Demonstration of steps to sit correctly for keyboard according to DOSH Guidelines

1. Demonstration of
Steps to Sit Correctly
for Keyboard Work
according to DOSH
Guidelines
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2. TRAINER PROFILE
 Angela Melodie Liam
 Miri Sarawak, stayed 17Y (WM)
 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Bachelor Degree (Nuclear Science)
 Competency : Safety & Health Officer, Ergonomic Trained Person
(ETP), Certified First Aider
 Resident Trainer, Company X Sdn Bhd
 Work Experience: 13.5 Years, Mining & Manufacturing of Industrial
Minerals.
3 Years Experience in OSH,
Job Scope include ISO9001:2015 (MR, DC, Lead Auditor), R&D,
Product Dev., Projects & QCA
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3. LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the session, participant will be able to:-
1. State which Legal Requirement to comply for “Seating at
Work” according DOSH Malaysia
2. Identify the Basic Requirements for all Seating provided at
work
3. Demonstrate the steps of correct way to sit while doing
Keyboard Work
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4. ASSESSMENT BRIEFING
End of session, we have 2 different assessment: -
1. Written Assessment (Passing Mark – 50%)
2. Practical Assessment (Passing Mark – 50%)
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5. SAFETY BRIEFING S5
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PLAN (L4)

6. SCOPE
 Legal Requirements set by
DOSH, Malaysia
 Occupational Safety & Health Act
1994 & Factories
 Factories & Machinery (Safety,
Health & Welfare) Regulations
1970 – Regulation 30 (1) & (2)
 Basic Requirements for all seating
provided at work
 Design of Seating
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 Correct and Wrong Sitting
Posture
 Demonstration of 6 Steps to
adjust a chair according to
your Height to sit correctly
 Seating Do’s & Don’ts
 Summary
 Q&A
 Assessment

7. WARM UP SESSION
• HUNT RABBIT
• GOOD PINKY
• HUNGRY GHOST
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Brain Gym :-
• Simple exercise – to prepare participant
for learning session
• integrate Right & Left Brain Hemisphere
• Good if you spend a lot of time looking
at computer screens

8. LEGAL REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES S8
1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY &
HEALTH ACT 1994
2. FACTORIES & MACHINERY
(SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970

9. I. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
ACT 1994
The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 aims to secure
the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for
protecting others against risks to safety or health in
connection with the activities of persons at work.
Under the Act employers, employees and self-employed
person are required to meet certain standard on safety, health
and welfare.
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10. I. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH
ACT 1994
Employers
• Ensure the safety,
health and welfare
of their employees
• Provide or
maintain
equipment for
safe usage
• Provide training
Employees
• Cooperate with
their employers
• Care for safety
& health of
one-self &
others
Designers, Manufacturers &
Suppliers
• Ensure products are
safe & not a risk to
health when
properly used
• Provide clear
information about
the safe use
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11. II. FACTORIES AND MACHINERY
(SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE)
REGULATIONS 1970
Regulation 30 (1) Regulation 30 (2)
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 During the terms of their
employment in factory,
workers will be provided
with sitting facilities which
not cause them harm while
working
 Workers will be provided
with a seat of a design,
construction and dimensions
suitable for their work,
together with a foot-rest is
necessary to support his feet
in order to reduce fatigue;
and

12. Basic Requirements
Seating should:
a) support a worker in a position in which worker can work
comfortably and efficiently;
b) allow a worker to change position easily & without losing
support;
c) not press uncomfortably on the buttocks or thighs;
d) cater for any special needs where special seating may be
required - very tall or short, big or small framed, or disabled
workers
e) suit the workstation, including the height of the work surface
and the layout of furniture and equipment.
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13. DESIGN OF SEATING
 There is no single, standard formula
for the design of seating used at work.
 Any design should take account of the
comfort of the worker and be soundly
constructed and reliable in use.
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14. DESIGN OF SEATING
i. Seat
ii. Backrest
iii. Armrests
iv. Footrests
v. Mobility
vi. Adjustability
vii. Gas lift chairs
viii. Upholstery
ix. Durability
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The following design guidance is for a typical adjustable chair
suitable for many work situation (Flashcards)

15. SITTING POSTURE
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Image
A
Image
B

16. CORRECT SITING POSTURE
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Image
C

17. DEMONSTRATION : 6 Steps adjust a chair
according to your Height to Sit Correctly
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Stand -
Knee Cap
Sit –
Feet Flat
on ground
Seat Edge-
Clenched
fist
Backrest -
Lower
Back
Armrest -
Bend
Elbow 90
Seat -
Tilt Seat
Fwd/ Bwd
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

18. SEATING DO’S & DON’T’S
 adjust their chair according
to comfort
 use backrest so that back is
properly supported
 regularly checked for signs
of damage & excessive
wear & tear
 remove Unsafe seating
immediately
 put too much weight on the
armrests (sitting or leaning
heavily over them)
 to rock backwards so that the
front castors lift off the floor
 to stand on chairs
 use chairs for moving furniture or
equipment
 pedalling with feet while sitting
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19. CONCLUSION
At the end of the session, participant will be able to:-
1. State the Legal Requirement According to DOSH - OSHA 1994
& FMA (Safety & Health and Welfare) Regulation 1970 for
seating at work
2. Identify the Basic Requirements which all seating provided at
work should meet
3. Demonstrate the 6 steps of correct way to sit while doing
Keyboard Work
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20. Q&A SESSION
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21. Thank you
angelaliam.kl@gmail.com
angela-l-a7518218/
+6 0116.385.5088
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Next Ergonomic Training
20/02/2020
“Demonstration of Seating for
Process/Assembly Work according
to DOSH Guidelines”

22. ASSESSMENT SESSION
 Practical Assessment
 Written Assessment
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