Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

An employer's responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees at work.

Employees must follow safety rules and cooperate with their employer to maintain a safe workplace.

A council established to oversee occupational safety and health standards.

An official appointed to monitor workplace safety and health.

An employer's obligation to assess and control risks in the workplace.

A legal document issued by an inspector ordering an employer to correct safety violations.

A legal document that immediately prohibits a dangerous activity or operation.

The responsibility of the employer to prove that they have done everything reasonably practicable to prevent harm.

A construction worker died due to a failure to ensure occupational safety while working on a plumbing system. The employer did not ensure the worker's safety, resulting in a fatal accident.

A mechanic inspecting a roller compactor machine was crushed when the machine fell near a slope. The accident resulted from a lack of proper safety measures at the construction site.

Two workers installing cables were electrocuted due to unsafe practices and a lack of appropriate precautions during cable installation. The incident highlights the importance of electrical safety training and procedures.

The employer failed to ensure safety and health during the repair of a damaged roller compactor machine. The repair activities were not conducted in a designated area and lacked proper monitoring.

Open holes on a construction site pose a significant safety hazard. Employers have a responsibility to ensure open holes are properly closed to prevent accidents.

Workers should be equipped with proper safety training to minimize the risks associated with working at heights. This includes understanding the importance of using appropriate harnesses and safety equipment.

Construction sites require comprehensive safety procedures for handling large equipment. This includes establishing protocols for repairing damaged machinery and ensuring the safety of workers during the repair process.

Employers must prioritize occupational safety and health in construction work. This includes implementing measures to protect workers from potential hazards.

The employer is responsible for notifying the nearest DOSH office about any incident at the workplace that might be a dangerous occurrence, death, serious injury, or an incident preventing the victim from working for more than 4 days.

An employer is required to notify the nearest DOSH office about a work accident within 7 days using a specific form.

A log book must be maintained for all minor accidents, and summary information needs to be submitted to DOSH by the end of January of the following year.

A medical professional must report a patient they believe to be suffering from a specific list of diseases to the authorities.

If a worker dies from an injury sustained at work within one year of the accident, the employer must report the death to DOSH.

A documented statement outlining an organization's commitment to occupational safety and health (OSH) principles.

Employees actively participate in making decisions related to safety and health.

An organization's fundamental belief about the importance of safety and health.

The OSH policy is kept up-to-date with current regulations and best practices.

The responsibility for safety and health extends to all employees, not just management.

A plan to ensure the safety of workers and the public during construction, considering factors like road width, traffic density, and environmental conditions.

A designated area for pedestrians to safely navigate around the construction site, clearly marked and protected from traffic.

When vehicles need to cross footpaths (sidewalks), it should be done under supervision to prevent danger to pedestrians.

Using signs, lights, or barriers to prevent people from passing under suspended loads (heavy objects hanging above).

Excavations (holes in the ground) should be fenced off to prevent access, especially for children, and if they might hold water, they should be covered to prevent drowning.

Warning signs and lights should be used to alert people about potential dangers in public places.

When dealing with flammable materials, follow the rules set by the fire department.

Food handlers are required to be vaccinated to ensure food safety and prevent the spread of diseases.

A system designed to assess and evaluate the occupational safety and health performance of contractors in the construction industry.

SHASSIC assesses the contractor's safety performance based on a specific construction project, evaluating practices at the worksite.

SHASSIC provides feedback to help contractors improve their safety performance and implement corrective measures.

SHASSIC sets standards for safety and health management and practices during all stages of a construction project.

The assessment process includes document review, workplace inspection, and interviews with construction personnel.

SHASSIC aims to establish a benchmark for occupational safety and health performance in the Malaysian construction industry.

SHASSIC is ideally implemented on projects with concurrent activities and multiple workers from different levels (main contractor, subcontractors).

SHASSIC shouldn't be used alone to determine if a project site complies with regulations. It is a tool for assessing performance, not a replacement for compliance.