikut:-

    »   Data-data terperinci dan ukuran-ukuran lif seperti yang dikehendaki di Jadual Pertama dalam Akta ini.
    »   Lukisan pelan yang lengkap dan menunjukkan butir-butir dan saiz siap yang berikut :-
    1. Saiz dan kedudukan lubang lif
    2. Butir-butir mengenai litup lubang lif
    3. Saiz, kedudukan, bilangan dan jenis pintu lataran
    4. Saiz dan kedudukan bilik jentera berkaitan dengan lubang lif
    5. Peruntukan laluan ke bilik jentera
    6. Peruntukan bagi gantian udara dan jika boleh, cahaya semulajadi bilik jentera
    7. Bilangan tingkat yang dilayan oleh lif
    8. Tinggi antara setiap tingkat lataran
    9. Bilangan pintu masuk
    10. Jumlah ruang atas
    11. Ketinggian bilik jentera
    12. Kedalaman lubang pit
    »  Sijil-sijil atau perakuan yang dikeluarkan oleh pembuat lif berkenaan:-
    1. Perakuan menyatakan bahawa lif itu telah direkabentuk dan dibina menurut peraturan-peraturan ini setakat mana peruntukan-peruntukan ini dipakai baginya. 
    2. Perakuan menyatakan bahawa rekabentuk giar keselamatan dan rekabentuk penampan jenis minyak telah berjaya dalam ujian-ujian, termasuk ujian laju lampau di bawah beban kontrak penuh.
    3. Perakuan menyatakan bahawa tebatan bagi bahagian-bahagian letrik semua pengawal pesawat mengunci pintu lataran, pesawat merentikan kereta lif pada hujung perjalanan, suis get, suis-suis pintu kereta lif, dan pesawat kendalian yang lain dan yang seumpamanya telah berjaya dalam ujian, dengan menggunakan voltan arus ulang alik sama dengan sepuluh kali voltan kerja, dengan voltan maksima dua ribu voltan selama tidak kurang daripada satu minit apabila dikenakan :-Perakuan menyatakan garis pusat, binaan, mutu dan kekekuatan tensil tali-tali pengantung.
      1. Di antara bahagian hidup dengan kotak-kotak atau rangka bina dengan semua litar-litar tertutup
      2. Di antara terminal-terminal utama atau bahagian-bahagian yang bersamaan dengan semua litar terbuka
      3. Di antara mana-mana bahagian litar hidup atau litar-litar berasinganiv Perakuan menyatakan garis pusat, binaan, mutu dan kekekuatan tensil tali-tali pengantung.
    4. Perakuan menyatakan garis pusat, binaan, mutu dan kekekuatan tensil tali-tali pengantung.

    Carta Alir Kelulusan

    		 PROSEDUR OPERASI STANDARD UNTUK KELULUSAN PEMASANGAN LIF/ESKALATOR
  • Introduction

    Regulation 5, Factories and Machinery (Mineral Dust) Regulations 1989, sandblasting process shall not be used in any factory, except with the prior written approval of the Chief Inspector.

    "Sandblasting" is defined as the cleaning, smoothing, roughening, cutting, preparation or removal of surfaces or part of the surface of any building, ship or article by the use of sand or other substances containing crystalline silica propelled by a blast of compressed air or steam by a wheel or any similar means.

    " Crystalline Silica “mean crystalline form of free silica which includes quartz, critobolite and tridymite.

    "free silica" refers to silicon dioxide which is not combined with any other element or compound.

    How to Apply

    All applications must be made using the letterhead and addressed to: -
    Industry & Ergonomics Hygiene Division,
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    Level 4, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre,
    62530 Putrajaya.

    Tel: 03 - 8886 5000/8886 5334
    Fax: 03 - 8890 1315

    Sandblasting Application Documents

    The following documents must be accompanied by the application: -

    *Permanent sandblasting means the process is carried out at a fixed address factory

    ** Temporary sandblasting means process is carried out in accordance with the project by an appointed contractor as in the Letter of Awards or others award document.


