The OSH Act is In Force. What Every Malaysian Business Must Do in 2025

2025: Your Company’s Safety Standards Will Make or Break You An OSH coordinator could be crucial in ensuring these standards are met successfully.

If you think your office, retail outlet, clinic, or restaurant is safe from Malaysia’s Occupational Safety and Health laws, think again. 

Sect 29A OSHA 1994, an employer is officially enforced. In 2025, DOSH is intensifying inspections across all industries. 

If you have just five employees, the law is clear: 

• Appoint an OSH Coordinator 
• Implement a Risk Assessment (HIRARC) 
• Establish an OSH Committee if you have 40 or more employees 
• Develop and test Emergency Response Plans 

Penalties for non-compliance are severe: 

• RM500,000 fines 
• 2 years imprisonment 
• Daily fines of RM2,000 if the offence continues 
• Personal liability for Directors, Managers, and HR Leaders 

The 2025 OSH Action Plan: What Every Company Must Do Now 

Audit Your Compliance Gaps 
Identify where your risks and gaps are legally and operationally. 

Appoint & Train an OSH Coordinator 
If you don’t have a Safety & Health Officer, your OSH Coordinator is your frontline defence. 

Establish an OSH Committee 
Required if you have 40 or more employees. 

Perform HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control) 
Risk assessments must be documented, updated, and acted upon. 

Develop Emergency Response Protocols 
Ensure employees know how to respond to incidents immediately. 

Prepare for Vendor & Client Audits 
Many clients now check vendor compliance. No compliance means no contracts. 

Compliance is No Longer Optional. It’s a Business Imperative 

Ignoring this shift is gambling with lives, reputations, and business survival. 

In 2025 and beyond, OSH compliance is your brand integrity, your employee trust, and your business continuity.