Safety, Health and Environment

Work scope:

1. Members should monitor the safety and health aspects of the work place
2. Members should get feedback related to safety and health from staff
3. The committee should assist in forming the rules of OSH and safe work system at the work place
4. The committee should revise the effectiveness of safety and health programs implemented
5. The committee should conduct studies on accident trends, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, occupational poisons and diseases at the work place.
6. The committee should report to the management on any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions at the work place with suggestions for corrective improvements
7. The committee should revise the safety and health policy and propose recommendations to management for any changes.
8. The committee should inspect the work place at least once in every three months to determine if there is anything hazardous to the safety and health of the workers.
9. The committee should make recommendations to the management to overcome any hazardous conditions that may affect the safety and health of the workers
10. The committee should investigate any accidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, occupational poisons and diseases that occurred at the work place and discuss the investigation outcome as well as present the recommendations to the employer to prevent the recurrence of the incidents.
11. The committee should hold meetings as often as possible but it must be at least once in three months.
12. Other duties as specified in Act 514: Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, OSH (Safety and Health Committee) Regulation 1996 and as directed by the university.

UTM is committed in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working and learning environment to its staff, students and general public in accordance with the applicable law.

To implement the policy successfully, UTM shall:

1. Provide a Safety, Health and Environment management system that meets national and international quality standards.
2. Make available an Action Plan for activities to be carried out in a safe and healthy environment.
3. Nurture a work culture that emphasizes safety through education and continuous training.
4. Review this policy on Safety, Health and Environment from time to time.

1. Put out the fire using the fire extinguisher 
2. Activate the alarm by breaking the “FIRE GLASS”
3. Shout “Fire! Fire! Fire!”
4. Telephone:
   • BOMBA / Fire Department – 999
   • UTM Clinic – 30999
   • SECURITY OFFICE – 0014 / 30002
5. Vacate the building.  If possible, do the following:
   • Switch off all electrical appliances
   • Check again to make sure that all switches have been switched off
   • Close all windows and doors before leaving the building
   • Use the stairs (fire exit) and do not use the elevator
   • Stay calm and walk out of the building in an orderly manners
6. Assemble at the designated safe area and check if everyone has left the building
7. Make sure that no one is allowed to re-enter the building
8. Assist the firemen whenever necessary

"REMINDER! YOUR LIFE AND SAFETY IS FAR MORE VALUABLE THAN THINGS"

Assembly Point:

P A S S

Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. The pin releases a locking mechanism and will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.

Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel.

Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop.

Sweep fromside to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move towards the fire once it starts to diminish. Be sure to read the instructions on your fire extinguisher

How To Use Fire Extinguisher