    The following documents must be accompanied by the application: -

    1. Form and checklist for sand blasting approval (download here)

    2. Letterhead application for sand blasting process

    3. Design drawings or catalogues for blasting machines

    4. Safe Work Procedure (SOP) for before, current and after-process activities with hazard identification

    5. Work related job flowchart

    6. Sand Blasting process layout plan

    7. The latest Chemical Safety Data Sheet (SDS) according to Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labeling and Hazardous Chemical Safety Data Sheet) 2013 (CLASS)

    8. Engineering Controls (LEV, GV, etc.)
    • Report on the effectiveness of engineering controls by Hygiene Technician 2 (for permanent sand blasting application only)

    • Ventilation plan (For temporary sand blasting application only)

    9. Record of personal protective equipment (PPE) issuances

    10. Medical examination for blaster

    11. Certificate or training information for blaster

    12. Warning Signs

    13. Letter of Acceptance (Letter of Acceptance) or other documents indicating the duration of work for sand blasting. (For temporary sand blasting application only)

    • Schedule of activities for sand-blasting processes

    Approval Process

    Applications will be processed within 30 working days after completion of COMPLETE application documents.

    Approval letter for sand blasting (permanent) is 3 years

    Approval letter for Sand blasting (temporary) is in accordance with the period specified in the Letter of Award (LOA) or other documents indicating the duration work.


    Procedure upon approval are as follows: -

    i.     Comply with Section 15 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1994 to ensure so far as is practicable, the safety, health and welfare of workers who handle machinery.

    ii.    Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standard of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health, Regulations2000).

    iii.    Seeking approval from DOSH Headquarters should be converted to media blasting material other than those mentioned in approval letter, as required under the Regulations Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Regulation 6 of the Mineral Dust Regulations 1989) that if the material contains percent free crystalline silica (free crystalline silica) is less than 1% at concentrations exceeding 5mg/m3 for 'respirator dust' or 10mg/m3 for 'total dust' on a weighted average period of 8 hours (TWA8).

    iv.     Getting permission to install and operate the blasting machine and other related machinery from the Director, Department of Occupational Safety and Health in the land-related.

    Any Inquiry / Questions

    Industry & Ergonomics Hygiene Division,
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
    Level 4, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre,
    62530 Putrajaya.

    Tel: 03 - 8886 5000/8886 5334
    Fax: 03 - 8890 1315
  • Guidelines For Approval Of Hoisting Machine Design

    Preamble

         Every hoisting machine which is power driven by electricity, diesel, pneumatic and other means for lifting, raising or lowering load except manual hoist and material handling equipment shall possess a valid Certificate of Fitness. The design of every hoisting machine must be appraised by Design Section of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health before the machine is been fabricated, installed and used.

    Hoisting Machine Categories
    There are four categories of hoisting machine under this guideline:

    Category Description
    A

    		 Hoisting machine which is designed, customized and fabricated according to the user’s needs and specification
    B Mass produced hoisting machine
    C

    		 Amusement park ride and other type of hoisting machine which is not under category A, B & D
    D

    		 Hoisting machine usually used at offshore and construction site

    The list of type of hoisting machine in each of those categories can be found in Appendix 2

    Fabrication of Hoisting Machine

    All hoisting machine made locally must be fabricated by a Competent Firm registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health

    Model Re-Confirmation for Mobile Crane, Crawler Crane, Truck Mounted Crane, Injection Type Piling Machine, Auger Crane and Mobile Elevating Work Platform

    The approval of these type of machine is based on model. Applicant may write in officially or apply online through SKUD system for inquiry on whether the said model had been approved.

    Change of Hoist of the Same Model (for OTC and Monorail only)

    When there is a change of new unit of hoist of the same maker and model of the existing approved OTC and monorail design, there is no requirement to resubmit another design approval. Owner is to notify the change of the said hoist to DOSH State Office.

    Change of Hoist of a Different Model (for OTC and Monorail only)

    When there is a change of new unit of hoist of same or lower safe working load (regardless of the model and manufacturer of the hoist) than the existing approved assigned safe working load for the crane system, a new submission for design approval is not required with the condition the approved safe working load also been lowered to the hoist capacity. Owner is to notify the change of the said hoist to DOSH State Office.

    Hoist More Than 5 Years (for OTC and Monorail only)

    If the hoist intended to be used is more than 5 years after its fabrication date, the competent firm should carry out an integrity test and re-certify the hoist before submitting the design approval.

    Exemption

    Design approval is not required for monorail crane with safe working load of 4 tons and below only, provided that the girder is of I or H beam of standard properties. However, this type of monorail crane still requires a basic engineering drawing and calculation which are endorsed by a local Professional Engineer before registering with DOSH State office.

