This course is designed to prepare participants to effectively serve as OSH Coordinators by equipping them with key legal knowledge, safety practices, and compliance skills

3 Days

RM2,600.00 excl. SST

Description

OSH Coordinator Course

Did You Know?

It is mandatory for any company in Malaysia with 5 or more employees to appoint an OSH Coordinator. Failure to comply may result in a fine up to RM50 000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both. 

According to the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Act 1994 Section 29A(1)

Module Overview

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) amendment 2022 Section 29A (1), an employer is to appoint one employee to act as an OSH Coordinator (OSH C) if he employs five or more employees at the workplace (except military force, maid, and shipping industries). The penalty for the contravention of the requirement to appoint an OSH Coordinator is a fine not exceeding RM 50,000.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both. It is compulsory for all SME companies with more than 5 employees to have an OSH Coordinator, as it is essential for ensuring safety and well-being, providing adequate knowledge on safety measures to staff, strategizing company policies based on current situations, and highlighting the shared responsibility of both employers and employees in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Learning Objectives

• Gain comprehensive professional knowledge about the purpose, objectives, and significance of having an OSH Coordinator in an organization

• Develop a strong understanding of the legal aspects related to the role of an OSH Coordinator and acquire the necessary skills and techniques to effectively perform the duties

• Foster and cultivate a safety culture within the workplace, while also acquiring the knowledge and understanding of OSH compliance

• Acquire the necessary skills to manage and maintain Occupational Safety and Health documents

Who Should Attend

• Managers

• Supervisors

• All employees involved in occupational safety and health

Course Outline

Module 1: Challenges and Reality in SMEs

Module 2: Introduction to the Department and Legal Basis

Module 3: Basics of OSH Management of SMEs

Module 4: Chemical Management

Module 5: Introduction to Occupational Diseases

Module 6: Introduction to Work Related Road Safety (WRRS)

Module 7: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)

Module 8: Material Storage and Handling Practical Exercise

Module 9: Workstation Design and Lighting Practical Exercise

Module 10: Productive Machine Safety

Module 11: Premises and Work-Related Welfare Facilities

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