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Industrial and ergonomic hygiene department

Introduction

The Industrial Hygiene Division carries out the following work activities:
• Implementing activities related to the recognition of competent persons (CP) and responsible persons (RP).
• Carrying out approval activities for personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, engineering controls, audiometric testing centers, and laboratories for analysis and processes hazardous to health.
• Identifying industrial hygiene and ergonomic hazards and developing assessment and monitoring methods to be implemented by state offices.
• Planning and monitoring Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic activities at the state offices.
• Conducting maintenance and calibration activities for the department’s industrial hygiene and ergonomic equipment.

Processing Registration and Renewal of Industrial Hygiene Competent Persons (CP):
- Noise Risk Assessor (NRA)
- Hygiene Technician II (HT2)
- Authorized Gas Tester & Entry Supervisor (AGTES)
Monitoring the Performance of Industrial Hygiene CP
- Evaluation is conducted through assessment of work reports, interviews at DOSH offices, or on-site observations.
Processing Registration and Renewal of Training Centres and Trainers for the following competency courses:
- Confined Space Entry Safety Course (AGTES and AESP)
- Noise Risk Assessor (NRA) Course
- Hygiene Technician II (HT2) Course
Monitoring the Performance of Training Centres and Trainers
- Regular performance reviews are conducted for AGTES & AESP courses, NRA course, and HT2 course trainers and centres.
Developing and Conducting Competency Courses
- Preparation of modules and implementation of industrial hygiene competency training programmes for DOSH officers.
Developing and Reviewing Standards
- Formulation and periodic review of standards relating to Training Centres and Industrial Hygiene CP.
Database Management
- Supervision and maintenance of the Industrial Hygiene CP database on the Department’s official website.
Data Collection and Analysis
- Gathering and analysing CP performance monitoring data submitted by state DOSH offices.

Evaluation and approval of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Audiometric Testing Centre (ATC).
Developing and periodically reviewing standards related to PPE and ATC.
Oversight of agencies responsible for inspecting and testing PPE to ensure compliance with established standards.
Investigating complaints related to PPE and ATC matters.
Providing expert assistance and equipment for industrial hygiene research studies.
Organising and executing training sessions or courses on hazard control measures.
Drafting technical specifications for the procurement of PPE based on current departmental requirements.
Offering expert advice and issuing guidelines related to hazard control practices.
Managing PPE equipment under the Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomic Division for internal departmental use.

Monitoring and recording the movement of consumables and capital assets in and out of the Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Division equipment store.
Managing the disposal process for obsolete or damaged Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic monitoring equipment.
Planning and coordinating the calibration and verification of Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic equipment at the Headquarters and State Offices.
Ensuring that all equipment under the Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Division is functional and well-maintained.
Organising and participating in exhibitions to showcase Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic equipment.
Providing technical advice and assistance on equipment usage and management.
Preparing technical specifications for the procurement of Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic equipment.
Collecting and analysing equipment usage data at the Headquarters.

Handling the registration of Training Centres and Trainers for the Ergonomic Risk Management Course, as well as for Ergonomic Trained Persons (ETP).
Monitoring the performance of Training Centres, Course Trainers, and Ergonomic Trained Persons.
Conducting ergonomic risk assessments at workplaces.
Providing ergonomic technical support to State DOSH offices and the public sector (as needed).
Coordinating the Industrial Hygiene Section Heads Meeting (KaSIH).
Collecting, preparing, and maintaining the performance database of the Industrial Hygiene Section at the State Offices.
Planning and conducting training and courses under the scope of Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics (HIE).
Providing technical support in hazard monitoring activities conducted by State Offices.
Conducting monitoring and research activities related to Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic (HIE) hazards and emerging issues.
Investigating and monitoring complaints related to HIE issues.
Developing and enhancing checklists for HIE assessment and monitoring activities.
Creating Hazard Management Procedures (HazMep) specific to HIE. Hazard Management Procedure (HazMep) khusus untuk HIE.
Developing compliance standards, guidelines, and codes of practice for ergonomics.
Ergonomic Promotion Programmes
Identifying and preparing specifications for ergonomic equipment used in workplace assessments.