    In addition, the following hoisting machines are exempted from obtaining design approval and certificate of fitness:-
    1. Boring rig
    2. Drilling rig
    3. Piling machine mounted on crawler track only
    4. Winch for towing vehicle only
    5. Dock leveler
    6. Manipulator
    7. Gangway tower
    8. Vertical conveyor
    9. Tail lift
    10. Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
    11. Monkey hoist with maximum lifting load of 80kg and maximum lifting height of 9m only
    12. Air or pneumatic hoist with safe working load of 500kg and below only

    Re-Engineering

    All re-engineered machine must be re-evaluated, re-drawn and re-calculate by a competent firm registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health in the scope of the said hoisting machine. Applicant is to clearly state in the official application letter for design approval that it is a re-engineered hoisting machine.

    Modification

    Any modification to the existing approved design will cause the current Certificate of Fitness to be revoked and the modified design shall be re-submitted for appraisal. Modification can only be carried out by registered competent firm in the scope of the said hoisting machine or the original manufacturer. Applicant is to clearly state in the official application letter for design approval that the said hoisting machine has been modified.

    Special Assessment Report

    For mobile and crawler crane which are more than 10 years old, a special assessment is to be carried out by Inspecting Authority in accordance to ISO 12482-1.

    Erection, Maintenance and Dismantling

    Certain machinery such as tower crane, passenger hoist, mast climbing work platform and gondola (suspended platform) required to be erected by a competent firm registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health.

    Such appointment letter shall be attached with the submission should the applicant is other than the competent firm.

    Crane/Hoist Lifted Work Platform

    Hoisting machine which is not designed to carry worker/human is not allowed to suspend the worker/human on a working platform from a crane/hoist to perform any work. Unless there is a strong justification for it, please contact the hoisting machine unit officer for more details on the application.

    Client Charter

    All applications submitted online will be processed within 30 days from the date of submission.

    System Requirements

    The online application system, SKUD (http://skud.dosh.gov.my:88/default.aspx is best viewed with Internet Explorer 7 & 8. Other internet browsers (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Safari) are not compatible with the system. If using Internet Explorer 9 and above, please adjust the compatibility view setting (under “tools” at the menu bar) in order to access the system.

    		 GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL OF HOISTING MACHINE DESIGN
    		APPENDIX 1 - DETAILS OF DOCUMENTS FOR DESIGN APPROVAL OF HOISTING MACHINE
    		APPENDIX 2 - DOCUMENTS BY CATEGORY AND TYPE OF HOISTING MACHINE
    		APPENDIX 3 - SAFETY DEVICES / FEATURES ON TOWER CRANES
    		APPENDIX FOR GOODS HOIST
    		APPENDIX FOR SCISSOR LIFT

    Question
         Any questions may be asked to:

    Hoisting Machine Unit
    Design Section
    Industrial Safety Division
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health
    Level 3, Block D4, Parcel D
    Federal Government Administrative Centre
    62530 W. P. Putrajaya
    Tel : 03 – 8886 5342
    Fax : 03 – 8889 2349
  • APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL (PTI) AND TO OPERATE (PTO) PETROLEUM PIPELINES, BULK STORAGE FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

    Introduction 
    In October 1992, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs was given the responsibility of administrating the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 and the regulations made thereunder. This act governs the safety of the petroleum industry which encompasses the safety aspect of the transport, storage, handling and utilisation of petroleum equipment/appliances. To ensure the smooth enforcement of this Act, DOSH was entrusted by the ministry to implement one of the regulations under this act, i.e. Petroleum (Safety Measures) (Transport of Petroleum by Pipelines) Regulations 1985.
     
