๐งช What Is USECHH 2000 All About?
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The Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health Regulations 2000 (USECHH) is a Malaysian regulation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA). Itโs designed to protect workers from the health risks of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
๐งฉ Why It Matters?
Even small businesses, from cleaning services to manufacturing, may use chemicals that pose health risks.ย
Hygiene Hub USECHH helps ensure:
Workers are protected from chemical exposure
Employers are compliant with DOSH requirements
Safety practices are documented and audit-ready
๐งฉ Employer's Responsibilities
USECHH 2000 requires employers to:
Identify and assess hazardous chemicals used in their operations
Conduct a Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) by a registered assessorย ย
Control exposure through engineering, administrative, and PPE measures
Label and store chemicals properly using CLASS regulationย
Provide training and health surveillance for exposed workers
Maintain documentation such as chemical registers, CHRA reports, and SDS
๐ Step by step for compliances
Phase 1: Inventory & Identification (The Foundation)
Chemical Register
Chemical Register Form (Updated annually or when new chemicals are introduced).
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Standard SDS management (16 sections, readily accessible to workers).
Element Safety Data Sheet / Specific substance sheets.
Labelling & Signage
Chemical Labeling & Relabeling (GHS compliant, matching the SDS).
Hazard Warning Signage (Posted at storage and usage areas).
Phase 2: Risk Assessment & Competency
4. Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA)
Conducting assessments and maintaining the CHRA report (Valid for 5 years).
List of Registered Competent Persons to conduct CHRA.
Phase 3: Control Measures & Engineering
5. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance.
List of Registered Competent Persons (HT2) for LEV testing (Annual testing).
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selection and procurement of DOSH / SIRIM approved PPE.
Proper PPE storage, maintenance, and training.
Phase 4: Exposure & Health Monitoring
7. Chemical Exposure Monitoring (CEM)
Air sampling and quantitative exposure evaluation.
List of Registered Competent Persons (HT1) for Hygiene Monitoring.
8. Medical Surveillance
Health programs for employees exposed above action levels.
Appointment of a registered Occupational Health Doctor (OHD).
Phase 5: Training & Competency
9. Training & Awareness
Employee Chemical Safety Training (Upon onboarding/new chemical introduction).
Refresher Training every 2 years to maintain awareness.
Phase 6: Governance, Records & Improvement
10. Documentation & Record Keeping
Exposure Monitoring Records.
Medical Surveillance Records.
Training Records.
LEV Inspection & Testing Records.
11. Compliance & Reporting
Reporting accidents, poisoning, or occupational diseases to JKKP / DOSH (e.g., NADOPOD regulations).
Periodic Regulatory Compliance Reviews.
12. Continuous Improvement
Regular review of engineering and administrative control measures.
Workplace monitoring and proactive safety improvement initiatives.
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๐References
USECHH2000.pdfCHRA Manual 3rd edition 2018.pdfIndustry-Code-of-Practice-on-Chemical-Classification-and-Hazard-Communication-Amendment-2019.pdfICOP CLASS2014.pdf๐Promotion & Awareness
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