Is Your Company Required to Appoint an OSH Coordinator?
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 has significantly strengthened workplace safety requirements in Malaysia. One of the most important changes is the introduction of Section 29A, which requires many employers to appoint an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator to coordinate workplace safety and health matters.
If your organisation has five (5) or more employees, understanding the role of an OSH Coordinator is no longer optional—it is an important step towards achieving legal compliance and building a safer workplace.
At ETAS Excellent, we provide OSH Coordinator Public Training and In-House OSH Coordinator Training designed to help organisations comply with Malaysian OSH legislation while developing practical workplace safety skills.
What is an OSH Coordinator?
An Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator is an employee appointed by the employer to coordinate occupational safety and health activities within the workplace.
Unlike a Safety and Health Officer (SHO), an OSH Coordinator focuses on assisting employers in implementing practical safety management systems, monitoring workplace hazards, promoting safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Conducting workplace inspections
- Assisting in Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)
- Coordinating accident and incident reporting
- Monitoring corrective actions
- Promoting OSH awareness
- Assisting during DOSH inspections
- Supporting emergency preparedness
- Coordinating safety meetings
- Maintaining OSH documentation
Why OSH Coordinator Training is Important
Many organisations mistakenly assume that appointing an employee is sufficient.
However, an effective OSH Coordinator should possess practical knowledge in:
- Malaysian OSHA 1994 (Amendment 2022)
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Workplace inspection techniques
- Accident investigation
- Legal compliance
- Emergency preparedness
- Safety communication
- Safety culture development
Proper training helps the appointed coordinator perform these responsibilities confidently while reducing the risk of workplace incidents.
Benefits of Having a Competent OSH Coordinator
Investing in OSH Coordinator training provides long-term value to your organisation.
Improve Legal Compliance
A trained coordinator understands employer responsibilities under Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation.
Reduce Workplace Accidents
Regular inspections and proactive hazard identification help minimise incidents before they occur.
Improve Safety Culture
Employees become more aware of safe work practices when guided by a knowledgeable coordinator.
Better DOSH Inspection Readiness
A trained OSH Coordinator helps maintain proper documentation and ensures the workplace is inspection-ready.
Reduce Business Risk
Improved safety management reduces downtime, compensation costs, property damage and productivity losses.
Why Choose ETAS Excellent for OSH Coordinator Training?
At ETAS Excellent, we believe training should extend beyond the classroom.
Our programmes are practical, interactive and delivered using real workplace case studies from manufacturing, logistics, construction, warehousing, engineering and office environments.
Our Advantages
✅ Industry Expert Consultant
Training is delivered by experienced occupational safety and health practitioners with extensive industry experience across multiple sectors.
✅ Practical Learning
Participants learn through:
- Workplace case studies
- Group discussions
- Hazard identification exercises
- Workplace inspection activities
- Incident investigation scenarios
✅ Public & In-House Training
Choose the learning option that best suits your organisation:
- Public training programme
- In-house corporate training
- Customised workplace training
✅ FREE One-to-One OSH Consultation
One of our most appreciated value-added services.
After completing training, participants receive FREE one-to-one OSH consultation support where our consultants assist with practical workplace safety questions and implementation guidance.
✅ Workplace Compliance Inspection Support
Need help after training?
Our consultants can assist organisations with:
- Workplace OSH compliance inspections
- Hazard identification
- Legal compliance reviews
- HIRARC implementation
- Safety documentation improvement
- OSH management system guidance
This support helps organisations confidently implement what they have learned.
Who Should Attend?
Our OSH Coordinator course is suitable for:
- Newly appointed OSH Coordinators
- HR personnel
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Factory executives
- Engineers
- Production leaders
- Warehouse supervisors
- Maintenance personnel
- Administration executives
- SME business owners
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety
Public Training or In-House Training?
Public Training
Ideal for organisations sending one or two employees.
Benefits include:
- Lower training cost
- Networking opportunities
- Interactive learning
- Multiple industries represented
In-House Training
Suitable for organisations with multiple participants.
Advantages include:
- Training customised to your workplace
- Company-specific examples
- Greater employee participation
- Cost-effective for larger groups
- Immediate workplace application
Beyond Training: Building a Safer Workplace
An effective OSH Coordinator plays an important role in creating a proactive safety culture.
Rather than simply complying with legislation, organisations can use the coordinator as a catalyst for:
- Continuous improvement
- Better communication
- Risk reduction
- Employee engagement
- Stronger management commitment
- Improved operational performance
Related OSH Services from ETAS Excellent
ETAS Excellent also provides professional occupational safety and health services, including:
- Workplace OSH Compliance Inspection
- OSHA 1994 Compliance Audit
- HIRARC Development
- Risk Assessment
- ISO 45001 Training
- Safety & Health Training
- Emergency Response Training
- Ergonomics Assessment
- Workplace Safety Consultation
Useful Resources
To strengthen your workplace safety programme, you may also find these articles useful:
- What is OSHA 1994 (Amendment 2022)?
- How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Safety Inspection
- HIRARC Guide for Malaysian Workplaces
- ISO 45001 Awareness Training
- Emergency Response Plan for Malaysian Workplaces
Why Organisations Trust ETAS Excellent
When you choose ETAS Excellent, you are partnering with a training provider committed to helping organisations achieve sustainable workplace safety.
Our focus is not only on delivering quality training but also on supporting clients with practical implementation through consultation and workplace compliance assistance.
Whether you require OSH Coordinator Public Training, In-House Training, or professional OSH consultancy, our experienced team is ready to assist.
Contact ETAS Excellent
ETAS Excellent
🌐 Website: www.etasexcellent.com.my
📧 Email: training@etas.com.my
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Ready to Train Your OSH Coordinator?
Contact ETAS Excellent today to register for our upcoming OSH Coordinator Public Training or arrange a customised In-House OSH Coordinator Training for your organisation.
Build a safer workplace, strengthen legal compliance, and empower your employees with practical occupational safety and health knowledge.