    Aim
    This guide is intended to explain the application procedures for permission to install (PTI)/permission to operate (PTO) petroleum pipelines, bulk storage facility and equipment. The applications are classified into four categories;
              i.   Permission to install (PTI) petroleum pipelines
          ii.   Permission to operate (PTO) petroleum pipelines
          iii.   Permission to install (PTI) liquefied petroleum gas (/LPG) storage facility and gas fuel pipeline system to combustors (appliances)
          iv.   Petroleum equipment approval
    Definition

     i.  Petroleum
    Any mineral oil or relative hydrocarbon and natural gas existing in its natural condition and casing head petroleum spirit including bituminous shales and other stratified deposits from which oil can be extracted, including petroleum products.

    ii.  Petroleum Products
    All substances that are derived from petroleum:
    • Methane, ethane, propane, butane or hydrocarbon which may consist of one or more of the above gases either in the form of gas or liquid (e.g.: natural gas and LPG)           
    • Gasoline
    • Naphtha         
    • Reformate           
    • Kerosene           
    • Diesel          
    • Fuel Gas           
    • Base oil        
    • Lubricating oil         
    • Asphalt / Bitumen          
    • Grease and Wax
    iii.  Petroleum Pipelines
    Petroleum pipelines are all parts of those physical facilities through which the petroleum moves in transport including pipes, valves and other appurtenances attached to the pipes, pumps, compressor units, meters, regulators and fabricated assemblies.

    iv.  Bulk Storage Facility
    Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage system from tanks or cylinders (exceeding two 50-kg industrial cylinders)

     v.  Petroleum Equipment
    Petroleum equipment is all parts of those physical facilities attached to the petroleum pipelines such as the valves, meters and regulators.

    Scope of Application of the Petroleum (Transport by Pipelines) Regulations 1985

    i.     Permission to Install (PTI) and Operate (PTO) Petroleum Pipelines            
    Applications for PTI and PTO should be submitted for:

    a) Pipelines transporting liquefied petroleum between production facilities, tank farms, natural gas processing plants, refineries, service stations, terminals (marine, rail and truck) and other delivery and receiving points.

    b) Pipelines transporting natural gas from the outlet of separators or traps at oil wells until the outlet of the customer's meter set assembly including gas processing plants, and metering and regulating stations. (Installation of pipelines after the city gate station until before the metering and regulating station in the factory is subject to the Gas Supplies Act 1993.)

    All design, fabrication, installation, testing and the safety aspect of the operation and maintenance of pipelines transporting natural gas shall meet the ASME B 31.8 Code of Standards, and ASME B 31.4 Code of Standards for pipelines transporting liquefied petroleum. See Diagram 1.

    ii.     Permission to Install (PTI) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bulk Storage Facility and Gas Fuel Pipeline System to Combustors (Appliances)            
    All substances that are derived from petroleum, i.e.:

    a. Installation of two or more LPG cylinders in factory premises. See Diagram 2.
    b. Installation of two liquid outlet system LPG cylinders in any premises.
    c. Installation of LPG bulk tank (200 kg, 2.5 kL, 10 kL, 60 KL, etc) in any premises. See Diagram 3.
    d. Installation of gas (fuel gas) pipelines in factory premises. See Diagram 4.
    e. Installation of gas (fuel gas) pipelines in power plants and petrochemical plants. See Diagram 1.

    All designs, installation, testing and the safety aspect of the installation of systems a, b, d and d above shall comply with the MS 830 and MS 930 design code.            
    Meanwhile, for the installation of system d, the design code applicable is ASME B 31.1 (installation of gas pipelines in power plant) and ASME B 31.3 (installation pipelines in petrochemical plant).

    iii.     Petroleum Equipment Approval    
    Application for approval of the use of petroleum equipment shall be obtained for all types of valve (e.g. ball valve, check valve, gate valve, meters, regulators, monolithic joints).

    Application

    Applications for permission to install (PTI)/operate (PTO) pipelines and bulk storage facility as well as petroleum equipment approval should be submitted through an official letter together with a checklist of supporting documents and addressed to:

    Director-General
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health
    Levels 1, 3, 4 & 5 Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre
    62530 Putrajaya

    Applications by hand should be submitted at the Service Counter at Level 3 of the above address.

    The following are forms and supporting documents which need to be submitted with the application:
    1. Permission to install (PTI) petroleum pipeline (TPSP 1)
    2. Permission to operate (PTO) petroleum pipeline (TPSP 2)
    3. Permission to install (PTI) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bulk storage facility and fuel gas pipeline (TPSP 3)
    4. Petroleum equipment approval (TPSP 4)

    Client Charter       
    An application submitted with the complete documents will be processed within 15 working days of receipt.


