In the upcoming month of June, the Ministry of Human Resources will launch the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) initiative!
Key highlights of the new OSH provisions include:
【Mandatory Appointment of OSH Coordinator by Employers👷🏻】
- For workplaces with 5 or more employees, it is mandatory to appoint an OSH coordinator.
- The role of the OSH coordinator is to coordinate OSH issues in the workplace and ensure the safety and health of all individuals.
【Benefits✅】
- Improved communication and coordination of safety affairs.
- Enhanced focus on proactive safety measures and hazard identification.
- Strengthened ability for employees to actively participate in workplace safety.
【Non-compliance Results in RM50,000 Fine🚫】
- Under the revised OSH regulations, the government may classify any non-compliance or negligence as an offense and impose a fine not exceeding RM50,000.00 or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both.
