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Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia

Every industry should have a good emergency response procedure to prevent incidents such as gas leaks from turning into major accidents. The early warning of a leak is very important and implementation of gas detection systems is a part of preventive safety measures to reduce the risk caused by haza...

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Main Authors: Zulkifli, N. Z., Husain, M. K. A., Zaki, N. I. M.
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spelling my.utm.891132021-01-26T08:44:44Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/89113/ Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia Zulkifli, N. Z. Husain, M. K. A. Zaki, N. I. M. T Technology (General) Every industry should have a good emergency response procedure to prevent incidents such as gas leaks from turning into major accidents. The early warning of a leak is very important and implementation of gas detection systems is a part of preventive safety measures to reduce the risk caused by hazardous gas leaks to the workers, assets and the environment. The installation of a gas detection system at certain locations is one of the essential solutions to avoid leaks causing major accidents. The main function of gas detection is to detect the presence of hazardous gases (flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gas). Malaysia’s industry has low awareness and regulations to implement gas detection system to prevent gas leaks and explosions. There are many gas leak accidents in Malaysia, either recorded or not recorded in the Department of Occupational Safety (DOSH). However, it still considered that gas leaks accidents in the industry are very rare if, fortunately, they do not yet happen. In this study, it is therefore intended to examine the level of awareness of the implementation of the hazardous gas detection system for major industries in Malaysia in order to minimize the risk. To accomplish the goals, the objectives are set to analyze the overview of hazardous gas detection system implementation in major industries in Malaysia, to investigate the level of awareness of potential exposure to hazardous gases, to evaluate the acceptance of gas detection system maintenance as means of regular inspection for continuously improving workplace safety. The data gathered was analyzed using comparative analysis of the frequency. It was examined the level of awareness within the selected major industries on the implementation hazardous gas detection system as a preventive control. Concurrently, the survey also explored the awareness of regular inspection, maintenance of existing gas detection system installed as typically it is exposed to harshest conditions for example oil, dust, extreme weather and debris. IAEME Publication 2019 Article PeerReviewed Zulkifli, N. Z. and Husain, M. K. A. and Zaki, N. I. M. (2019) Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 10 (2). pp. 1254-1262. ISSN 0976-6308 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85063558917&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&st1=
institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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topic T Technology (General)
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Zulkifli, N. Z.
Husain, M. K. A.
Zaki, N. I. M.
Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
description Every industry should have a good emergency response procedure to prevent incidents such as gas leaks from turning into major accidents. The early warning of a leak is very important and implementation of gas detection systems is a part of preventive safety measures to reduce the risk caused by hazardous gas leaks to the workers, assets and the environment. The installation of a gas detection system at certain locations is one of the essential solutions to avoid leaks causing major accidents. The main function of gas detection is to detect the presence of hazardous gases (flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gas). Malaysia’s industry has low awareness and regulations to implement gas detection system to prevent gas leaks and explosions. There are many gas leak accidents in Malaysia, either recorded or not recorded in the Department of Occupational Safety (DOSH). However, it still considered that gas leaks accidents in the industry are very rare if, fortunately, they do not yet happen. In this study, it is therefore intended to examine the level of awareness of the implementation of the hazardous gas detection system for major industries in Malaysia in order to minimize the risk. To accomplish the goals, the objectives are set to analyze the overview of hazardous gas detection system implementation in major industries in Malaysia, to investigate the level of awareness of potential exposure to hazardous gases, to evaluate the acceptance of gas detection system maintenance as means of regular inspection for continuously improving workplace safety. The data gathered was analyzed using comparative analysis of the frequency. It was examined the level of awareness within the selected major industries on the implementation hazardous gas detection system as a preventive control. Concurrently, the survey also explored the awareness of regular inspection, maintenance of existing gas detection system installed as typically it is exposed to harshest conditions for example oil, dust, extreme weather and debris.
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author Zulkifli, N. Z.
Husain, M. K. A.
Zaki, N. I. M.
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Husain, M. K. A.
Zaki, N. I. M.
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title Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
title_short Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
title_full Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
title_fullStr Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Awareness of the hazardous gas detection system implementation for the major industries in Malaysia
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