    Flow Chart of Application Process
    Application Process Flow Chart

    Relevant Information
    JKKP BP1 – Confirmation of Pipeline Welding
    TPSP 2a – Acknowledgement of Confirmation according to Regulation 6(2)(a) from contractor
    TPSP 2b – Acknowledgement of Confirmation according to Regulation 6(2)(2) from owner
    DS-02-007 – Petroleum Pipeline Inspection and Hydrostatic Test Form
    Record of Liquefied Petroleum Gas System Installation Inspection and Leakage Test
    Record of Installation Inspection and Leakage Test of the Natural Gas Piping System from Metering Station to Combustor dl unguve
  • Introduction To Unfired Pressure Vessels

    Under the Factories and Machinery Act 1967, each unfired pressure vessel must have a valid certificate of fitness (CF) before it can be operated. For this purpose, approval for the design of the unfired pressure vessel has to be obtained in advance from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) before it fabricated, installed or used.

    Application for approval of the design may be made by the manufacturing company, installer, supplier or owner of the unfired pressure vessel. Local manufacturers of unfired pressure vessels must register as a manufacturer with the department.

    The following are several examples of unfired pressure vessels that require design approval:
    • Air container
    • Steriliser
    • LPG storage tank
    • Heat Exchanger
    • Pressure vessels at the petrochemical plants etc
    Information to be submitted for approval of the design of unfired pressure vessels:

    Application for Unfired Pressure Vessel Design Approval (Import, IDxDP equal or less than 3000psig-in)

    Application for Unfired Pressure Vessel Design Approval (Import, IDxDP more than 3000psig-in)

    Application for Unfired Pressure Vessel Design Approval (Local Manufacturer recognized by Department)

    Application for Unfired Pressure Vessel Design Approval (Used)

    Example of Design Drawing

    For further enquiries, please contact the On Duty Officer

    Unfired Pressure Vessel Unit,
    Industrial Safety Division,
    Department of Occupational Safety and Health,
    Level 3, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre
    62530 Putrajaya

    Tel: 603-8886 5342
    Fax: 603-8889 2349
  • Introduction to Steam Boiler and Fired Pressure Vessel

    Each steam boiler and fired pressure vessel installed and operate in this country shall have a valid certificate of fitness (CF). Hence, the steam boiler and fired pressure vessel shall first obtain design approval from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Headquarters before fabrication, installation or operation.

    The interpretation of "steam boiler" and “fired pressure vessel” under Act 139, Factories and Machinery Act, 1967, Section 3:

    "steam boiler" means any closed vessel in which for any purpose steam is generated under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, and includes any économiser used to heat water being fed to the vessel, and any superheater used for heating surface, and any pipes and fittings connected thereto ".

    "fired pressure vessel" means an enclosed vessel under pressure greater than atmospheric pressure which is subjected to direct firing, but does not include a steam boiler


    The following are several examples of steam boiler and fired pressure vessel which must be registered:

     1.     Autoclave
     2.     Electric Steam Boiler
     3.     Water Tube Steam Boiler
     4.     Fire Tube Steam Boiler
     5.     Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
     6.     Hot Water Boiler
     7.     Thermal Oil Heater

    The following is the information needed for approval of the steam boiler design:

    Application for design approval and modification of Steam Boiler / Fired Pressure Vessel
     
    Further enquiries may be directed to:Head of the Steam Boiler Unit,
     
    Head of the Steam Boiler Unit,
    Steam Boiler Unit,
    Industrial Safety Division,
    Level 3, Block D4, Complex D,
    Federal Government Administrative Centre
    62530 Putrajaya

    Tel: +603-88865353
    Fax: +603-88892349
  • Aim

    This procedure aims to explain the application to carry out hydrostatic or operating test which is witnessed by a DOSH officer.

    Procedure
    1. The steam boiler or pressure vessel to be tested has obtained design approval (new machinery) or repair approval (registered machinery).
    2. Submit application letter to carry out the test on the machinery to the State DOSH Office where the test will be carried out.
    3. Contact DOSH office to set a test date not later than one week from the date of the test.
    4. Submit information on the machinery such as copy of letter of approval, manufacturer's data report, welder record and other related information to DOSH officer before the test is carried out.
    Flow Chart

    Obtain letter of approval:

    i.     Design
    ii. Repair approval

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    Send application letter to DOSH office

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    Contact DOSH office to set test date

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    Submit relevant information to DOSH officer

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