This document discusses the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSH Act 1994) in Malaysia. It provides an overview of several key points:
- The OSH Act 1994 applies to various industries listed in the First Schedule and aims to ensure safety, health and well-being of workers.
- The act has 15 sections that outline requirements for employers, workers, manufacturers and others. It also establishes the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
- Self-regulation is discussed as a mechanism where workplaces are responsible for maintaining their own safety processes through consultation and policies.
- The roles and responsibilities of management, workers and safety committees are defined in maintaining occupational safety and health standards.
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1. Mohd Zubairy Shamsudin, PhD
Occupational Safety and Health
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