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2023 APRIL - JUNE ISSUE 21

PENANG PORT

 Digitalised the process by using QR Code for safety  Organised a working visit from DOSH Penang to Penang
briefing to port users and record entries directly into the Port, aimed to see first-hand the management of OSH
Occupational, Safety, Health and Environment system. carried out at Penang Port in preventing and reducing
 Conducted OSH Management System information workplace accidents.
session and shared knowledge on Port Safety based on  Organised a Forum on the role and challenges of
DOSH requirements. Government Agency Assignments at Penang Port.
 Conducted engagement session with Stevedore Among the invited panels were Penang State Customs
company for knowledge enhancement on the new and DOSH.
regulation requirements on risk assessment, as stated  Conducted a Briefing Session on the Workplace
in Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Assessment Checklist (OSH-Workplace Assessment:
Act 2022. OSHWA) led by Penang DOSH Officers. The briefing
 Conducted Port Safety and Port Police Induction to all is focused on the OSHWA Checklist, with Penang Port
port users who are applying for port passes. personnel and users required to conduct inspections
 Conducted an ergonomic awareness programme using the checklist.
for crane operators to reduce occupational health  OSHE Mentor-Mentee Programme using OSHWA to
problems, including theoretical and practice sessions assess OSH Compliance of Penang Port’s contractors
for crane cabin operators to reduce ergonomic issues. and tenants.
 Conducted an Emergency Safety Drill exercise with  Conducted an engagement session with contractors,
tenants in Penang Port’s premises to ensure emergency stevedore and tenants to discuss matters related to HSE
team preparedness during accidents and rescue for and to update the contractors on the port’s requirements
emergencies. and legal compliance.
 Engaged with Port Health to discuss ways forward on  Conducted audiometric testing on employees that were
compliance improvement. identified as working in high noise exposure areas
 Organised an Information to Public event regarding the based on the Noise Risk Assessment report.
Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (CIMAH)  Performed monthly Management Safety Walk among
Regulations 1996. The event was conducted to brief and the management team with OSHE Department.
explain dangerous goods in the Penang Port area and  Displayed safety videos to promote safety culture to all
emergency response plans for critical situations. port users.

TANJUNG BRUAS PORT KONTENA NASIONAL

 Conducted Monthly Sanitation at all areas including  Organised Toolbox meetings with its employees at the
administrative building, checkpoint, wharf and Kuantan branch, identifying and thorough investigation
warehouse offices to maintain a clean and safe towards the root cause of accidents.
physical environment and as part to control the  Organised Work-related Road Safety Support
transmission of diseases within its premises. Programme: A coaching programme at its Kuantan
 Conducted random urine tests for its employees to branch in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of
detect potential drug and alcohol abuse. This exercise Road Safety Research and PERKESO on 2 and 3 May
is vital towards preventing accidents in the workplace. 2023.
 Participated in the Oil Spill Exercise at Tanjung Bruas  Participated in Bengkel Bimbingan dan Pembangunan
Port limit. The training was conducted based on real Sistem Pengurusan Keselamatan Jalanraya dan Trafik
incidents for employees to apply their knowledge, MS ISO 39001:2013 organised by Malaysia Road and
to always prepare and identify any gaps in the event Transportation Safety Association, in collaboration with
of an oil spill. PERKESO on 10 May to 14 May 2023 to promote safe
driving behaviours, raise awareness about traffic rules
and regulations, as well as encourage responsible
SPTS road use.
 Organised Fire Extinguisher and Emergency Drill at
Port Klang branch on 5 May 2023, together with
 Conducted an Ergonomic Awareness Programme for warehouse workers to increase awareness and
its employees and contractors on 16 May 2023. ensure that occupants are well-prepared to respond
 Organised Quarterly SHC Meetings with appropriately in case of a fire emergency.
non-management employees and contractors on  Attended the Logistic Service Spot Audit organised
23 June 2023. The quarterly meeting is part of the by BASF on 18 May 2023 to identify areas of
requirements to fulfil the Occupational Safety and improvement and measure service quality.
Health Act 1994.  Organised Defensive Driving Training on 25 May 2023,
to encourage the reduced risk of accidents, promote
safe driving behaviours, and enhance overall road
safety.
 Participated in PERODUA Transporter Sharing
Information Session on 18 May 2023.
 BOMBA Second Inspection for Fire Certification on
23 May 2023 to confirm that all buildings or premises
comply with fire safety regulations.